Where are you buying your transition clothes?

ebayaddict0127
ebayaddict0127 Posts: 523 Member
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I don't have gobs of money to spend on clothes that hopefully will soon be too big on me. Goodwill? Old Navy? Walmart?
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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,413 Member
    Yes. Yes. No.

    Target? Ross...TJMAXX...

    I bought most of mine at thrift stores when I was losing. I live in an affluent area and we have killer thrift stores. :tongue:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,413 Member
    ebay? :laugh:
  • ebayaddict0127
    ebayaddict0127 Posts: 523 Member
    ebay? :laugh:

    I've bought a ton of nice and brand new clothes on ebay (yes clearly I like ebay). But I prefer being able to try stuff on.
  • sillyvalentine
    sillyvalentine Posts: 460 Member
    Value Village!
  • Lauriej0426
    Lauriej0426 Posts: 12
    Thrift stores. I don't have great luck with shirts there. But find really great deals on pants and jeans in like new condition.
  • ebayaddict0127
    ebayaddict0127 Posts: 523 Member
    Value Village!

    Never heard of it.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    I sew, so I just took in clothes as they got too loose. Saved me bundles!
  • ilovetoeatsweets
    ilovetoeatsweets Posts: 36 Member
    Goodwill is a place that you would need to go often since you never know what they will have from day to day.
    Walmart: I believe their clothes are cheaply made and your money would be better spent somewhere else.
    Ebay: I have purchased some clothes here and I have been pleased. Again, know what you want and your sizes. Bargain, bargain, bargain.
    It is also good to purchase a size smaller or project the next size if you can when the stores have them on sale.
  • Vessecora
    Vessecora Posts: 44
    In Australia; Big W

    :D
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    Kohls is probably my favorite place to shop since I'm in love with the collection by Jennifer Lopez. But I've also been trying to revamp my old wardrobe. If you have a sewing machine and some basic skill in sewing, you'd be amazed at how much of a change you can make in old clothes. I'm turning some old jeans (that I had from my thinner days) into straight and skinny legs, re-fitting some old shirts and even getting new patterns to make totally new shirts out of the old ones the fit me like a tent now. Even bringing some things up at the hips, in at the waist and just fitting more snuggly does wonders. I also like to do this with clothes that I find at thrift stores. Youtube is a great place to find tutorials on how to do a lot of those things.
  • jlcrph
    jlcrph Posts: 41 Member
    I had a lot of clothes in various sizes so I bought very little as far as transition clothes. I also just wore the same few things for awhile. Preferred to save my money for my ultimate size 6/8 clothes :-)
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    We have a few nice resale shops where I live. Im not going to buy new clothes every 25 pounds!!! I will wait until I am skinnayyyyy!!!
  • judyde
    judyde Posts: 401 Member
    For summer clothes, I have a lot of capri pants with elastic waists AND drawstrings. So even when they are big on me, I can still wear them.

    I think eBay would work for casual or stretchy kinds of clothes where the fit might not need to be perfect (sweaters, etc). But you definitely want to try on dressy or work type pants.

    Find a Goodwill in a wealthy neighborhood and you'll probably find great deals.
  • polishmehappy
    polishmehappy Posts: 92 Member
    Goodwill !!!!!!!! thrift stores is the way to go. It is senseless paying high prices for clothes you'll wear very little. I go to thrift stores around well off neighborhoods because I find good quality stuff that is barely used.
    Hit some rummage sales in the summer too!!
  • youdontknowwhatyousaw
    youdontknowwhatyousaw Posts: 221 Member
    Target and Old Navy mostly. Herberger's (the department store with the Rose logo, it has different names depending on where you live) black dot sale is going on now, I got tons of new stuff cheap. Paid like $12 for a pair of Calvin Klien jeans.
  • MsSoFly
    MsSoFly Posts: 16
    I also plan to get clothes that will be TOO BIG soon :ohwell:

    If you have thrift stores in your area I highly recommend those. Sometimes the clothes are older and don't last as long depending on there condition before purchasing but most times you can get a good steal on shirts and some times pants.
    What I plan to do is pick up a majority of shirts at these second hand stores along with some pants, then maybe a couple pairs of pants from walmart or ross that will last longer.
    hope this helps :flowerforyou:
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    Thrift stores, TJ Maxx, Ross and altering current clothes myself.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I went to Kohls during a sale where almost everything was 1/2 off and bought some DanskinNow stuff at Walmart. I tried some thrift stores, but no luck there. I usually buy my clothes at the outlet mall (ON and GAP)--using their credit card and earning "points" to spend on more clothes:)
  • pettychia
    pettychia Posts: 109 Member
    TJ Maxx. I get almost all of my clothes there!
  • FreedomSand
    FreedomSand Posts: 30 Member
    KMart has marked down all the winter clothes - Basic Editions - to half price, so I've just picked up a few things to see me through to Spring!
  • unapologeticallyemma
    unapologeticallyemma Posts: 134 Member
    op shops, ebay and my mates, no point buying anything expensive. I also shop at Kmart, Big W and Target.
  • Slippyslope
    Slippyslope Posts: 47 Member
    Thank goodness I have 4 sizes down in my basement just waiting. To think I almost tossed those clothes last year.

