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Hey all,

I'm a avider MFPer and freelance writer. I'm currently working on a story for Yahoo! Shine on how to dress your body while losing weight. I'm looking for women to help me answer a few questions:

1. How did you handle it when your clothes got too big? Did you buy new stuff, alter your clothes or just deal with it?

2. If you did shop, what was your strategy? i.e. Did you only shop at Goodwill? Look for stuff that was a smidge too tight to "grow" into?

3. What tips do you have for other women going through the same thing?

You can either answer here or PM me with answers and I might use your quote in the article. If I do, I'll need your name and city/state.

And guys: I know you have plenty to share, but this article is focused toward women.

Thanks! I'm hoping to learn a lot of new tips that I can use both in the article and in my WL journey.

1 - I traded with my friends. I gave someone my "bigger" stuff, and she gave me her "bigger" stuff (which happens to be my "smaller" size)

2 - I did do some shopping. Mainly at Salvation Army, Savers, or Goodwill.

3 - Invest in main peices. It makes you feel better when you have clothes that fit.

Heidi - Worcester, MA

1. How did you handle it when your clothes got too big? Did you buy new stuff, alter your clothes or just deal with it?
I sucked it up until it was just not feasible to wear the too big clothes for the most part. I could go longer on tops than I could on pants. I also got some "hand me downs from a friend at work and some stuff from my sister that she couldn't wear anymore after she gained weight.

2. If you did shop, what was your strategy? i.e. Did you only shop at Goodwill? Look for stuff that was a smidge too tight to "grow" into?
I mostly shopped at Goodwill, especially in the beginning. I think I ended up sort of doing and "every other size" sort of thing. I'd go down a size, shop at Goodwill, then the next size, I'd get new clothes. But, I am cheap in general, and I knew I'd be going down even more sizes, so I scoured sale racks. I did need good work clothes, so that played into it, too.

3. What tips do you have for other women going through the same thing?
Get basic pieces. Invest in a belt. If you can sew, take in your own clothes. (I cannot sew, but if I could, I would do this.) If you have a job where you need to look professional, go ahead and buy nier new stuff. You'll feel miles better. I hate feeling sloppy at work. I also wore a lot of stretchy/sweat pants and baggie sweatshirts at home. I can't do that with pants as much anymore, but I still have some large sweatshirts I wear. Use your money for nicer stuff for work, a pair of good fitting jeans and a nice top or two for going out until you hit your goal. Don't be afraid to splurge here and there, it's nice to feel "pretty" and not only wear Goodwill/hand-me-downs!