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Oh believe me, I never turn my nose up at free clothes. A co-worker just brought me two skirts. Neither look "great" on me, but are a little less frumpy.

I don't know anyone with my body type.

I'll get through it, it's just hard sometimes. I have a coworker who has the cutest clothes (she's much shorter and much smaller than me, I think she must wear a 2). She's always got something new and cute - professional cute. I work in a law firm, and I have to look professional, I'm just glad they're laid back enough that they don't want suits.

I have a hard time with clothes because I'm small and need a small to medium blouse, but my arms are long, so if it's long-sleeved, I have to buy a large, even in the talls. Pants rarely work because I have a 34-36" inseam (and that's with flats).

I also hate to shop because it's so demoralizing to have nothing fit. I get worn out trying on 3 different sizes of every single item before I find one that "sort of" works.

I suppose I should find a tailor, but as expensive as clothes are, I don't want to add to the expense.