“Some clothes are big enough to live in. I am not a small guy today, but I used to be a lot bigger. Weighing close to 300 pounds while going through university, I was huge. It wasn’t a problem for me at the time. I’d always been big, could do everything I wanted to do, had great friends and all in all was having a really good time.”
One thing that was a problem though: clothing. It was hard to find clothes big enough without breaking the bank, let alone clothes that were comfortable to wear. Until I ran into this sweater. It managed to fit perfectly and was the most comfortable sweater in the world. It felt like a godsend, although it certainly didn’t look the part. It very quickly became my favorite item of clothing that I wore whenever I could.
When I finally did decide to lose weight, and managed to after a long period of time, all the old clothes were given to charity. But not this one. Although I never wear it anymore, the sweater is not hidden away but lies in my wardrobe in clear sight. I kept it partly as a warning that I don’t want it to ever fit again. And partly as a confidence booster because, if I had the willpower to change myself this way, I can use that for other endeavors. But mostly I kept it as a reminder of all the good times I had while wearing it.
( The Fruitleather Jacket ) “Although I am born and raised in the city of Rotterdam, I feel closely connected to the windy dunes, horizon and salty seas of the Dutch coast. While exploring the rich history of Zeeland, I encountered
( The Fruitleather Jacket ) “Although I am born and raised in the city of Rotterdam, I feel closely connected to the windy dunes, horizon and salty seas of the Dutch coast. While exploring the rich history of Zeeland, I encountered
( The Serious Shoes ) “There’s not much in my wardrobe that I’ve owned as long as these shoes. We crossed paths in 2004, when I received them as a present after finishing my studies. I was starting my first job
( The Serious Shoes ) “There’s not much in my wardrobe that I’ve owned as long as these shoes. We crossed paths in 2004, when I received them as a present after finishing my studies. I was starting my first job
( The Dapper Coat ) “The love of my life is named Alfred. Alfred is a dog I rescued about 4 years ago. He’s an old little bugger, who easily gives into the cold. He always wants to snuggle up under
( The Dapper Coat ) “The love of my life is named Alfred. Alfred is a dog I rescued about 4 years ago. He’s an old little bugger, who easily gives into the cold. He always wants to snuggle up under
( The Cozy Jumper ) “Everyone has a jumper like this. Well, not exactly the same, but you catch my drift. That jumper you always put on when you’re getting a little cold. Or after a long night out when you have
( The Cozy Jumper ) “Everyone has a jumper like this. Well, not exactly the same, but you catch my drift. That jumper you always put on when you’re getting a little cold. Or after a long night out when you have
( The Thrift Top ) “Last year I threw a big birthday party with my very best friend. My friend and I not only happen to be compatible as best friends, we also have our birthday on the same day. We
( The Thrift Top ) “Last year I threw a big birthday party with my very best friend. My friend and I not only happen to be compatible as best friends, we also have our birthday on the same day. We
( The Timeless Scarf ) “You won’t believe it, but this scarf is 42 years old! It was a present from my boyfriend at the time. The present was quite a success: I still wear it today, and the boy who
( The Timeless Scarf ) “You won’t believe it, but this scarf is 42 years old! It was a present from my boyfriend at the time. The present was quite a success: I still wear it today, and the boy who
( The Bombay Blouse ) “This blouse is a very special memory of my childhood, that I partly spent in India. But even more so, this blouse is a memory of my mother, who is its original owner. I can still
( The Bombay Blouse ) “This blouse is a very special memory of my childhood, that I partly spent in India. But even more so, this blouse is a memory of my mother, who is its original owner. I can still
( The Luscious for Life Shirt ) “Let me explain why do I love this plain little T-shirt. In order to do so, I have to start at the beginning: I have always been fond of traveling. This is something which comes from my heart. There is a
( The Luscious for Life Shirt ) “Let me explain why do I love this plain little T-shirt. In order to do so, I have to start at the beginning: I have always been fond of traveling. This is something which comes from my heart. There is a
( The MalcolmX Shirt ) “Ever since my teenage years I’ve been a big fan of saxophone player Steve Coleman and his exciting jazz style M-Base. He represented a world that wasn’t mine, but that I nevertheless felt tremendously attracted to:
( The MalcolmX Shirt ) “Ever since my teenage years I’ve been a big fan of saxophone player Steve Coleman and his exciting jazz style M-Base. He represented a world that wasn’t mine, but that I nevertheless felt tremendously attracted to:
( The Kahoko Sweater ) “The Kahoko sweater’s story starts with a long cherished dream of going to Kenya to work with a group of hand knitters. When this dream became reality in January 2013, I travelled to Njoro,
( The Kahoko Sweater ) “The Kahoko sweater’s story starts with a long cherished dream of going to Kenya to work with a group of hand knitters. When this dream became reality in January 2013, I travelled to Njoro,