Reward yourself with clothes

I am reluctant. Lost 13 pounds in one month -thats about 1 size- don't want to spend money every month on clothes until I'm closer to my goal weight.

I'm just buying a few intermittent pieces; the rest I'll be adjusting with safety pins and a good ol' sewing machine. getting a couple of tops that have ties around the waist go a long way; as the weight comes off, you can just tie it tighter and tighter!

I started at a size 42(+) pant - hard to say what size for sure, at some point I couldn't button the 42's. After I lost about 25-30 lbs. I got a pair of new jeans (size 36) as well as a few new shirts (mostly larges down from XXL). I have since passed the 36's on to my son and I now wear a 32 and medium shirts. I have been buying a fair amount of clothing, certainly much more than I usually do. I have pretty much replaced my winter wardrobe and I will be needing summer stuff. The upside is buying clothes is a much more pleasurable experience!

I've been buying a few things here and there. I've probably spent about $400 in clothes so far in the last six months. But it makes me feel good. And buying a few new pieces has helped me get rid of the old. I try to get clearance or discounted when I can, I also try to buy my new stuff a bit tight, that way I can work into it.

I was able to buy some new clothes for a change the other night at kohls. Usually I can't find clearence in my size but with the weight loss I found lots that fit me! Some are still snug so it's a continued motivatation to keep going so they fit better still.

Although I've lost 112lbs the excess skin on my tummy means I still have to wear loose skirts so I just adjust the waistband.... it's bras I'm in desperate need of, I bought some a few months back but they're already saggy on me, and I'm loath to pay out for more as they're so expensive.

Has anyone else found that when they've lost weight their skirts get longer??