Question: Did your style change when you reached your goal?

jadedone

I was just mulling this over? I know for many people when they start their weight loss journey, one of the things they look forward to most is getting new clothing at the end, and wearing stuff they weren't comfortable in when they were heavier. So for all you successes out there, did your style change when you go to goal? How did you start dressing differently, and what was the first thing you couldn't wait to wear?

Ephena

I haven't reached my goal yet but as I've lost weight my style has changed some. There are a few things I was never comfortable in before that I feel I can now wear. Like skinny jeans, cami style tank tops, dresses, leggings with a tunic (so 80s I know but I like them). Some things (like short skirts) I'm waiting to wear until I reach my goal.

mzjandiace

I buy more high heels now!

BAMFMeredith

When I reach my goal weight I'll be wearing a bikini all day every day.

Just kidding, (kind of )...

I do suspect I'll be more willing to take risks with fashion since I won't be trying to cover up my thighs or wondering if I'll have muffin top or whatever. I have 3 Victoria's Secret bikini's picked out in my goal size for that day I reach my final goal

hope516

I am totally waiting to lose the weight so that I can wear things I was unable to wear before. For some reason clothes designers believe in a negative correlation between style and size...as size goes up, style goes down So my first purchase at goal are a pair of knee high boots!!!

VanillaBone

I gave up jeans on my way up...Started wearing nothing but ankle-length skirts; I told myself it was because I liked them. Now that I'm nearing my goal, I find myself buying jeans again, and I'm even thinking about a pair of shorts. I haven't worn shorts in YEARS.

shellbell525

I'm not at my goal yet but I definitely lean more towards more colorful/ standout clothes where as before i started this whole journey i was more cautious with color and tended to stay with neutrals.

ClareB1974

Definitely - when I was thinner before, I still only really wore jeans and t shirts, albeit more fitted ones! Now, I'm erring very much towards the fifties and I have several dresses next size down just waiting for me, and I'm thinking cute blouses and capri pants for the summer. I don't know if it's the change in my size, or getting older, but I am going so much more feminine with how I dress it's almost scary!

shariTN

Totally, I get to share clothes with my 3 teenage girls now. Of course, I don't wear some of their really young looking stuff, but they have a lot of things I can borrow.

Scarlett_S

Yes! I never wore jeans before and I wear tight ones now when I go out. I wouldn't wear tight workout clothes, even yoga pants, before, and now I do. Shorter dresses and skirts although I am still not too too comfortable way above the knee - just an inch or two. I wear tank tops and tighter sweaters now. (I keep saying "tight" -- not super tight, just closer fitting than the baggy stuff I wore for fifteen years.)

Still not comfortable at all in any type of bathing suit because I hate my thighs, but nothing but surgery will change that, so I'll just have to suck it up and wear a cover up of some type.

thepetiterunner

I just started wearing all of the clothes I used to love wearing, but shied away from when I was heavier than I wanted to be.

I do like to rock little tiny dresses now when I have an appropriate occassion though

mgmlap

Yes it has. I can wear skinny jeans comfortably with some nice spiky boots. I also wear shirts that dont cover my butt and thighs..but stop at the waist. I actually shop for s/m tops rather than L/XL tops ..i want to show off my hard work..rather than covering myself up pre-weight loss

rharris86dc

My style definitely has changed, and I think it's a mix of having lost weight as well as living in a new city and finding that the style here is very different than in Michigan, lol.

I love pencil skirts, now. Actually, skirts in general, lol. I used to be scared that a pencil skirt would be too form fitting and show off everything that I was trying to hide, but now that I am smaller, I love when I get to dress up!

I've also recently bought a pair of skinny jeans, which I would only wear before to tuck into my snow boots. And straight leg pants. Used to only buy the super flare style to "balance out" my huge thighs.

I'm finding that I am more into the classic style clothes, that don't really go out of style, though, so I can spend a little more on things that I know will last a really long time. I used to hate shopping, now I can't seem to stop, lol

khk2010

I always dressed to cover up my body. Long skirts, over sized tops and sweaters. Now I prefer shorter skirts, more fitted tops and skinny jeans. I got a pair of high boots this winter and have really enjoyed wearing them. (they fit my now slimmer claves!) Still have a ways to go. Next goal is to whittle my muffin top so I can actually tuck in a top!

fguillory

when I get down to my goal weight. I'll be able to wear the clothes I want. I fancy myself a 1950's pin up girl. I love the retro look so that is probably how i'll dress

psiren28

I'm not quite at goal yet but I'm at a weight where I don't feel hideous in shorts and short skirts. I would never have worn them when I was heavier.
My style hasn't changed all that much, I still like the same stuff, I can just wear more of it now

taso42

I kept thinking I was going to suddenly get a sense of style and fashion, but nah, I still dress like a schlep.

Marlys101

Definitely....wear my daughter's clothes and have bought many cute dresses that I wouldn't have thought of wearing before ...have fun with it!!!!
Marlys

basschick

I wear more form fitting clothing that shows off my figure. When I was heavy, I used to hide under baggy clothes. I also wear bolder colors and more patterns. It's nice to look at an outfit and not have to think "Is this going to make me look fat?"

AlbertPooHoles

Wearing more patent leather and lace.

_GlaDOS_

Nope, I still dress like a homeless boy.

killagb

Here's a new little number I wore out the other night:

Cait_Sidhe

I am not at my goal. But I find that I'm wearing pants more now than I ever have before. I've always been ashamed of my legs, but now not so much.

infamousmk

I already dress a bit trendy and fashionable .. I don't think my style will change, I'll just be buying smaller things.



... well, I'll probably end up in more terrycloth jumpsuits and flowy blouses, but that's because I fancy myself a grandma living in Florida.

_SusieQ_

Here's a new little number I wore out the other night:

In the words of Paris....That's hot.

alaska11

I am finding I'm more comfortable wearing shirts that are a little tighter across my stomach. I am learning that shirts that have a little shape are much more flattering than big baggy shirts.

galegetsthin

Yes. It is hard to find cute clothes in a XXXL....... But as I am shrinking, I am finding stuff that I liked when I was bigger, but couldnt get. I am loving the whole wearing dresses and heels thing. I wear a lot more form fitting stuff and buy a LOT more lingerie....... Nobody is sexy in fishnets at 300+ lbs.

RBXChas

Here's a new little number I wore out the other night:

Did you crochet the little shrug top yourself? Does it second as a tea cozy?

galegetsthin

Here's a new little number I wore out the other night:

Oh...... that is HOT!!!!!

sylvuz323

I don't think my style changed, but I was definitely thrilled when my calves could fit into a pair of knee high boots without having to purchase extra wide shaft boots. So the extra wide ones are no longer part of my boot collection and I own about 10 pairs of boots. High heels are also comfortable again.

DestinyDarbi

I went out and bought my first EVER pair of skinny jeans!!!!! I wear tighter clothes now and I don't try to just cover up with sweat shirts and jogging pants all the time. I even fix my hair sometimes