Way to go, redawn! I'm looking forward to the last day in those shops too!
Strange, a friend of mine who recently lost 130 pounds and can shop in regular stores continues to shop the smallest size in our local large size shop just because she feels comfortable there. I'm afraid I won't be joining her on any shopping expeditions when I don't need to!

What I have noticed about compliments is that people will say "What a lovely colour" or... "That colour looks good on you" or "I love the fabric" ... but they never actually say the clothing looks nice or it looks nice on you! But those days will come for all of us!!!