What clothes will you buy when you're at your target weight?

Dagnova
Dagnova Posts: 68
in Motivation and Support
Hi al! :)

Let's talk about clothes!

You've been losing weight, or gaining weight if that was your goal, and (imagine) you're almost done. Probably you've postponed buying clothes until you are done.

Let me tell you, I have! For many months I've been living with only two pairs of jeans and a handful of shirts, that all seem to become bigger and bigger as I keep losing weight! I manage to wear clean clothing every day, but you can imagine how well I have to schedule my laundry!

Anyways, now it's almost time, time to buy new clothes! A much smaller (or depending on your goal, larger) size. Who knows, perhaps a new style. What will you buy?

As for me, I will get rid of 95% of my clothes (I'll donate them to charity) and buy myself:
- 2 good pairs of quality, well fitting jeans.
- 1 pair of khaki pants
- about 3-5 t-shirts.
- about 3-5 shirts (squares, white, color)
- 1 nice sports jacket
- 1 new belt (I had to make a lot of new holes in my current belt)
- 1 pair of shoes
- a bunch of new boxer shorts
- a new suit
- a new woolen sweater
- a jacket

I won't buy everything at once - I'll first wait for some discount until I buy the essentials, then I wait for the big discount to buy the rest! The clothes are a reward for the hard work, but I also think it's important to be smart with my money. I do want to buy quality clothing in a style that I really like (I'll figure out what that is later), so I'm also not going to minimize the costs.

So, that's a lot of details. Curious what you think about it and what's on your list! :)

Cheers,
Jasper

PS: perhaps some context could be interesting... I'm a 27 year old student, almost graduating and preparing to enter the job market. That may help clarify my choices of clothing! I'm also a minimalist, which is why I want my wardrobe to stay small.
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  • xMermaidx
    xMermaidx Posts: 142 Member
    Really soft cotton strechy dresses like a couple I used to have that made me feel so pretty. I think now theyre called bodycon dresses? They were super fitted, bright and feminine, straight out of Malibu Barbie's closet. I want some cute cutoff jeans shorts and a cool pair of galaxy Black Milk leggings (and the mermaid ones too because hello?). A skater skirt or two and I am also so ready to start a collection of knitted knee-highs and thigh-highs. Watch out world! Lol
  • amwbox
    amwbox Posts: 576 Member
    A tailored suit.
  • FatCatsRule
    FatCatsRule Posts: 37
    Lingerie. =)
  • ThatMouse
    ThatMouse Posts: 229 Member
    I've been planning it out since I started, ha ha!

    Here's my list:
    - 1 pair of high-quality jeans (like, actual brand name jeans versus the Bluenotes stuff I usually buy) (maybe 2 different styles)
    - fitted long sleeve shirt
    - fitted Cirque du Soleil shirt
    - vest (to be worn cas + at the office)
    - little black dress
    - 1 pair well-fitting dress pants + flattering top
    - 7" inseam compression shorts with pockets (reward hard work with tools for even more good hard work)
    - Beast Mode sweat-activated tank top (sounds gross, but look it up: http://www.viewsport.us/collections/women/products/women-s-viewsport-beast-mode-racerback-tank-many-colors-available)
    - A knight hoodie from that lady on Etsy

    Until then, though, I'm a bit fortunate. I've just started my first office job, so I have two dress pants I can rotate that work with each of the 5+ tops I have in addition to blazers. Plus, I've only held on to tops that are meant to be loose hanging, so they'll only look a bit looser as I continue losing. Worst case, I can add a belt! It'd be thrilling, as I've never had to add a belt on before. >w<
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
    I have been looking at clothes a LOT recently, dying for some cute new summer-y things! Gotta wait for now, though.

    Basically, I just want to buy a ton of cute clothes. I'm looking forward to nothing fitting and needing a new wardrobe!

