Tips on how to not buy all the clothes when you've dropped a size? (but still have more to go)
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SabAteNine wrote: »Yeah... I'm guilty of rewarding myself with shopping. But it's mostly buying in bulk during massive clearances at online outlets. Focusing on buying only stuff with letter sizing, just to make sure I don't get the number wrong.
In physical stores... well I like to go in, especially when there are sales. But I don't usually buy stuff. It's more for trying a few things on, gauging size and progress. I did have to buy new bras and pants recently, as I am now a sorry A cup and a little under EU 36 / US 6 for pants (and I wear the stretchy ones for which you can really tell when they start getting baggy). Because I can afford to dress however for the job, and because it's hot, I go in summer / beach dresses sometimes. Those can take a lot of weight change or bloating and still look good.
Online shopping seems to be a favourite! I’ve genuinely never figured it out, where do you find those clearance sales? And how do you know your size online?0 -
ExistingFish wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »@kiela64 The nice thing about Amazon is returns are usually pretty easy. They give you a return label and you send it back. The caveat is remembering you need to return something to Amazon, and not leaving it in a closet somewhere! lol.
I've been too scared to return things and just kept them even though they were wrong. I would need some sort of bag for the things, the original wouldn't be re-sealable! Idk it seems so scary. And wouldn't you need to pay for shipping? I remember looking into returning some swimming body wash that I realized I didn't need and they said you needed to pay shipping and it was like 3/4 the price of the item and Not Worth It.
Clothing that is prime has free returns(because clothing often doesn't fit the first time). Doesn't always apply to non clothing or not prime shipping items.
Prime Wardrobe is awesome.
If you return an unspecified percentage of items, Amazon will close your account. I've gone back to Zappos for shoes due to this, do not buy clothes on Amazon, and if I feel there might be a problem with other items after reading their reviews, am willing to pay a little more and buy locally rather than risking losing my Amazon account.
http://time.com/money/5288702/amazon-return-policy-ban/
https://www.techwalls.com/amazon-ban-return-too-many-items/3 -
PloddingTurtle wrote: »PloddingTurtle wrote: »Another non-thrift store shopper here. I too shop sales and 'off-season' and have lived with a very basic, limited wardrobe while losing. I've started buying a few more things now that I'm closing in on maintenance but still not going crazy. I usually had 2-pairs of work slacks in basic colors (black/grey/tan) and a few shirts to rotate through with a couple of cardigans. For casual stuff, I had one pair of jeans at at a time that fit and a few t-shirts.
Have you lost out of your shoes yet? I'm having to replace all of those as well
Ah, you've been so smart about this!!! That sounds really practical.
Nope, but I actually wore them down this year. I've been just living in my running shoes (which were a little pinchier before but maybe I just got used to them), so I do need to get some too (wallet says ouch!). I'll have to get a pair of work/school shoes and winter boots can be a little roomy so that's fine. But that's probably all I'll do. I still have my dress-up shoes from prom (nearly 8 years ago now lol) that I trot out whenever I need to be Extra Fancy.
It helps that I don't mind wearing the same 5 outfits to work all the time and have practically no social life
Shoes are where I can get into trouble. Shoes don't care if you're feeling fat. They will never let you down! Definitely invest in good quality running shoes. Professionally fitted, if possible.
Professionally fitted shoes are a Thing???? I need that! Shoes are always awkward on me, too long/thin and wide shoes are too wide.
Some running shoe stores will have you run on a treadmill and analyze your gait, then fit you with shoes based on that and your foot measurements
Not cheap, but neither are damaged feet.
I went to the Running Room, a retail chain created by a runner for serious running gear. I really felt conspicuous walking in there, a fat lady with all those fit athletes (obvious runners), but I needn't have worried. Everyone was friendly and professional. The sales staff -- I should probably say consultant because they really knew their shoes -- had me walk around in my stocking feet and asked me questions about how I wear out my shoes and what activity I plan to do while wearing these new shoes, then brought out two pair of running shoes to try on. OMG! I did not know running shoes could feel that good! I paid $180 for the shoes and they are guaranteed for 750 kilometres (may last longer). I've been on my feet at the gym on the treadmill every single day since I bought them. I plan on being not quite such a fat lady when I need to go back and get the next pair.
