Always buy clothes that fit you. I've wasted so much money buying things to slim into. I did once have a fabulous dress that I'd bought for a special occasion and I looked lovely in it. Some time later when I went to wear it for another "Do" I'd lost about two stones, so I got out my sewing machine and I took it in. The following year I let it out again.

Also, if you wear things that are a wee bit loose, people will compliment you and say those magic words "You've lost weight." And if all else fails there's always the boil wash for shrinking things!

Seriously, mjm, we want to start looking good NOW.