/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>planning coord for big lolita event in feb
>handmade loads of detailed accessories
>everything ready
>looks amazing laid out
>go to try on coord
>dress won't do up
>confused, assume zipper is broken
>realise it's not an issue with the dress, zip does up fine when I'm not wearing it
>weigh myself
>I've gained 10 pounds
>try on other dresses in wardrobe
>80% of them won't zip up

The saddest part of this for me is not the weight gain (I can drop this weight comfortably in three weeks). I'm sad because the reason I didn't notice the weight gain is that I have been too ill for the last three months to wear lolita. I was finally recovering, and not being able to fit into the clothes I love has set me back loads.

>studying abroad next semester
>amazing opportunity, taking classes I love, rooming with my best friend
>but
>have to break up with bf because he feels uncomfortable with long distance
>he might be moving away soon as well
>plus no suitcase room to bring lolita
>tfw no pretty frills or cute boy for months
>between finals, packing, being forced to live in home town before/after study abroad to save money, and break up I'm not excited at all