As for replacing necessary clothing, I work in a formal office setting. My plan is to buy two pair of neutral pants that fit properly every time I drop 2 or 3 sizes, and to maintain 6 to 7 different tops that aren't excessively baggy that I can wear with our without blazer or cardigan. Thrift and consignment stores haven't been good resources for me in the past -- it might have something to do with the population of my western Canadian city -- but I think I will make some time for repeat visits to ones in my area to see if they can be a good option for me now. I usually hit on sales at the women's plus size stores for my clothes, and larger office formal clothes in consignment or thrift just don't exist.
Also Canada, I feel you.
From this thread I'm getting the sense that I'm an excessively sweaty and gross person because I could not wear 2 pairs of pants for a full week! Although to be fair I have one office job and one more manual labor job (on the same day so stuff has to work for both....eek lol).
But THANK YOU for the Running Room recommendation! It's a store I've had recommended to me in the past and ALWAYS rejected because I would always see the troupe of skinny runners going from there up the hill and just. So fit, so skinny. So terrifying. I thought I'd walk in there and people would stare at me a lot. Also I actually cannot run or even jog lightly because of a knee problem so I thought they'd really dismiss me outright and it would be super awkward. I will absolutely make a point of it to go there when I go to get shoes!
I can highly recommend the Running Room for professional, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Be prepared to spend more for running shoes than you ever have in your life. My sister told me, "Just buy them; you won't regret it." After I bought the shoes, they told me to take them home and wear them around the house for a while. If at any point I felt that the shape, feel, support wasn't quite right or just "off" for my feet, I could return them for a full refund or exchange for something else.
edited to add: you don't have to plan on running in the shoes. I told them I needed a good supportive shoe to walk on the treadmill, that my previous shoe was too flexible and walking for too long just crippled my feet.
Thank you! I’ve often spent about $200 on a pair of running shoes. My last shoe attempt was trying wide shoes from a special wide foot shoe store and they cost maybe $250 and they were trashed in less than a year. Also they were just not the right size for me, even though it felt correct in the store. So I may need to plan to do that - walk around at home and see how it feels. Which means I should get them before my current ones die lol.
I've bought and returned 6 pairs of trail running shoes in the past month or so - nothing fits right on my wide feet. Would you mind posting the name of the shoe store for wide feet? I'm getting a little desperate
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kshama2001 wrote: »ExistingFish wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »@kiela64 The nice thing about Amazon is returns are usually pretty easy. They give you a return label and you send it back. The caveat is remembering you need to return something to Amazon, and not leaving it in a closet somewhere! lol.
I've been too scared to return things and just kept them even though they were wrong. I would need some sort of bag for the things, the original wouldn't be re-sealable! Idk it seems so scary. And wouldn't you need to pay for shipping? I remember looking into returning some swimming body wash that I realized I didn't need and they said you needed to pay shipping and it was like 3/4 the price of the item and Not Worth It.
Clothing that is prime has free returns(because clothing often doesn't fit the first time). Doesn't always apply to non clothing or not prime shipping items.
Prime Wardrobe is awesome.
If you return an unspecified percentage of items, Amazon will close your account. I've gone back to Zappos for shoes due to this, do not buy clothes on Amazon, and if I feel there might be a problem with other items after reading their reviews, am willing to pay a little more and buy locally rather than risking losing my Amazon account.
http://time.com/money/5288702/amazon-return-policy-ban/
https://www.techwalls.com/amazon-ban-return-too-many-items/
Wow, I've never had a problem, but it sounds like those people didn't really either until it was too late.1 -
I've had very good luck with Goodwill. I look for better brands that fit well, and donate what has gotten too big. I am down 2+ sizes. For bras, I go to TJMaxx. Never shop in 'regular' stores any more, just too much to spend while losing weight.1
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PloddingTurtle wrote: »PloddingTurtle wrote: »Another non-thrift store shopper here. I too shop sales and 'off-season' and have lived with a very basic, limited wardrobe while losing. I've started buying a few more things now that I'm closing in on maintenance but still not going crazy. I usually had 2-pairs of work slacks in basic colors (black/grey/tan) and a few shirts to rotate through with a couple of cardigans. For casual stuff, I had one pair of jeans at at a time that fit and a few t-shirts.
