When do you decide it’s time for new clothes...

GrumpyHeadmistress

I used buying clothes as a reward for progress so went through several changes of outfit from size 22 to 6. Although (big mistake) I didn’t update my underwear.

RunStart34

I wait until clothes are super baggy.. Lost 33lbs and currently using same clothes. Maybe by losing another 10lb mark i might rethink it and buy better fitting clothes since I'll be 10lbs away from ideal weight.

BritishSpy007

when I get asked to leave for not wearing any.

HeidiGrrrl

When they're literally falling off of me and I need safety pins to keep them on. So far that's only applied to pajamas, even after a 61 pound loss. I still wear everything I always have. My size hasn't changed all that much. I bought two pairs of 2-size smaller jeans: one was a stretch pair (fit great because they stretch), and the other standard cotton (too tight). Makes me sad that my size hasn't changed after 60 pounds.

rickiimarieee

I personally don't buy anything from a thrift store because you don't know what the person has or done in them. I just can't get past the fact of someone sweating or whatever I'm the clothing I'm wearing. I just buy clearance like boscovs junior or go to Aeropostale they have cheap prices or ross or tj maxx or gabes or Walmart!

Lisa8823168

I found that it helped to wear something around the house that showed my progress...When my kids and husband could see progress, they became more helpful in the process...and the kids got real curious about learning more about nutrition. Ditto with friends and acquaintances.

I don't advocate going out and spending big at each juncture, but hit those second hand/ebay resources for inexpensive things that fit and compliment and show off your accomplishment. Positive feedback is a great confidence builder and motivator. When you hit your goal...then spend the bigger money to get the things you love.

spiriteagle99

I'm cheap and relatively poor, so I just wear a belt or sew a tuck in a pair of pants or skirt that's too large. Since I'm not working, most of the clothes I wear are casual, so baggy doesn't matter. I hate shopping and would rather wear a very limited selection than spend time in shops. I can't buy online because I have no idea what my current size would be. I've worn a medium for the past 50+ pounds. That works for shorts and shirts. I just look better in them than I did 50 pounds ago.

Kst76

Tacklewasher wrote: »

There are some things I won't buy from thrift stores. Exercise clothes being one. Just knowing someone has drenched them in sweat turns me off completely. So for those things I look for sales, clearance, etc.

Also pants. I can't bring myself to buy pants someone else has worn. So sales etc. are my friend there. I have less phobia with shirts or jackets and will get them at thrift stores.

This is just me though.

Not just you. It's gross.

Aerona85

I have been picking up a few things here and there when needed. I was forced into buying new jeans because the thighs wore through in my old ones (I think I needed to have jumped up to 18s before I started on my journey and the stuffed in thighs made for extra wear). I had to dress up for work the other week (normal dress code is jeans and nice tops) and so I went to Penney’s and got some decent dress pants in the right size for $20 or so as the only others I owned (leftover from last job) looked like I borrowed them from someone and would barely stay up.

Fitnessmom82

I'm down 29 pounds. My size 10 pants are all extremely saggy. I have a size 6 from my skinny days that fit snug. I was hoping to skip right over buying 8s but I think I'm gonna cave and buy a few cheap pairs to get me through. I probably won't buy shirts unless I have an occasion where I need to look nice (not often haha. I've got three kids and work from home). Otherwise old baggy shirts are just fine for now.