Dress comparison pics (5 months/27lbs lost)

shadow2soul
shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
edited November 13 in Success Stories
So this is a mini progress thread of sorts. I bought this dress in September, 2014. It was on the clearance rack for $3 and I just couldn't pass it up. I bought it in a smaller size then would actually fit me at the time, because it was a little late in the year to be wearing it. One of those it doesn't fit now, but by Spring it should be a good fit purchases.

So tonight I tried it on again just to see how close to being able to wear it. My hope was that I was close enough to it being the right size that I'd be able to wear it to my Family get together around Easter. Anyway, here's the comparison from the first time I tried it on to tonight.

Sept 26, 2014 vs Tonight (Feb 26, 2015)
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  • Trayjay33
    Trayjay33 Posts: 122 Member
    Definitely a difference! Congratulations.
  • UrnAsh_
    UrnAsh_ Posts: 242 Member
    Awesome!
  • jessjess210
    jessjess210 Posts: 91 Member
    Now it looks too big for you! It's not doing your new, smaller curves justice. I guess that's a good problem to have
  • MargueriteMuguet
    MargueriteMuguet Posts: 230 Member
    Yeah! It suits you better! But by Easter, will it still be ok? Maybe not and you ll have to find even smaller clothes ^.^ congrats!
  • talyncoleman
    talyncoleman Posts: 2 Member
    Congratulations
  • ljglivingfree
    ljglivingfree Posts: 44 Member
    Wow! Awesome job!
  • AndreaWhite611
    AndreaWhite611 Posts: 54 Member
    I agree, i think it'll be too big. Too bad in a way cuz its very pretty (love the color!) But awesome in a way too! The top looks like there is too much gappy material. You could alter it or have it altered. Much smoother from the back view....very nice!
  • hrayala
    hrayala Posts: 73 Member
    Looks great!
  • SojournerYouth
    SojournerYouth Posts: 18 Member
    Awesome! Great job--very inspiring!
  • silentKayak
    silentKayak Posts: 658 Member
    I agree that you should have it altered. A few darts in the back will help it show off your shape more. Right now it doesn't flatter your waist or bust - though it does show off your great legs and arms!
  • TnZMom
    TnZMom Posts: 222 Member
    Beautiful! Wear it now.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Update:
    After I posted this, I stuck the dress back in my closet and forgot about it until I stumbled across it tonight.

    New comparison pics for you:

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  • Firefly0606
    Firefly0606 Posts: 366 Member
    ummm, you can't wear that tent anywhere. Time for a new dress! :) congratulations on your loss!
  • denikess11
    denikess11 Posts: 4 Member
    Time to go shopping again! :-)
    So how did you do it? I could use some motivation right now...
  • KrunchyMama
    KrunchyMama Posts: 420 Member
    Wow, AMAZING!!!!
  • SweeterDeath
    SweeterDeath Posts: 5 Member
    Guuuuurl time to throw that Dress away!! Great freakinh job! The dress does u noooo justice ! Time for a new one that fits u :)
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    denikess11 wrote: »
    Time to go shopping again! :-)
    So how did you do it? I could use some motivation right now...


    I used MFP to track my food and a food scale to weigh what I ate or at least made at home. A Fitbit to track my activity and to adjust my calories on MFP according to how active or inactive I was.

    For working out, I used a DVD Program called X-TrainFit at Home, Rockin' Body, and some Leslie Sansone DVDs. In Feb, I started going to the gym. Since Feb, I lift 3 x a week, do cardio 2-3 x a week and try to get 10k steps a day (recently increased to 12k).
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Firefly0606 wrote: »
    ummm, you can't wear that tent anywhere. Time for a new dress! :) congratulations on your loss!
    KrunchyMama wrote: »
    Wow, AMAZING!!!!
    SweeterDeath wrote: »
    Guuuuurl time to throw that Dress away!! Great freakinh job! The dress does u noooo justice ! Time for a new one that fits u :)

    Thanks :drinker: It's now in a pile of clothes to take to a thrift shop. I really do need to go clothes shopping. I'm running out of clothes that fit :laugh:
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  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    Well done! You look fantastic!
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    Love the progression. Yes the dress needs to go into the donation pile and have fun shopping. Congrats
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Big difference its falling off
  • HippySkoppy
    HippySkoppy Posts: 725 Member
    Wow congrats on the transformation.....but what a shame about the dress being far too big for you now. It really is a beautiful colour too....I guess you have looked into having it taken in? but maybe that wouldn't work. Just a thought?

    Well done shadow looking just amazing :)
  • rdlewis123
    rdlewis123 Posts: 106 Member
    Congratulations!! Already time to find another dress! That one is too big
  • chastityb5
    chastityb5 Posts: 37 Member
    Wow ! Very inspiring !! I purchased a bridesmaid dress one size too small to fit for next August hopefully it fits ! :smiley:
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Thanks everyone.

    I think the window of opportunity to have it taken in has passed. It's at least 2 (maybe 3) sizes too big at this point. :drinker:

    Buying seasonal items half a year in advance might not be the best idea :tongue:
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