Style/Clothing changes since losing weight

I have only lost some of the weight but I already notice I wear less sweatshirts. My go-to has always been sweatshirts and jeans because of my huge spare tire. Now I feel more normal shaped and actually wear tshirts alone. I can't wait to lose the rest and see what I can wear!

Very exciting!! I know what you're saying totally...that's kind of how I am with the cardigan thing, too. I used to own a ton of sleeveless dresses and tops because I knew I'd be layering on top of them. Now I'd rather just shop around for things that fit and have a real sleeve, because I probably won't be layering.

I also have a zero hoodies rule in my wardrobe hehe

I would love to have a stylist work with me to determine what looks good on my new frame. Maybe one-a these days...come on, Lotto!

I know what you mean! I feel pretty confident about my ability to choose clothes but would love some Clinton & Stacy (What Not to Wear) input ;-) Too bad that show's off the air now...

My style hasn't changed too dramatically but I am trying to dress things up a bit more. Before I mostly wore knit tops (if you ever shopped Fashion Bug you know what I'm talking about) and now I mix it up with more prints, shorter sleeves, cute little embellishments like scallops and lace and such. The rest of my wardrobe is still mostly jeans, t-shirts and sneakers.

Shorts still feel weird to me (capris are more my thing) but I did manage to buy a jean skirt that I plan to wear this summer so that's a step in the right direction.

Oh and I don't like heels either - at least not tall spindly ones - I can manage a 1-2 inch heel as long as it's chunky. I'm so looking forward to showing off colorful toes in my cute sandels as soon as it warms up a bit more!

P.S. I also used to love me those boot cuts and now have mostly skinny jeans in my collection.

oh wow I never liked Fashion Bug but I'm glad for you getting away from the blah knit tops ;-)

I'm glad someone understands about heels! I LOVE my ankle boots that have about a 2" heel, I have several pair...but pumps and wedges just aren't me. I like to feel as though I could walk several miles in any given pair of shoes and for me heels just are not comfy enough.

I also have had to get used to shorts all over again. I had a very serious spider bite that left a nasty scar, and I have a tattoo on my calf...so for years I did not wear shorts or knee length skirts. I still don't wear knee length skirts to work without leggings or opaque tights due to the scar & tat...but when I'm on my own time, I LOVE those lengths (and shorts too) because I genuinely like my legs.

The length of skirt I used to wear, somewhere between ankle and mid-calf, is so unflattering on anyone. I cringe now to even think of it.

Big time style changes. I went from very neutral to colorful, from long skirts and baggy jeans to dresses, a dab of lipstick to full makeup occasionally including false eye lashes. Even shoes, nails and handbags have had style changes.

I always find it cool & interesting to hear about really drastic changes!! I think whatever works for you, is awesome :-)

I'm kind of on the other side in a way...when I was at my largest sizes, I was really into makeup and I am a lot more natural now, although I still wear makeup there are times that I just have a minimal amount on. I also used to switch out my bags, shoes, and nail polish almost EVERY day and now I'm more lax. I still like all of that stuff but I just seem to put less energy into it.

Jewelry & accessories is another area where I have had to make adjustments. I used to feel that long pendant necklaces were flattering on me but now they look CRAZY. I now tend to wear shorter, smaller necklaces.

Example of my change of style below.... Being able to buy clothes I like, rather than whatever fits is the best feeling!

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WOW! Huge changes...you should win the award for that. Lookin' good!

The shape of my legs has changed so dramatically that knee-length skirts, which used to look ultra-frumpy on me, now look ... whisper it ... cute. Like, "Look at all that fabric flipping around in the breeze! She looks like a yogurt ad" cute. I just bought three knee-length skirts!

Yessss! Awesome feeling :-)

OK this might seems odd but I keep buying loose tops. You know those tops that show a little of your bra and have a real soft fiber? I've always liked them but being a little chubby, they made me look fat! Now I feel more comfortable wearing them.

I'm not sure what these are...would probably need to see one to know for sure. You look amazing in your profile pic...wow! I definitely don't have that kinda thing going on LOL.

But I do know what you mean about certain tops not working out when one is larger vs smaller. Today at work I wore a very drapey almost poncho type of shirt with a pair of skinny jeans and gladiator sandals...no disrespect to my former larger self but I think something like that would have looked like a Halloween costume on me before, and it looked decent today!