Get rid of my larger clothes or keep?

RetiredAndLovingIt

Thrift stores are a great idea for everyday clothes (& sometimes nicer things, too). One store around here has "all the red tags" for 25 cents. They do it in 2 week intervals, each time changing the tag color that is on special. I have gotten a lot of t-shirts this way (which is what I live in 90% of the time, lol).

kfdcem

Do you sew, or have a friend who does? Maybe you could barter with them for some alterations. Some things can't be taken in enough, but others can. I've managed to make some of my things last from a 24 to about an 18, though most of them really can't go any smaller without looking ridiculous.

Also, old clothes can be cut up to use as dish rags and stuff. I've also sewn a few cute things for my kid from my old stuff. Money's tight around here, so I use the bigger clothes to help stretch the budget in other ways.

Tubbs216

This is not my first rodeo. I lost all the same weight 4 years ago, and ended up gaining it all back, plus a bit more. I'd got rid of everything that was too big, and it was depressing to have to buy new stuff again. I can't decide if it's realistic or defeatist to keep things this time, but that's what I've decided to do. I'm keeping things like basic black pants and a couple of nice tops and dresses, but they won't stay in my closet. I plan to pack them up and hide them away in case of emergency at a later date.

Fortunately I never got rid of all the cute smaller clothes I could no longer fit as I gained weight though, so it's been fun shrinking back into those!

kfdcem wrote: »

Also, old clothes can be cut up to use as dish rags and stuff. I've also sewn a few cute things for my kid from my old stuff. Money's tight around here, so I use the bigger clothes to help stretch the budget in other ways.

Something I saw once was a quilt made from someone's outgrown clothes. That's a really nice idea.

bobbysue123

In my experience when I first lost 30 lbs I got rid of almost everything and bought a new wardrobe at a smaller size. It was very expensive. Two and a half years later I have gained back the 30 lbs and wish I would have been a little more realistic.. Now I am back to selling and giving away the smaller stuff! I suggest to keep the nicer things and when shopping for new items don't buy them as small as possible like I did! Or give yourself a bit of time after the weight loss to purchase a new wardrobe. It's kind of nice to have a baggy pair of jeans on days where you fluctuate... Just saying. Good luck with your weight loss!

Livgetfit

Dumping the fat clothes is on my list of motivators.

Everyone is different but for me, keeping them is like keeping a fat crutch. I feel it's saying "well, if I do put it back on, there will be something to wear". I think seeing being overweight as something that costs me is important. It costs me my health, it costs me socially, it costs my confidence and if it costs me in a monetary way (ie. buying larger clothes), that is just another deterrent.

I'm only approaching the 2nd third of my journey. I had 21kg to lose to get to my healthy weight range when I started. I have lost 7 and 1-2 dress sizes. I have thrown out the 1st stage clothes. I can't wait to the throw out the ones I'm sitting in right now! :-)

Congrats on your journey, do what is right for you!