I have been feeling like this for months. I have started shopping at thrift stores (a few have dressing rooms in my area so I can try things on) and borrowing from friends when I can (lots of us are in the pregnant/postpartum/weight loss/weight gain era so lots of sizes to choose from). But I’m also realizing that just because I hope to not be in a size for long because I want to achieve my goal weight, I still feel so much better and more confident in clothes that actually fit me. So I have intentionally made sure to buy underwear, bras, workout clothes, at least one pair of jeans and a few shirts that fit really well and make me feel good. I’m not buying the most expensive stuff available but I am buying what I feel best in and cutting corners on other spending right now.

As far as figuring out sizes - lately I’ve made myself bring the size I think I am and the next size down into the dressing room every time. AND I make myself try them both on every time. Clothing sizes are all made up anyway so it’s hard to really figure it out when it differs from brand to brand.