How much weight did you lose before you bought new clothes?

When I had lost 25 pounds (this was several years ago), I bought most dresses and skirts -- because I found they were the most flexible for weight loss. As I lost, the skirts would just slide down on my body a little more.

And I think I bought like 1 pair of jeans from Target during the process...

I'm currently a loose size 18, so looking at cheap 16 summery clothes on ebay, but by the time summer actually hits, i'm hoping to be a 14. definitely need new clothes, but don't wanna spend too much if i'm losing weight.
i advise selling your old fat clothes (if in good quality) and buy some new ones. buy clothes to slim into too (ie. i'm buying nice dresses that are only available in 14s cause then i have all the more reason to lose weight).

It really depends on how much you need to lose. Don't buy a new wardrobe, but do buy 1 or 2 pairs of jeans that fit and a couple new tops that fit as well. You'll be amazed how much weight your co-workers think you lost just by wearing clothes that fit. You'll feel better and be more motivated as well.

I've started clearance shopping websites every couple of weeks and buying stuff on the cheap for my next size down. The most important thing for me was GETTING RID OF THE FAT CLOTHES. If you don't have them, it's harder to justify "Oh it's just one size. I'll take it right back off."

I am down 33lbs and I finally caved and bought a new pair of capris. Hoping they get me thru the spring at least and then i will have to get another pair. I have a pair of jeans that are getting REALLY loose but I can still wear them for now. I just remember....this is a GOOD problem to have. I would much rather have loose/baggy clothes and need to buy new pants that are smaller than having to go UP a size.

I was amazingly lucky here. My clothes were getting unattractively baggy too- but I was just kind of in denial after being so big for so long (I still head for the plus-size dept before I think)
My close friend had a death in her family - a hoarder - this woman bought clothes obsessively. Some were nearly new & some still had tags on, never worn! And IN MY NEW SIZE! Now, they're getting big too and eventually I'll need to downsize but I'll do that slowly.
I'm not spending a lot on new clothes until I reach goal. I'm thinking size 8 but we'll see when we get there ...
congrats on your loss - celebrate accordingly
my advice? look for estate sales - some think it's gruesome to wear deceased ppl's clothing but I do not, esp if you NEED them

For a while, I didn't even notice that I was losing weight, and I had been LIVING in my work out clothes. I was down about 20 lbs before I put some jeans on and was like... Holy ****?
So I went to the store and grabbed the next size down... Too big... Size down... Too big. WTF?
5's?! Oh yes. I guess I kinda liked it this way cause it made me feel like the weight loss was fast... Even though it took like 6 months.

Thrift/consignment stores and clearance racks are your friends!

they are also the friend of your wallet, not to mention the environment...reduce, reuse, recycle!!!!

Go to the thrift stores. I've found some great clothes there. I hope to lose another size or so but my old pants just couldn't cut it any longer so I got some new stuff there. We have several thrift stores around my house so I had a lot to choose from.

I bought myself a new outfit for every 10-15 lbs I lost. It worked for the first 20 or so lbs. Then I found myself buying more and more clothes. I started with shirts that were XL to tops that are SM-Med. My pant size went from a size 14 to a size 5-7. Luckily, i hadn't completely thrown out all my highschool jeans cause they all fit. I find clothing to be the biggest motivator. There is nothing like trying on a pair of pants in a smaller size and having them fit. Now when i go to try on pants, i bring 3 different sizes in with me.

I mostly bought pants as I needed them- i.e when they were so big that they wouldn't stay on, or made me look like I was wearing an adult diaper under them.

If its a transition, then go to a store like target/walmart/marshalls and pick up a couple cheap pairs that will last you till you are closer to your goal weight. Once you hit your goal weight or are closer to it- then that's when I started to buy new clothing.

I have lost 80lbs and I am still waiting LOL I have got a few things along the way but when your working out you lose so much weight quick that they dont fit in like a months time :sad:

I love clothes and I have them in sizes ranging from UK 8-18! I had a root though and found some great summer clothes from the last time I got down this far! Some lovely surprises! The sun has been out over here this week and I’ve felt very sassy in the spring sunshine, in my “new” clothes!

I’m down to into my smallest of sizes now and my weight goal is still 10lbs to go and I’m stuck here, so holding fire for now on a new size lower!!!

When you do buy your new clothes, enjoy, you've earned them!
On 2 points
1. Looking at yourself and like yourself in you new wardrobe. Make sure you buy clothes that suit your new shape.
2. The adoration that you will get from all your hard work. I’m sure it will bring a flood of complements about your loss.

Yey to well fitted clothes that flatter your shape, what ever your size!

I am currently down about 35 lb from my highest weight (not that my tracker reflects that), and have had to buy new clothes a few times. Mostly when the pants started getting really long (not as much belly to pull them up) and baggy. Same with shirts, as they started to look a little hobo-like. I try not to buy too many things, as I am still in need of dropping a lot of weight.

I went back to work full-time about 6 weeks ago, and I had to buy some new things, just so I wouldn't look sloppy at work. I shopped some serious clearance sales and outlet stores and managed to put together a new work wardrobe for about $300.

Also check places like Target online because they have clearance deals that you can't always find in the stores. I have found a few really cute dresses for under $10 each.

You can also find people who have lost weight who are looking to clear out their baggy wardrobe. I have a friend who has given me all of her bigger clothes, rather than send them to Goodwill, so that helps to supplement my small wardrobe.

I had 80 pounds to lose and I knew that I would have transition clothes to buy. I started at a Women's 18-20. I lost 25 and had to buy a few key pieces. I bought pants (trousers for my UK Friends), and a few shirts, blouses and few sweaters. I bought everything a bit snug and I quickly lost more weight. I am going shopping tomorrow (40lbs less now) to replace the things that are hanging off of me.

Since we are heading into summer, I will focus on summer wear. Again, only a few pieces since I have another 20-25 to go. By fall, I will be able to buy (hopefully) my final wardrobe size.

I have donated my old clothes away to family and friends that were my size, or I found an organization for battered women who have made an escape from their batterers. These women badly need professional clothing in order to get a job, and they often have the lease resources. I have a job where I must dress nice, and had a hard time just giving my suits to Good Will. I feel better about the women's shelter!

I think I had to start buy new clothes after 20 lbs, but I didn't buy "new". I went to several local consignment stores to buy clothes when I need them. I don't wear belts, so when they got baggy I sold my old clothes and got "new ones". I have gone down 5 sizes in pants, so those consignment stores have been my best friend (for both buying and selling). I wasn't in any one size very long. Now, that I have hit my goal weight - I will buy something new since I don't plan on dropping much more. If you have a Goodwill or Salvation Army that is another suggestion. I also bought alot of clothes at yard sales when I saw something in my size or upcoming size - I always thought ahead (Just suggestions).