Have you lost out of your shoes yet? I'm having to replace all of those as well
Ah, you've been so smart about this!!! That sounds really practical.
Nope, but I actually wore them down this year. I've been just living in my running shoes (which were a little pinchier before but maybe I just got used to them), so I do need to get some too (wallet says ouch!). I'll have to get a pair of work/school shoes and winter boots can be a little roomy so that's fine. But that's probably all I'll do. I still have my dress-up shoes from prom (nearly 8 years ago now lol) that I trot out whenever I need to be Extra Fancy.
It helps that I don't mind wearing the same 5 outfits to work all the time and have practically no social life
Shoes are where I can get into trouble. Shoes don't care if you're feeling fat. They will never let you down! Definitely invest in good quality running shoes. Professionally fitted, if possible.
Professionally fitted shoes are a Thing???? I need that! Shoes are always awkward on me, too long/thin and wide shoes are too wide.
Some running shoe stores will have you run on a treadmill and analyze your gait, then fit you with shoes based on that and your foot measurements Not cheap, but neither are damaged feet.
I went to the Running Room, a retail chain created by a runner for serious running gear. I really felt conspicuous walking in there, a fat lady with all those fit athletes (obvious runners), but I needn't have worried. Everyone was friendly and professional. The sales staff -- I should probably say consultant because they really knew their shoes -- had me walk around in my stocking feet and asked me questions about how I wear out my shoes and what activity I plan to do while wearing these new shoes, then brought out two pair of running shoes to try on. OMG! I did not know running shoes could feel that good! I paid $180 for the shoes and they are guaranteed for 750 kilometres (may last longer). I've been on my feet at the gym on the treadmill every single day since I bought them. I plan on being not quite such a fat lady when I need to go back and get the next pair.
As for replacing necessary clothing, I work in a formal office setting. My plan is to buy two pair of neutral pants that fit properly every time I drop 2 or 3 sizes, and to maintain 6 to 7 different tops that aren't excessively baggy that I can wear with our without blazer or cardigan. Thrift and consignment stores haven't been good resources for me in the past -- it might have something to do with the population of my western Canadian city -- but I think I will make some time for repeat visits to ones in my area to see if they can be a good option for me now. I usually hit on sales at the women's plus size stores for my clothes, and larger office formal clothes in consignment or thrift just don't exist.
Also Canada, I feel you.
From this thread I'm getting the sense that I'm an excessively sweaty and gross person because I could not wear 2 pairs of pants for a full week! Although to be fair I have one office job and one more manual labor job (on the same day so stuff has to work for both....eek lol).
But THANK YOU for the Running Room recommendation! It's a store I've had recommended to me in the past and ALWAYS rejected because I would always see the troupe of skinny runners going from there up the hill and just. So fit, so skinny. So terrifying. I thought I'd walk in there and people would stare at me a lot. Also I actually cannot run or even jog lightly because of a knee problem so I thought they'd really dismiss me outright and it would be super awkward. I will absolutely make a point of it to go there when I go to get shoes!
I can highly recommend the Running Room for professional, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Be prepared to spend more for running shoes than you ever have in your life. My sister told me, "Just buy them; you won't regret it." After I bought the shoes, they told me to take them home and wear them around the house for a while. If at any point I felt that the shape, feel, support wasn't quite right or just "off" for my feet, I could return them for a full refund or exchange for something else.
edited to add: you don't have to plan on running in the shoes. I told them I needed a good supportive shoe to walk on the treadmill, that my previous shoe was too flexible and walking for too long just crippled my feet.
Thank you! I’ve often spent about $200 on a pair of running shoes. My last shoe attempt was trying wide shoes from a special wide foot shoe store and they cost maybe $250 and they were trashed in less than a year. Also they were just not the right size for me, even though it felt correct in the store. So I may need to plan to do that - walk around at home and see how it feels. Which means I should get them before my current ones die lol.
