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Is it possible I've fallen out of love with Chico's?
AliceNov2011
Posts: 471 Member
Now that I can shop in regular stores...?
Do you have any favorite things that have changed with your weight loss?
Do you have any favorite things that have changed with your weight loss?
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My closet
. I loved all the clothes I had before but I gave most to someone who appreciated every piece 
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I have found I can't buy pants from Coldwater Creek anymore - they're too big! I've become a huge used-clothing store shopper. With my size changing, I don't want to buy a lot of new clothes I hope to not be able to wear a long time!0
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My daughter turned me on to Goodwilll, Thrift stores and consignment shops - I got the BIGGEST BARGAIN ever a few weeks ago - silk Coldwater Creek jacket - retail a minimum of $119.....cost $9..... smelled like perfume so dry cleaning = $9.30 - total cost $18.30 - can you say "coup"?...need to find a pair of jeans that fit correctly and are attractive.....it will be a day in stores trying on jeans - sounds Horrible to me, but since jeans are my mainstay....The coldwater creek jeans I have are fitting NICER....but will not pay $79.95/pair....0
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I got a bunch of great jeans at TJ Maxx, and some perfectly perfect black slacks for work at Target! Who'da thunk it? ;c)
I'm also a gigantic fan of shopping for jackets and tops on ebay. As long as you know your size in a brand/style, it's a great way to go. Just be sure to shop for "New" or "New With Tags" (NWT)!0 -
I got a bunch of great jeans at TJ Maxx, and some perfectly perfect black slacks for work at Target! Who'da thunk it? ;c)
I'm also a gigantic fan of shopping for jackets and tops on ebay. As long as you know your size in a brand/style, it's a great way to go. Just be sure to shop for "New" or "New With Tags" (NWT)!
I've bought some used designer stuff on ebay -- love NWT, but a $1500 jacket that someone wore five times? I'll pay a fraction of that, get it cleaned, wear it for years.0 -
Lee Rider jeans fit me the best,i really like the fit and they are very comfortable. I have to buy petite cause i am only 5 feet tall !!
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I love that I am now a Christopher Banks girl and not a CJ Banks girl0
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Chico's is actually on my list of stores to try when I get my weight down a little more. With the exception of coldwater creek I have never stepped foot in any of the stores mentioned above. I just wasn't comfortable at 200+ pounds to go into them. They are all on my reward list!!0
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I still love Chico's and Coldwatercreek, but their skirts and pants don't fit me anymore. I love TJ Maxx, Marshalls and ....drum roll please...ebay! Chicos and coldwater were great till I was a US size 8 and sometimes 6. I have gotten a few great bargains (Ralph Lauren) at TJ Maxx and Marshalls... I am doing Project 333 so I am being pretty darn picky on my selections.
I check in on goodwill and salvation army at least once a month as my quest now is for fitted blouses for less than $20, all cotton. I have bought 3 at a WESTERN WEAR store in Houston on sale, and the fit is great.0 -
Thank you pkw58 for the mention of Project 333. I hadn't heard of it so I checked it out. I am not down to 33 items for this season, but learning about it helped me complete a major closet cleanout!0
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Thank you pkw58 for the mention of Project 333. I hadn't heard of it so I checked it out. I am not down to 33 items for this season, but learning about it helped me complete a major closet cleanout!
You are welcome - Was it just me, or did the closet clean out feel like you were setting yourself free? I have a whole new attitude on spending money, what I eat and inspiration to keep and get even more fit...
I am not yet down to 33 items, but my work wardrobe is getting there!0 -
I DO feel more free! I tried cleaning out my closet before but the idea of considering what my 33 most useful, favorite things was a great tool. I got rid of so many things that I am sure I will not miss and now I agree that my attitude has changed. If I want to bring in something new, I'd better like it better than something I already have, and what I already have is now just the useful, favorite stuff . . .0
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When I drop one more size, I'm going to Banana Republic to try on their Mad Men collection. Every piece.0
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When I drop one more size, I'm going to Banana Republic to try on their Mad Men collection. Every piece.
OOOOOh! I didn't even know about that! I'll have to check that out for sure!0 -
Not quite out of plus BUT I now like COLORS. Before losing weight I stuck with BLACK or anything DARK (to slim me or so I thought) and I wore clothes that most ppl wld view as "granny" ...AWAY with the granny clothes and less dark clothes:):) 0
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I've started wearing pink again. It's such a "girl" color and never looked right on me as a "big girl" but now I've added it back. I wear sweaters again, cabled sweaters! I've gone from dull fall colors to brighter colors overall.
Never heard of Project333 but I'll check it out. Sounds like just what I need to get my new size 8 wardrobe together.0
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