Thanks ED and time2go,
I must admit I was a bit surprised when I saw my before and after pictures together. While you are doing the diet although you know you are dropping the weight and the dress size you don't really see the difference as it is gradual and you get used to seeing yourself at the present weight. I am still always a bit surprised when I try on size 10s and they fit! You are right ED there is quite a bit of room in the dress. I am sorry now that I threw the jacket out but the jacket had big shoulder pads and was very dated where as the dress is a classic. The dress is a designer dress in a size 12 and cost a fortune which is why I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it. Never expected to be able to wear it again though so really pleased.
Mere x