I've bought and returned 6 pairs of trail running shoes in the past month or so - nothing fits right on my wide feet. Would you mind posting the name of the shoe store for wide feet? I'm getting a little desperate
It was a small local specialty store! But the company was Drew’s and the width is WW if that helps!!0 -
PloddingTurtle wrote: »PloddingTurtle wrote: »Another non-thrift store shopper here. I too shop sales and 'off-season' and have lived with a very basic, limited wardrobe while losing. I've started buying a few more things now that I'm closing in on maintenance but still not going crazy. I usually had 2-pairs of work slacks in basic colors (black/grey/tan) and a few shirts to rotate through with a couple of cardigans. For casual stuff, I had one pair of jeans at at a time that fit and a few t-shirts.
Have you lost out of your shoes yet? I'm having to replace all of those as well
Ah, you've been so smart about this!!! That sounds really practical.
Nope, but I actually wore them down this year. I've been just living in my running shoes (which were a little pinchier before but maybe I just got used to them), so I do need to get some too (wallet says ouch!). I'll have to get a pair of work/school shoes and winter boots can be a little roomy so that's fine. But that's probably all I'll do. I still have my dress-up shoes from prom (nearly 8 years ago now lol) that I trot out whenever I need to be Extra Fancy.
It helps that I don't mind wearing the same 5 outfits to work all the time and have practically no social life
Shoes are where I can get into trouble. Shoes don't care if you're feeling fat. They will never let you down! Definitely invest in good quality running shoes. Professionally fitted, if possible.
Professionally fitted shoes are a Thing???? I need that! Shoes are always awkward on me, too long/thin and wide shoes are too wide.
Some running shoe stores will have you run on a treadmill and analyze your gait, then fit you with shoes based on that and your foot measurements Not cheap, but neither are damaged feet.
I went to the Running Room, a retail chain created by a runner for serious running gear. I really felt conspicuous walking in there, a fat lady with all those fit athletes (obvious runners), but I needn't have worried. Everyone was friendly and professional. The sales staff -- I should probably say consultant because they really knew their shoes -- had me walk around in my stocking feet and asked me questions about how I wear out my shoes and what activity I plan to do while wearing these new shoes, then brought out two pair of running shoes to try on. OMG! I did not know running shoes could feel that good! I paid $180 for the shoes and they are guaranteed for 750 kilometres (may last longer). I've been on my feet at the gym on the treadmill every single day since I bought them. I plan on being not quite such a fat lady when I need to go back and get the next pair.
As for replacing necessary clothing, I work in a formal office setting. My plan is to buy two pair of neutral pants that fit properly every time I drop 2 or 3 sizes, and to maintain 6 to 7 different tops that aren't excessively baggy that I can wear with our without blazer or cardigan. Thrift and consignment stores haven't been good resources for me in the past -- it might have something to do with the population of my western Canadian city -- but I think I will make some time for repeat visits to ones in my area to see if they can be a good option for me now. I usually hit on sales at the women's plus size stores for my clothes, and larger office formal clothes in consignment or thrift just don't exist.
Also Canada, I feel you.
From this thread I'm getting the sense that I'm an excessively sweaty and gross person because I could not wear 2 pairs of pants for a full week! Although to be fair I have one office job and one more manual labor job (on the same day so stuff has to work for both....eek lol).
But THANK YOU for the Running Room recommendation! It's a store I've had recommended to me in the past and ALWAYS rejected because I would always see the troupe of skinny runners going from there up the hill and just. So fit, so skinny. So terrifying. I thought I'd walk in there and people would stare at me a lot. Also I actually cannot run or even jog lightly because of a knee problem so I thought they'd really dismiss me outright and it would be super awkward. I will absolutely make a point of it to go there when I go to get shoes!
I can highly recommend the Running Room for professional, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Be prepared to spend more for running shoes than you ever have in your life. My sister told me, "Just buy them; you won't regret it." After I bought the shoes, they told me to take them home and wear them around the house for a while. If at any point I felt that the shape, feel, support wasn't quite right or just "off" for my feet, I could return them for a full refund or exchange for something else.
edited to add: you don't have to plan on running in the shoes. I told them I needed a good supportive shoe to walk on the treadmill, that my previous shoe was too flexible and walking for too long just crippled my feet.
Thank you! I’ve often spent about $200 on a pair of running shoes. My last shoe attempt was trying wide shoes from a special wide foot shoe store and they cost maybe $250 and they were trashed in less than a year. Also they were just not the right size for me, even though it felt correct in the store. So I may need to plan to do that - walk around at home and see how it feels. Which means I should get them before my current ones die lol.
