Where to buy clothes while losing and what to buy
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Old Navy has great options that aren't very expensive, especially if you can catch one of their sales. And there are tons of options in your size because you can shop Women's or Women's plus.
This! Cheap clothes made from the tears of orphans in a sweat shop.
I shop there all the time.0 -
I have had excellent luck at Macy's. I buy a used macy's gift card online for 14% off of the face value (not from ebay but from a legit giftcard recycling site) Then I wait for a sale where I can use a coupon. They will often have $20 off of $50 or 25% off total purchase. If they have $20.00 off of 50 you can get two and do separate transactions. They'll also often give you an additional % off if you use your macy's credit card... BUT the Macy's gift card will ALSO count as part of that promotion so you will qualify for the additional % off if you use the gift card. Add all of this to shopping on the 80% off racks and you walk out with your clothing being practically free. I got 10 $80.00 tops for five bucks each! I bought some that were too small also and I have shrunk into them.
My sister consigns her old clothes and takes store credit to buy new. My old clothes aren't really in good enough shape to consign so I give them to goodwill, but it works for her.
I LOVE the goodwill stores. You really have to look hard to find the good pieces but if you have the time and enjoy shopping, you can get a whole new wardrobe for $50.000 -
I go to Goodwill, the nice one where the rich women drop off clothes, or I get stuff on clearance at Target, or I attend clothing swaps with friends and pick up stuff for free. I also find some bargains on Amazon.0
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Look for clearance sales if you dont like thrift stores, and then only buy what you NEED. As I have dropped sizes I have gotten 2 pairs of black pants in each size. I dont see the need to spend a fortune for each range. I am still wearing many of the same tops I wore 45lbs ago, and all of the same dresses. I started in a size 14 and 16 and now I am in a 8 or a 10. I just bought new black pants for work and got reg $50-60 pants for $10/pair. If you get different but standard black pants people dont notice when you wear them multiple times in a week.
I wore the previous size until they were so baggy that I was forced to shop, but then I've also discovered that I hate shopping, especially alone. Getting smaller hasnt changed that. Until I have an idea of my final size, I dont want to invest tons of money in clothes I am only going to wear a few months before I donate them.0 -
Anybody have some recommendations for Canadian stores for office-appropriate clothes that won't break the bank? I, too, have dropped 2 sizes, but plan on dropping a few more before I'm ready to invest in a new wardrobe.
One thing that has really worked for me so far and is super fun is hosting a clothing swap for all my friends. If you've never held one before, here's how it works: Everyone goes through their closet for clothes they never wear. This can be for any number of reasons like they are too small, too big, the style doesn't suit them, the colour isn't as flattering as they thought when they bought them, etc. Everyone picks a spot in the house and spreads out their "donations". We open wine and start trying on clothes. You MUST model them for your friends (ok, maybe not "must", but it's a lot more fun, especially with wine
It becomes like a fashion show). It really helps to see the same outfit on a few people to see what body type that item of clothing fits best. (Believe me, now that we've held several of these, we all have a much clearer idea of what we each should be wearing, without having to go through that awful shopping pressure in a retail store with a skinny little clerk half your age knocking on the changing room door, asking if you're all right, while you're trying to struggle with a zipper! C'mon - we've all been there!). This is really fun with girlfriends of all sizes. When something fits right and suits you, everybody agrees and heaps praise on you. It's awesome! When something is so very, very wrong, your girlfriends will tell you, and you can all have a laugh about just how bad it looks on you. Funnily enough though, more often than not, someone else will then try on the same piece and it's perfect for them. It's amazing how many times we've all been surprised at trying on something that we would never touch in a store, but it turns out looks smashing on just the right person. You keep any items that you want, and at the end of the night everyone has the option to take their own leftover "donations" home, or leave them with the host. The host then truly does donate the leftovers to a women's shelter or other charity. We've included purse, shoes, jewellry, and other accessories as well. (I think someone even brought teapots to one swap!) If you take something home that you don't end up wearing, or that no longer fits you, just bring it back to the next clothing swap. (I've seen some pieces go through 3 or 4 ladies as they change sizes or go through pregnancies.) At the end of the night we usually all walk away with at least one new item for our wardrobes, room in our closet, and a good feeling about having donated clothes to the less fortunate. Plus, we've had a terrific night with our friends. 0 -
Uh.... a consignment/second hand store?So I need to lose about 100 lbs total. I've lost about 18 so far (2 months) and I've gone down a size in pants to a 16. I'm anticipating needing new pants soon, all mine are really baggy at the waist and butt, so a belt won't really help. My shirts will probably last at least another size and the dresses and skirts hopefully will last longer. I usually shop at Lane Bryant because they have my size and beautiful styles with good quality. Obviously I can't replace my wardrobes several times over paying $60 for each shirt, skirt and pair of jeans each, and I think they only go down to a size 12 anyway. If my rate of weight loss continues, I'm going to need to replace at least my pants every 3-4 months for a while. Where should I bee shopping for this? Where did you shop?
