Goal Outfit...

AlbaAngel25
AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
edited November 8 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone! Question...I've recently been thinking about buying a goal outfit of some sort, about 3 sizes down from what i am now. Do you think thats a good idea? Do ppl do that these days? I thought it might be good incentive ! Thnx in advancee
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  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
    I actually have a closet full of clothes I havent' fit into for years so that is my "goal outfit...well goal closet". :laugh: I don't think it's a bad idea if it keeps your motivated, but don't spend lots of money on that outfit because your body could change shape and it might not look as good as you'd like if that makes sense. Or buy it from a store that is great on returns if that is needed in a few months! :smile:
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    I have one.. Its for the bedroom!!!
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    Mine was originally to fit into my wedding dress, have not tried it on yet, but my other goal was to wear the same jeans I wore when I met my DH (good ol levis shrink to fit). DONE! Wearing a pair today - FEELS AWESOME, I am so glad I kept them. For me the goal clothes helped!
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    I actually have a closet full of clothes I havent' fit into for years so that is my "goal outfit...well goal closet". :laugh: I don't think it's a bad idea if it keeps your motivated, but don't spend lots of money on that outfit because your body could change shape and it might not look as good as you'd like if that makes sense. Or buy it from a store that is great on returns if that is needed in a few months! :smile:

    Me too! I have a plus size leather skirt I'm hoping to wear to a sock hop in May. I want to go as "bad Sandy" from Grease. Sort of... At least she is the inspiration for the outfit....
  • Lobizzle
    Lobizzle Posts: 2
    I have one! Its a slinky black dress! I think its good to have a goal, I also have a goal closet too! But when Im working out, Im thinking about the black dress and how good I will look!! Good Luck!!
  • smithwick324
    smithwick324 Posts: 9
    I would like to wear a modest two piece this summer! Yes, I think we should buy our goal outfits! Great idea!
  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    I bought a pair of awesome Oakley board shorts several years ago and was disappointed when they didn't fit but loved them so much that I didn't want to send them back so I kept them and vowed to eventually fit into them! They have been my size gauge for the past year, when I put them on originally I couldn't even get the velcro to stay together and could barely tie them let alone button them. I tried them on the other day "just to see" and I could button them and tie them and everything. They are still snug but I have high hopes that they will fit great by summer!
  • peacek
    peacek Posts: 211
    May be try 1 size down.
    You have to lose anywhere between 10 - 15 pounds to fit into one size less (not accurate).

    3 sizes is a stretch!!! When you are down a size, may be you can go for another goal outfit :smile:
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    I want to look awesome in a bodycon dress & look great in a string bikini, no thanks to my stretch marks :grumble:
  • RosalindaP
    RosalindaP Posts: 31 Member
    I have a pair of jeans that I bought and they never fit...I refused to take them back...I will fit them!
  • Lauralovesmfp
    Lauralovesmfp Posts: 270 Member
    I have roughly 42 days to get bikini ready!
  • LessMe2B
    LessMe2B Posts: 316
    My old faded, worn, and FABULOUSLY bumalicious Levi 501's :happy:
  • mhankosk
    mhankosk Posts: 532 Member
    I have a swim suit! :)
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I would have an idea or picture of a goal outfit - but I wouldn't buy it just yet.

    When I started losing weight I was looking forward to getting back into all my old clothes: but my shape changed so that those styles didn't really flatter me any more, and I had to work out what looked good on my new shape.
  • aparker36
    aparker36 Posts: 30 Member
    My husband bought me some thigh high stockings a few months ago, when I hit my goal weightIi'm going to wear them for him with some sexy heels, and we'll both celebrate! :) I could wear them now, but I'd feel much more sexy and accomplished if I use them as a reward!
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    LBD and heels babay!!
  • christibear
    christibear Posts: 93 Member
    I want to do this as well, I have my eye on a sexy, yet conservative sweater dress from Victorias Secret, size 8.
  • karen_thinmint
    karen_thinmint Posts: 500 Member
    I got a bikini, it arrives tomorrow... Goal is to look awesome in it LOL. Super excited for it to be delivered.
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    My old faded, worn, and FABULOUSLY bumalicious Levi 501's :happy:
    YEP! Another person after my own heart!
  • thin150
    thin150 Posts: 48 Member
    I recetly bought goal outfits!! I'm currently a size 15 jeans but they feel big so I bought 13 jeans but there to tight in the waist a few couple of pounds and I will fit perfectly! Also bought size 8 shorts for my summer goal.
  • MC0301
    MC0301 Posts: 25 Member
    I think it's a great idea. I personally have a "thinspiration bin" in my closet ... whenever I see something I really love (and at a great price) but can't fit into yet, I buy it and keep it in my bin. It's great when you get to go through it and fit into multiple outfits =)
  • valerieg78
    valerieg78 Posts: 84 Member
    I would splurge on a pair of cute jeans since that is one article of clothing that I hate shopping for!!!
  • cbbarge
    cbbarge Posts: 250 Member
    My old faded, worn, and FABULOUSLY bumalicious Levi 501's :happy:

    My 501's are over 20 years old but I will get them back on!
  • searbear1980
    searbear1980 Posts: 110
    I had goal jeans! I fit in them now! So now I have a new pair!
  • jaimebarth
    jaimebarth Posts: 31
    My goal "outfit" is a certain pair of Lucky jeans. And to be able to wear a cute cami or snug fitting tee with them and not have muffin top, belly overhang, back fat or double-butt. I don't aim for a bathing suit because my darling children eliminated the possibility of me ever looking "good" in a 2-piece! I think jeans or a certain dress is a great goal outfit but be sensible about the sizing. Maybe buy it in one size bigger than your goal size, just in case. Good luck and happy shopping!:happy:
  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    awesomee sugguestions!! I saw this really nice dress the other day, its totally figure flattering on someone who looks fit and what not... my husband was with me , he told me to buy it cause it was really gorgeous. He said I should use it as a goal outfit to get into. I do have a few pairs of jeans that I have tucked away in the closet that I cant get into anymore-thats a good idea!

    I had no idea that 1 dress size is eqv. to 10 or so lbs! thats crazy!

    I think i might have to go shopping today :):)
  • Ephena
    Ephena Posts: 610 Member
    I totally bought a goal outfit. It's a little purple (think dark purple/maroon) dress. I went to the store, picked it out and tried it on in the size I was then bought smaller. It hangs in my bedroom so I can see it everyday to remind me of one of the reasons I'm doing this.
  • firstnamekaren
    firstnamekaren Posts: 274 Member
    There's this red and white dress from Ann Taylor that I wore on my honeymoon that I want to surprise my husband in. Whenever I say I need something to wear that's kinda fancy, he always suggests it. Even though it's been too small every since I had our son. :huh:

    For me, there's a size 10 pair of Gap khakis that I could never bring myself to throw away. That's my motivation!
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    Abso-freaking-lutely! Whatever it takes to get you motivated, I'm all for it!! :)

    Mine is workout outfits. I love "earning" new, cute workout clothes that motivate me to go to the gym or go for a run!
  • PaulaPalooza
    PaulaPalooza Posts: 137 Member
    I've got a pair of jeans that I recently bought- I tried them on back in the summer and they didn't even fit. Now they're just slightly tight :)

    Also want a bikini for the first time in.... Well, pretty much ever. I've had them before but always hidden under a shirt or towel any time I was out of the water, I want a no-hiding bikini.
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