I've bought and returned 6 pairs of trail running shoes in the past month or so - nothing fits right on my wide feet. Would you mind posting the name of the shoe store for wide feet? I'm getting a little desperate
It was a small local specialty store! But the company was Drew’s and the width is WW if that helps!!
Thanks! I'll look it up online, appreciate the info!0 -
Can also try Thredup.com
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SabAteNine wrote: »Yeah... I'm guilty of rewarding myself with shopping. But it's mostly buying in bulk during massive clearances at online outlets. Focusing on buying only stuff with letter sizing, just to make sure I don't get the number wrong.
In physical stores... well I like to go in, especially when there are sales. But I don't usually buy stuff. It's more for trying a few things on, gauging size and progress. I did have to buy new bras and pants recently, as I am now a sorry A cup and a little under EU 36 / US 6 for pants (and I wear the stretchy ones for which you can really tell when they start getting baggy). Because I can afford to dress however for the job, and because it's hot, I go in summer / beach dresses sometimes. Those can take a lot of weight change or bloating and still look good.
Online shopping seems to be a favourite! I’ve genuinely never figured it out, where do you find those clearance sales? And how do you know your size online?
I'm in Europe so your options may not be available to me or vice-versa, but the last batch I ordered was from here: https://www.mangooutlet.com/us/women
Their dresses and tops are pretty predictable in sizing, albeit I find they run a bit large compared to the S sizes around here. They have stuff with either pretty forgiving cuts or which are stretchy so if you get it a bit wrong it's not that apparent.
I once got a gorgeous special occasion dress from there for like 20 USD. Took it to a seamstress for modifications (too long even for heels), but I still ended up paying a fraction of what I would have in a normal store.0 -
I buy 1 or 2 outfits at a time that are just slightly snug on me, I know that I'll shrink into them so it's no big deal.
I try to find pieces that will adjust with me or at least look good when slightly baggy. This includes wrap dresses, a "corset" T-shirt (back has corset style lacing so I can tighten it slightly as I continue to lose. Drawstring "wrap" pants. I try to avoid too much stretch in materials as they will stretch out over time. If you can find 100% cotton jeans, GRAB them!!! When they start getting baggy, wash them in the hottest setting possible and you will be able to shrink them about a size.
I have 1 "DRAGONPANTS" thing (currently a cute dress), that I don't quite fit, but will fit shortly. That way I have a size goal and at least one thing that will fit well when everything else gets loose.
Belts!!!! Needed to keep older pants from falling off. Belted slightly baggy jeans and a snug T actually look good on me, so it's cheaper because I can find cute T's for round $5 each.1 -
I just bought a couple of new pairs of jeans after losing 32kg (70.5lb).
I left it as long as I possibly could because I still have a long way to go and the clothes I'm buying now are really just a stopgap. I'm still refusing to buy new shirts even though my old ones are getting very tent-like but I'm not sure how much longer I can put that off now.
I work in a corporate environment but, luckily I have a great boss who's told me that I can just wear casual clothes to work until I get to my goal weight, which will save me spending thousands on new suits that will probably have to be replaced in a 12 months time.3 -
I buy a few of new pieces every time I hit a new size. A couple of work appropriate tops, a pair of work pants, a pair of jeans, and a pair of workout pants.
But EVERYTHING I buy must be on sale since they will only fit me for a couple of months.
This is my reward to myself. I don’t consider it a waste of money. I LOVE looking well dressed and put together. I don’t want to look sloppy just because I’m not at goal weight. I believe that I deserve to look great at every size. I just make sure to not spend tons of money doing it while I’m actively shrinking.
Once I hit goal though, all bets are off. Spend all the money!!7 -
Also with the running shoes - sometimes if you bring in your old pair, they can look at the pattern of wear and you can discuss what you liked/didn't like about the shoe and that will help them find a good shoe for you to try.2
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I don't do thrift or consignment stores, but if that works for you - great! What I suggest is that you buy a couple of pairs of black pants, and 4-5 tops that are not formfitting, which will be great for work and for outside life. As you lose weight, you can belt the tops with a belt or a scarf. Splurge on sizeless accessories when you feel like you need something new. Pull on pants in a knit or wide legged pants can be a great help. Remember you are not at your goal weight, so buying a lot of clothes just doesn't make sense. (as for me, I have a 3 size wardrobe, so that is how I expect to manage).0
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Personally, I fine that the horrible clothing styles right now is keeping me from spending too much on clothing.
