Ladies, at what weight loss did you buy new workout clothes?

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  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
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    I buy cheap workout wear at Walmart. Danskin (sp?) has very cute, form fitting stuff, and it does not break the bank to buy as needed, and donate the old stuff. I have some capri tights and tanks that I really love from there.

    I personally think that you look more attractive in up-to-date and well fitting clothes than in more expensive stuff that starts to sag. Also, other people are unlikely to note, at the gym, that you are wearing nike or under armour or whatever. When you get to where you want to be, drop the money on the stuff you really like.

    I also wear mostly Danskin right now, I am loving it! But I agree with you, I'd like to have the cute bright things for when I actually want to stand out at the gym, possibly close to goal weight :)
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
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    My plan is when I drop down a couple of sizes, the sweats/stretch pants and old T shirts I used to wear for everyday wear will be workout clothes, because I'll be able to wear my nice things again for everyday.
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
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    I bought running tights with drawstrings on purpose... my ones that fit at 230 are definitely kind of wrinkly on me now, but with the string drawn in they still work!

    For tops, I've just bought them tight and now they fit still, just somewhat loose.

    Thanks for this! Hadn't thought of drawstrings, takes a lot of the guesswork out of it, :)
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
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    I had to recently switch over from loose capri style workout pants to the compression type stuff. I had serious saggy butt going on after just one set of squats. I'm not particularly comfortable in the tight clothing, but that's neither here nor there.

    I'd go ahead and buy the pricier stuff. The Lycra type material will shrink with you. Make sure they have drawstrings - I bought a pair without a drawstring and even though they still mostly fit, my waist is shrinking much faster than my hips and they fall off if I try to run in them.

    Thank you for the tip about Lycra, didn't know that :) sounds similar to me, I think my hips will take a lot longer to shrink
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
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    When I had to hold my pants up to run... I spend more on workout clothes than regular. I love Costco. they have great workout clothes and sports bras that fit good but are cheap!

    TJ Maxx is good too. They carry name brand workout clothes for cheap. Having said that, when I'm sweating up a storm, I doubt anybody is looking at the brand... I went from an XL to a M so no huge change but it's nice to have my pants stay up when I'm running.

    It was quite an adjustment to go from wearing loose pants to the tighter fit ones...

    Thanks! I don't have a Costco near me but I plan to check TJ Maxx and Marshalls out. Congratulations!
  • velvetteddylove
    velvetteddylove Posts: 36
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    It's funny I don't know if it's a condition of my body shape or what but I was able to use the same clothes from about the halfway point all the way down. At my largest I couldn't really fit into much of the exercise gear available so I just worked out in loose sweat pants and a tee. Didn't need a super supportive sports bra since I wasn't running or doing anything overly strenuous so I just used the el-cheapo XL ones.

    I lost enough where I could fit into the good-quality larges from the store. I think it's a combination of my body shape (pretty curvy) and the fact that exercise clothes are stretchy that I have been using those ever since. I was a tight Large and at my lowest it was maybe a little lose but nothing uncomfortable. Even though there were many inches difference between those two weights.

    In general I buy new if they get too lose so that they start chaffing, or if they just wear out.

    SHOES though... don't forget to get new shoes! A good fit is key, and don't use them past their mileage if you're doing a lot of running. Makes a huge difference.

    I think we have similar body shapes :) I may be in the same boat. Good point about the shoes, thanks!
  • ThatMouse
    ThatMouse Posts: 229 Member
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    I buy namely as I need, though if I spot a nice top or shorts on sale, I'll snap it up.

    Right now, though, as I'm slowing in my weight loss and needing motivation, I've set myself up to buy a new article of clothing every 5lbs as a reward. Better than food and sets me up to get excited to get back into the gym. Up next is a new pair of shorts (the ones I have right now are fine on the waist, but the legs are suuuuper baggy and I'm hoping to get a secret pocket so I can stash my phone without it making my short legs swing.

    I'm also on the look out for a good pair of running capris - I bought a pair of smalls months ago and the next day they were practically falling off me. Going from a M-L and then having a S be too big was a bit of a thrill. And scary - 'cause I couldn't find an XS in the store I was at. Don't wanna lose my pants on the trail!
  • pawoodhull
    pawoodhull Posts: 1,759 Member
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    I actually buy new clothes only when what I've got is so big it either looks horrible, won't stay on/up, or is uncomfotable. It's a size thing for me rather than a weight thing. Doesn't matter if it's workout clothes or casual. My work clothes I tend to replace as they begin to look too big and sloppy as I work in the corporate offices for a bank and have to dress professionally. But I am always going down at least 2 sizes when I replace. It's just not cost effective to change out every size.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,808 Member
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    I feel that I deserve to buy new things when I need to. Big clothes just make you look bigger and we are working hard to meet our goals. I dont buy the brand name stuff but I have bought quite a bit of new clothes and passed down my old clothes to someone that i know appreciates it

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