Transitional Clothing.

SuperHero_Girl

Just yesterday I realized I have absolutely no clothes in which to transition to during my weight loss and I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to buy new clothes just to transition as I go down in size, and I know that consignment shops are an idea, but there aren't any in my general area. Anyone have any ideas?

Lyadeia

When I am changing my size, and before I get to my goal, I end up buying clothes at the Good Will or other consignment shops. You can get a lot of stuff cheap, and when they don't fit anymore, give them back for someone else. There's no good reason, IMHO to buy a new wardrobe every time you drop a size.

tehzephyrsong

Your options are basically consignment/thrift stores, or learning to sew, unless you have the cash to drop on a new wardrobe every 15-20 lbs.

amyfliesalot

I can relate, because nothing fits, even though I haven't lost much weight lately. Everything in my closet is really baggy, and I look really frumpy. I haven't had much luck finding anything at my Goodwill, but my friend does ALL the time. I think it's timing, and return visits, and I just don't have the patience. So I went to one of my favorite stores (right now, it's Chicos) and tried on stuff to see what size I actually am this week. I then got on eBay, and found used stuff (and some new!) in the right size, at a fraction of the cost in the store. Ta daa! I just got enough to get by right now, since I plan on really getting back into losing this month, and hope to be needing even smaller sizes soon!

Good luck!

deladypilot

it can be difficult at times but find a pair of sweatpants or a warm up suit that has elastic in it. You can where that for a while but of course that only helps when you are not working etc and expected to dress nice. Also ask some friends who might be a little smaller than you if they have anything they wish to get rid of. Garage/Yard sale is also another great place to pick stuff up at

ingeh

Il either get it second hand or in sales or cheap shops. Like I just spent £8 on a pair of skinny jeans as all mine are baggy(!) from the local supermarket. When I get to goal and at least 1 size smaller than I am now, Il buy new long lasting staple pieces to last me a while

leadiax3

I know I need to gain weight. so I went shopping at Kohl's I went shopping at Kohl's. they have some dressy pants have a drawstring waist. Jennifer lopez has a line of comfy n cute but professional clothes.

helenrosemay

Luckily I kept some old clothes (actually brand new but never fit me) and now I've got into them, so haven't needed to buy many new clothes. I've had to buy loads of new underwear though!!!!

MyJourney1960

i guess this is what i like to call a "good problem" but it is an issue, nonetheless.

thus far i'm making do with having less options and moving on to the next sizes in my closet. this past weekend i pulled out a few skirts and slacks that are sizes 18-16 (yes, i am optimistic) and ran them through the laundry so they'll be nice and clean for when i do need them. I will be in the US in October and intend to buy things at Kmart, burlingtons, Kohl's etc so it isn't too pricey

skinnymalinkyscot

weekends its baggy sweatshirts, pinch my husbands shirts or leggings ( call the fashion police!) or a skirt with an elasticated waist

work I find a dress easiest and belt it if it gets too big. Like another poster has said, I visit my favourite stores and check out my favourite brands and keep trying them on in the changing rooms so I know exactly what size I am then hunt on ebay for 99p items, ive just recently dropped a dress size after only 10lb loss and got a pile of stuff from ebay, sometimes the postage is more than the cost of the item and it works out at more or less the same as second hand clothes shops.

Also with second hand clothes shops they dont always have your size in the item you want or the right colour, with ebay you can enter type of item eg coat, size you want, colour and even type of coat eg trench, raincoat etc.... then when you hit enter there are thousands of items to your specs.

Aparz1

I personally just bought new clothes at each size on my way down but then sold them on eBay after I was done with them. Maybe check out eBay?

dunnodunno

I would suggest checking www.thethriftshopper.com & inputting your zip code to see if you have any thrift stores that may be in your area that you don't know about.

You can also find good deals on clothing at TJMAXX, Ross, and Marshalls.

Or you could look in your newspaper for local yard sales that may be selling clothing.

JonnyAyers

You should be able to find a place to alter some of your old clothes so that you don't have to discard them. Or, if you're handy with a needle and thread you might do it yourself. Some dry cleaners make alterations. Just a thought for those outfits you'd like to have longer.