What the hell's the deal with all the awful polyester? It's not the 1970's and I refuse to dress like it is.3 -
ladyhusker39 wrote: »Personally, I fine that the horrible clothing styles right now is keeping me from spending too much on clothing.
What the hell's the deal with all the awful polyester? It's not the 1970's and I refuse to dress like it is.
I shrank into juniors sizes on top....midriff tops everywhere!!!! Why????? Can't I just have a cute t-shirt that fits to my waist?3 -
ladyhusker39 wrote: »Personally, I fine that the horrible clothing styles right now is keeping me from spending too much on clothing.
What the hell's the deal with all the awful polyester? It's not the 1970's and I refuse to dress like it is.
Yeah my mom inspected all the materials for what I bought and it’s mostly polyester + spandex + elastethine + viscose which are all synthetic. But all the cotton stuff I’ve bought in recent years is itchy as death. So idk. She’s warned me it all may not wash well.0 -
Lots of great tips already, but when money is tight I take to a needle and thread and take the clothes in or use a belt as suggested and when that fails shop at the lower budget stores for only a few items depends on how fast your losing or not, I lost quickly the first couple of months now it's moving slower. Also buy items that are adjustable such as a wrap dress or skirt and pants that have a giving (stretch) material that can be worn between sizes. Good job everyone 0
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I have an extensive range of clothing sizes, I have always bought traditional work clothing with a here or there fad item. My sizes range from 12-18 regular and 14-18 woman's, I just wore something this weekend that I bought 10 plus years ago and I kept getting, "I love that where did you get it"? I sale shop at Macy's and pay less for designer cloths than shopping at a target, etc. I just bought 6 new tank tops from Macy's and after coupons they came out to $2.99 a piece, same for the shorts and Capri's that ranged from $39-89, I ended up spending $7.99 for the shorts and &14.99 for the capris (Michael Kors). I also joined ebates and get money back when I do shop.
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Truth is...I buy the clothes I rarely buy new clothes throughout the year, so I try to save up and then once or twice a year do a major shopping trip. I LOVE buying smaller size clothes even though I'm not at my goal weight. Dressing in clothes that fit and look good on my slightly smaller figure motivate me to keep going. I've been losing very slowly so I don't think I'll have to worry about replacing them in a short amount of time. 2
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no1racefan1 wrote: »Truth is...I buy the clothes I rarely buy new clothes throughout the year, so I try to save up and then once or twice a year do a major shopping trip. I LOVE buying smaller size clothes even though I'm not at my goal weight. Dressing in clothes that fit and look good on my slightly smaller figure motivate me to keep going. I've been losing very slowly so I don't think I'll have to worry about replacing them in a short amount of time. Yes I too normally rarely buy clothes. It's been so nice to have clothes that fit. I've had so much fun in it! I actually returned a few items that I had bought online and wasn't happy with, and picked up another new dress. It really lifts my spirits to see a shape again. It's not goal but it's so much better than it was in my eyes. I think I'm done for now.
I really, really, really appreciate all the advice and perspectives that everyone's offered here! Things like watching for belt loops, planning to take things in, styles that will look good a bit baggy or cinched. I think I have some things that will last me as I go down a bit, and I don't think I'll need to replace everything very quickly.
The new dress I found was a size smaller than I expected to try on and it looks really nice. It's loose and flowy (why it fits) and has an elastic cinched empire waist so it doesn't cling to my stomach but it will definitely still hang nicely on a smaller body too! I've been wearing my new clothes. I've found that in mixing new and old, the new shirts can go with older shorts/pants (that were too small and have been rescued from the closet, so they fit nicely and aren't worn out), but a lot of my older shirts are not nice enough to wear with my new pants.
