New Clothes, New You? Or Not

I'm not at a point yet where I'm ready to buy all new clothes, but I have assumed from the beginning that I would dress very differently once I lost all the weight. Since I was so heavy, I went for whatever not only fit me, but was comfortable. That was very limiting, obviously, so whenever I found a shirt that I liked that actually fit, I would buy 10 of them in the same color. Same thing with pants. And the result was that the way I dress is super boring.

But, one of my top three things I'm looking forward to is being able to fit into normal-sized clothes, which will expand my overall options significantly! And because I will have that freedom, I want to create a style for myself for the first time in my life. I've been overweight since middle school.

So far I've only made it back to the size I was in maybe high school, so I haven't exactly experienced the joy of fitting into a size that I never have before. But the new found confidence I already have has made me comfortable in trying new things. As I get thinner, I suddenly think "Oh, I can pull that off now", whereas before I just thought it would look stupid.

So part of it for me was that I was limited in options of what I could buy, and even sometimes I guess I could buy things in the right size but I thought because I was so heavy, I had no business wearing them. I think I will look like a completely different person in more than one way when I reach my GW.

I'm glad you posted these questions - I think it's an interesting topic. Clothes for overweight people can be such a pain, and a cause for stress and frustration.

I know my style will change because my clothes are BORING! They're for hiding in, and I am ready to be noticed! I've recently started to stay up at night looking at outfits on Pinterest to find my new style!

I treated myself to a whole new wardrobe. Worth it.

My style has definitely changed.

Partly because now I fit into clothes I always wanted to wear, but also because styles that used to look good on the bigger now don't look as good. For instance, I love wide leg pants, but now I look like I am just swimming in them.

I haven't bought new clothes for myself in years. I'm currently wearing pants that are a full two sizes too big. When I hit the 300lb mark I'm going to update my pants defintely and some of the shirts. I'm holding back on some of the shirts because I'm lifting also and as my chest and arm muscle grow that will affect my size more.

For me, new clothes equaled old me. But not after weight loss. When I was married, I didn't own a pair of wranglers or cowboy boots. Over the years, I became someone that, looking back on, I don't recognize. It was after my divorce that I started changing up my wardrobe. Then I lost weight and had to keep buying new stuff to replace the stuff that was too big. But I actually feel like me again, so it's worth it.

For me, new clothes equaled old me. But not after weight loss. When I was married, I didn't own a pair of wranglers or cowboy boots. Over the years, I became someone that, looking back on, I don't recognize. It was after my divorce that I started changing up my wardrobe. Then I lost weight and had to keep buying new stuff to replace the stuff that was too big. But I actually feel like me again, so it's worth it.

Good choice on the wranglers and cowboy boots. :drinker:

For me, new clothes equaled old me. But not after weight loss. When I was married, I didn't own a pair of wranglers or cowboy boots. Over the years, I became someone that, looking back on, I don't recognize. It was after my divorce that I started changing up my wardrobe. Then I lost weight and had to keep buying new stuff to replace the stuff that was too big. But I actually feel like me again, so it's worth it.

Good choice on the wranglers and cowboy boots. :drinker:

Just getting back to my roots

I used to wear baggy clothes that covered the bumps and bulges, now I can actually tuck in blouses and look good that way! So yes, I don't dress nearly as frumpy as I did when I weighed more.

Im dressing more "emo/punky" styles now. Im only 22 so I hope I can pull it off. I love that style and coloured jeans and slogan tops. Im aiming for a uk size 8 jeans size as an ultimate goal. Im in 10s now so nearly lol At the moment clothes are more for covering my body but when I get happier and at my goal then il go out with abit of money and spend it on a new wardbrobe of staple mix and match pieces!

What ever you do dont do what I did...finally donate all the too big clothes. Were talking about 6 garbage bags full then go and get knocked up shortly after that. Really ruins what you can wear.

I'm just hoping I'll be able to drop enough baby weight to get back into the smaller sizes otherwise it'll be maternity clothes for a very long time, LOL!

I was smart enough hold on to few of the smaller sizes (14/16). Now I am wearing them. I am really in between sizes but my smaller version of the larger size (16) are do able in most case. Some of my large 16s and 14Ws I have had altered. I don't like the way my 1x tops and coat fits. Also to save on money, I got some clothes from a cousin who has lost weight. She gave me her size 14 skirts which fit me just right.

It really helps to wear clothes that fit the new you. This helps you and others see change.

I hope this helps.

My 1X winter coat is too big on me, but I can't afford a new one. I figure this way I can wear lots of layers under it.

I dropped from a size 26/28 and am currently about a 14/16. I bought a lot of summer casual stuff at the end of summers sale (but I live in AZ, so that end of summer sales seem silly but it helped as I literally swam in all my old clothes) I also picked up some stuff in thrift/consignment stores when I needed actual clothes for a trip to NJ. I just pick up stuff as I need it, and my style has definitely changed as I lost weight. Pre weight loss, it was all about the cover up, tunic shirts to cover the stomach, etc... now I can wear normal length shirts and leggings. I would have never worn leggings out of the house before the weight loss, at least without a shirt long enough to cover my rear and stomach

A few years ago (my highest weight was almost 100 lb over my current weight), I would not have worn this getup. I would have felt like my legs resembled carrots shoved into tiny wedges of leather.

This! There were some things I just refused to wear because I thought I looked ridiculous lol I am wearing a lot of skirts + tights and boots now that it's getting colder, and man does that look so much better than it used to.

I've spent a lot of money on new clothes - I've got to stop !! I still have a long way to go I have some sturdy new jeggings to try wearing this week. I'll wear them with a new purple fuzzy sweater. This is a nonfood way of rewarding myself.