What to do with the old clothes that no longer fit

If you're hesitating, wait. But don't throw the stuff out when you're ready. Donate it.

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I suggest , you donate tHem,
Having them in your closet might mean you want to go back to that size again.
You might just leave 2 of your most fave ones and will serve as a reminder of your previous size.

My two cents.

No matter how big they are, I keep the clothes until I no longer care about them.

If I give them away while I'm still unsure or scared I might need them again, then that's one more stressor in my head. But if I stumble across them in my closet and they mean nothing to me, then I donate them.

The two things I go between: getting them altered and saving them for maternity clothes. Last year I bought a couple pair of great semi-professional pants in several colors and was very good about only wearing a few out of what I got since then. (Un)fortunately I don't see the need to downsize anytime soon in at my weight and current progress (IME the more weight I carry the less I "travel" between sizes, though soon I need to start wearing a belt :embarassed: ) so I will get a little more use out of them. Wishing I could have worn the other set more gently and donated them but, well, no one is gonna want those now. If I do manage to need new ones anytime soon I am also going to see if I can get the ones I've kept nice taken in. I'm also thinking about pregnancy soon and am sacrificing closet space just in case anything fits then.

I just went through my whole closet and sorted out the nicer stuff for consignment. Rest will prob go in the garbage or goodwill if it is in good enough shape. I also feel kind of nervous, but a lot of my bigger shirts still fit okay, so if things go awry, ill probably just have to buy some pants. Bought a few new pairs to replace the bigger ones and went down 4 sizes!

It does feel good to clean out that closet. God willing, ill never go back!

this sounds crazy, but keep anything 1 of 2 sizes up from your current size, I have come to believe the body will always add a few more pounds back on after you hit your lowest weight. it's not because of the person, it's like the body finally adjust to the new routine which involves adding a few more lbs. I've seen this happen to almost everyone both on MFP and in my personal life.

I sell mine as car boot sales or Facebook sites. The amount of people who buy them is quite surprising.

So I have gone down two sizes and hesitate to toss out my old stuff. Should I wait one more size or toss them and never look back?

Donate them! I did before, I try to give them to a cancer group. but regardless donate them!

I agree I'm at the point that I need to invest in a belt.
It doesn't hurt to save a pair or two of your favorite old clothes in case something happens. I do agree with everyone that you should donate the bulk of your clothes that way you feel good knowing that your old clothes will be loved by someone else. lol

GET RID OF IT ALL!!!! I have lost and gained weight a few times in the past so I know. Realistically, if you keep clothes in your closet for a while they will be either A. Out of style or B. Looking like they were in your closet too long and look a little seedy. Even if you do gain weight, you still deserve to look your best. I agree with the responders that also said that keeping your old stuff almost sets you up for failure. Think of someone who gave up smoking- do they keep a pack of cigarettes just in case? Let's be positive, you have a new lifestyle now, with no room for old "baggage".

Congratulations! Definitely get rid of them!!

I kept one pair of pants for a before/after shot (and possibly ceremonial burning) and kept one t-shirt to sleep in. Gave some cotton/knit shirts to Hubs to use as rags and the rest have been donated to Goodwill.

Another good option is consignment if your clothes are in good shape. I was in my local shop the other day and a woman had enough money on credit from things she sold on consignment that she only had to pay $1 and some change for the items she was buying that day. Pretty cool deal!

I considered making a tent or parachute out of mine, but decided to Freecycle them instead. Take a look and see if they have it in your town- it's a great way to pass stuff on - not just clothes - that you no longer need.

I wouldn't toss it, but I wouldn't keep it in the house either coz only if it is there I might just be comfortable when I gain a lil weight and then be fine that I have a fat pant or shirt to fit in, but if I didn't have it in the house, I would have no go but work out some more to lose any gain that I might have had instead of going to out buy bigger size clothes- so, just get rid of it!

You can either donate it goodwill or something similar or if you are on FB there are local yardsale pages where you can sell your stuff