Can't tell if this is a NSV or I'm losing my mind

ReinaJaLaNa

So, there is this blouse that I've often tended to like to wear in the past because, even when I was heavier, it was among the few that made me appear slimmer than what I actually was (even though I think I'd sometimes wear a body slimmer with it as well -- but not today! ) and without drawing any special attention to my front or back flabs

Well, I put the blouse on today and noticed that the bottom of the V-neck area, where the buttons begin, was revealing my bra underneath. I'd never had this issue before and kept thinking that maybe a button popped off at some point and I just hadn't noticed. So, I inspected the area several times looking for what might be a missing button, and nope...all the buttons were there.

I ended up having to fasten that area of the blouse with a safety pin, but it got me wondering just what was the deal? Anyone ever have any kind of experience like this with a blouse or maybe a dress or any other type of clothing? I'm wondering if it's somehow having to do with either my bust width, cup size or both having decreased a bit? Or am I just reading too much into the whole thing and the blouse is just suddenly choosing to fall differently on me today for whatever reason?

Thoughts? Insight??

tokig0313

I am having the same problem with a few tops!

I know I've lost inches around my chest and bust in the past month - both due to actual measurements, but also due to me having to adjust bra straps to keep everything in place.

I think it's just our bodies tightening, toning and adjusting and as with all clothing - be it tops, pants or even shoes, things will fit differently as we go.

I know I have a pair of sandals that don't seem to cut into my feet as much, tops are looking nicer on (even if they "fit" before) and seem to be hanging nicely vs clinging, and pants and underwear seem to have their days. I feel like depending on how my hips and waist are lining up, certain pants or underwear work on different days. I might have a day where something fits great, and then the next it keeps slipping down... a few days later it'll fit perfectly again.

You'll have to find a really cool accessory to secure the front of the top so that each time you look at it, you can smile and know you're making progress towards your goals!

nashbear

Yep, time to give up that shirt. You are now too small for it. Congratulations.

HapThompson

I've totally had that experience. Shirts that used to be perfectly decent on me had to be buttoned almost to the top or I just flash everyone... I think it is to do with losing weight off your boobs, but also off your back and neck as well because I think it makes shirts and stuff hang down lower at the front than they used to.

All the shirts that used to do that are way too big for me now, but I had to stop wearing them whether they were too big or not because some of them didn't have buttons that I could button high enough for them to be decent...!

CkepiJinx

Yup NSV.

I have had to buy new pants for a while but my shirts were fine then all the sudden the weight started shifting up top and this is exactly what happened to me. My tops where getting more low cut :noway: and longer because there isn't as much fat to hold them up :blushing: .

Good job!

Kalee34

Congrats, you have a true NSV!!!

HMToomey

The button isn't missing, your chest is...

aszwarc

Oh, man, I both love and loathe the clothing thing. Favorite pieces not fitting properly, or at all. And having to buy new things in a smaller size, that may or may not fit next week depending on how fat/skin/muscle decides to shift between now and then.

Yes, your top is getting too big. Congratulations! You can always use a decorative brooch to hold it closed or put a cute camisole or tank on under it to keep from flashing everyone.

MelsAuntie

Your breasts have gotten a bit smaller. When you lose fat, you will lose it there too. How much, and what configuration, depends on what you had to begin with.

yinkyo

I would suspect it might be the whole chest/shoulders area are smaller. because it sounds like it's drooping further down than usual, which would mean less shoulder, back, arms, chest, to deal with covering... so yes, an NSV, and also, may be time to invest in some cute camis, a brooch/clip, sew it shut more, or retire the shirt.

emilyds

Congrats!

I had a similar thing happen recently - I was traveling for work and packed a dress that I really like. When I put it on in the morning, it didn't fit at all - it was too big all over. I thought I could still make it work because it had a wide belt, I could just tighten that up, but it was still too big in the shoulders/chest. Lucky for me, I had been indecisive when I was packing and had included an extra dress that actually fit!

vegannlg

Another problem that happens is that your shoulder seams will gradually work their way from where they belong, to various positions moving down your upper arms!

dawningr

Yes.. get a few thin tanks. That will help extend the life of your shirts :-)

lfergurson1

Its gotten to big for ya ... i had a favorite black one kind of low but because of my fat it was where it should be cleavage wise. Here awahile back put it on half my bra was showing as if it was a bathing suit cover or something. You are obviously dong something right. high 5!

nettasue35

congrats!!!!

