What to do with the old clothes that no longer fit

MeanNurseGM95

So I have gone down two sizes and hesitate to toss out my old stuff. Should I wait one more size or toss them and never look back?

LassVegas

If you're hesitating, wait. But don't throw the stuff out when you're ready. Donate it.

Jess732008

Donate the clothes because there is no reason to keep them. Either way too big or too small there is really no reason to keep them around unless they are something you'd wear again. If they are too big there really is no reason to keep them unless you plan on getting bigger again.

MeanNurseGM95

I don't ever want to go back to being that big ever again. For the first time in my life I think I can do this but the fear is making me hold back. Donating is a great idea and I will be sure to do that!

adelareto

I struggle with this one also. About five years ago I dropped down two sizes and felt amazing. Donated all my big clothes. Then I had surgery and let myself gain it all back. Now I am back down to where I was five years ago and am nervous to get rid of them!

SonicDeathMonkey80

Make a huskypants scarecrow for your garden

mblair1968

Donate the clothes, and itemize your taxes. You will need the money to buy new clothes

rhina23

I suggest , you donate tHem,
Having them in your closet might mean you want to go back to that size again.
You might just leave 2 of your most fave ones and will serve as a reminder of your previous size.

My two cents.

Kep2005

I went through my closet last weekend and tried on EVERY SINGLE ITEM and got rid of anything that was too big. They didn't look good on me and I damn sure don't want to wear them again so off to Goodwill they went! If I keep the clothes, it's like I'm telling myself that it's ok to fail and that is no longer an option for me!

tapirfrog

No matter how big they are, I keep the clothes until I no longer care about them.

If I give them away while I'm still unsure or scared I might need them again, then that's one more stressor in my head. But if I stumble across them in my closet and they mean nothing to me, then I donate them.

acogg

Friends, donation, garbage. Personally speaking, I loved the garbage the best. I made a ceremony out of it. If you want to revisit your old size, there are still stores that sell large sizes. Visit your old size that way. Do not allow fat pants in your house, it is a way to allow to yourself to put on "few, harmless, temporary pounds." The way clothes feel is the best indicator of your fitness, not weight. I am up 12 pounds from my lowest weight and my clothes fit even better. Don't ever allow yourself to feel pinched in your clothes and don't ever allow yourself to wear bigger clothes.:bigsmile:

velvet_violence

The two things I go between: getting them altered and saving them for maternity clothes. Last year I bought a couple pair of great semi-professional pants in several colors and was very good about only wearing a few out of what I got since then. (Un)fortunately I don't see the need to downsize anytime soon in at my weight and current progress (IME the more weight I carry the less I "travel" between sizes, though soon I need to start wearing a belt :embarassed: ) so I will get a little more use out of them. Wishing I could have worn the other set more gently and donated them but, well, no one is gonna want those now. If I do manage to need new ones anytime soon I am also going to see if I can get the ones I've kept nice taken in. I'm also thinking about pregnancy soon and am sacrificing closet space just in case anything fits then.

youdontknowme9

Make quilts or curtains out of the clothing, so you have something to remind yourself of where you were..and how you left it behind.

IMHO

KatieWH

I just went through my whole closet and sorted out the nicer stuff for consignment. Rest will prob go in the garbage or goodwill if it is in good enough shape. I also feel kind of nervous, but a lot of my bigger shirts still fit okay, so if things go awry, ill probably just have to buy some pants. Bought a few new pairs to replace the bigger ones and went down 4 sizes!

It does feel good to clean out that closet. God willing, ill never go back!

acogg

This is not here nor there, but this post reminds of a disastrous weekend about ten years ago. Hubby and I decided to clean out our closets of clothes we would never be skinny enough to wear again. We called it our "Let's be real" weekend. What hopeless fools we were. I did box up some up my favorites which enabled me to go "shopping in my own closet" when I lost enough weight. Today I wear clothes that I was convinced at that time were shrunk in the dryer. Naw, I sat on my *kitten* eating too much while the dryer tumbled.

BenKnowsFitness

this sounds crazy, but keep anything 1 of 2 sizes up from your current size, I have come to believe the body will always add a few more pounds back on after you hit your lowest weight. it's not because of the person, it's like the body finally adjust to the new routine which involves adding a few more lbs. I've seen this happen to almost everyone both on MFP and in my personal life.

psych101

I used one of my old skirts as a curtain, then a tablecloth...honest truth


The rest I donated

RhysWill_I_Ams

I sell mine as car boot sales or Facebook sites. The amount of people who buy them is quite surprising.

TiberiusClaudis

Toss them...the OLD you is gone...RIP. You are born again, don't even THINK you will ever go back.

But..keep one pair of shorts and one of your large T-shirts. You can keep them as bragging rights. In a few years, people won't even remember the old you, unless they see pictures, so you can trot these articles out and show them momentos of Xmas past.

Keep going..it only gets BETTER!

cheripugh1

So I have gone down two sizes and hesitate to toss out my old stuff. Should I wait one more size or toss them and never look back?

Donate them! I did before, I try to give them to a cancer group. but regardless donate them!

MissLCWolff

Donate them or sell them on a website like Poshmark or Ebay.

kendall916

I agree I'm at the point that I need to invest in a belt.
It doesn't hurt to save a pair or two of your favorite old clothes in case something happens. I do agree with everyone that you should donate the bulk of your clothes that way you feel good knowing that your old clothes will be loved by someone else. lol

laurie62ann

Good Will!!!

mollybuck

GET RID OF IT ALL!!!! I have lost and gained weight a few times in the past so I know. Realistically, if you keep clothes in your closet for a while they will be either A. Out of style or B. Looking like they were in your closet too long and look a little seedy. Even if you do gain weight, you still deserve to look your best. I agree with the responders that also said that keeping your old stuff almost sets you up for failure. Think of someone who gave up smoking- do they keep a pack of cigarettes just in case? Let's be positive, you have a new lifestyle now, with no room for old "baggage".

DeterminedFee201426

sell them at the flea market

MinnieInMaine

Congratulations! Definitely get rid of them!!

I kept one pair of pants for a before/after shot (and possibly ceremonial burning) and kept one t-shirt to sleep in. Gave some cotton/knit shirts to Hubs to use as rags and the rest have been donated to Goodwill.

Another good option is consignment if your clothes are in good shape. I was in my local shop the other day and a woman had enough money on credit from things she sold on consignment that she only had to pay $1 and some change for the items she was buying that day. Pretty cool deal!

caramelgyrlk

I suggest , you donate tHem,
Having them in your closet might mean you want to go back to that size again.
You might just leave 2 of your most fave ones and will serve as a reminder of your previous size.

My two cents.

My thoughts exactly

homerismyhero

I considered making a tent or parachute out of mine, but decided to Freecycle them instead. Take a look and see if they have it in your town- it's a great way to pass stuff on - not just clothes - that you no longer need.

jorasims

I donated them or gave them to family members. Once I was down a solid 2-3 sizes, I got rid of them. No sense in holding to something I have no plans to go back to.

rathimani

I wouldn't toss it, but I wouldn't keep it in the house either coz only if it is there I might just be comfortable when I gain a lil weight and then be fine that I have a fat pant or shirt to fit in, but if I didn't have it in the house, I would have no go but work out some more to lose any gain that I might have had instead of going to out buy bigger size clothes- so, just get rid of it!

You can either donate it goodwill or something similar or if you are on FB there are local yardsale pages where you can sell your stuff

jeffininer

I've packed mine up and put them in the attic. When I'm ready I'll either donate them or give them to a friend who could use them