When do you buy new clothes?

auntiebabs

I buy stretch fabric clothes in generic sizes and wear loads of skirts. I haven't worn pants in one year.

I agree with the posters that said dresses too. They last longer. I have bought cotton sweater dresses for the winter and a large will fit from size 10 - 14. Also a dress with a higher waist is flattering and drapes nicely when you lose more. I also buy clothes that are a little tight. I bought a medium dress that is a little tight that I can still wear right now, but will fit perfectly in the spring. I also bought two black capris for the fall for work, a size 12 and a size 10. The 12s fit perfect and will look great with a fitted top. The 10s are tight, but still fit and I'll wear those with a looser top. The tens will still fit in the spring when I lose another 10 pounds, but the 12s probably won't.

I'm kinda thinking HE won't want to wear skirts or dresses to work (probably not anywhere else either, but hey you never know... no judgments)

drenergy

The key to being a pro-thrifter is to go to the Goodwill and second hand stores that are in the nicest neighborhoods. I have one that I *love* in an upper-class town not far from where I live and they seriously have the most amazing clothes for cheap. I recently bought entire outfits that are brand new Banana Republic and would have cost me over $200 new, but I paid $4 for each piece. And I'm in the middle of losing weight, too, so I won't spend a lot on clothes.

It's almost like I "rent" clothes because I only have them for a couple months and then donate them and buy new ones. But this last trip of shopping I found so much expensive clothing that I'm thinking about getting it tailored in a few more pounds. The pants are already too big and I bought them like 3 weeks ago! Must have been bloated. lol

Way to go, too!

ISPEAKWHALE2

Its makes me anxious to think about buying new clothes. I cant imagine myself in a smaller size. I have cleaned out my closet and gave a lot to my neice, but I don't work and I swim everyday so I do the exercise pants and tanks from OLD NAVY. I have to go to a funeral Saturday and Im sitting here trying to think what I should wear. A skirt I guess will do. I was thinking the same thing as to when you buy clothes? Does anyone else reach for the same size they were like I do? There's a lot of psychological changes that have gone on with us as well when we lose the weight. Funny I pass by a mirror but I don't recognize the person in it. I guess for now Ill stick with stretch pants and my uh....41 tanks from Old NAVY...:ohwell:

kluvit

I bought temporary clothes at lower end stores than where I would normally shop for my professional wardrobe then gave them as hand-me-downs to a friend who was right behind me on her weight-loss journey. Then, I made the mistake of going all out shopping just 4 pounds from my goal weight. Then the pounds kept coming off, so that I really lost another 10. Now, I have a closet full of clothes one to two sizes too big. I still wear the skirts and tops, but since everything is loose, I have to be careful not to use my clothing tightness as a sign to watch the diet or to just give up maintaining and "grow" into them.

DayDreamr_41

I vote for thrift stores too. I'm down 2 sizes, so far & that's what I'm doing until I feel I earned my huge shopping spree LOL

notenoughspeed

It's tough when you know your pants won't fit again in 2-3 months. Shopping at the thrift store sometimes helps if you find something you like. I buy new clothes when I can afford to. Lately though, I'm still wearing things too big for me and using a belt.

YamRector

Serious question. I'm down almost 35 pounds. My pants wont stay up. But I still have 20 to go. Why waste money on pants now, when they hopefully wont fit in 2-3 months.

Get a few pieces that you love - shop at old navy, Marshalls, TJ Maxx to save money. You deserve it.

EXACTLY!:drinker:

sassyann45

I buy when my clothes are to big.. I check out all the clearance racks and resale stores. It is amazing what you can find when you look and the price is right. I then get rid of the bigger size , so that is not in my closet...lol!!! I have learned that when you wear clothes that fit people notice the weight loss and the compliments keeps me motivated.

phyl303

I'm about halfway to my loss goal. For my work in the yard or camping pants, I had resorted to zip-tying two belt loops to one another to avoid looking like a fool with my pants on the ground.

I spent my lunch hour at the Goodwill store and really scored!

Three pairs of work pants that are THREE sizes from my size six months ago and three blouses - none with an "X" much less two on the tag!!!

ozigal

I didnt buy clothes until I was around 40 or 50lbs down. Just used belts.

First time I went to buy a new pair of jeans, I ended up crying in the fitting rooms because I have no concept of what size I was and I ended up buying jeans that were 4 sizes smaller than I had been wearing. That was a tough day!

Now I buy cheap t'shirts and cheap casual clothes but my work clothes are anything but cheap. I've still got another 10lbs or so to go until I reach my initial goal (although I dont think I'll be satisified with it)

askeates

I have gone down 4 sizes, and each time I need to get new clothes I hit thrift stores and clearance racks. You may not always get the most in-style stuff but you would be amazed at some of the finds. 2 years ago (my first shopping experience) I got an entire winter business wardrobe for $45! it was awesome!

blablues

I've found that pants with belt loops have been awesome. I'll wear them with belts until they truly look ridiculous - in fact I just put two of my biggest pairs away this week, after losing about 40lb. I've also held onto a pile of "too small" clothes that I pull out and occasionally try on to see if I fit in them again, with sometimes happy results. I have also bought just a couple things every few months to have at least one pair of pants in the right size. I'm holding out to really get a whole new wardrobe until I get much closer to my goal weight.

lalonmeg000

My rule of thumb is when I am 2 sizes away I get a new pair and get rid of the ones that are way to big.