    Are there any resale shops near you? We have some really nice ones here, the stuff looks branded new. Some stuff still has tags on it.

    We also have a really nice St. Vincent DePaul near us that has brand new and close to brand new stuff.

    Good luck!
  • endoftheside
    endoftheside Posts: 568 Member
    Mostly thrift stores. The one pair of nice slacks I bought new I ended up kicking myself when they were too big after only wearing them three times (I don't wear black slacks often but for some reason I feel the need to always have a pair).
  • JennaHW
    JennaHW Posts: 19 Member
    I used to buy from Ross Dress for less and macy's. For Macy's I would cut coupons and wait until they have a holiday sale, and go in and get dress and suits for work at around $30-$45. For the casual clothes, I would go to Good Will or salvation army or Clock thrift store. I would get just enough to last me a week so I could do laundry on the weekends.

    I haven't had to buy very much now since I bounce like a yo-yo and I never threw any of my clothes away until this september when I gave my size 20-24's to the good will. I gave it to them so that it would remind me that I can't afford to buy big clothes again.

    Walmart clothing aren't really good looking but they do have the basic sweat pants, and workout pants, and exercise bra which are good brand names.

    Also, outlet malls, usually have a coupon book at the guest services. Get one if you need brand name stuff, so when you walk to the expensive store, you can use it to decrease their money. Also, for work clothes, I order online from a place call Metrostyle. Not a fancy store, but will give you basic pieces for work to help tie you over until you get to the right size.

    Also, Platos' Closet, which is like a upscale resale thrift store.

    Hope this helps.
  • jamebb
    jamebb Posts: 86 Member
    Old navy is cheap, their clearance stuff is super cheap. They offer between 25-40 % pretty regularly if you sign up for their emails. They carry both regular and plus size (online only) stuff. They have free shipping and returns which almost makes up for the fact that their sizing can be really inconsistent, which means you have to return and exchange things, and the quality of the material has decreased in the past couple of years ( but long wear is less of a concern if it's only going to fit you for a couple of months anyway).

    They have a decent of selection office-wear basics, casual clothes and a few dressier things, although it's not really my first choice for going out clothes.

    I'm not sure of your age or gender, but if you are female and in your 20's forever 21 has relatively inexpensive, trendy options for going out. Also not the highest quality and their return policy kind of sucks, too.

    TJ Maxx, marshall's, and burlington coat factory are also options, but I feel like you often have to search long and hard to find anything decent and their selection of sizes can be limited. I think finding sizes in thrift stores can be difficult too, especially if you are looking for larger sizes, but it's always an option.

    One piece of advice is to buy stuff that still looks good when loose, rather than stuff that's only meant to be worn fitted. It will last you through a larger weight range without looking sloppy, as too big clothing sometimes does.
  • ebayaddict0127
    ebayaddict0127 Posts: 523 Member
    31.. Forever 21 might be too young for me.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I'm a huge fan of thrift stores and probably around 40% of my current wardrobe was purchased secondhand...however, there's a lot of good stuff to be found in "regular" stores too when you shop clearance and deeply discounted sale items. Some of my favorites are off price stores like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, but even Macy's, Kohls, JC Penney, have good sale priced items.

    Also, I think Target is absolutely awesome for my current size range (XL and XXL, 14-16). Even 15-20 lb ago I found their plus stuff too big and the sizes I am wearing now were too small. But currently (198 lb, 5'8") Target is my go to!! Especially their clearance (website and in-store racks alike) this time of year...awesome deals on stuff i wear all the time like Fit 4 (curvy) skinnies, sweatshirts, cardigans, leggings, etc!!

    As for Walmart...meh. I have a couple of shirts from there, and they're okay, but in general I find their selection is pretty horrible.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    31.. Forever 21 might be too young for me.

    oh no way! It's more about the specific styles you pick. I'm 37 and would totally shop there. I frequent the juniors sections of stores like Target and JC Penney, and as long as you steer clear of the screen printed stuff that screams "teen" you should be all right!
  • FJcntdwn2sknyluv
    FJcntdwn2sknyluv Posts: 651 Member
    Goodwill/ thrift stores....I hardly buy anything new anymore..
  • darkrose20
    darkrose20 Posts: 1,139 Member
    Thrift store or making my own. I figure I can use "ugly" fabric to practice while I transition to my goal weight, and that way I won't have to look at the ugly fabric for that long. :laugh:

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