Do you buy clothes that are in your goal size?

larali1980
larali1980 Posts: 162 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have about 50 pounds to go, but I can't wait to start buying clothes in a size 6 or 4!! I already have some from when I was thin. And, I've bought the cutest Lilly Pulitzer dress on Ebay, with a pink perfume bottle print, in a size 4. I have never really been a clothes person, until I got so fat I couldn't wear cute clothes.

Is this a bad idea?? Have you bought clothes that are too small, hoping that you will fit into them one day?
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited July 2015
    Yes I do buy in my goal size but only because I'm at goal ...and that goal size varies by up to 3 manufacturer sizes from a UK 8 to a 12 (US 4 to 8)

    I suggest you wait until you are...you have no idea what will fit or suit ...and sizes are so variable from line to line
  • jaga13
    jaga13 Posts: 1,149 Member
    No. I have no idea what size will fit in each store when I'm at goal. I have periodically tried on old, smaller clothes, but I wouldn't actually spend money on anything quite yet.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    I feel it might be harder for some women to future shop at smaller sizes than for some men.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    No, because there's no real way to predict your size when you drop 50 pounds. By all calculations I should have been a 6, but I'm a 10-12 depending on the brand due to hips and muscles.

    Plus, it's more fun to shop for and see the clothes on yourself when you are at your goal.
  • acoustophoresis
    acoustophoresis Posts: 49 Member
    Quick tip - if you are trying on the same jeans over and over to see if you fit in them - make sure you wash them sometimes, because they get stretched out. They may fit when stretched but not when freshly washed!
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    No. I don't know what it is. I do buy clothes a few sizes down, though. When I ordered my 14s, I also ordered the same clothes in 12 and 10. I didn't order 8s because I wasn't sure I'd get that small.

    Now, I know I will be an 8 and wish I had, because some of those shorts are no longer available. But it's hard, when you're in 16 to imagine that you'll really get to an 8.
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    Nope, I do not buy clothes that don't fit. Now, I do still have some old things I USED to be able to wear (but can't now, lol).
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    I feel it might be harder for some women to future shop at smaller sizes than for some men.
    Yeah. My inseam won't change, only my waist. I know exactly what size jeans I'd need.

  • Rheameg
    Rheameg Posts: 71 Member
    I have totally thought about it, but I haven't yet.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    When my clothes start getting a little loose, I buy the next size down and periodically try them on to see when they fit. And sizing is ridiculous. I'm wearing size 14 pants today that are huge on me (I can curtsy in them); so I tried on another pair that had been too small, and they now fit. They're a size 16...
  • hekla90
    hekla90 Posts: 595 Member
    Nope. I never imagined I'd wear such a small size when I got to where I wanted. I'd have a bunch of too big clothes if I had bought at the size I thought I would be. As is it I own mostly scrubs and work so much most of my clothes are old and too big but I'm afraid to change them out in case I gain again (it's only a 12 lb difference between them and where I am now).
  • sheermomentum
    sheermomentum Posts: 827 Member
    I've mostly regretting doing this in the past. The way I have come to think about it is: there are ALWAYS clothes that I want when I see them in the store. When the time comes that you get to a new size, there will be something new that you love then, and you can buy it then knowing that it will fit.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Nope. What if I never get there? It would be a waste of money. I buy clothes that fit now and get rid of all my too-big clothes because if those fit again, I have gained weight. I don't want that temptation.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    I feel it might be harder for some women to future shop at smaller sizes than for some men.
    Yeah. My inseam won't change, only my waist. I know exactly what size jeans I'd need.

    My waist is actually getting smaller quicker than my thighs. I still have a lot of fat there that has to go.
  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
    I bought most of my clothes in a uk10 but gained approx 14lbs and couldn't wear them. I lost the weight plus an extra 14lbs but was afraid to try them on in case they still didn't fit. I'm now a UK 6-8 and having to buy new basics and tailor the other things!
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    I feel it might be harder for some women to future shop at smaller sizes than for some men.
    Yeah. My inseam won't change, only my waist. I know exactly what size jeans I'd need.

    My waist is actually getting smaller quicker than my thighs. I still have a lot of fat there that has to go.
    Mine is too -- down 21 inches as of this morning -- but I don't wear skinny jeans. There's plenty of leg room, still.

    I'm not sure that I'll ever put on enough bulk in my quads or hamstrings that I'd need bigger-waisted pants to accommodate them. I'll "worry" about that if it ever happens.