MrsBozz1

I would suspect it might be the whole chest/shoulders area are smaller. because it sounds like it's drooping further down than usual, which would mean less shoulder, back, arms, chest, to deal with covering... so yes, an NSV, and also, may be time to invest in some cute camis, a brooch/clip, sew it shut more, or retire the shirt.

This!! Congrats! :drinker: even if it is a favorite shirt I love it when it doesn't fit right anymore, that means I'm doing something right! Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:

LauraDotts

You are now too small for that blouse. You don't just lose weight in your bust, waist and tummy. You also lose weight in your shoulders, back, everywhere. Since you lost weight in your shoulders and neck the blouse hangs lower.

You're not losing your mind. You're losing your fat.

A great NSV.

NSMustanggirl

Definite NSV! I've had to go through and replace most of my tops and pin those that I could! Congratulations!

bf43005

Sounds to me like it's time to get some new clothes. Good for you. That is a great feeling to have. Keep up the great work!

fourtwingles

New to this site. What is NSV?

MinnieInMaine

NSV = Non Scale Victory - like you can fit back into those smaller pants again or your fave shirt is now too big for you, like the OP. Or even something fitness related like you can now walk 4mph or you signed up for your first 5k and beat the time you hoped for.

When I started losing, it came off my upper body very quickly - upper back, shoulders, neck, chest, and not just boobs but upper chest like where your pectorals start. I used to be very fully in that whole area but it was like it was melting off me! My lower region took a little longer to lose but that kicked in eventually and my pants started getting loose. Your body will do what it wants, there's not much we can do about where we lose first and where we last (unfortunately).

LJCannon

NSV For Sure!!!:drinker: CONGRATULATIONS!!

If you really like the blouse you can have it altered (although I would wait awhile so you only have to do it Once, LOL!!) or just add a Cute Button to call attention to that Little Detail.

blueimp

Reina,
You've lost 23# lady, that's at least 2 clothing sizes!! Put that top in the yard sale bag and but something that fits. Big NSV to you!! Awesome!

jmwolffyy

Great NSV! And I just saw an email that Old Navy has summer dresses on sale tomorrow (Saturday, June 22) for $8. Clothes that fit: here I come!

Scubanana7

you ARE S H R I N K I N G !!!!! YAYAY. I shrank through some clothes cause I figured they wouldn't fit and by the time I tried them on, they were way too small!

MsAnn07

OMG.. Same thing happened to me just last night. I put on a favorite and I was flashing everyone!!! Safety pins in my car and purse to the rescue. I'm happy and sad at the same time.

Mel2626

Total nsv!!! It's still a little sad when your favorite clothes don't fit anymore but at least it's for the right reasons!! Congrats on losing the inches!!! :flowerforyou:

ReinaJaLaNa

I loved and appreciated everyone's comments, and youv'e certainly all convinced me!

Reina,
You've lost 23# lady, that's at least 2 clothing sizes!! Put that top in the yard sale bag and but something that fits. Big NSV to you!! Awesome!

I really enjoyed this one, lol.. Hadn't really thought of it like that, but makes sense!


I found today that yet another one of my frequent go-to shirts is also sinking a bit low in the V-neck area -- for the first time, had to wear a tank-top under it.

I agree with those who mentioned sucky it is, on one hand, to no longer be able to fit some of your long most-favorite clothes but at the same time how freaking GREAT it also is! I'll have to decide when to start shopping for new, better-fitting stuff again and, in the meantime, just how in the world I'm gonna make the current/old stuff work.

Thanks, btw, for all of the great ideas and suggestions!

ReinaJaLaNa

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wannabpiper

Being a newer member I don't feel too stupid asking: what's an "NSV"? I get that it's something good, but what do the letters stand for?

ReinaJaLaNa

Being a newer member I don't feel too stupid asking: what's an "NSV"? I get that it's something good, but what do the letters stand for?

Nope, definitely not stupid. I think every new person in these communities have to ask or somehow find out another way.

It's non-scale victory Like your clothes becoming too big for you, your having more energy, noticing more muscle on your body, being able to turn down junkfood, losing inches from your body, etc. -- basically, any kind of weight-loss victory that doesn't come from the scale (especially in knowing the scale can sometimes fail...or, rather, mislead and frustrate).