When none of your clothes fit...
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I just went shopping for the first time since I started this journey (nearly 40 lbs down) and I was shocked I was down 4 pant sizes. I only bought really necessary items like work pants, etc that looked like they would work through the next couple of months.
Before the shopping, I have been holding my wardrobe together with doing some homemade tailoring, safety pins, belts, and like many women on here have said- the ever forgiving dress! Best of luck!1 -
Cardigans/tanks/hoodies are more forgiving the more sizes you lose. Pants are the worst.
I would buy 2-3 pants at a time, but from like a second hand store like Plato's closet and then sell it back when you shrunk out of them.
Thrift stores are my absolute favorite thing in the world.3 -
ThredUp!!! You can request a bag, clean out your closet, they put money in your account and you can buy brand name stuff at serious discounted prices. Some is worn, some is new with tags, but the item description tells you about the flaws (minor pilling, worn, etc.).1
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Well, dammit. You're just going to have to do it the hard way with lots of traipsing round high street changing rooms. Have fun with that... Eurgh.HeliumIsNoble wrote: »
Yeah, I have had that before. You need to try other stores. This is one of those times when differing sizing is a complete boon. And of course, this is part of the reason it differs, but that's another thread.Irritatingly, I'm at a point where one size is obviously too big, but the next size down is still a little small.
I don't want to or need to lose any more weight, so I haven't quite figured out what to do yet!
Try putting your measurements into this site to get an idea of where you should be going. A absolute star has collected the raw numbers in inches/cm from the official sizing guide published by a range of shops, and set up a database that spits out the closest matches to your own measurements.
http://sizes.darkgreener.com/
I do a really good line in breaking DarkGreener... I don't have enough of a waist for them, but somehow that doesn't throw my sizes off as much as it should.
Curiously, I've been between sizes for years. At my biggest, I was basically a UK 11 (which doesn't exist), and now I'm what I'd class as a 9, like I was about 12-14 years ago.
The ongoing quest for well-fitting work trousers continues...
Have you already tried Zara? Their sizing is slightly tighter than other stores, or at least is for me. Depends on bodyshape, so much, though. For example, people tell me that Next sizing runs large. I can only respond with hollow laughter, because I can hardly ever get into Next trousers. Whatever size I am currently in BHS/M&S, I am a half-size larger than that in Next. If it fits my legs well, it doesn't do up at the waist. If it fits my waist, it's either so loose it slips down, or the trousers swamp my legs and derrière.
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Love goodwill for awesome finds. Cheap too especially if u go in 50% off days as well as finding tags that are the special tag for the day. Also liking Old Navy, Marshalls, sometimes Ross.
It's better to find clothes that fit you right now as it's more flattering to your body verses wearing your old clothes that were once too big. Sometimes baggy looks sloppy even though we are feeling comfortable still hiding what we still need to lose.
Besides I find shopping for smaller clothes boosts my confidence as well as determination to keep going.3 -
I second the Walmart Clearance racks... It's really hard to beat pants for $5.00 or less - you can actually afford to buy pants that fit - at least a few pair. Shirts are a bit more forgiving.3
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I went through SEVERAL wardrobes on the way to losing 150 lb and always remained clothed, thanks to Goodwill. We have several good ones in nearby areas. The stock turns over fast and is never guaranteed what why will have, so I go frequently. They made a lot of money from me, not only from what I bought, but from what I bought then a few months later donated back to them so they could resell. I got workout clothes as well as everyday clothes from them. So grateful for this resource.1
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+1 for the clearance rack! This is a great time of year to get things you can layer economically.0
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VeronicaA76 wrote: »Dresses, trousers with a good amount of stretch and, um dresses.
All my smart work trousers are now too big and look silly. I really should get at least some of them taken in...
Irritatingly, I'm at a point where one size is obviously too big, but the next size down is still a little small.
I don't want to or need to lose any more weight, so I haven't quite figured out what to do yet!
Switch brands. I have 3 pair of exactly the same size jeans that fit very differently because there is no standardization in ladies sizes. Also, try different cuts.
Even within brands it can be a bit of a disaster.
Currently wearing American Eagle skinny jeans which happen to be a size 2. Batkitten crazy. I'm not *really* that small, but they're my most flattering jeans.
My American Eagle skinny chinos (same style, same cut) are a 4 and fit almost exactly the same.
I think most of my problems would be fixed if:
- the UK American Eagle stores carried something other than ripped jeggings;
- someone, somewhere abolished the horrid import duty on getting things shipped from the US to the UK (do you think His Cheeto-ness might do me a solid on that one?!
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- I was allowed to wear jeans to work on days other than Friday!
Don't get me started on jackets either.
I'm pretty small around the middle, have boobs (32D or 30E depending where I'm shopping) and then have massive shoulders and arms. I've basically given up on anything that doesn't have at least 2% lycra in it.
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I agree with many suggestions above, and want to add one of my favorite places: Gabriel Brothers. If you have one near you, check them out. They are like a cheaper TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Ross- super cheap, because these tend to be either overstocks or fail a quality check (honestly, I can't find an obvious reason for most of this stuff, but you can occasionally find small holes or stains). It can be hit or miss but I have scored awesome workout gear and work clothes there- completely without a flaw that I can tell. And the brands can range into higher end stuff sometimes. Highly recommend along with thrift stores/walmart/etc.1
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I just lived in fitness clothes for a while...haha...and then I started doing leggings with long flowy tops in the colder months, and flowy dresses in the warmer months.
I had to stay away from anything too fitted for a while because even a small change can make those items go from looking awesome to looking frumpy.
I'm still losing, but I've gone to giving myself a monthly budget to the second hand store. I've found some amazing items. I simply take and redonate the items I've shrank out of each month. I get 30% off my purchase fore making a donation. WIN-WIN
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I have gone from 215lbs to 130lbs using my fitness pal a few years ago. Then after years of trying to get pregnant , I did. And unfortunately needed help holding the baby with a small procedure, and was on bed rest...and I gained 50lbs. But everytime I shrink a size I am excited to go "shopping" in my close bins. Currently in a US size 8, and only two sizes away from my smallest. Its been 18 months , weight loss is slow, but its happening ! Best feeling is clothes not fitting "BECAUSE THEY'RE TO BIGG!!!", Because lord knows I've been the other way around for a lonng time.1
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i'll throw Zuilly out there - if you are in the US - they often have sales - I just bought 5 new dresses for work for less than $100, including shipping and taxes1
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Hi all,
What's your best advice for when your clothes get too big! It's not logical to buy a whole new wardrobe every time I drop a pant size.
Do any of you have any tips outside of just getting new clothes or getting old ones taken in?
I went to Walmart and bought a couple of cheap jeans. I also bought a few inexpensive pairs of black pants I can wear to work.1 -
LindaGilpin59 wrote: »
Several have said they wear dresses. Where do you find dresses??? I haven't found anything that will work at either retail or thrift shops.
I found some inexpensive sleeveless dresses at Walmart. They have attractive prints and are made of fabric that almost reminds me of swimsuit material -- it dries quickly. They're way too big for me now, but I love them and refuse to get rid of them. I wear them with a t-shirt underneath.1 -
Such helpful ideas everyone! Thanks!!!1
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