Kathy, Helen and Nini while I do agree with you about sizing my main idea for not buying larger than a certain size is the fact that this helps me mentally and physically to try my best to not gain weight and stay in the size I feel most comfortable in.

I do not get depressed if a size 10 does not fit me...it motivates me to get back on track with my eating and trying to exercise!

This can work both ways in a positive or a negative...it is all how each of us perceives it! ;) :)