And maybe if I make a full size down I'd actually find things in my size at places like thrift stores. They will be places to explore. Not for work clothes, but maybe dresses and T-shirts/jeans. I also have old things to donate or sell so I'll need to look into that too.
Thank you everyone again
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ladyhusker39 wrote: »Personally, I fine that the horrible clothing styles right now is keeping me from spending too much on clothing.
What the hell's the deal with all the awful polyester? It's not the 1970's and I refuse to dress like it is.
I shrank into juniors sizes on top....midriff tops everywhere!!!! Why????? Can't I just have a cute t-shirt that fits to my waist?
Try buying shorts that barely cover your butt cheeks in the smaller sizes. It took me days and many shopping centres to find some mid thigh length.3 -
Lillymoo01 wrote: »ladyhusker39 wrote: »Personally, I fine that the horrible clothing styles right now is keeping me from spending too much on clothing.
What the hell's the deal with all the awful polyester? It's not the 1970's and I refuse to dress like it is.
I shrank into juniors sizes on top....midriff tops everywhere!!!! Why????? Can't I just have a cute t-shirt that fits to my waist?
Try buying shorts that barely cover your butt cheeks in the smaller sizes. It took me days and many shopping centres to find some mid thigh length.
OMG!!!! Yes, seriously!!! I have underwear that cover more than a lot of shorts I see. It's even worse as I have a "Latin" build - tiny waist, big butt, so yeah.....that's a hunt that could put 18th century artic expeditions to shame for lack of effort.1 -
amazon! I buy shirts for less than $10. And to be honest, I've been buying a lot of dresses. Normally I don't like dresses, but you can lose quite a bit of weight (I've been wearing the same ones while I've dropped almost 30 lbs) and they still look nice. I aim for a flowy empire waist and outside of the armholes getting a bit too big, they still look pretty good.1
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This is such a good thread! I had a dry cleaners near me who had a really good tailed. She did alterations of some of my clothes down either one or two sizes max, it was a much cheaper way of managing the transition and meant I could buy some new clothes too!2
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I got a lot of ideas out of this thread!1
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DebTavares wrote: »I have lost a total of 32 lbs and did buy quite a bit of new clothes but I recently went shopping in my closet and to my surprise so many clothes that hadn't fit me for over 3 years now fit again. So yay a whole new wardrobe for free! I can understand OP however wanting to buy new clothes that look good. Plus clothes are fun, at least for me anyway.
Yes, I can't wait until my saved 2 pairs of pants and a small heap of tops are wearable again! The pants will be sooner than the tops. So glad I kept them! I kinda wish I'd saved more but it wasn't until I was edging out of size 16 that I thought "this isn't good I need to fix this". They are fun! I definitely feel more confident and cute in clothes that fit and are more interesting than my boring old stretched out stuff.
Also - hey I'm just at 32lbs lost as well twinsies! XDITUSGirl51 wrote: »I’ve lost 75 lbs. I couldn’t wait until I was done to buy new clothes. It took over a year to lose the weight. I went from 16/18 pant to a 6/8 and size 18 dress to a size 10. I bought some essentials on sale, but didn’t buy a whole new wardrobe. I looked at it as a reward for my hard work. I also think buying new clothes that fit great will give you the motivation to keep going. You just can’t go out buying everything because in a couple of months they will be too baggy again. Some of my favorite new purchases are too big now, but it felt great to wear them while I could.
Yes, this is a long haul for me too. I started at size 18 too!! I found it really interesting, I'm at a 14 in my new clothes but my old size 16 pants don't fit yet, and I've lost ~30lbs. I thought maybe another 20-30 before I'm a full size down, but maybe not? You sped down really fast!!
We all lose in different locations. I lose fast on the pant size and have no butt now. I shrunk a lot slower on my top. I was wearing XL and still wear a lot of L after 70 lbs. The last 5 lbs have made a difference in my top/dress size. The larges are finally getting loser and I probably could wear a medium. I was having a hard time finding dresses before that last 5 lbs that fit on top but weren’t too big in the hips.0 -
ITUSGirl51 wrote: »DebTavares wrote: »I have lost a total of 32 lbs and did buy quite a bit of new clothes but I recently went shopping in my closet and to my surprise so many clothes that hadn't fit me for over 3 years now fit again. So yay a whole new wardrobe for free! I can understand OP however wanting to buy new clothes that look good. Plus clothes are fun, at least for me anyway.
