When should I buy new clothes?

I've lost over 20lbs and I haven't had to buy any new clothes yet. Wish I did, but nope, everything still fits just fine. Le sigh.

Yeah, it is the most important thing! I can feel my hip bones where I am, so I know I probably could never get below a size 6 or so in jeans just because of how wide they are. I'm not too worried about it; I like my shape, just not the extra fat that's on it. You keep working and don't get discouraged if your clothing sizes don't change as rapidly as you want them to! People will still be able to see all your hard work, and you'll know that you're healthier!

I've lost 20 pounds, and I need a new swimsuit bottom, but that's about it. I actually think I could get all the way down to my goal weight (another 10 or 15 pounds) and my shirts at least would still look good. I might need new pants by then.

I'm just now getting to where I could wear smaller clothes. The only thing that's way too big, is my scrubs.

20 pounds down and some of my clothes still fit the same, and some need to be taken in a little (mostly pants where I added a safety pin on the inside for now).. I think it all depends on your body shape (already mentioned) and style of clothes. One manufacturer's 16 is another's 14 depending on where it was made. So I say always go shop for something new.... buy something pretty and forget about the size tag. Buy something that makes you feel nice and gorgeous and this will keep you motivated! On Thursday I fit into one of my favorite dresses that hadn't fit in over a year (and didn't fit last month) so that was a great boost,!

For me, I lost 20 pounds the first month of the 46 I lost in Total. All my pants and skirts looked ridiculous. I think I started buying when I lost two sizes, from a 14 to a 10. But shocker - my final goal weight changed and I dropped to a size 6/8.

I saw this thing on Facebook -if you are a size 10 to 20 you can rent clothes for a month. I thought it would be pretty cool for people who are losing weight . I think it was called Gwenith Bee or something like that.

I did buy some new shirts and undergarments, but I'm still wearing the same jeans, I just buy new belts. Thankfully work doesn't care. I'll have to buy some outfits that fit before the end of September, but that's because I'm going to a work conference, and baggy britches do not create the impression I need to leave behind. (Thankfully I did have one pair of jeans left that were a smaller size, so I actually have 1 pair that is only a little loose, 4 pairs that are slide down without unfastening loose, and 1 pair that is fall down if I stand up without wearing a belt loose.

If I were you I'd shop for new clothes when the ones you have start to get loose. How many pounds that will take no one can say. It really doesn't matter. You'll know by the fit of your clothes that it is time.

I've lost over 100 pounds and I've been replacing clothes for a long time! Thank goodness for clearance sales & thrift stores!

Ahh, I remember this conundrum for me. I was down around 30lbs or so and needed new clothes, but I still had more weight to lose. I didn't want to spend a boat load of money only to have to spend more again later because I was the incredible shrinking man. I bucked-up and bought a few things, but didn't go crazy with buying a whole new wardrobe.

I recommend buying when you feel necessary, but utilizing thrift shops if you still have a lot more weight to go. Good luck!!

I am really all over the place. I am still wearing the same jeans from before but most of my dress pants, bras and fitted tops needed to be replaced. Just don't make this mistake, I was wearing my old underwear and walking down a flight of subway stairs and they slipped to my knees :blushing: so if something feels like it will fall off it just might.