Do you refuse to buy over a certain size?

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SPNLuver83
SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
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Like when I am going jean/pant shopping, no matter what size I am at the time I will refuse to even try on anything in a larger size than the smallest I know I can fit into. Like right now I know I can squeeze into *some* 4s and 5s so no matter how much I like the style of the jean if they don't fit me at that size I won't try the next size up.

Is that stupid? Am I the only one that does that?
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  • fitby38
    fitby38 Posts: 307 Member
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    yes ... thats stupid
  • stepherzzzzz
    stepherzzzzz Posts: 469 Member
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    I won't go into the double digits. Most of the time an 8 or 9 fits, but certain brands are a little more snug lol.
  • Jjsugar2001
    Jjsugar2001 Posts: 75 Member
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    I can range from a UK 6 to 12, so I stopped worrying about sizes. Retailers can you make more consistent dress sizes please?
  • runnercheryl
    runnercheryl Posts: 1,314 Member
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    I buy clothes that fit me. A number is just a number - not looking like I'm trying to squeeze into clothes that are too small matters more.

    That said, I know my fiance wears clothes too small for him because shops don't go up to his size. If he wanted to buy anything that fit comfortably it'd have to be bought online from a specialist store. I think that's the only situation where I'd probably try and squeeze into something for a while, but eventually I'd have to say enough is enough and either lose the weight or start shopping for clothes in my proper size.
  • Sophieliaa
    Sophieliaa Posts: 22
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    I won't go above a UK size 12 - and I won't even go to that if it's a tight fitting dress/skirt/shirt or whatever.
  • margeauxhunt
    margeauxhunt Posts: 77
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    You need to buy what fits. If you buy clothes because of the size, you'll look like an idiot since all your clothes will be too tight.
  • hanahlai
    hanahlai Posts: 281 Member
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    Yes and no. I currently FIT comfortably in a size 6 misses or size 7anted juniors. Sure I can squeeze into a 4 and juniors 5 dependent on the brand. I will not buy more than a 6/7 rght now if a brand fits smaller though. I haven't bought too much yet though. I still am using my old 8-10s even though they are ridiculousy baggy because I still have about 16-18lbs lbs to go to my goal weight. I am a cheapo lol. I mostly have just been trying sizes every weekend at stores to see if I notice a difference lol. I also had some clothes I kept from before kids at my goal weight.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,250 Member
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    Like when I am going jean/pant shopping, no matter what size I am at the time I will refuse to even try on anything in a larger size than the smallest I know I can fit into. Like right now I know I can squeeze into *some* 4s and 5s so no matter how much I like the style of the jean if they don't fit me at that size I won't try the next size up.

    Is that stupid? Am I the only one that does that?

    Before I started losing weight, I was exactly the same, until one day I had some party I was going to and wanted to wear jeans, unfortunately, my jeans were all now too small by this point and I, once again, sulked and threw a fit until I realized that if I were just to go to the shops, buy the next size up, they would do for now, they would not look too small on me (unlike the ones I already had) - when stuff is too tight, it can make the person actually look a lot larger than they already are, something I really did NOT want at that point LOL!

    I bought the next size up, went to the party, had a good time, because I felt comfortable and started my diet the next day.

    It all depends on what you do after really, you can buy the larger size, it does not mean you have to stay that size :)
  • 967_1111
    967_1111 Posts: 221 Member
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    I was a 38" waist on my dress pants. I hit the button on getting into shape and dropping a bit of weight when I was ready for 40" pants.

    I'm now back to a loose 38", and probably could buy 36".

    So no, it's not stupid, if you reasonably use it as your motivation to get your butt in shape.
  • kayl3igh88
    kayl3igh88 Posts: 428 Member
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    I refused to buy anything higher than a UK 16
  • GemmaRowlands
    GemmaRowlands Posts: 360 Member
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    I did this yesterday with a leather jacket, it was a UK size 14 and I refused to buy it because of the size, even though it looked fantastic on me.. I feel stupid now and really wish I'd bought it. It was like when I was at my biggest I would never BUY a size 22, I'd just get elasticated 20s, even though I probably should have bought about two sizes larger.

    Hopefully I'll be happy when I'm at my goal weight and manage to settle somewhere I like to be!
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,690 Member
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    This:
    yes ... thats stupid

    And this:
    You need to buy what fits. If you buy clothes because of the size, you'll look like an idiot since all your clothes will be too tight.

    Seriously, buy clothes that fit, someone shoved into clothes that don't fit is way more unattractive than someone who is *GASP* a size 6. If you're that concerned with what it says on the label, cut the old one out and sew in your own label. At least then your clothes will fit.
  • Jade17694
    Jade17694 Posts: 584 Member
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    You need to buy what fits. If you buy clothes because of the size, you'll look like an idiot since all your clothes will be too tight.

    This.
  • staceydeelane
    staceydeelane Posts: 71
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    i buy the bigger size so that im not sqeezing into clothes-nothing worse than looking fat in your clothes because its tight or you have overhang.
    if you brought something the right shape/fit it could make you appear slimmer
    i was borderline 14 . when i was getting tight in 14s i did something before i had to move up to 16s
    im now in 12s but still wearing 14s to skim and hide though there starting to get too baggy so should move into 12s
    i refused to buy 16. but on the grounds i wasnt going to get to a 16 i was doing something about it before i got there. no sqeezing into clothes
  • yaddayaddayadda
    yaddayaddayadda Posts: 430 Member
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    Life lessons from an old girl who has been there:

    Cinderella's step-sister crammed herself into the glass slipper, but it did not help her to get the prince...

    Just like age, size is just a number! I used to be a size 6, but now I am a 2... not due to my weight, but due to the clothing manufacturers marketing strategies!

    NEVER WASTE MONEY ON CLOTHES THAT ARE TOO TIGHT. Everytime you wear them, you will feel bad about yourself! Buy clothing that flatters your figure as it is now.

    don't assign yourself a number...
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
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    I refused to buy UK size 18s because I was so embarrassed that I'd gotten that big. Biggest size I last remember was UK14, then all of a sudden, I was an 18?!!?
  • saturnine15
    saturnine15 Posts: 140
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    I haven't refused to buy anything larger than an 18US per se, but I generally diet untilI don't have to. That has led to a multiple year fluctuation from 14s-18s. This time I am not going to be satisfied with a 14.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,250 Member
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    This:
    yes ... thats stupid

    And this:
    You need to buy what fits. If you buy clothes because of the size, you'll look like an idiot since all your clothes will be too tight.

    Seriously, buy clothes that fit, someone shoved into clothes that don't fit is way more unattractive than someone who is *GASP* a size 6. If you're that concerned with what it says on the label, cut the old one out and sew in your own label. At least then your clothes will fit.

    BAHAHAHAHA I absolutely love your way of thinking there!! xxxxx
  • MGradyfxhtr
    MGradyfxhtr Posts: 3 Member
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    I totally do that to.
  • Sheila1968
    Sheila1968 Posts: 106
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    I have mixed feelings on this one. Would I buy clothes too small? Never. Would I NOT buy new clothes that are larger? Yes - I stuck with my stretched out/looser fitting clothing until I lost enough weight to get back into my original size. Yes, that means I wore the same 4-5 outfits for quite a while, but I don't have money to keep buying multiple sizes of wardrobe. When that waistband gets tight, it's a sign that I need to eat less and exercise more.

    This will sound mean, but to me if you're not pregnant and your clothing sizes keep getting larger and larger and larger, isn't that a message that you are ignoring?

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