Over the weekend, a friend asked me to go with her to help pick out a swimsuit. Target was our first stop – and ended up being our only stop as we literally went down every aisle. We each spent about $60 and my friend did not get her swimsuit. Part of my purchase were three RTW tops – a cami and two sleeveless tops.
At one point my goal in life was to make every single article of clothing in my closet. With a toddler, that doesn’t seem so feasible anymore. Back when my goal was to make every article of clothing, I also thought that RTW was an evil institution set out to make those of us without the standard shape feel bad about ourselves. I have since discovered many brands of RTW that fit me quite nicely. This includes the three tops I bought at Target.
I think I’m always going to buy camis RTW, even if I decide to make some of my own. I will probably always buy my undergarments RTW, even if I learn how to make my own. Slacks, jeans, skirts, dresses and tops I will probably sew more and buy less. I have resigned myself to the fact that RTW will always be a part of my life – and I’m OK with that now.
