Out with the old, in with the new. The entire contents of my closet (and now that I’ve thought of it, the rest of my house as well!) need to be replaced. I’ve got that spring feeling where all my clothes look too warm, too worn, or simply outdated and I absolutely must purchase something new. Now. Today. This minute.

All it took was one venture into one changing room in one store to convince me that my closet is really okay. For this overcast spring day at least.

What I discovered is that Medium is the new XS… and every girl wants to be a Hootchee Mama. No, really, I’m absolutely serious. I am not a big girl — wait, let me clarify that — I am TALL, but not wide (at least, not in shirt sizes) and can usually get by with wearing medium sized tops. But apparently Old Navy thinks Smalls need to fit children the size of my 11 month old buddy Cadence and Mediums are intended for prepubescent twelve year olds. Then you add in the Hootchee factor. For those desiring cleavage or navel exposure, shopping is a breeze. For pete’s sake, I work in a CHURCH office with a bunch of MEN. The last thing I need to be looking like is Brittany Spears.

Old Navy redeemed itself, though, with two tables of deliciously l-o-n-g tank tanks. Long. Can you believe it? I snatched up three, in fun spring colors, and called my shopping day good. Now I’m off to continue with the “out with the old” notion… But not in my closet quite yet. The bookshelves, china cabinet and top of the refrigerator are calling my name.