Buying smaller ("goal size") jeans

RandiNoelle
RandiNoelle Posts: 374 Member
in Motivation and Support
I am about 2 - 3 sizes away from my goal size. I'm going shopping on Saturday for new jeans and thought about buying one pair in my goal size. Has anyone done this? Does it help with motivation?

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  • Mrsmonas
    Mrsmonas Posts: 37 Member
    I have thought about it, but I know myself and I would be obsessed with constantly trying them on. And then I would be discouraged and upset if they don't fit.
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    Given the extreme differences between fit, I wouldn't. I can fit in about four or five jean sizes right now, depending on brand.
  • southbaysonia
    southbaysonia Posts: 39 Member
    I tried this once. It didn't work for me. Hung them up where I would see them everyday. I got to hating them, hanging there mocking me.
  • ekat120
    ekat120 Posts: 407 Member
    This has never really worked out for me, because I can't tell how they'll fit when I'm at goal. They always end up fitting kind of weird (e.g., too short, wrong waist/hip ratio).
  • dmmfox
    dmmfox Posts: 45 Member
    I've bought pants one size smaller as motivation. Worked for me one size at a time, but that can be kind of a waste of money I guess.
  • RandiNoelle
    RandiNoelle Posts: 374 Member
    Thanks for the replies! I think I'll save my money and buy a cute (fitting) dress instead!
  • Guns_N_Buns
    Guns_N_Buns Posts: 1,899 Member
    I bought about 4 pairs of jeans that were the size I had just dropped to, but this particular brand (Lucky) didn't even go past my thighs. They now fit, but I can't imagine purchasing a pair that is 1 size away, let alone 4.
  • PandoraGreen721
    PandoraGreen721 Posts: 450 Member
    I personally never did this..I would just buy as I went for the size I was currently at. I would have felt like it was hanging over my head...but everyone is different!
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Mentally, it might work for you. But it might be a trap. I do not know what my goal size is going to be, but when I get there I can find out. I do wish you all well.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    No. How would I know if I will like the style once I'm that size? Maybe a cheap pair for fun.

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