Yes, I can't wait until my saved 2 pairs of pants and a small heap of tops are wearable again! The pants will be sooner than the tops. So glad I kept them! I kinda wish I'd saved more but it wasn't until I was edging out of size 16 that I thought "this isn't good I need to fix this". They are fun! I definitely feel more confident and cute in clothes that fit and are more interesting than my boring old stretched out stuff.
Also - hey I'm just at 32lbs lost as well twinsies! XDITUSGirl51 wrote: »I’ve lost 75 lbs. I couldn’t wait until I was done to buy new clothes. It took over a year to lose the weight. I went from 16/18 pant to a 6/8 and size 18 dress to a size 10. I bought some essentials on sale, but didn’t buy a whole new wardrobe. I looked at it as a reward for my hard work. I also think buying new clothes that fit great will give you the motivation to keep going. You just can’t go out buying everything because in a couple of months they will be too baggy again. Some of my favorite new purchases are too big now, but it felt great to wear them while I could.
Yes, this is a long haul for me too. I started at size 18 too!! I found it really interesting, I'm at a 14 in my new clothes but my old size 16 pants don't fit yet, and I've lost ~30lbs. I thought maybe another 20-30 before I'm a full size down, but maybe not? You sped down really fast!!
We all lose in different locations. I lose fast on the pant size and have no butt now. I shrunk a lot slower on my top. I was wearing XL and still wear a lot of L after 70 lbs. The last 5 lbs have made a difference in my top/dress size. The larges are finally getting loser and I probably could wear a medium. I was having a hard time finding dresses before that last 5 lbs that fit on top but weren’t too big in the hips.
Definitely!!
I must have been terrible at taking measurements because it seems like I’m exactly the same size if I go by the tape measure. 🙄 But I seem to have lost most noticeably in my thighs, by the fit of pants. Like to the point my mother (who doesn’t see well) said they were looking thinner. Hips and butt are still prominent and are pretty much what stands between me and my old smaller clothes.
I really dislike the bagginess in the upper thigh and how that folds weirdly in the crotch 😐 so even though some of my big pants still “fit” I might pass them on. It just looks so weird imo. I wore a pair today and my legs were rubbing together above the inseam and that was a Bad Time. All the chub rub of wearing a skirt with none of the cuteness 😶
I’m also definitely a large in tops now. Although tops I feel are easier to mess with because they’re so stretchy and the fit can make more difference than the size. And I have such small shoulders to begin with, wearing XL even when it was more flattering for my large stomach was always noticeably incorrect if you looked at shoulder seams.0 -
GOT_Obsessed wrote: »To the OP:
Oh definitely don't feel any guilt for treating yourself. You have worked hard and deserve nice things too. And for sure dress to fit your new body size as it changes. I was taken aside by a close friend who said my clothes were becoming unflattering the way they were sagging. I bought better fitting clothes and suddenly everyone noticed. It boosted my confidence a lot.
You go girl!
Did not read all 6 pages of this thread, but I agree with this. When I lost 30 pounds, a few people made comments about how I was losing weight, and I mentioned the number to one of my good friends. One day she saw me leaving work in my fitted gym clothes and said, "Wow, you really have lost 30 pounds! I can tell now that you're not in your baggy clothes." That right there motivated me to go out and get new clothes, and then I got tons of compliments.
Unless my budget was so tight that the choice was between new clothes and buying food for the week, I'd spend the money on new clothes. Doesn't have to be expensive stuff, but I'd enjoy wearing stuff that fits. I'm losing slowly, so I don't think I will size myself out of anything until the next season anyway. If your budget is really tight, IMO dresses and skirts are more forgiving with size changes, so you'll get longer uses out of those- especially something like a wrap dress or something that ties in the middle. You can always just tie it tighter.
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In Canada, we have a few stores that have extreme sales 99% of the time(as they do in other Countries). I buy from them at a min. of 80% off. I never pay more than $10(reg up to $199) for jeans and usually buy one size too small for me at least unless it is jeans I have been dreaming of and if I can't get them on size down, I might even get them the size I am now...I can resell for what I pay anyhow
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