Re-learning how to dress

Lumen1505 · May 2013

I started here on MFP back in March and have made slow but steady progress, prior to that I had already lost around 2 stone (28lbs) however I realised today that I need to start dressing to suit my new shape
Thats a bit scary as I've always dressed to hide bits not show them off & its daunting ! anyone else have this issue & what did you do? am really worried I will look like I'm trying too hard, dressing too young etc :ohwell:

JewelE77 · May 2013

AWESOME! What an exciting problem to have! :flowerforyou: It's definitely nerve wracking to start wearing clothing that actually fits/flaunts your shape but you earned your body and deserve to show it off in the best light! I would say check out some store's clothing catalogs and find outfits you like and try them out. Or ask the sales people's advice in a store you love. Have fun with it and celebrate all your hard work! :drinker:

FJcntdwn2sknyluv · May 2013

I kinda went through that stage,I wanted to buy all the 'cute junior clothes' I could never fit into as a teenager. But am too old for that, plus all that stuff now is not cute lol.. I still find myself going to the plus section, even though I've lost 120lbs and am in misses sizes now.
In the end buy what you like to wear, only in a smaller size, that's what I did and I'm happy.. Also get a current magazine and look through it and pick the things you like, and go from there. I do alot of that

Flixie00 · May 2013

Take a day with a good buddy, hit the shops, try shops you wouldn't normally go into, and try on loads.

The shops I shop in now are the not the same as the shops I shopped in when fat. You need to be open about colours and styles and just see what works for the new you.

Enjoy.

lafochs · May 2013

I've had to get all new clothes, which has been both exciting and expensive. I've never been the size I am now, so I still feel a little lost. Mostly I try on anything and everything on to see what I like and what works. I do find it more exciting now that I have so many more options. Don't be afraid to try something new. I recently purchased some skinny jeans, which I wouldn't have been caught dead in before. Turns out they are really flattering on me now and I love them!

Lumen1505 · May 2013

Thanks for the advice - its a strange thing but it has really thrown me - especially the shops I used to avoid as the clothes were too small and the style of clothes I used to buy to hide myself.
Will have some fun dressing up and hopefully a bit of a makeover

jljshoe1979 · May 2013

Know your body type and season (the "season" is the color palette that looks best on you)...I just bought a pair of jeans that I have never tried before because my favorite old style wasn't flattering my body any more. For me, I'm just taking my clothes one change at a time (jeans, then undies, then casual shirts, dress pants, dress shirts, etc) because trying to do everything at once is overwhelming for me. I would rather have a few pieces I love and wear regularly than a closet full of clothes that don't look good on me. Good luck, and I hope you have fun building a new wardrobe.

cityjaneLondon · May 2013

I did a lot of research on line to see what was on trend. I read some fashion magazines. Then I looked at what the stores had on line before I plucked up the courage to go and try things on. It is scary. I have NOTHING left in my wardrobe apart from a pair of skinny jeans (it took me ages to buy those) and a few t shirts. I bought a new dress for a party after a lot of angst.
The shapes you used to like when you were fat no longer suit you. But I felt terrific when I slipped that new dress on. UK 14. Yeah!
I am gradually getting my eye in. Unfortunately now I feel ready to make a few purchases I have no money! !:laugh: I still have a few lbs to go so I don't want to buy masses of stuff, but I am really hard up. I am trying to sell a few of my best dresses, so if I can get some money for them I will use that.
I think it will probably take you a while to get your confidence, but it will come. Take it slowly and try just a few things on. It is not a race. :bigsmile: Colours too - you may want people to notice you more! :blushing:
I am 63, but feel and dress more like 33 !

plumsparkle · May 2013

I often find I like things standing in the changing room, but sometimes new shapes, styles, lengths don't work so well in the real world, I am forever fiddling, pulling, or adjusting them. Money is an issue for me, so when I see a style I like, I look for something simlar on ebay or in charity shops. That way, I can decide if that colour/style is good for me, based on my own impressions and by asking honest opnions from friends and family, before I spend any more money. And the things that don't work so well go straight back on ebay, so I have money to buy another item! :bigsmile:

stephenson2012 · May 2013

I second also taking a good friend that has a style you like with you shopping. I am lucky that I do have a friend that has very similar taste to mine. There have been a number of times we bought the same thing independently. She can give you an honest view on how it looks. I still have problems with sizing. She also can check out the back. It is an expensive. Start with a good bra fitting. It will make a difference on how those new tops fit.

Lumen1505 · May 2013

Thank you so much for the advice lovely people - today I bought my first EVER pair of skinny fit jeans!!!! (in black of course ) to wear out this evening - slightly scary but have been assured they look okay. When I went into the changing room to try them on I was taken aback as I avoid mirrors mostly I hadnt realised just how much of a difference loosing 3 stones makes (its the same weight as my 5 year old!!!)
I love MFP as its really helped me out with staying on track & the support is amazing too x

feeling the love today !

Re-learning how to dress

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