To Shop or Not to Shop, that is the Question

What a good problem to have! Have you considered maybe thrift/consignment shops or discount shops, even Target? All you really need are a couple of basic pairs of pants/skirts that will get you through a few weeks. Nothing too expensive, but at the same time, you don't need to feel frumpy wearing clothes that are too big. Save the fancy outfits for when you hit your goal weight. Keep up the good work!

I have also lost 30 and hope to lose another 40. I have given a lot of my old clothes away to Thrift stores and am picking up intermediate items to wear from those stores. However I also am buying some items that are on sale and also items that might look good a little bit loose as I drop more weight in the upcoming months. Surprisingly I also had a lot of "too small" clothes in my closet that now fit.

I also plan on buying a few "too tight" items to use as my goal clothes. Thought I had bought one last week (a size 12 - at Costco where I couldn't try it on) but when I got it home I could fit into it. Another 5 pounds and it will look better but still it fits right now.

I waited until 30 pounds were gone because now I can shop in the regular section and not the "womans" section. Now that I am into regular clothes I will probably not restrict myself as much from shopping. PS I hate wearing belts so I get rid of my pants as soon as they start dropping to my hips. :blushing:

So go shopping - just fit it into your pocketbook and your weight loss plans. A nice new item can perk up your mood and get you some nice complements from others as it will highlight your progress. And consider a piece as a goal. It is really uplifting when you can fit that item.

I say go shopping as well, and buy just a few things. I bet you will feel great doing it.
You are doing great keep it up!

My dry cleaner charges $15 to take in trousers, way cheaper than new and custom fit to your shape. I have one pair I'va had taken in twice:)

I carried bare minimum to get me through, and I wore them until they looked silly.

For me though, I was getting back on the dating scene during my journey and I needed clothes that not only fit, but that I felt comfortable in. I would usually have 2 pairs of pants and 3-4 shirts on hand that fit. I also needed scrubs for work, but I really pushed the limit with those.

Good luck.

I've started keeping a fashion fund, whenever I save any money on anything, like when I don't have to pay for car parking or when I get discounts on the food shopping.....I chuck it in my fund ready so when I need new clothes I can buy them. I also plan on holding a clothes swap at work, we have them at one of the local bars here, you bring in good quality clothes, shoes and accessories and get a ticket for every item you bring. You can then use those tickets to "buy" things other people bought in. Anything left over goes to a charity shop.

For me it depends on the clothes...

If you can find a size smaller with stretch that fits (even if just barely) then that would be my first choice... so it fits now and still fits at goal.

Things like bras I typically buy 1 or 2 in my size and 1 or 2 in the next back size down so that I have one to try on periodically to see if it fits yet and then have it for the future when I need it.

Thrift/consignment stores are also a good choice for intermediate clothes. I also agreed with another poster that said clearance items from Target, Kohls, etc. are great. Save the splurges for your goal weight and just buy the necessities in between.

Just buy a few inexpensive items that you can rely on for a short amount of time.

Goodwill. That 12 pounds could mean a difference of 1-2 sizes depending on where it comes from. I went from an 8 at 155 to a 4 at 145. My 8's I call my "I Dream of Genie" Pants LOL

I unfortunately, being tall, had to buy clothes in each size for work as I worked my way down. Now I have the same pant in a 12, a 10, an 8 and a 6...I need a 4, but I can't break down and buy another...

If you are easy to fit I suggest resale shops and Goodwill.

I'm the same way. I have been shopping at cheap places like Ross right now. I have 1 pair of jeans (too big but I make it work with a belt), 1 pair of fitting work slacks and a few shirts. LOL. It's a pathetic wardrobe considering I work an office job and have to dress nice 5 days a week then the weekends. LOL. I'm just too cheap to buy more stuff knowing they will be too big shortly. I am always asking people for hand-me downs lol. But I have run out of people to ask now. I am about 20 pounds away from my initial goal, fine tuning after that. I just wait it out until I absolutely have to buy something. LOL.

Buy clothes tight....has been working for me so far Also I shop in the clearance section at Target, or places like Ross or Kohls or even Kmart with their clearances, just because I know I will not last long with them. No full price items until I am at goal weight.

Happy shopping!

^^This. Shop sales, discount stores, and buy tighter than you think it should be. Just a couple of items at a time or you'll never wear them but a couple of times. I was sick to death of my clothes and can finally now buy "real" clothes that I can keep season after season! = D Also look for stretchy items like T-shirts and knits and polyester pants & dresses rather than like button up cotton shirts which have no give or mercy. I just took in a bunch of my stretchy tops that fit fine at the top but the waist was like pregnant! Worked great! It's the pants that I have to see if I can take them in a size & have them done professionally.

I would buy from thrift stores or cheap stores (like Dots or Walmart) for now and splurge on key pieces when you reach your # goal.

Good job on the loss so far!