When to give up the baggy clothes.

Find a good tailor. Way cheaper than buying all new clothes, especially if you find someone with a home business, they tend to be cheaper because they have low/no overhead.

It only works for so long though. Mine says if you can pull up enough fabric on a pair of pants that the pockets touch in the back, it is not alterable and you are better off just buying new.

Personally I love buying new clothes, going to a store and trying stuff on in smaller sizes than I used to be. It's very rewarding and motivating. And I hate wearing clothes that don't fit, I feel like it looks sloppy. Usually I get rid of something once it gets to the point where I have to keep pulling it up, or I put it on to wear one day and look in the mirror and realize it's not flattering anymore. It's expensive for sure to keep buying new stuff but I just figure I'm using all the money I used to spend going to restaurants all the time or else I justify it by saying I worked really hard to get here and deserve a reward.

Ebay!

I went down 6 pant sizes in the last 8 months. And I have to dress up everyday for work. So, I hit the local thrift stores and I dig and dig, each time I go. I end up with some fantastic outfits and usually only for a couple of bucks a piece. I may never shop retail again, now that I have discovered this

I've bought a few things at resale and consignment shops. Works for the interim, until I get to a size I plan to stay at. I've also got some clothes that I previously bought that have been too small for a long time, but are now fitting, so it's kinda like getting new clothes...lol

Me, too. That's fun.

I've been going to Goodwill. I bought 2 pair of jeans, a blouse, 1 packers shirt, 1 brewers shirt and a new ($35) sweater with the tags still on for $31. I still have my baggy clothes though because I love them.

We have a fantastic Goodwill store near my house. I shop there for my daughter because she grew like a foot in one year. Since I am starting to be too small for the jeans I usually wear I was thinking of getting some from there. Couple of dollars for a used/broken in pair of jeans that I won't feel bad if I need to get rid of.

Goodwill! and the occassional splurge

You are asking alot from me when it comes to getting rid of baggy clothes, Firstly, I gained weight because I resorted to baggy clothes (even with a belt) because tight clothes make me look like the Pillsboury doughboy with a muffin top! I am 4'11 and I feel cursed. Baggypants hide the fat and they don't make me look as short..well not to me. I haven't lost weight yet since I just started yesterday but when it gets to that point, it will be a hard decisionto make.

I just bought a few cheap clothes to hold me over. I plan on going on a huge spree when I get to my goal...

my bottoms fell half way down my bum whilst i was walking my dog yesterday. i'll be grabbing something cheap to tide me over and stop me getting arrested for indecency!

Stretchy clothes! I have stretchy jeans, wear leggings, stretchy shirts. All cute stuff not like wearing sweatpants every day or anything. Until you reach your goal and know what size you really are and can buy real clothes lol

find a tailor! they are a really wonderful and underutilized resource!

I have been hitting thrift stores but I guess I am in between sizes. So when I think something is going to fit and it doesn't I cry. So I would just suggest getting a few items and wear them to death until you go down to the next size

Check salvation army as well in my state on Wednesday clothes are 50%off I haven't found anything yet but still looking. I probably will end up going to Walmart and buy a pair of shorts. I own 2 right now. One is a jean pair and depending on water weight they are big but still able to wear them. I really want to drop another 10 pounds then I will buy some clothes. Hopefully new bras too mine are getting too big for me. Can't wait to buy a nice one at Victoria Secret hoping by Christmas.

I have friends who shop at thrift stores for downsizing clothes.

Alternatively, I always buy new things. When I shrink a size, something new is my "reward!" Everyone says to reward yourself in non-food ways, such a manicure or massage, but I prefer spending the same amount of money on something new to wear. Then, when I've shrunk out of it again, I give it to Good Will and let someone else have it inexpensively before it's worn out or out of style. Mind you, I don't buy high-end clothing; I shop the sales and discount stores such as Ross, and you can buy a new pair of jeans for the same price as a manicure or or a movie outing or other types of reward. And you look good in well-fitting clothes for longer than the manicure lasts!