*I am wicked poor, my current wardrobe was accumulated over a period of 7 years and much of it was gifted to me or purchased by my mom. Sadly, that's not an option now lol.0 -
If you have one in your area, H&M is great for cheap clothes.0
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Old Navy, Ross, Gordman's Marshalls, Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx0
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Maurices is my favorite store. They typically have a 75% off section and always have a large 40% off section. I only shop on clearance, but now that I'm losing weight, it's even more imperative that I do so.0
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In for Ross and Forever21. I wear a LOT of dresses because they're easy, fast, comfortable and they last a little longer before you size in or out - dresses are more forgiving than fitted jeans or whatever. Usually I can find something at either of those stores for $15-20 a pop.
Old Navy is good for jeans and tank tops, but I don't usually bother with anything else from there. Their sizing is a little.. wonky.0 -
Ross all the way. I used to hate shopping there but really it's the only option for me when I'm buying clothes that I know will only fit for a short amount of time. It's amazing the money you save there. Try to find out what days they receive new shipments so you could go when they have the most variety.
Target isn't really that low-cost anymore, IMO.0 -
Thrift stores.
Second hand shops, like Plato's Closet (local here in TX).
Consignment stores.
Ross.
Marshall's.
TJ Maxx.
You can also spend about $12 to get your pants altered. You don't have to have all of them altered, but you could alter a few for each size. You can normally alter down 2-3 sizes before you can't alter them anymore.0 -
Not big on places like Goodwill or Salvation Army simply because the selection for work wear is very limited. I have found a couple of local resale shops though that tend towards the higher end clothing items and have had some good success there. I've recently finally gotten to where I now can shop at TJ Max, Nordstrom Rack and Marshalls as well as all the other "normal" size clothing stores, so have found some good bargins in those places as well. My tip is buy stretchy things and replace when you've gone down two sizes. Then replace with things slightly smaller than what you are currently wearing so you can wear them longer. And try and do as much mix and match as you can to stretch your wardrobe. I've been doing this for the last 3 years and transitioned froma 32/34 or 4X to an 18 or XL at this point.0
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Walmart. I've heard people find great stuff at thrift stores too but I never have time to check those.0
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May I also suggest that you purchase some dresses?
They can handle some weight loss (mayb adding a belt) and still look ok. Pants get that sloppy look when they get too big.
Now that the season is ending, you can also find things on deep discount at places like Old Navy, LOFT, Target, etc. Just add tights/a cardigan for the Fall!0 -
If you want cheap, thrift stores are often amazing, even better if you have some sewing skills and can repair/alter things to a smaller size. That's even where I get a lot of my cycling/running gear from- I've bought some Nike shorts from a thrift shop this week a size too small because LBH, the ones I'm wearing are going to be falling off in a few weeks. And $2 Nike shorts? Yes please. I also peruse online- ebay and sales groups on facebook. Resell/consignment clothing shops are great, too.
I also go to the resell shops locally to me. We have a lot.
I actually only buy stuff new currently if it's something that you can't buy secondhand because gross (underwear, socks, etc), or if it's specific workout clothing/equipment that I need, like those padded cycling shorts that have saved my bottom from further bruising on 12 mile rides.
I like Old Navy if I need something, they are reasonable. It's nice how their adult L is actually and adult L and not a junior M. It helps me feel better about shopping for a t-shirt or something if I need it.
Take care of your clothes in case you want to sell them, especially if you're dropping weight. Great way to make the process even cheaper.0 -
Wal-mart seems to always have what I need, and have it cheap. Ross is another good place to go for cheap clothes *especially dresses.If you have a Burke's they are pretty cheap as well just be careful not to get anything flimsy. The stitching is kind of cheap.
