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Finding a new style while losing weight

fittobefree1
fittobefree1 Posts: 6 Member
in Motivation and Support
I have lost 20 pounds so far. I have noticed that many of my clothes are not fitting well anymore. While I can still wear some of my clothes I am finding now that I've started to feel better about how I look I am wanting a new style. This doesn't apply only to my clothing. I think maybe my hair an makeup could use some shaking up too. I don't want to go out and buy a whole bunch of things because I am still losing, but I do want to look good. Any advice on how to update your style without spending a lot of money?

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  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    What I've done is use my bigger tops for layering. So, I bought a few stretchy camisoles and wear them underneath the big ol' baggy tops. I've made sure that I have one pair of jeans which fit me well though, so it doesn't look unbalanced, and I don't look like I'm trying to hide.

    I haven't changed my hair, but I have updated my make-up. I went to Sephora and told them to just do it, then bought the things which seemed to work best.
  • CaraMae1
    CaraMae1 Posts: 7 Member
    Try shopping at thrift or second hand shops! You can find some really cute, in amazing condition clothes for really cheap! ;) I love clothes and I constantly shop and change my looks by searching through thrift and second hand shops!
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I agree - check out second hand stores, consignment shops, thrift stores and even places like Marshall's, TJ Maxx, etc. I almost exclusively shop at these places because there is such a variety of sizes and styles and have found some great pieces for my wardrobe.
  • NNora06
    NNora06 Posts: 28 Member
    I can relate to all of these posts! I have bought a few bottoms (thrift shop) to get me through the summer, and a couple of new tops to make me feel good (now I fit into the same size as my daughters, so there might be some sharing!) but I need to find my new style. I also have a little clip (I think it is meant for maternity tops!) that pulls in the back of a blouse a bit if it is super loose. Another thing I have done with a few favourite tops is taper the waist in a bit with my sewing machine. I got some highlights to change my hair up a bit.
  • fittobefree1
    fittobefree1 Posts: 6 Member
    I definitely do the thrift stores and discount stores. I am kind of new to makeup and hairstyling, I just never really bothered with it before. Does anyone have any good resources to get me started on the right track?
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I recommend going onto Pinterest if you're not already a user, and creating a style/fashion inspiration board. After you pin a bunch of stuff you love, you may see a few common threads (no pun intended) and start to see a new style that you might enjoy trying. I have found it very helpful.

    Even if a lot of the pins are designer or expensive items that are outside of your budget, they can be a great starting point for shopping excursions and give you some new ideas. For example, I recently bought a neon lime dress shirt from several seasons ago when neon was the trend (it was $3 on clearance and fit perfectly so I had to grab it), and I wasn't sure what to wear with it until I got the idea from a Pinterest pin to layer it under a very lightweight navy top and wear with "boyfriend jeans" and navy flats. I wore it the other day and got a dozen compliments and felt great.

    I have never used the site called polyvore, but I know a few of my friends enjoy it for similar reasons.

    As for figuring out what styles look best on your changing shape, it's a matter of trial and error. In my process of going from a size 22/24 to current size 12, I have been surprised MANY times to find that things that used to flatter me (wide leg trousers, cardigans, capri pants) no longer do much for my body - and things that aren't "supposed to" look good on larger women actually happen to work for me, such as skinny jeans and knee-length or slightly shorter straight or flared skirts with tights. You really just never know until you try! I have a ton of shirts now that I previously would have thought were for a very different body type than my own. It is almost like going through puberty again, figuring out what works and doesn't. Good luck!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I definitely do the thrift stores and discount stores. I am kind of new to makeup and hairstyling, I just never really bothered with it before. Does anyone have any good resources to get me started on the right track?

    I think along with the style/fashion Pinterest idea you could get some hair and makeup ideas there too. A lot of them are free and easy to try. If you have medium length or longer hair you will see dozens of ideas for styling.

    One thing I'd say re: makeup is try not to get taken in TOO much by store representatives. It is great to try the "makeover" at a cosmetics counter (gotta admit Sephora's pretty great) but sometimes they prey on newbies and try to empty your wallet. If you do that, it is good to buy 1-2 things but you don't have to get it all!
  • CaraMae1
    CaraMae1 Posts: 7 Member
    Watch Youtube tutorials to find techniques on applying make-up in different ways. You don't need expensive make-up. :)
  • madworld1
    madworld1 Posts: 524
    Youtube! :) You can search all kinds of tutorials on there. I love it. It's addicting though... so, be prepared to spend hours watching it. Btw, a lot of the drugstore makeup brands are owned by the more expensive makeup brands. I understand that L'oreal is related to Lancome... and, I have used both. I just switched to L'oreal because it's cheaper and just as good. Also, try ELF cosmetics, Wet n Wild, Physicians Formula... the list goes on an on.

    ETA: Also, if you buy something at a drugstore like CVS or Walgreens they have a very generous return policy. So, if you are not satisfied with the color or product you can just take it back. Just keep your receipt. Sephora and Ulta also have a very generous return policy. :)

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