Clothes shopping after weightloss

meierhofer21

I'm having a hard time with shopping for new clothes. I automatically go to the size I used to be and feel uncomfortable looking at the smaller sizes. And it seems like every brand fits different. What brands are the most flattering? I don't want pants that squeeze my tummy or skinny jeans. Just regular boot cut.

Kristi26

I like Old Navy, but everything fits everyone differently. You'll just have to try a bunch on until you find the ones you like.

KatKat1209

I like Esprit and Levis for pants - Though not sure if the first is known/available where you live

Brittanypomales

I had that same mission this weekend. The trend is skinny jeans so I kept seeing them everywhere but I just wanted a simple bootcut. It took a bit but I finally found something. Good luck!

thereshegoesagain

I have luck with Macy's Charter Club jeans.

Therealobi1

It's hard work at first but you will get used to it. I found myself confused because of the sheer amount of choice when you are smaller. you just try everything on until you see what's suits you best. I usually go for jeggings instead of jeans

meierhofer21

Thanks everyone!

HollyMGT

I've always had good luck with New York and Company.

elisa123gal

Cmon you skinny thing .. you need some hardship now that you're thin. I like Limited Express ..stores like that ..they have mannequins with different styles of jeans with labels right there to look at .. so they have the skinny..then boot leg.. flare ..and curvy.. so you can grab a pair of each.. try them on and see what you like for your shape. Have fun with it!!!

treehugnmama

I have a long way to go still but down 60 and I always hit under big clothes....now I don't know how they should fit. do they look too tight or are they just fitted? I have a hard time shopping g

ejb499

It took me awhile to get used to the fact that I could shop for smaller clothes. I remember the moment actually: I was at Costco and there was an awesome Seahawks hoodie that I liked. I hadn't bought any clothes in awhile because I was on the fence about what size to buy. I hoped that I could wear an XL but I guess part of me didn't want to try it on because I would be a little devastated if it still didn't fit. After some wavering I decided to buy the XL, not the XXL or the XXXL that I am used to. I took it out to my car and immediately tried it on and it fit great! That was a big moment of triumph for me and ever since then I cannot stop buying clothes LOL. I've pretty much replaced my wardrobe now but I definitely look and feel better!

Shana67

I love Old Navy for jeans. They have a bit of stretch and are comfortable to wear.

fairviewim

One thing that's handy and has lots of different brands is Goodwill. I've lost 71 lbs., 264 to 193, with about 55 - 60 to go) and I've gone from size 24+ to 18 on the bottom and 2x to L on top. Thrift stores are great when you're looking for new pants and tops every few months and can't afford to spend hundreds for every size change.

I used to (and still like) Gloria Vanderbilt, Liz Claiborne, and even bought my first pair of Levi's in years. Of course, it also depends on your age on what style you'll gravitate towards. I'm having trouble finding non-skinny, more cotton, less spandex jeans, too. That will definitely not be a good look for me, even when I get to goal weight, as I'm still going to have an unflattering stomach, so I definitely don't want that emphasized.

You just have to try on each pair. Even the same brand and size can fit differently. It's maddening.

Also, it's really a weird feeling shopping in the non-plus side of stores for clothes.

ContemporaryCottage

I like high waisted stretchy and soft jeans .

ferret150

I would definately go with Old Navy. It's affordable and you can still find nice things. I'm down 67 pounds and that's the first place I went. They do sell bootcuts. I am not into the whole skinny jean thing either.

lseed87

I'd just grab a few different sizes and try on the biggest first and hope the others fit better.

Goodwill and other thrift stores are great when not wanting to spend a lot.

Tacklewasher

When I last bought jeans, I could not find my size (50WX30L) in any of the stores in town, so I ended up buying online.

Last weekend my wife was looking for winter stuff at Mark's, so I wandered over to the jeans. Sure, now they have what was my size, but I couldn't find what I am now wearing (46W). But since they were $15, I bought 44w and 42w.

Just ticked me off that they now have the 50W and I don't want them anymore....

Nikki10129

Old navy, and I'll be honest I know what size I am, and I do want to be smaller, but I'll always grab a size or two bigger when trying jeans on so I can go out and ask for a smaller size Jeans shopping can be a little disheartening and I always find it boosts my confidence

treehugnmama

so I jave no jogging pants as I just donated then all they alert too big. I wanted to play in the snow with my son and I found a size large in tje basement I can't remember when I wore a large anything without numerous x's in front at least 13 years are go. the large fit I know it's jogging pants amd they are stretchy but it was are large!!

I danced around the house all night in those ugly size large pants

Syneea

Aww good job Treehugn. :-)

lorrpb

fairviewim wrote: »

One thing that's handy and has lots of different brands is Goodwill. I've lost 71 lbs., 264 to 193, with about 55 - 60 to go) and I've gone from size 24+ to 18 on the bottom and 2x to L on top. Thrift stores are great when you're looking for new pants and tops every few months and can't afford to spend hundreds for every size change.

I used to (and still like) Gloria Vanderbilt, Liz Claiborne, and even bought my first pair of Levi's in years. Of course, it also depends on your age on what style you'll gravitate towards. I'm having trouble finding non-skinny, more cotton, less spandex jeans, too. That will definitely not be a good look for me, even when I get to goal weight, as I'm still going to have an unflattering stomach, so I definitely don't want that emphasized.

You just have to try on each pair. Even the same brand and size can fit differently. It's maddening.

Also, it's really a weird feeling shopping in the non-plus side of stores for clothes.

Oh yes, gotta love Goodwill! Can't even tell you how many wardrobes I've been through at Goodwill the last 2 1/2 years. Bought, gave back, bought, gave back, many times, from size 28 to 10/12.

treehugnmama

yes goodwill comes in handy for sure.

Lynzdee18

I like Bandolino. Sam's club or Steinmart..

realcalm

Lands end now has some stretchy elastic waist jeans that I like a lot. They look pretty good and one size seems to accommodate a pretty wide weight range. Of course ymmv!