When I was in high school, I loved playing tennis. I was not plus size then. I was a large women, but not a 3x. I have been thinking about getting back into playing tennis again because my son has shown an interest. It would be fun to hit the ball with him while he is off for the summer. I have sent him to a local tennis club that gives lessons 5 times a week. I drop him off and pick him up an hour later.

The other day I arrived 15 minutes early to bring him home. I watched him play and he is good. So I thought I should do a mother and son bonding. I went to the sports store to find tennis clothing. Nothing! Not one shirt, blouse or skirt to be found in a 1x, 2x or 3x. I had to resort to buying a pair of mens long sweat pants and cutting them below the knee to make them into shorts. For a shirt I made due with a white tee I had. I felt sloppy.

I do not know why designers forget about us plus size women. But then I was not even thinking about a designer tennis outfit, just a decent sports dress to wear.

Anyway, I then got a new pair of sneakers and tennis balls. My son was shocked when I came back to pick him up because I said, --Want to hit a couple?-- He smiled and said, --sure thing!--