Folks who love La Bonne Shop - how do their pants run sizing wise? I’ve been a medium for a long time but weight lifting and perimenopause has pushed me into a Medilarge. Would rather not have to do returns if I don’t have to.

I need work clothes that feel like pajamas but look professional (and dare I wish, cool?) I’m a pediatric psychologist and my first dance with perimenopause is leaving me with sensory issues and a bloated belly. Natural fabrics a huge plus, I sweat in anything in the rayon/poly family. I want polished art teacher vibes. Think Ms. Frizzle in a head scarf.

Perfect jacket to sew patches on. I have about 10 Brandi Carlile patches and hoping to find a perfect warm but not too warm jacket to make a Brandi jacket!

My family is heading to Ireland for the last two weeks of August. So far on the list is spend time with our beautiful adoptive family, see my wife's families castle (Carrick Fergus in Carrick Fergus), the Cliffs of Moher, and pet a sheep. Any other must-dos?