Don't know how to dress my new body!

Innerautumn

I used to be a very snug size 10 (probably would have fit a 12-14 but I never allowed myself to try any on). I am now a comfortable size 4! I have done it in less than 6 months. I knew how to dress my old body. I looked for shirts that bloused out at the waist - nothing snug ever - skirts that flaired. I am a teacher and wore lots of baggy dresses to hide my body. Now that school has started again, I hate my clothes. I went shopping a couple weeks ago and bought my style clothes in smaller sizes. Last week when I wore them, I got a bit depressed, ate more poorly than usual and took three days off exercising! After giving it some thought I feel like it was because in that style clothing I can HIDE my body. I want clothes that show it off and make me want even more results! I can't believe that my clothing would affect my mood so much, but I really think it did. I went shopping again today. I have such a hard time finding clothes that fit my new body but are still modest. I need to dress conservatively but I don't want hide. Even grabbing size 4 seems surreal. Now I have to wrap my head around a snug fit???

cmeade20

I used to be a very snug size 10 (probably would have fit a 12-14 but I never allowed myself to try any on). I am now a comfortable size 4! I have done it in less than 6 months. I knew how to dress my old body. I looked for shirts that bloused out at the waist - nothing snug ever - skirts that flaired. I am a teacher and wore lots of baggy dresses to hide my body. Now that school has started again, I hate my clothes. I went shopping a couple weeks ago and bought my style clothes in smaller sizes. Last week when I wore them, I got a bit depressed, ate more poorly than usual and took three days off exercising! After giving it some thought I feel like it was because in that style clothing I can HIDE my body. I want clothes that show it off and make me want even more results! I can't believe that my clothing would affect my mood so much, but I really think it did. I went shopping again today. I have such a hard time finding clothes that fit my new body but are still modest. I need to dress conservatively but I don't want hide. Even grabbing size 4 seems surreal. Now I have to wrap my head around a snug fit???

I'm going to be a teacher and just recently hit a size 4. I needed to buy some new stuff recently. I got some nice pants on sale for 20 bucks at White House Black Market. They are conservative but still fashionable. I've gotten some nice tops at Marshall's, TJ Maxx, NY and Company, Burlington Coat Factory and Kohls.


These are examples of some things I would wear

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=110&pageId=1&productId=570054771&viewAll=&prd=34+Sleeve+Amethyst+Cardigan&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=12&catId=cat210001&cat=Tops&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=7&size=

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=110&pageId=1&productId=570054765&viewAll=&prd=Neutral+MultiStitch+Sweater&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=11&catId=cat210001&cat=Tops&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=7&size=

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=110&pageId=1&productId=570054791&viewAll=&prd=Striped+Peplum+Pullover&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=4&catId=cat210001&cat=Tops&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=7&size=

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Clothes/Tops/entity/pc/0/c/2114/sc/2131/207249.uts


http://www.hm.com/us/product/03047?article=03047-F


http://www.hm.com/us/product/96773?article=96773-F

http://www.thelimited.com/Flutter-Sleeve-Sweater-Tee/5843125,default,pd.html?dwvar_5843125_colorCode=199&start=10&ppid=c10&cgid=sweater


http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/dressfinder/viewall/PRD~1089285/212+Collection+Solid+Sheath+Dress.jsp


http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/jenniferlopez/apparel/tops/PRD~1070146/Jennifer+Lopez+Embellished+Peplum+Top.jsp

Innerautumn

Wow! You did the shopping for me. Thanks! I will check out those links!

jen10st

i know exactly how you feel, i've only bought "whatever fits" for so long i have no idea what really suits me anymore. when i finally reach my goal i'm thinking of going to a department store that has a personal shopper service as they give great advice on what suits your body shape. or if your lucky enough to have a friend who'll be brutally honest with you take them shopping, i know my best friend is looking forward to us shopping for clothes again x

cmeade20

Wow! You did the shopping for me. Thanks! I will check out those links!

