I use to be able to buy clothes from LL Bean or Lands End and know that they would fit. But a lot of manufacturers, including these two companies, seem to be tinkering with their sizes and the way their clothes fit, moving towards a lower rise and I'm no longer sure what size I am.

I'm not opposed to low rise - if there is not a huge gap in the back. I have not been able to find anything that I really like how it fits and how it is styled. I'm 42 and a 5th grade teacher. I want to look good, not too young and not frumpy. Why is this so hard? I'd prefer my clothes be machine washable, definitely comfortable and fairly durable. I do spend part of each work day sitting on the floor in class meetings.

So where do you shop?


Veronica