Weight loss and the way you wear clothes

LAWoman72

amymoreorless wrote: »

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It's nice to know I am not alone in this. I went to Goodwill this morning and bought a few tops (in size small - OMG!) and pants (SIZE 8 - single digits!). It is very weird to buy clothes that small. I didn't even wear these sizes in high school.

I also donated all my size 12-16 and L-XL clothes. I guess I have been subconsciously hanging onto them waiting to gain the weight back. I have not been able to fit into some of them for over a year. I was on the diet fad yo-yo bandwagon so long that I had lost hope of ever being a healthy weight again. This MFP slow and rational approach to weight loss is really working.

I love a good fashion story!

Glad you paid it forward, too, by donating. Somebody is going to be very happy to have found their own perfect outfit.

Fashion happy endings FTW.

Meghanebk

ZoneFive wrote: »

As I slowly clean out my closet for things to go to Goodwill, I realize how much of my clothing was an apology for being fat in the world. Not a healthy or happy feeling.

That wording is perfect for explaining how I feel about some of the things in my closet!

DebLaBounty

I still pick up sizes that are too big, I just can't quite see myself accurately. It helps a lot for me to take my sister with me when I go shopping. She laughs at me and hands me pants that are one or two sizes smaller than I initially choose.

Anyway, start shopping at Goodwill, Value Village, Salvation Army and consignment shops. You will feel good wearing clothes that fit properly. And it won't be too expensive to round out your work wardrobe.

Lillymoo01

Around 6 months in maintenance and still getting used to my new size but know that XS or size 6 Australian are what fits so no longer go for the bigger sizes anymore. Still hate clothes shopping though. Finding clothes to fit that are suitable for a middle aged woman is a challenge. For the most part, shops suited to my age range don't make clothes small enough and clothes that fit are made for teens and early 20's. Sorry but short skirts, shorts, dresses and tiny crop tops are never goung on this body.

Roobyzooby

Over 80lbs down and from a Uk 22 to a size 12 ( even that size starting to feel loose now) but when ever I get something new in my new size I always sort of tug at it and need reasurrance that it doesn't look too tight. It's a good job my hubbys patient and understanding and keeps telling me how it is..."no its not too tight, it actually fits you the way its meant to!"

sssgilbe

DebLaBounty wrote: »

I still pick up sizes that are too big, I just can't quite see myself accurately. It helps a lot for me to take my sister with me when I go shopping. She laughs at me and hands me pants that are one or two sizes smaller than I initially choose.

Anyway, start shopping at Goodwill, Value Village, Salvation Army and consignment shops. You will feel good wearing clothes that fit properly. And it won't be too expensive to round out your work wardrobe.

Goodwill was overwhelming for me until I started zeroing in on the brands I used to buy retail or brands I liked but couldn't afford. Because the GW's in my area price items at $3.99 or less with occasional 50% sales, I can afford to give them back as soon as they start getting baggy. Our GW's even have a $5 discount card good for 10% off (20% on Wednesdays) on every purchase.

For those who think used clothes are icky, do you have any idea how often retail clothes are tried on or if they've been purchased, worn, and returned?

Another hint: I used to serve on the board of our local Dress for Success which ran a free clothing boutique and employment prep classes for women trying to escape poverty by entering the workforce. We got donations of beautiful work-appropriate clothes, but rarely in sizes 16 and above. If you have a DfS program in your area, please consider donating to them.