Awww, thank you! Now I’m blushing!
The initial difficult has been more in determining that size, though. I just went through a sales exchange for pretty much an entire order, as I ordered the wrong size based on their size charts and consulting with their live chat customer service. The problem there, of course, was that my body shape isn’t what their charts are meant to reflect, so of course that one data point (i.e., my waist size) was up by two sizes over what my other measurements were - the CS recommended I try the larger size first and send them back for a free exchange if they didn’t fit.
My other approach has been attending clothing swap events where I know I’ll be welcomed. With that, I’ve been able to try on a variety of styles and see what fits in what styles, and more importantly, what I like once I’m wearing it! (At the last swap, there was a gorgeous dress with a beautiful pattern. It fit, but the design was definitely meant to flatter those with actual cleavage. My complete lack of such really threw off the look of the outfit, so I handed it over to someone else and she looked great in it! I found other things, and we both went away happy.)
I do have some minimal sewing skill, but I lack a sewing machine. (I do enough sewing by hand for mending, but I wouldn’t want to try any serious alterations that way.) I have some access to one, and it would give me an excuse to visit two of my sweeties that I don’t get to see nearly often enough. I think I may need to learn more – being able to alter things would help a lot when trying to adjust to my “non-traditional” shape!
Good luck with it. You could practice by making yourself a costume for this Halloween if you had the time