Feeling disgusting after clothes shopping!

I hear ya. I hate clothes shopping right now. I am 2 sizes bigger than I was before I had my daughter. None of my cute clothes fit. I constantly wear sweatshirts and baggy shirts so people can't see my back fat. I hate shopping so I wear the same stuff over and over. It just sucks.

So yeah, clothes shopping right now just depresses me. And I agree, the mirrors are the worst!

Yes! I'm really struggling with this :grumble: I've gone from a 16 to an 8 and I thought it would be fun and easy to shop but it's just as hard and annoying. I'm guessing I have some body image issues to work through. I'll get there.

I have always hated clothes shopping, right from childhood to now. If I don't like the first thing I try on because it is unflattering I know that the shopping is going to be a complete disaster.

I barely have any clothes newer than 4 years old. I start a new job in 6 weeks and I'm dreading it because I know I really need to get some new clothes.

I also don't go to the hairdressers more than once a year because after spending an hour looking at myself in the mirror I feel terrible.

Body dismorphia apparently!

My tactic was to only shop online from retailers who offered free return shipping when I was trying to lose pregnancy weight. No three way mirrors and unflattering lighting in my house.

Am I the only one who goes shopping in a good mood and comes home feeling frustrated and upset?!

Today I went shopping for a new top to go out next weekend, and it didn't take me long to find the perfect top..and I was really happy when I tried a size 10 on and it fit me, but those mirrors in the changing rooms are so unflattering and you can see every single angle of your body!!

Eurgh, I hate it! I bought the top, but ended up coming home feeling disgusting!!!

Does anyone else have problems like that when they are shopping for clothes?!

I used to work in a clothing store and I always tried to get my company to "make over" our fitting rooms to make them more flattering. The cheap lighting and such do really make most people look nasty. A store that put a little money into flattering lighting, paint on the walls, etc. would make so much more money because you might try on the exact same pair of jeans but they'd look a little bit better at their store.

I also have a hard time finding my size due to variances in sizing, and worst of all, most stores only seem to carry items I like in certain seasons or they will have two items I like in the entire store. I hate going to a store to shop and buy all my clothes online. Not only can I measure myself and go by the store's sizing chart, but I don't spend 5+ hours looking for something I might like to wear and find nothing. Plus there are a ton of people I've met through events with etsy shops where I can custom order exactly what I want.

I have a pretty good idea of clothes and styles that look good on my now. I have to admit that I often buy the appropriate size (or that I hope is the appropriate size) and try it on at home.

Also, like Sardesc, I am buying more on-line.

I'm waiting to be where I want to before I really go shopping. Once my arms are toner, and I have a flat stomach again then I will go. I have cried over the changing room before.

I feel great until I catch a view of my backside. I've got back fat that just won't budge.

I love clothes shopping now. I am going to go tomorrow to find a new top for my date on Saturday. Of course I am much happier with where I am at now than I was before I lost some weight, but now I can't get enough of shopping. The key is finding clothes that look good and enhance your best features in your current body.

For years, I could not go shopping without coming home in tears. Just recently, I was able to buy a few things that actually fit well. I was happy, but you are right, those mirrors are awful! I know I do not look THAT bad in my mirrors at home. I don't look good, but definitely not as disgusting as those mirrors make me out to be. It's depressing. I can only pray that is not how others see me.

the trick is to look at the mirror, not like you're looking at yourself, but like you're looking at your best mate. if she looked like that in that top, would you think she looked great, would you notice the way it flatters her figure, or would you go looking for faults and flaws?

so, yeah, if you can do it, stop seeing yourself.

I went thrifting with my lil sis. I would love to get down to her size. She wants to love a few pounds and tone up. I tried things on and many wouldn't fit around my bingo arms or close around the cleavage. I love the cleavage lol. However if I could take flab off, there would be so many people around that dressing room and store that I'd hurl that extra flab on! If only it were possible...lol. However it's like a moment of truth. I hated what I looked like and the stuff in my size is just horrid. Uggly paisley and flowers. I came home and did Jillian Michaels 30ds LV 3 + Taebo Advanced Ultimate upper body. Whew! I will be continuing that. My bday is in jan. I figure the best xmas or bday gift I can give myself is a new body!

Yup lol im with you on that, and do you know what doesnt help many shops clothes differ in size even when both labels eg are size 12 (uk) they clearly arent one will fit one wont, i have this problem all the time, and as for mirrors in changing rooms they make you look all sorts of sizes, i take my kids clothes shopping they are the most honest people on the planet

I hate shopping for clothes with a burning passion.
>Enter store happy.
>leave nearly crying.
Clothes shopping. Never again.

I get frustrated too when clothes don't fit or aren't flattering, but I don't let it ruin my day either. Sometimes I think it's helpful to view yourself from different angles so you can see not only where you'd still like to lose weight or tone up, but you can also see where you've changed and made progress.

I still have about 25 more pounds I'd like to lose, but already I've noticed positive changes too. So even though some clothes don't fit the way I'd like, some are fitting me better and better as I lose and work out.