fridays at newberg mental health were always casual.it was the one day each week they were allowed to wear jeans.carol had declined.her clothes no longer fit , and blue jeans were the most unforgiving of the clothing chain.she had gone shopping to find baggier and more suitable clothing.as a size eight , she had been small compared to the average size american female.clothes had been designed for her and she had never had any problem finding suitable attire.as a size twelve , she was now average by comparison.current fashion , however , was a mockery to the average woman .