These pants are driving me crazy!!

fitplease
fitplease Posts: 647 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Ok, so I've finally lost enough weight that if I don't wear a belt, my pants could be pulled off quite easily. But, I am not small enough to buy the next size, nor do I have the money to sink into them to have them tailored to fit. So, has anyone any ideas to make my clothing more bearable until I can fit back into my old clothes again?

If anything, please vent with me.

Thank you.

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  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    These pretzels are making me thirsty!
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    Wear a belt?
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    You can buy a mending kit for less than a dollar at most stores, including grocery stores (usually up by the register)! Tailor them yourself....fast, easy and cheap!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I am wearing a lot of skirts and dresses. They seem to fit longer than pants do.
  • sjcply
    sjcply Posts: 817 Member
    ummm, wear a belt?
  • sunshine77081
    sunshine77081 Posts: 67
    I'm not a fan of wearing a belt especially with jeans that are too big. I was at that same stage not long ago i just dealt with it and was constantly hiking my jeans up.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Don't wear pants?
  • jan_andrea
    jan_andrea Posts: 44 Member
    I'm in the same boat. My 24s are all too big now. 22s are better, but I can still take them off without undoing the fasteners. And I don't really want to buy new clothes until I absolutely have to. I sew, so I'll probably make myself a quick elastic-based belt -- stiff belts are awful on the still-squishy belly. No good tips for you, but commiseration!
  • danimoon67
    danimoon67 Posts: 38 Member
    Take them in. Between my weight loss and an extremely teeny preschooler, I've become quite the pro at putting tucks in pants.
  • TJtastic
    TJtastic Posts: 97 Member
    These - they work better with some pants than others

    http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11690351
  • sundancer1966
    sundancer1966 Posts: 478 Member
    Totally relate, have to wear a belt, don't like it, but better than them falling off me. Clothes I bought 3 weeks ago are starting to hang on me, which is a good thing, but I never feel like my clothes fit. Can't wait to hit goal. But, I prefer the clothes be too big, then having to buy a size up.

    I also bought a couple of skirts, they seem to last longer between sizes.
  • PantalaNagaPampa
    PantalaNagaPampa Posts: 1,031 Member
    Don't wear pants?
    This seems to be the most logical course of action
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    I still have to pull them up, even with a belt. I only need to lose a few more. Maybe a month to go?
  • cajunpirate
    cajunpirate Posts: 10 Member
    get some outlandish boxer shorts to have on "just in case" then tighten the belt... :bigsmile:
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Don't wear pants?

    I tried this... believe it or not, there are places where this is frowned upon.
  • rmwinters
    rmwinters Posts: 288 Member
    wash them in hot water and put them in the dryer on high or fold the top (part with the button) over to hike them up a bit
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    get some outlandish boxer shorts to have on "just in case" then tighten the belt... :bigsmile:

    The best idea! Thank you for making me smile today!

    I think I've gotten some new options. Thank you for sharing so far!
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    True story - I was working in my garage and my pants kept slipping down - I strapped on a bungee cord and kept working - LOL
  • tmiqueen
    tmiqueen Posts: 254 Member
    Goodwill or Salvation Army pants until you can fit into the others?
  • krash999
    krash999 Posts: 476 Member
    I am wearing a lot of skirts and dresses. They seem to fit longer than pants do.

    that is a good idea, but i think my job would look upon me with a frown if i came in wearing a dress or a skirt.... i mean i am gonna wear a tiger skin print kilt for haloween, but other than that having pants that are almost big enough to stick a ruler between me and them lengthwise will have to do for now..... no money to buy smaller pants....
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I'd definitely suggest checking out the local Goodwill or Salvation Army or whatever thrift stores are in your area. You can usually find pants for under $5, cheaper than the cost of tailoring your current pants.
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    The easiest thing I have found is to buy elastic band that has button holes all the way down(you can buy it like that or cut it out yourself) and buttons. Sew the elastic band at the back part of your hip onto the pants and the button at the front part of you hip on both sides of your pants. This will allow you to continue to adjust them threw out your weight loss until they just start to look ackward. Unfortunately, mine always get to big everywhere else other than the waste.
  • sarahsmart88
    sarahsmart88 Posts: 84
    I feel like I am constantly in between sizes! It's so frustrating, especially with shorts. I can never find any that fit both my waist and thighs. I opt for wearing dresses when in doubt.
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    Buy a few staples at thrift stores or host a clothing swap!
  • wvfrog22
    wvfrog22 Posts: 44
    I try to hit up the goodwill once a week or so. I can't believe all the great finds there. Ann Taylor, Banana Republic...all things that I could never wear before. Most pants are 5 or less. Once you can't fit them anymore you can donate for someone who is in our boat. I was also lucky because my cousin lost weight last year and gave me all her bigger clothes. Best of luck to you!
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