Weight loss wardrobes
camblin
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I am curious about what tricks other people use to keep their wardrobes acceptable while losing weight. I found someone who does alterations, and use a lot of swingy tops and jackets that kind of hide baggy pants, but I am sure the other non-sewing folks on here have some great strategies for looking neat and professional while losing weight.
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I never buy pants with side pockets and I go more for slimmer leg, ankle length type.0
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I am actually a sewer, but elastic was my friend, that and strategically placed safety pins.1
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I note the size and brand of items that work on my body, and buy the same items one size smaller on ebay. For casual trips around town, I wear leggings, a tank, and a mans shirt with the sleeves rolled up. The longer shirt hides problem areas, and is great for going in/out of air conditioning.
Classic simple dresses, for the office & church. I change the looks with my accessories - jewelry, scarves, shoes and belts. There are also books on how to create a very full wardrobe with a minimal amount of pieces. It's really not hard, it just takes a LOT of discipline while shopping
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I have also had luck in getting some temporary clothes at Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Not my usual shopping places, but you'll be really surprised what you find there. Some items will still have original tags.0
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I have always worn elastic waist skirts. My weight loss didn't mean different clothes; I just looked better!1
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From 2 or 3XL shirts to Medium there was no making it work
Pants from 44 to 33 or 32 depending on cut. Same thing
I bought some 36 to 38 pants, just a few
I got a few cheap L shirts
But it is a whole new wardrobe and even shoes.
It is good to need but just rediculous to buy all new clothes.1 -
I am making do by adding some inexpensive stuff as absolutely needed. When I hit goal I will revamp.0
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@BRaye325 lol, if you were female, you would be getting my clothes I never got to wear! I went up and down so fast I blew through a few sizes.
@camblin I am thankful that I am more or less self employed and almost all of my work is over the internet so I can wear whatever. I will say stretch pants/leggings are wonderful things with long tunic tops, but those probably will not work in a professional setting. What about dresses with belts?0 -
"I went up and down so fast I blew through a few sizes."---LOL! I raided a closet of my old clothes and discovered plenty of 18s and plenty of 12s...but no 16s or 14s, which made me wonder what I wore to work through those sizes.1
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As I gained weight and had to buy larger clothes, I started looking like a homeless man - buying shirts too large to hide the rolls of fat, and pants with stretch waist bands, all from Goodwill. Once I started losing, I started shopping in my closet and every time something that used to fit me was fitting me again, I rejoiced! Now I've gotten lackadaisical, and need to get back on track.1
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I promised my daughter when we both got to our goal size, we would go to a big city and I would buy us both new clothes. I hope that is enough to keep us motivated! In the meantime, I am rehoning my bargain-hunting skills, and when something gets too big for me, I pass it down to her. She likes getting the "new" clothes, and it makes it seem less silly to buy a pair of slacks that will only fit for a few weeks.0
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Is anyone else out there afraid to get rid of clothes that are too big. I just can't force myself to give them away even though I hope I never wear them again.1
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I'm never going back - mine are gone!0
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Is anyone else out there afraid to get rid of clothes that are too big. I just can't force myself to give them away even though I hope I never wear them again.
I have given away a few items....those that are at least 2 sizes up from where I am now. I understand your reluctance though. I was/am also afraid, with so many yoyo's behind me, but this time it feels different and I am finding the letting go easier. Start small (XLg) and get rid of a few items that you didn't like much anyway, or that never really looked good on you. As you become more confident, you (and I) will be ready to donate it all!! Good luck.1 -
Nope, they are gone. Fat is not an option. Keeping them just meant, it might be an option. NO NO NO NO0
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I, too, had 16s & 18s, then 10s and smaller. Absolutely no 14s or 12s. I gave away everything over size 10, some of it only worn a few times over a few weeks. I don't know why I keep the 10s, except that always used to be my "big" size. Nope, never going above that again.0
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I just shopped in my closet...I was so sick of wearing the same 3 things every day to work...well now EVERYTHING except one or two items fits...!!! I threw away the 'fat' stuff...never again will I wear them. And I still am not at my goal!!1
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Slowly getting to the end size
Just look for things on sale !0 -
Goodwill is my best friend!! I've gone from 3X to 14/16 in the past year. I have 3 goodwill stores I can check on a regular basis. Lots of stuff new/almost new at great prices. All my workout clothes are from there too and that dri-fit type fabric is $$ in retail stores.1
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Goodwill is my best friend!! I've gone from 3X to 14/16 in the past year. I have 3 goodwill stores I can check on a regular basis. Lots of stuff new/almost new at great prices. All my workout clothes are from there too and that dri-fit type fabric is $$ in retail stores.