  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    No, I'm down 20lb and haven't bought any clothes in that timeframe (2 months). I'm happy not to buy any new clothes until I hit my goal weight (another ~25lb or so)
  • glassofroses
    glassofroses Posts: 653 Member
    I bought a couple of pieces a size down so if I go somewhere nice I'll have something to wear but until I know where I end up, it isn't very cost effective.
  • keana55
    keana55 Posts: 49 Member
    I'm nearing the end of my long journey (one size down to go) so if I see something I like one size smaller I buy it. The confidence to reach my goal is very high! When starting MFP, I already had clothes that were several sizes too small so I picked a shirt out a size smaller and hung it in a prominent place in my closet. I'd try it on every month and go brag to my husband when it fit! Great feeling of accomplishment. Also enjoyed donating the too large clothes to charity. I'm not going back cause ain't got no clothes to wear!
  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
    Not at goal size, I have no idea what size that will be but I have bought a couple pieces that are 1 or 2 sizes below where I am now if it is something that I really like, I call them goal clothes, they inspire me to keep going
  • DoreenaV1975
    DoreenaV1975 Posts: 567 Member
    Nope. I wear different sizes depending on the manufacturer. For example I have a pair of size 7 shorts that fit me well (a little loose - the way I like then) and size 2 shorts that fit me well (again a little loose- the way I like them).
    So even at my goal weight... I'm just working on burning a little bit more fat... I have no idea what size I wear! I have to try on everything!
  • rushfive
    rushfive Posts: 603 Member
    hummm.. I may try this. But will not go to a 4 maybe a 6.
    I usually dig out old clothes with a smaller size.
    Now I only have a few pounds to lose and it is terrible hard.
    Maybe a goal piece of clothing will help motivate me more.

    Found out most of my summer clothes are to large..yeah... but I cannot wear my shorts with a belt. (no loops). I really need to go shopping.. :) Chain Stores are a good hour drive to get to for me.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    No, because I don't know what size I'll be when I reach my goal weight. Sometimes I'll buy a size down on clearance (the perks of working in the women's department of a store).
  • hrtchoco
    hrtchoco Posts: 156 Member
    Wait...dress size can be really different from pants size depending on your body type. I'm a pant size 0, but I'm a dress size 4. I would not be able to breathe in a smaller size. Then again, I properly worry too much since no one knows your body type better than you.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    larali1980 wrote: »
    I have about 50 pounds to go, but I can't wait to start buying clothes in a size 6 or 4!! I already have some from when I was thin. And, I've bought the cutest Lilly Pulitzer dress on Ebay, with a pink perfume bottle print, in a size 4. I have never really been a clothes person, until I got so fat I couldn't wear cute clothes.

    Is this a bad idea?? Have you bought clothes that are too small, hoping that you will fit into them one day?

    I wouldn't do this unless I was pretty close to my goal...maybe 10 lbs away. I think I'd have a pretty good idea of the size that would fit then.
    Buying too small of clothes hoping they will someday fit is not motivating to me. I'd rather buy something that fits right away or pretty soon.
  • levitateme
    levitateme Posts: 999 Member
    I have in the past (I've lost weight multiple times) and it can be discouraging, rather than a goal to work towards. right now, I have all my size 4-6 pants that I was able to wear just 6 months ago in the closet. Laughing at me.
  • Guns_N_Buns
    Guns_N_Buns Posts: 1,899 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    No, because there's no real way to predict your size when you drop 50 pounds. By all calculations I should have been a 6, but I'm a 10-12 depending on the brand due to hips and muscles.

    Plus, it's more fun to shop for and see the clothes on yourself when you are at your goal.

    x2

  • ejb06070
    ejb06070 Posts: 261 Member
    I get a lot of clothes donated to me (usually large black trash bags... cause I'm a broke as hell college student) and if clothes look like they're close to fitting (I'm in a size 16, so I'll save a size 14 or 12 for later) I keep them stored somewhere. Recently, I got close to 10 pairs of "new" jeans this way. I set aside a bunch of size 14 to 18's when I was in a size 22, and now that they fit, I don't have to buy new clothes (or a reallly good belt). If I know that I won't fit in them for a really long time (if ever.. like a size 2 or something ridiculously small) I pass them on for someone else to wear.

    I did buy one pair of "too small" pants on purpose. I'm more comfortable in size 18, but fit in size 14, so I grabbed a pair of size 16 Khaki pants for work. They fit now, but I don't want to have to run out and buy another pair of pants when I lose more weight, because I really cannot afford it, so instead of buying 2 size 18s, I got an 18 and a 16. The pants were ridiculously expensive and I had to drive for like an hour to go buy them, which is where my justification comes from.

    However, I wouldn't recommend buying too much in a "goal weight" size, because what will you do if you gain muscle mass and find that those clothes just will not fit right? One or two sizes smaller should be okay, but much more than that, I'd discourage (unless you find it really motivating)
  • lauraesh0384
    lauraesh0384 Posts: 463 Member
    No, because I have no idea what size I'll be when I do reach my goal weight. I have 19 lbs left to lose until I reach goal and right now I can fit into a pair of size 9 in juniors. I haven't attempted to try on size 8, but I don't think I'm ready for that size just yet.
  • Sandcastles61
    Sandcastles61 Posts: 506 Member
    I was just shooting to be back in my size 4 petites. Not sure exactly what happened, but I breezed right past that closet full of 4's and ended up in 0's and 2's when I reached my goal weight

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