【Because I'm Different, I Deserve Special Treatment】
—— Escaping 'Free Size': My First Experience with Custom-Made Suits
"Is this only available in Free Size?"
"Yes, would you like to try it on?"
"No."
Of course, I didn't say it out loud, but I would just put it back on the rack.
I'm 171 cm tall with 44 cm wide shoulders.
Finding "cheap" clothes in Taiwan
Is really not an easy task,
But I used to love bargain hunting,
I've suffered many losses and discarded many clothes.
After I started giving lectures,
Formal attire became a necessity.
I remember once browsing a Japanese brand store with Jack,
We couldn't find anything suitable,
Finally grabbed two items and checked out,
Only to find they didn't fit when I got home, and ended up returning them.
With my large frame, I wondered when I could break free from this cycle.
——
"Where do you buy your clothes for lectures?"
One day, I chatted with fellow freelancer, host Xiao Ming,
He said all his clothes were custom-made, so I decided to give it a try.
The day I ordered a custom shirt,
I first lost myself in front of the fabric wall,
Do stripes suit me? Or should I play it safe?
As I was conflicted,
The owner, Heidi, brought a piece of burgundy fabric:
"Your aura suits this color well, why not give it a try?"
Looking at myself in the mirror, it felt fresh,
I realized I could pull off this shirt.
I chose a color I'd never tried before,
Symbolizing a new beginning;
On the sleeve, I had my initials embroidered,
For someone who only bought cheap clothes,
It was a very special ritual;
The custom-made size
Ensured my broad shoulders weren't too tight,
The shirt wasn't too short, and the waistline was prominent,
This is the best affirmation
I've given to my growing self this year.
Although I still think I'm special,
And occasionally feel 171 cm is an awkward height,
I try not to criticize, but to treat myself specially,
Using custom-made clothes to showcase my own beauty.
——
Postscript:
That day, the photographer asked me:
"Are you an amateur?"
"I rarely see amateurs with such attitude in their eyes."
Because that day I had just finalized my New Year's plan,
This year's goal is to continue living as
"Someone with light in their eyes and fire in their heart".
Thanks to Leader Tailor
Grateful for all the wonderful things this year.
—— Escaping 'Free Size': My First Experience with Custom-Made Suits
"Is this only available in Free Size?"
"Yes, would you like to try it on?"
"No."
Of course, I didn't say it out loud, but I would just put it back on the rack.
I'm 171 cm tall with 44 cm wide shoulders.
Finding "cheap" clothes in Taiwan
Is really not an easy task,
But I used to love bargain hunting,
I've suffered many losses and discarded many clothes.
After I started giving lectures,
Formal attire became a necessity.
I remember once browsing a Japanese brand store with Jack,
We couldn't find anything suitable,
Finally grabbed two items and checked out,
Only to find they didn't fit when I got home, and ended up returning them.
With my large frame, I wondered when I could break free from this cycle.
——
"Where do you buy your clothes for lectures?"
One day, I chatted with fellow freelancer, host Xiao Ming,
He said all his clothes were custom-made, so I decided to give it a try.
The day I ordered a custom shirt,
I first lost myself in front of the fabric wall,
Do stripes suit me? Or should I play it safe?
As I was conflicted,
The owner, Heidi, brought a piece of burgundy fabric:
"Your aura suits this color well, why not give it a try?"
Looking at myself in the mirror, it felt fresh,
I realized I could pull off this shirt.
I chose a color I'd never tried before,
Symbolizing a new beginning;
On the sleeve, I had my initials embroidered,
For someone who only bought cheap clothes,
It was a very special ritual;
The custom-made size
Ensured my broad shoulders weren't too tight,
The shirt wasn't too short, and the waistline was prominent,
This is the best affirmation
I've given to my growing self this year.
Although I still think I'm special,
And occasionally feel 171 cm is an awkward height,
I try not to criticize, but to treat myself specially,
Using custom-made clothes to showcase my own beauty.
——
Postscript:
That day, the photographer asked me:
"Are you an amateur?"
"I rarely see amateurs with such attitude in their eyes."
Because that day I had just finalized my New Year's plan,
This year's goal is to continue living as
"Someone with light in their eyes and fire in their heart".
Thanks to Leader Tailor
Grateful for all the wonderful things this year.