I have had the same size change. I haven't checked out Goodwill yet, but I am going to stop there soon. I go to Ross's a lot and shop on Amazon. When I find something I like but don't want to spend the money on something I plan to only wear a short time I can often find it cheaper there.
I can wear tops for longer than pants, so I have a few pair of pants in basic colors and mix up the tops. Also I am buying a belt for a shift style dress I love and want to wear on a cruise soon. I hope it gives it more shape. It is a size too large now.1 -
I bought some of my clothes at a local thrift store or Walmart.
I love the idea of big city shopping at goal weight. For me, it would be another 50 or 60 pounds. But I really like the clothes in San Francisco.0 -
SpeedRacer13 wrote: »I just shopped in my closet...I was so sick of wearing the same 3 things every day to work...well now EVERYTHING except one or two items fits...!!! I threw away the 'fat' stuff...never again will I wear them. And I still am not at my goal!!
I was a closet shopper too! I understand the nervousness of getting rid of the bigger size. This time is going to be different!!! We are all doing this!!1 -
nikkib0103 wrote: »I am making do by adding some inexpensive stuff as absolutely needed. When I hit goal I will revamp.
I am so looking forward to revamping down the road!! To actually enjoy shopping and have plenty of choices will be so awesome!0 -
For shirts, I've mostly been getting along with some taking in of side seams. I can do that myself if the shirt isn't too dressy. Going from 40 to 36 waist in the same pants is simply not possible. I had some smaller clothes, mostly size 38 pants, but they are now too big.
One odd thing is that, as I've gotten thinner, pants sit higher on my waist. I have several pair of khakis that would fit OK except that they are now too short!!!
I don't want to go overboard with buying because I'm still over 20 pounds from my goal, but don't see much choice.0 -
My wardrobe reads like a 'this was your life.' I remember dating so and so when I bought that dress. I gained 30 pounds while dating him. Next size down: oh, I was engaged to so and so and gained 30 pounds. I worked for so and so and he complained I wore one particular dress each week. He told me it was a faux pas. Little did he know, I was gaining so rapidly - that stretchy dress had a lot of give. Today, I wish I could fit in that stretchy dress. Oh well, I have given away so much clothing - I have almost nothing left - again.
Hopefully I will enjoy creating new memories in smaller clothing, while I am putting me first.1 -
My wardrobe reads like a 'this was your life.' I remember dating so and so when I bought that dress. I gained 30 pounds while dating him. Next size down: oh, I was engaged to so and so and gained 30 pounds. I worked for so and so and he complained I wore one particular dress each week. He told me it was a faux pas. Little did he know, I was gaining so rapidly - that stretchy dress had a lot of give. Today, I wish I could fit in that stretchy dress. Oh well, I have given away so much clothing - I have almost nothing left - again.
Hopefully I will enjoy creating new memories in smaller clothing, while I am putting me first.
Your boss had some cheek. A faux pas? Well I would have said "I don't get paid enough to buy a new dress every week.". I hate bosses like that.1 -
I called him on it after he made a similar comment. He suggested, a dress that would look flattering. I stood where he couldn't see one of my colleagues and asked him what she was wearing. He wrinkled his nose and said, " how would I know what she's wearing?" I said, exactly! All you care about is that she is here and doing her job! That's all you need to be thinking about here.
The world is a funny place for sure.1 -
Wardrobes: last week I bought a pair of jeans because I only had one pair that fit. A smaller pair that did not fit last week - fits. After wearing it for only two hours, I had to pull up my pants or offend someone. Lol. Now I know why I have seen so many people 50+ wear sweat suits. I am joining the crowd. I should be able to get 3 sizes out of an elastic band!2
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I have a slightly fancy work event Monday during the day and might go shopping Saturday because I am convinced that I all my clothes are tired looking.
Sometimes, something new helps me see how worthwhile it has been to lose weight and to keep focusing on the next goal. That is the hope anyway.0
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