This is getting expensive :(

kevin2406

My clothes were starting to hang off of me they were so big. So a couple months ago I went and spent $200-$300 on new clothes (NSV). I know that's not a lot to most women out there lol but I don't normally buy that much in a year. Now I'm in the same boat again. Those new clothes are too baggy and I'm gonna have to buy again. On top of that, I'm job hunting and my suit doesn't fit so I have to buy something that I hopefully won't be wearing again for a few years.

Another thing is...now that I've hit my goal weight I am getting hungrier a lot more. Fortunately, I get to eat more (healthy food of course) for maintenance weight but that involves more money too lol.

Don't get me wrong...this is just a mini observation. I wouldn't change a thing about what I've done:) I just never considered the misc costs involved lol.

CakeFit21

Oh, yeah. Then you'll have to buy more clothes when the weather changes again! Just think of all the money you're saving on hospital bills and prescription drugs you'll never have to take!

ScratchMj

Well you can always try second hand stuff for now. You can sometimes find some really nice stuff! Congrats on meeting your goal weight but I can understand the expensive part. That is what happened to me when I gained all my weight so fast!

And I am sure you know to look for the sales....sales are always a bonus!!

bmw4deb

Thrift stores, yard sales,ebay

ChantalGG

It is easy to sew your clothes in not out give it a try. I have been doing it for years.

SarahofTwins

I wish I could spend that much Unfortunately 3 kids in diapers is expensive lol. Great job on your loss! :flowerforyou:

kevin2406

Uh oh...hadn't thought of the seasons changing. Guess its time to hit up the discount racks at Kohls.

kenyarb

2nd hand clothes or salvation army!!! That's your best bet...and you can usually find things with tags still on them if you have never shopped in stores like that!! you will come out with many clothes for so much less!!!

tawojcik

Goodwill is your friend (go to the ones on the "good" side of town). You can even get new stuff there! Just saying.

margonadeau

you could check consinment shops

Dmfeldman

Let me start by saying I completely understand how you feel. Losing the weight is great but the clothes can cost a fortune. I have a hard time spending the money on myself to begin with. Here is my advice and I'm not sure what your circumstance is and if this will work for you, but as I keep losing I have asked friends and co-workers if they had any clothes I could have or borrow in my new size. I have dropped 2 sizes in the last few months and I have had to buy very little. Congrats on your weightloss and keep up the good work!!!!

Dootzy1

YOU are WORTH IT!!! Make a few things work with accessories, go to a consignment shop for some nice gently used clothes and get on with living your improved, energetic life. Don't look back!:flowerforyou:

georgiajuly

You're right! I was mostly wearing 14's (getting a little tight), so at about 2 months and 15-20 pounds down I figured I could buy size 12 trousers and ride them down almost to goal weight, which I figured would be 6 more months or so. Now, less than a month later, the size 12's are already getting baggy (size inflation on the manufacturers' part?), and I hadn't even gotten all the pants hemmed!

pixieval

Congrats on the weight loss!

I really only shop at thrift shops and yard sales, so my clothes aren't too expensive. I do see what you mean about the suit though, much harder to find very nice suits at yard sales and thrift stores, but sometimes not.

BethanyMasters

I'm buying all of my "in between clothes" from the thrift store. I really just can't afford to buy new clothes every 10 - 15 pounds. I kept my clothes from 220 pounds all the way up until a few months ago and just wore clothes that were too big for me.

When I hit my goal weight i'm gonna go butter up my dad and see if he'll give me money for new clothes as a reward. Not that I'm a mooch or anything :P. My dad is just my #1 fan and I know he'd do anything to support me.

kellyyjean

Congrats to you!:flowerforyou:
I like to go to Goodwill. You can get some really nice clothes (name brand even) for cheap. I used to go every week when my son had drum lesson's near by. I would look for the 1/2 off sale items for that week. I'd spend $2.50 on some really nice items. Used to get fashion jewelry there too. It was fun and inexpensive.

