The ‘aspirational’ size is the one you buy thinking: “it’ll fit once I get back in shape.” However, a functional wardrobe must live in the present.
If a garment doesn’t fit you well today, it only increases the noise in your closet. Wearing something too tight communicates stress, not style. And even if you reach that goal, your proportions and preferences may have changed. Build your image on who you are now, not on a hypothetical future version of yourself.
To do
Try it sitting down: A garment must be comfortable sitting, not just standing in front of the mirror. If it pulls, it’s the wrong size.
The “two fingers” rule: You should be able to slip two fingers into the waistband. Neither more (too loose) nor fewer (too tight).
Consider tailoring: A garment tailored to your current body always looks better than a “perfect size” from the rack that doesn’t actually fit you.
“Your wardrobe should celebrate who you are, not who you’d like to be.”
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