Cleolinda's new tumblr is full of Jilli-type things, which I believe are of interest to some of you.

Hi, chrismg! I don't believe I have seen you in these parts before. I'm sort of assuming that you are in other threads that I just don't frequent, and that if you Natter much, it just happens to happen at times when I am doing the skippy-skimmy thing. There are definitely some very pretty things on Cleolinda's tumblr that I had not seen before, especially Jeremy Brett as a vampire. Very pretty.

I can usually manage to find boot-cut jeans despite the skinny jeans trend (which needs to die now [hipster dudes, I AM TALKING TO YOU; THOSE JEANS ARE NOT FLATTERING TO YOUR JUNK]). But the 80s throwback dolman/kimono/batwing sleeves are making it really hard for me to find sweaters I like.

And FUCK wedges, man. I hate those things forever.

I'M the Anti-Steph! I like all 3 of these things!

I should try on a pair of skinny jeans, but I can't imagine owning them. I feel pretty confident that the waistband will show much crack when I bend on most styles.

Fortunately there are now skinnyish jeans that don't also have a super low rise. The ones I have from Banana Republic, for example, are mid-rise. BR jeans are my go to jeans, for the most part, these days. Burrell, I just got some boot cut jeans there not too long ago (probably the ones that didn't suit § ita §). They are spendy but not $200 spendy at least. I have friends who do well with jeans at Old Navy but their jeans haven't fit me right for the last couple of years.

Speaking of fashion, I recently took advantage of Nordstrom's free personal stylist service. Fascinating! There's no obligation to buy anything, although I did. It took a lot of the pain out of shopping for me, like being overwhelmed by the options and getting tired out just looking at so many clothes. Plus my stylist was very nice and fun and she took some time to understand my style. She didn't ask me what my budget was but she brought me clothing in a range of prices, including stuff that was on sale. I didn't end up making any huge changes to my current style but I got a couple of pieces I may not have tried.

I have gotten some nice pants form Woman Within.

I'M the Anti-Steph! I like all 3 of these things!

Do you wear them all together? That actually probably looks pretty damn stylish. I admit I dress like a hobo.

I got jeans at a Banana Republic outlet once, and they were my favorite jeans for about four years. Bootcut, not too low-rise, good quality, comfortable. I also like Calvin Klein -- I usually look at Marshall's or TJ Maxx, or one of the resale shops.

ita, I think it's awesome that you are wearing Lucky jeans still. I have my last pair of Lucky jeans on the pile To Go because the rise is too low and they aren't comfortable.

Really? I just want to wear dresses or yoga pants every single day.

I'm sad because my current favorite jeans are Gap Outlet, and I think you can only get them at the store, and it's a hassle for me to get to.

Do you wear them all together?

I'M WEARING THEM TOGETHER RIGHT NOW! (Not really. I'm wearing a long sleeve teeshirt and sneakers...I am wearing skinny jeans.)

Really? I just want to wear dresses or yoga pants every single day.

Sara had these Land's End dresses two years ago -- loose, smock-like, long-sleeved, full skirt. I wish they had them for me. I put on so much weight over the summer, I have precisely one pair of pants (jeans) that are comfortable enough to actually wear.

Woman Within is terrific. The petite length is wonderful, I got a skirt that fit that was the perfect length. I may have to measure my inseam and just risk a pair of pants. And then I'll risk buying a bra.