Clothes that are too big, and paying it forward...
lila1980
Posts: 63 Member
I'm a clothes horse. Love clothes. Even when I was really big.
My problem is that I have a closet full of clothes that have become too big. They've been too big for some time now, actually. Until now, I couldn't bring myself to get rid of them, for fear that I'd balloon back up.
I know that buying a new wardrobe for every size isn't an option. I know that there are people out there just behind me in their transition. Maybe you're just slithering in to your first pair of size 16 jeans. Maybe you've made it to size 18 and could use the motivation to keep pushing. I understand the feeling! I was just there.
How would you like some new clothes?
Everything I have is size 14 or 16, size L to XL. I have a pear shape, so the bottoms are pretty much all 16, whereas the tops are a little smaller.
Inbox me. Send me a few details. Maybe you're a single mom who can't afford nice clothes for work. Maybe you're just getting out of university and you can't afford clothes for your interviews or for your new job. Make it heartfelt, honest, but most of all, SHORT!
I'll pick one person, and send a box of stuff to you. It's mostly dressier stuff (I'm an office drone, so most of my clothes are business casual). No strings attached, and no cost to you (except for maybe customs, if you live in a country other than Canada). I'll box it up this weekend and send it out on Tuesday (as Monday is a holiday).
What you'll get: Black dress pants (two pair I haven't even worn!), light sweaters, maybe a suit jacket or two. But definitely at least four beautiful dresses that you're going to love!! Everything is gently worn and clean. Some pieces are of high quality (the two dresses in the photos are Maggy London and London Times, both purchased at The Bay, which is essentially the Canadian Macy's), but others were purchased more for value while I was "passing through" the size, and were only worn once or twice. For you Canadians out there, most of my stuff is from Reitmans or Ricki's.
What's my motivation, you ask? I truly just want to do something nice for someone out there who just wants to look and feel good, no matter what size is on the label. I'm asking for a little personal information to make sure that my stuff is sent to someone who truly needs it, and not in the home of someone who will just put the nice stuff on eBay.
My problem is that I have a closet full of clothes that have become too big. They've been too big for some time now, actually. Until now, I couldn't bring myself to get rid of them, for fear that I'd balloon back up.
I know that buying a new wardrobe for every size isn't an option. I know that there are people out there just behind me in their transition. Maybe you're just slithering in to your first pair of size 16 jeans. Maybe you've made it to size 18 and could use the motivation to keep pushing. I understand the feeling! I was just there.
How would you like some new clothes?
Everything I have is size 14 or 16, size L to XL. I have a pear shape, so the bottoms are pretty much all 16, whereas the tops are a little smaller.
Inbox me. Send me a few details. Maybe you're a single mom who can't afford nice clothes for work. Maybe you're just getting out of university and you can't afford clothes for your interviews or for your new job. Make it heartfelt, honest, but most of all, SHORT!
I'll pick one person, and send a box of stuff to you. It's mostly dressier stuff (I'm an office drone, so most of my clothes are business casual). No strings attached, and no cost to you (except for maybe customs, if you live in a country other than Canada). I'll box it up this weekend and send it out on Tuesday (as Monday is a holiday).
What you'll get: Black dress pants (two pair I haven't even worn!), light sweaters, maybe a suit jacket or two. But definitely at least four beautiful dresses that you're going to love!! Everything is gently worn and clean. Some pieces are of high quality (the two dresses in the photos are Maggy London and London Times, both purchased at The Bay, which is essentially the Canadian Macy's), but others were purchased more for value while I was "passing through" the size, and were only worn once or twice. For you Canadians out there, most of my stuff is from Reitmans or Ricki's.
What's my motivation, you ask? I truly just want to do something nice for someone out there who just wants to look and feel good, no matter what size is on the label. I'm asking for a little personal information to make sure that my stuff is sent to someone who truly needs it, and not in the home of someone who will just put the nice stuff on eBay.
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Love the idea! I am a clothes addict as well, but as soon as I shrink out of something it goes to the salvation army... I know Im never going back there 0
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In the past, I've always donated my clothes to the Salvation Army... But I've received such wonderful support here, and I truly want to help make someone's experience on here that much easier.
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Great idea! Just wanted to applaud you on making such a great gesture. I hope they find a good home.0
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I would love to have them!0
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Such a great idea.0
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Lovely idea. Bump!0
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That is very very nice of you!!! I dont need them, but just wanted to commend you on your idea!0
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What a lovely and selfless gesture! I'm sure someone is going to benefit nicely and appreciate your kindness.0
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This is such a great gesture. I hope your clothes find a nice home .Congrats to you on your success!0
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Fab idea!!0
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Thanks everyone! I've had a few submissions already, and I'm looking forward to reading them all!0
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You will be blessed for doing this! You have an amazing heart!!
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How sweet of you! Such a great idea!0
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You are an incredible person!!! I was fortunate that one of my MFP buddies gave me a ton of her size 14s as I made my way down. It was invaluable to me and saved me a lot of money. I returned the favor and passed mine along too.
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This is a wonderful gesture! I just donated a bunch of my "too big" stuff last weekend. :flowerforyou:0
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I think that what you are doing is fantastic! Such a wonderful and selfless deed. Awesome way to pay it forward.0
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That is a wonderful thing you are doing, congrats on your weight loss and on your huge heart!0
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Such a great idea!! Way to make someone's day! :-)0
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Amazing idea -- kudos to you.0
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I would love to have anything you can spare! I am that size now.. All of my clothes are bigger also. Please let me know if you would still like to part with them 0
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Superb idea!0
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Great idea. Hope somebody local to you can benefit so your kindness doesn't cost you too much in postage as well.0
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Incredible idea. I'm trying to shrink out of that size myself ......... sigh. It's been a slow go but mostly my fault so I can't complain.0
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So nice of you!! I hope to be able to do the same soon 0
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what a sweetie... i can't use the clothes but sure did need the lift in my faith in mankind..or womankind in this case. :flowerforyou:0
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You have such a kind and caring heart, and only God could have given that too you. I'm still going through my clothes, as I started out as a 5X in tops and 4X in pants. I don't wear dresses. Now I wear a 3X sometimes a 2X top depending on where they come from, and a 2X pant. I'm giving all my clothes along with typewriters and a lot of other things, to a charitable organization. My dad is doing the same, too. I haven't tried going into a store to buy any clothes, as I'm so tall that they are usually too short and don't fit correctly. I'm going to order 1 blouse and 1 pair of pants from Just My Size and from Woman Within (which use to be Lane Bryant), then which ever one fits me the best, that's who will get my business. There are clothes that I'm giving away that have never been taken out of their packing. Brand new and never worn. Praise the Lord, it's my pleasure to pass them on to someone who can use them.
God bless you, for paying it forward. It's a very nice thing to do. Oh, by the way, I love those dresses. They're beautiful!!0 -
Wow, what a beautiful thing you are doing, I hope you find someone deserving of your kindness.0
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Thats so sweet of you we definitely need more people like you in the world. I hope you find someone deserving 0
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how wonderful of you. I also thought I could send some clothes to my MFP friends but many of them are in the UK! I have donated many to Saint Vincent De Paul Society, I gave some to a co-worker and I sold some at a consignment shop. I hope your clothes go to a deserving person, you look great and you have good taste!0
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