misstri

I hear you, I'm in the same boat. Single Mom, can't afford to spend tons on clothes for myself. So happy about the weight loss, but its very expensive to replace clothing. When I'm really stuck and enough inches/pounds have come off, I do what I can to purchase things that will last longer regardless of weight/inches lost....things like non-form fitting pretty dresses go miles. I also figure that we can't get away without having workout clothes since we spend so much time @ the gym, and since Lulu type pants are so "in" right now, I tend to spend ALOT of time in my workout clothes...clean ones of course, LOL. Aside from that, having just one pair of ok-fitting pants, a skirt, one dress, and a few tops....goes a long way. Try your local second hand stores, they're great for all these transitional clothes and don't cost a fortune! Congrats on your success!

JennsRAQ

Congrats on your success!!!!

fortworthbret

Well you can always try second hand stuff for now. You can sometimes find some really nice stuff!

Even easier to find in smaller sizes, BTW.

kittyloo123

another vote for yard sales, and the thrift store. Last week i picked up a boatload of stuff!!! Only cost me a few bucks at the yard sales. BTW it's sooooooo much easier to shop at the yard sales, when you are a normal size, and not a 2 or 3x.
Good luck.

brickok

I have been doing thrift store clothing shopping since I started this journey and I had a couple of friends who cleaned out their closets and gave me their clothes that they would never fit in again. So far it has probably cost me $10.00. As for a suit I would go to Goodwill or something similar to buy it. I would hold off on buying an expensive one until you are at your goal weight.
Congrats on your progress!!!

bean177

Oh, yeah. Then you'll have to buy more clothes when the weather changes again! Just think of all the money you're saving on hospital bills and prescription drugs you'll never have to take!

LOVE this quote!!! how true and what a great way to think of it!!!

SandersWifey

Congrats on your weight loss!!!! I agree w the other ppl that say go to second hand stores. You may have to look hard, but you will save a ton!!!!!

Also, at those same stores you could sell your old clothes for profit or store credit!!

LaurieEReid

LOL! Same here. I'm trying to get by with buying as little as I can and on sale since I'm not at my goal weight yet. Fortunately most of my tops and jackets are still good but the pants were all falling off. Now I've learned to buy pants with belt loops so that I can pull them in.

It's a good problem to have and the new clothes look soooo good on the skinny you! :glasses:

photorific

Have you checked how much it would be to have things taken in at your local alteration shop? Sometimes it's even less than something from the thrift store...

Shani262

Getting your clothes altered can save you some money or you could teach yourself also.

LorinaLynn

Time to find a good tailor. Lot easier to take things in than let them out.

Pangui

You didn't factor in the value of good health........................priceless. ;-)

jonikeffer

I totally get what you're going through, although I work at home and can go super cheap on my clothes...which are basically loungey clothes. I was an XL last year, and I'm already down to L now, so what I did was pull out the XLs from last summer and just buy a couple pairs of cheap L shorts (since lower half clothes are harder to get away with things being too big) to go with the XL shirts, and am making do. Then I've been buying clearance/off-season Old Navy stuff online for fall/winter, and buying in medium. I know it's hedging the bet that I'll continue to lose, but I'm betting on myself. :happy: I won't buy anything ahead of time that you have to buy in a number (8-10-12) instead of S/M/L though, that's too hard to call. I did that last year, bought a couple pair of pants ahead of season...and now by the time I can wear them they're too big. I didn't know last year I was going to lose weight!

Anyway, point just being that you can buy off-season on sale right now, to save, if it's possible for you and what you need to wear. Second hand (which someone said) is a good idea too for things like suits. The other suggestion of tailoring the bigger stuff is also great. You don't have to be able to do it yourself either...a tailor can do it for a lot cheaper than the cost of new or even second hand.

pa_jorg

Someone started an MFP clothing swap on facebook. maybe that will help?

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MFP-clothing-swap/141852735885571?sk=wall

ashley_jorah

Congratulations!
I've started shopping at consignment stores and having my old clothes taken in.
Since you've had your new clothes such a short time, you could try to consign them and see if you can make some of your money back.