Example. I was a 14/16 when I started. When I was down to a 12 I bought 1 pair of 12 jeans and threw out the 16s. Then when I was down to a 10 I got rid of all the 14s, but still had my 12s and one 10. Now I am in 8s so I got rid of all the 12s etc.

We all have days where we feel a little bloated so I didn't want to get rid of all comfy jeans, BUT I didn't want the bigger sizes there as a cushion or a "just in case I gain it all back."

Chemburly12

This happened to me, and I just bought 1 pair of work pants and 1 pair of jeans and was able to get through until I evened out. It was a little weird to wear the same pants all the time but worth not wasting money. Black pants are so generic, most people don't even notice btw.

THIS

NostalgicMuse

My friends and I do clothing exchanges with each other- usually kids clothes, but goes for the women's clothing, too. There's typically life left in the items and it can be fun to pair some of your staples with a friend's style... Give your girls a call!

mebepiglet123

Yep second hand, or cheap is way to go. Every 11 lbs of 5 kg is a pant size. So does not take long for them to become too big. But also you want to look good along the way. I so entices troll what is called trademe in New Zealand for good quality cheap clothes. Just brought a pair of not your daughters jeans for $37nzd retail for like $300nzd. Thought they would not fit as a us 8,but yay they did.

shaggydaddy

Second hand stores. A belt works wonders too. Sorry, not trying to be a smart *kitten*. Keep up the good work!

Jennloella

Every time I go to the mall...I have the same pants in different sizes....I have a shopping problem though.

BoomShakaLakka

You guys/gals have a lot of good suggestions. I think thrift stores are the place to get cheap stuff, and if you want to maybe buy something a little more expensive, have it fit a little small on you when you buy it so you're extra motivated to lose a few extra pounds. When you finally fit into the new clothes you are so happy.

wiltl

I buy stretch fabric clothes in generic sizes and wear loads of skirts. I haven't worn pants in one year.

I agree with the posters that said dresses too. They last longer. I have bought cotton sweater dresses for the winter and a large will fit from size 10 - 14. Also a dress with a higher waist is flattering and drapes nicely when you lose more. I also buy clothes that are a little tight. I bought a medium dress that is a little tight that I can still wear right now, but will fit perfectly in the spring. I also bought two black capris for the fall for work, a size 12 and a size 10. The 12s fit perfect and will look great with a fitted top. The 10s are tight, but still fit and I'll wear those with a looser top. The tens will still fit in the spring when I lose another 10 pounds, but the 12s probably won't.

I'm kinda thinking HE won't want to wear skirts or dresses to work (probably not anywhere else either, but hey you never know... no judgments)

Utili-Kilts! Fills the same function as the dress/skirt idea, but manly! :drinker:

youngdreamer

Belts for the oversized jeans & sweats/trackies FTW ^-^

skinnymalinkyscot

I plan on wearing the same stuff all the time and dont intend to buy hardly anything until i reach goal weight. At the moment in the hot weather Im wearing long t shirts, shorts and flip flops which are incredibly cheap summer items, but with autumn approaching I will be wearing my husbands long sleeved white work shirts which I will roll up the sleeves, over this I will wear his black waistcoat which came as part of a 3 piece suit , he never wears the waistcoat , ditto one of his leather belts to cinch the waist in a little or to wear low on the hips. Black ankle length leggings and black pull on calf length slouch boots. For outdoors I have a woollen shawl/cape thing which drapes round the shoulders and then you throw one side over your shoulders ( bit like clint eastwood in the good bad & the ugly). It is one size fits all, Plus my black bowler hat and my sunglasses , even in winter & a huge handbag to carry spare clothes, umbrella, raincoat. For evening wear Im looking for a 1950s swing coat to go with various wrap dresses

AJinBirmingham

OP is a man. And a lot of people are recommending dresses! :laugh:

I hope he's progressive!

Interesting advice.

I've been maintaining for years and I still get advice on here about how I can someday reach my goal weight. :huh:

bikiniaday

I buy when I constantly have to pull them up!

pseudomuffin

If your clothes being too loose is making you feel frumpy it's best to get some (inexpensive) jeans for the interim. Better spend $100 for an easy self confidence boost than to cheat yourself out of feeling like you're making progress. (And you can get fairly cheap jeans at places like Old Navy--not the best denim in the world but it'll do!)

mjh4cwh1

My favorite place to shop is Goodwill! Loved it when i was 2 sizes down and I bought high priced name brand slacks and jeans for a few bucks a peice! My old fat clothes are going there soon. Not ever going back!!