I like to stick to comfort in my weight loss journey. I like yoga pants, and bike shorts. I prefer baggy shirts and tank tops. It's generally hot in Texas so cotton, cotton, cotton. I never go cheap with underwear though. If I have my choice it's Victoria Secret, but I only buy 5-10 new underwear and 2-3 bras.0 -
thredup.com!0
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I love ross and then I sell what I cant wear on craigs list or ebay0
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I shop sales at places I like and supplement it with Goodwill. I look for knits that can shrink with me a bit.0
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Personally I'm a big fan of yoga pants because I can drop a size and still wear the same ones. Also Target has some skirts with elastic waist bands that I've been eyeing, they size by S M L XL XXL so I can have them for a few sizes as well (ex. XL is 15-17). Shopping wise, I like Target a lot, I used to shop a lot at Kohl's but their quality has been decreasing lately.0
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forever 21 has a lot of cute basics for cheap. i don't know your size or their highest size range, but it might be an option later on at least.0
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Everything I get while in between goals is from Goodwill. I don't plan on keeping them long so it works out well!
I refuse to shop at Walmart unless it's a huge emergency. Our department stores here sometimes have insanely great deals on the clearance racks. I've gotten pants from Younkers for like $8 before.
I wish someday I'd be out of Lane Bryant sizes. *sighs* Won't ever happen for me, so I'm a little jealous! 0 -
If I'm looking for cheap stuff to wear around the house, I shop at K-mart.
If I need something nicer for work, I shop at Dressbarn.
I started out wearing a 22/24W. I'm now down to a 14W at Dressbarn. This is the last size in their plus size section. I think their misses sizes go 2-16. I'm really excited to start shopping in the misses section.
I know you said you don't do second hand, but if you change your mind.... maybe try meetup.com and search for a clothing swap in your area.0 -
If you're a 16 at Lane Bryant then that is a 16W at most plus departments or an 18 in the misses department. I shopped the clearance racks and sometimes goodwill while I was losing. I would have to replace stuff every couple pants sizes. I would stick to only a few outfits depending on what you need to wear to work, church, etc.
I wear mostly jeans to work so I would get a 2-3 pairs of jeans, a pair of black slacks (or a skirt) and 5-6 shirts (with at least one fairly nice one to wear with my slacks or skirt for dressy occasions). If you don't need dress clothes on a regular basis then don't buy them until you need them. That way they will fit properly and you won't waste money on something you won't be able to wear in a couple months.
Also you will have to replace bras and underwear as you drop weight. Stick to just a couple bras and a good sports bra for exercise and maybe 6 pairs of underwear so you don't drop a bunch of cash on items you will have to replace again very soon.0 -
Off Price stores:
TJ Maxx / Marshalls / Sierra Trading Post
Ross
Vanity Fair
Burlington Coat Factory
Rugged Wearhouse
Essex Bargain Hunt (if you're in the Southeastern US)0 -
I browsed the replies here but didn't see my choice for MEN....Sam's Club.
With recent bariatric surgery I needed some new jeans badly.
Their jeans fit pretty good in all areas and are only 13.98 a pair in my area.
They offer light blue, regular blue jean blue and the dark wash options.
They have the regular "straight fit" and the "relaxed fit'. If a Sam's is not in your area you
can buy them on-line and there is free shipping by FedX ground.
They have many other clothing options in the store and if you time it right they drop the prices as
time goes on...shorts and summer clothes are soon to go on sale here...
I've tried to sell my old larger sized clothing on Craig's List, and not one single call.
I have many almost new items I was willing to sell for only $5 !!! (sizes 44, 42 and 40 for men)
Guess I am going to try the consignment route or donate them. Almost as bad as throwing away food! I hate that!0 -
resale shops (can't beat $4-5 jeans...most clothing items are usually under $10)
or if you'd prefer new clothing, than discount clothing stores like gordmans
Since you won't use them very long this is a great idea. You can get nice items inexpensively and just recycle them by donating them back to the second hand stores when you shrink out of them.0 -
www.vinted.com! My friend just told me about it. You can sell your old clothes there, swap clothes with others, and buy new ones (some used, some new, you just have to look!). It's awesomeeeee!0
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And... I also find that I tend to buy the same staples in smaller sizes. Stick with what you will actually wear. Happy shopping!
I do the same thing. I find for me this sometimes even extends to non-traditional "staples". In the past year and a half I've owned 4-5 pairs of red jeans and at least 4 dark blue and navy blue simple dresses. I love fashion and when I figure out a look that I truly love, I don't want to give it up in the amount of time that an article of clothing goes from tight to baggy. So I keep buying similar things over and over. In a way it's kind of cool, for example seeing different styles of what is basically the "same" top or skirt as I get smaller and/or more confident.0
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