Shrinking size - should I buy new clothes for temporary use?

Thrift stores are your friends. I have found some decent gym clothes here and there, too. I draw the line at tennis shoes unless they still have a tag, and I don't buy bras or underwear used, but everything else is fair game.

It is important to feel comfortable in your clothes! If you have lost a size or two, buy that size and get rid of the too big stuff, BUT buy it USED. Check out thrift stores and yard sales in your area or start a clothing exchange on facebook.

Thrift stores are your friends. I have found some decent gym clothes here and there, too. I draw the line at tennis shoes unless they still have a tag, and I don't buy bras or underwear used, but everything else is fair game.

I totally agree with this.

I definitely think it's a bad idea to buy a whole new wardrobe for every size you go down (unless you have tons of extra funds) but especially for workout wear you need to feel good, comfort wise, and I do think it's very demotivating to wear workout clothes that are baggy...almost WORSE than wearing workout clothes that are too small.

Get minimal "for now" items...like 1 pair of pants/shorts and 1-2 inexpensive tops that fit you well now.

If you look good and feel good in your clothes, everything else that you do will be better and you will be more motivated. bite the bullet and get some stuff that you like, and that fits.

Declutter your closet. Box up all the too big clothes and donate or sell them.

Then yes buy some clothes that fit you.

First hit thrift stores and ebay/craigslist for smaller clothes to save money.

I wouldnt go out and spend 100$ on a pair of jeans ya know but yea get some in between clothes because who knows how long it will take sometimes weight loss stalls and in the meantime you want to feel confident the way you are right now.

Oh for goodness sake, of course get clothes that fit you ........ who wants to look like they're wearing clown clothes ......

Great ideas here for inexpensive clothing ....... donate yours & find replacements ....... just do it !

And congrats on losing weight :drinker:

Yep like the others said, thrift stores.

I've lost enough to be down two pant sizes so I actually hit up the Goodwill myself today (finally!) and ended up buying 5 pairs of pants and about 8 tank tops/t-shirts. Was all about $5 a piece.

I've got about 20+ pounds left to lose so I didn't want to waste money on going to a regular store because I'll be getting rid of this stuff eventually.

OP if you invest in some workout pants with drawstring waist you'll be able to use those forever even if they get really baggy (it's actually motivating when they get super baggy for me anyhow lol).

Ebay!! Sell the clothes that are way too big and use the money to buy stuff off there that fits. I've practically replaced my whole wardrobe and it is a good way to try out different styles on your new body shape. If you don't like something, sell it on! I personally think that keeping your old larger sizes is admitting to yourself that your weight loss is just a temporary thing. Getting rid of them says you are committed to your journey!

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Thrift! eBay!

A few pieces to make yourself feel good, and look good. It's good positive reinforcement. I gained 15 lbs due to illness and medication, now I am trying to get it off in time for my fall wardrobe. Good luck to you. My #1 rule is don't by pants that give you muffin top. This way when they give you muffin top, it's a huge red flag!

Learn to sew so you can take in your clothes. That's what I'm doing. I also like to check thrift stores, discount stores like Ross and Burlington, and clearance racks.

Hi All,

I'd like to know your opinion about the following...I've lost 25-30 lbs in the past few months but I am not even close to my goal (50 lbs more to go). I have become kind of demotivated to hit the gym and go to other public places because I have clothes in bigger and smaller sizes than my current size but I keep on telling myself this is a temporary period so I shouldn't invest in clothing in this size. The smaller sizes are not even close to fitting me. I have bought some new clothes but very few since I already have such a huge closet with clothes that don't even fit.

Does it frustrate you if your gym clothes don't fit you so well? I have some that are huge on me while some of them look like I had a baby's shirt on. I feel completely ridiculous in them but I can't buy clothes every month. Should I buy some again, even if it's temporary? Maybe this is sabotaging my exercise routine a little bit...I'd like to know about your personal experiences.

Good for you for losing 30 pounds. That is quite an accomplishment. I am closing in on 50 myself. I had lost 60 and gained twenty back this winter. I had gotten rid of all my bigger clothes and it KILLED me to buy a couple things that fit, but I had to. Looking good is part of feeling good and you need to reward yourself. Your best bet is a few basic pieces that you REALLY love. For example, I bought one burnt orange dress in XL, and an off white dress in L. I got them at Sears in the Jrs. Dept. for $15 a piece. I now fit back into the size L dress, and I kept getting compliments and women asking me where I got it (of course I shared my secret)! I am also glad I got the XL because I wore it to my son's graduation party and it looked nice and I felt great, which restarted my motivation. It was NOT wasted money. Going to the store to try on clothes is the best part of weight loss! If you only buy what you absolutely love, you will be able to make due with less. I will be back to my size M. in no time thanks to some hard work and it's all because I am feeling good about myself again with some nice clothes and exercise! Also, workout pants and t-shirts are stretchy, so you can usually get away with the same size for about twenty pounds, so buying two work out outfits you feel good in is worth it. Stores with good clothes for good prices for both men and women: Bobs, Old Navy, Sears, TJ Maxx, Marshalls.

By the way, the two outfits in my pictures are smaller than what I can wear now....just waiting for me in my closet! I got them at more expensive stores as a treat and I am trying to get back into them!