Yeah I love online shopping LOL. Some of that stuff is expensive IMO but it'll give you some ideas anyway

sho3girl

i know exactly how you feel, i've only bought "whatever fits" for so long i have no idea what really suits me anymore. when i finally reach my goal i'm thinking of going to a department store that has a personal shopper service as they give great advice on what suits your body shape. or if your lucky enough to have a friend who'll be brutally honest with you take them shopping, i know my best friend is looking forward to us shopping for clothes again x

wow this sounds like a treat for myself when i hit goal! i think Debenhams (in the UK) do this for free too

MB_Positif

You've already gotten some GREAT info here! One switch you can make is from the flared skirts to more fitting pencil skirts. When I was a size 4 and had to dress conservatively for work, I got a lot of stuff at TJ Maxx & Marshalls. Max Studio and BCBG always have tops and lightweight sweaters that are super cute to pair with nice pants and skirts!

tinksmommy2006

Ok so by your pictures you have a straight body type. Look for things like this in dresses

~a line skirts~ http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-crochet-a-line-dress/3248170?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=adrianna_papell_crochet_a-line_dress:512449&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=20584802393&mr:adType=pla&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=87E1EA63-D1CA-E111-8EBE-90E2BA0278A8&origin=pla

~wrap dresses~ http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Ceces-New-York-Black-White-Abstract-Tie-Dress/6313556/product.html

~dark waist, light bust, light bottom..or opposite~ http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Evanese-Womens-Two-tone-Long-sleeve-Dress/6275346/product.html

~wide belted dresses~ http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=whatsnew_app_dresses&ProductID=2000045202&VariantID=&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=cj&utm_campaign=affiliate

~defined/empire waist dresses~ http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/donna-morgan-twist-silk-chiffon-dress/3131802?origin=related-3131802-0-0-1-1

Examples with each.

Stay away from dresses like this http://www.bluefly.com/BCBGMAXAZRIA-smoke-combo-satin-Centurian-strapless-dress/p/319512001/detail.fly


they will leave you with no shape at all.

Jeans/pants

Try to stick with wide leg or trouser type pants to create more of a fullness on the bottom...to create curve ...but nothing to wide because you don't want to balloon out.

Example ..... http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/product_page.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524892672520&amp;mr:referralID=95d81ea5-e546-11e1-9e8b-001b2166c62d

Stay away from jeans/pants like this http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=BOBI-WP90&c=&d=Clothing&currency=USD&utm_source=shopstyle-en_US&source=shopstyle-en_US&utm_medium=affiliate

http://www.shopbop.com/looker-mother/vp/v=1/845524441946300.htm?folderID=2534374302064885&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=44779

Shirts

try to stick to things that have a defined waist on them or form fitted...that way a nice line is created with the jeans

Examples http://www.modcloth.com/shop/blouses/petals-if-you-please-top?utm_source=shopzilla&utm_medium=cpc

http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/view-all-tops/peplum-poplin-shirt?ProductID=68612&amp;CatalogueType=OLS&amp;cm_mmc=CA-_-Shopzilla-_-WOVEN TOPS-_-ZC-285937

Stay away from vertical stripes and anything to flowy http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-eyelet-racerback-tank-juniors/3299922?origin=category&cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=10&cm_ite=1&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-OcPBgmGfOMilXZiU958uUA

http://www.6pm.com/jones-new-york-signature-striped-tie-front-blouse-black-white

Skirts

stick with a line about knee length

like this http://www.amazon.com/INC-Womens-Skirts-Embellished-A-line/dp/B008R9XNDW/ref=sr_1_44?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1344863596&sr=1-44


Stay away from fitted skirts like this or skirts that are floor length.............

http://www.papayaclothing.com/shop/goods_detail_v1.php?goodsIdx=12551

http://www.zappos.com/anne-klein-floor-length-skirt-canela?utm_source=shopstyle

Hope this helps

marieautumn

buy things that give the impression of a cinched waist....big belts in the middle, color-blocking, etc.

JenniferNoll

Why not go shopping with a friend? Take a good friend with you who can give you a fresh eye, and maybe she can talk you into trying on some clothes you normally wouldn't consider.

Innerautumn

My 13 year old daughter is a good shopping buddy. She gets me to try on things that are out of my comfort zone. Today I wore a long skirt with a dressy tank top. One of my co-workers commented that she could not believe how flat my tummy was and told me to "stop dressing fat". I thought that was pretty ironic after I had just posted this.