    Already been buying some cute shoes, as I don't foresee a ton of weight loss in my feet just yet.
  • HanamiDango
    HanamiDango Posts: 456 Member
    Dresses, skirts, cute socks, sandals, etc... I will buy all the things I find pretty, well that I can afford. My style is pretty out there, but eh, when I reach my UWG, I plan to be all me. ^_^
  • spamantha57
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
    Hopefully I won't have to buy new clothes, cuz my goal weight would be fitting into all my fabulous ones I have waiting for me, but some of the ones I'm looking forward to fitting into again:

    Favorite pair of jeans that have cool rhinestones & lace patches on them
    Velvet LBD
    These absolutely freakishly amazing pair of holographic leather pants
    All my tank tops - I want to look good in them. :)
  • Kakeslyn
    Kakeslyn Posts: 129 Member
    I'm planning a Modcloth spree... it will probably take me a couple months to save up the money required for it anyway!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    That sounds like a great wardrobe. Good luck in your goals!:flowerforyou:
  • onematch
    onematch Posts: 241 Member
    So many things - I have refused to keep buying bigger sizes so at this point I have only a handful of things that actually fit me.

    Jeans - comfy, low rise
    Bras and underwear
    Dresses - including at least one LBD
    Pants with zippers and buttons instead of just elastic :-/
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I feel like the past year I've just been constantly buying clothes over and over as I change sizes. I'm getting pretty close to my target weight, and I will keep buying new stuff as I go of course but I think I will wait until I have successfully maintained for a couple of seasons before I go crazy with purchases.

    That said, I'd like to splurge on a VERY nice coat, great jeans, and probably a few really nice sweaters that I will have for years. Up to this point I have mainly stuck with clearance, secondhand, and budget brands for higher priced items like coats and I kind of miss the feeling of splurging on the "perfect" item...I used to do that when I was a size 22 for years and years because I knew stuff would stick around. But now that I have no clue if I'll still be in the 12-14 range or maybe even 8/10 by next winter, it's kind of impractical to me to spend a lot right now.
  • kk_140
    kk_140 Posts: 518 Member
    I hit my goal size and few weeks ago and have been slowly building up a new wardrobe and donating the old. (by means of a couple articles of clothing a week with coupons)

    So far it has been about 4 pairs of shorts (denim, and khaki)
    6 or so new cotton t-shirts (in a size small *happy dance*)
    2 summery sun dresses
    3 blouses (the three F's: floral, feminine, and flowy with plenty of lace *this describes most of my clothes*)
    2 pairs of size 8 jeans
    4 skirts (following the three F's mentioned above) lol

    I was really glad to be a member of the JCPenny credit card lately lol. Their coupons and deals have saved my budget!
  • SJKirk51912
    SJKirk51912 Posts: 176 Member
    Shorts, shorts, and more shorts! (I haven't worn a pair of shorts above the knee for 10+ years.)

    Oh...and a pair of white linen pants!
  • keepongoingnmw
    keepongoingnmw Posts: 371 Member
    I'm planning a Modcloth spree... it will probably take me a couple months to save up the money required for it anyway!
    This.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    All I know is I want a pair of really awesome jeans , no matter what the cost. I am looking forward to looking good in my jeans .
  • aliwhalen
    aliwhalen Posts: 150 Member
    Since my chest is getting smaller, I look forward to buying some tank tops for these hot summers without feeling quite so exposed. I'd also like to buy more shorts and a couple of pairs of great jeans.
  • RunningOnWontons
    RunningOnWontons Posts: 138 Member
    I want to buy some "fun" things for a change, including some awesome knee-high boots once my legs are thinner. New bathing suits (maybe a bikini) too, of course!

    And then there's my running wardrobe. I'm tired of making do with old worn-out sports bras and running tights from "back in the day." It's only by virtue of their being old, stretched out spandex that they still (kinda) fit...I want new everything. :):):)
  • Slaintegrl
    Slaintegrl Posts: 239 Member
    Haven't really planned on anything specific but would love some really nice jeans and some sweaters that can be worn loose or belted and some fitted. Just really want some gorgeous clothes! I love clothes shopping at pretty much any size, in fact just bought some new stuff in current and one smaller size.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    "nice" bras from VS. loose fitting wide legged pants made from anything besides denim or black, office, material. Linen, Cotton, etc and not worry about a wed spot on my bum.

    A ski jacket in a normal size that closes over my bubble butt. It's crazy but all my mass is below my bust and above my butt. It's all "dangerous" fat close to my heart. Stupid mid-section. It used to be so nice.

    OMG and a wide belt so I can fake having a waist.
  • Jlmervin03
    Jlmervin03 Posts: 152 Member
    A bikini!
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    I'm at my goal weight, and I had to buy a whole work wardrobe when I reached that point because it's important to look polished at my office. Trousers, blazers, skirts, dresses, blouses, etc. I got a dressy navy wool coat to replace my too-big one and a little leather one too. Had to buy new bras and new jeans, too...and swimsuits and running gear. I still wear most of my old casual stuff around the house, hoodies and tee shirts and yoga pants, but virtually everything else had to be replaced. And then a lot of it had to get tailored because a lot of "professional" women's clothing is just cut so big.

    I'm on the short side and now pretty petite, and wearing too-big clothes really made me look like a young teenager. I had to get stuff that fit so I looked like an adult with a job, haha.

    The stuff that's actually fun to buy is the trendy stuff now, though. It's been awesome to be able to buy crop tops this spring, for example. It feels great to wear whatever's in fashion without feeling uncomfortable. I've never been technically overweight but being slim and less curvy makes everything I buy look better.
  • Ariadne83
    Ariadne83 Posts: 36 Member
    Really soft cotton strechy dresses like a couple I used to have that made me feel so pretty. I think now theyre called bodycon dresses? They were super fitted, bright and feminine, straight out of Malibu Barbie's closet. I want some cute cutoff jeans shorts and a cool pair of galaxy Black Milk leggings (and the mermaid ones too because hello?). A skater skirt or two and I am also so ready to start a collection of knitted knee-highs and thigh-highs. Watch out world! Lol

    I'm with you on the Malibu Barbie dresses, I love dresses like that too. Maybe more St Tropez Barbie since I live in a cold climate, not too bright but definitely fitter and feminine and flattering. Love clothes like that. :)
  • doIlhands
    doIlhands Posts: 349 Member
    My big splurge will be the Mackage Kenya, its $600 but i've been wanting it FOREVER.

    brand-new-with-mackage-kenya-leather-jacket-in-black-sz-small-400-downtown-vancouver-richmond-metrotown_5661216.jpg

    I also want a nice pair of jeans, a pair of fryes, and the aritzia trooper jacket.
  • Yep_imchicbad
    Yep_imchicbad Posts: 66 Member
    some custom bikinis for my competition.
  • MamaGraff
    MamaGraff Posts: 39 Member
    I just went shopping last weekend after I realized my clothes look too big! I splurged and bought some really nice Lululemon pants as well as dress pants( for work) and a cute hoodie from PINK. I even found really nice jeans on sale at American Eagle. I love that I finally fit a size 9/10. Its been years!!!! Shopping is definately more fun when you are smaller but its costly because I need lots. Next on the list is bras!!! haha
    Only about 5 or 6 more pounds to hit my goal...yay
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    moisture wicking shirts a lot of them. moisture wicking shorts a lot of them. that's all. I just want running clothes.
  • emmooney235
    emmooney235 Posts: 85 Member
    I'm planning a modcloth, zulilly, white house black market, and bettie page shopping spree. I have found that if I'm having a "bad" day a stop by modcloth and adding to my "love it" list gets me back on track.
  • PinkyFett
    PinkyFett Posts: 842 Member
    Bathing suit, shorts, skirts
  • drich1989
    drich1989 Posts: 95 Member
    Everything!!!!!!! I cant wait to buy dresses, shorts, t-shirts and a really nice pair of designer jeans. I want all of it. Clothes shopping will be a totally different game when things actually fit.
  • eyecandyrayce
    eyecandyrayce Posts: 260 Member
    Lingerie. =)

    This :D

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