When do you buy new clothes?

faithchange · July 2012

OK. So, I've lost 62 lbs to date since starting my official journey June 20, 2010. I was a size 18 and now, I'm a lose 11/12 (which I only bought a month ago). I have my Levi "stretch" jeans size 16. They aren't falling off, but may look better in a smaller size??? Not sure though, because its a brand that is awkward for me already because I'm large framed and tall. Anyone else have that issue?

Most of my stuff is either a size 14, some 16 in pants/shorts. My shirts are large and my dresses are 12-16.

I'm scared to get the newer smaller sizes yet, but probably would feel better in them if they actually fit in places that others now are baggy like in the waist, crotch and butt.

I'm also scared because I fear that one day I'd gain some of the weight back...not all of it (since I have kept it off for 2 years now).

Its just all crazy. What do you all do, wait until you reach goal or keep buying clothes?

My end goal is another 20-30 lbs and don't know how many more inches. My inches are coming off fast now that I'm doing P90X the right way.

Hezzietiger1 · July 2012

I'd go ahead and buy the 11/12.. I just recently bought 3 new pair of pants, 1 jeans and 2 slacks for work. I "fit" 14's but I didn't like the way they looked cuz the belly sort of topped over them, so i went with 16 so I could tuck it under. Now, just 3 weeks later.. they are to loose, so I'm gonna need to buy the 14's anyway. My goal is also 30 more lbs. I think it's a good idea to buy for the future fit. And.. don't worry about gaining any weight back. That is an irrational fear. You have complete control over that

Hezz

KarmaxKitty · July 2012

If you want to wait a little bit more, buy a belt instead. I waited/am waiting until the pants nearly fall off. Buying clothes gets expensive!

As an addition: GET RID OF YOUR OLD CLOTHES AS SOON AS YOU GET YOUR NEW ONES. Maybe keep a pair of pants for the reminder of where you were...but keeping the bigger clothes around gives you an "out". Like, "oh, if this doesn't work, I'll always have these."

Remember to always look forward. :flowerforyou:

selig0730 · July 2012

bought some clothes when my other clothes are too big but cant buy everything because i wanna lose more weight and it can cost alot to buy everything now

AwesomeOne66 · July 2012

Ditch it as soon as it doesn't fit, ladies! There's nothing nicer than "fitting" your clothes properly. Thrift/charity stores are you BEST FRIEND during this transition phase....love the second hand goods. People chuck some A-Mazing bargains out, let me tell you!! Good luck!

jennyafur · July 2012

I kind of cycle through my clothes. When I go to the store and buy something new I buy it in the size that fits me now. Then I get rid of something that is falling off. But I didn't go out and buy a whole new wardrobe everytime I changed sizes.

lauraniwa · July 2012

It's funny, I woke up this morning and concluded none of my work clothes fit. I'm not done losing so I may go get some in betweens, like a stretch pant or something. I also share your fear of gaining weight back.:embarassed: I know it's in my control, but...

maddiey · July 2012

Well I used to wear a size 12 jeans, and I have had some size 10's shorts. But I've lost 20lbs and all my 12's a too big, and that's like every pair of my jeans. My shorts are now like a little lose, but do-able. But I'm not buying clothes. I'm just going to strap on a belt because I don't have enough money! lol.

My goal is to be like a size 8 or 6 but it seems so far away that I'm just going to wait. Also, I'm doing the P90X program and I don't plan on buying until after that at least.

I think if your clothes are falling off... it's time lol. I can still wear a belt!

torygirl79 · July 2012

I've been avoiding buying too many new clothes as much as possible, or if I do buying stretchy ones so they will fit even if I lose more weight.

I did splash out on a new pair of knee high boots yesterday as my old ones no longer fit (legs have shrunk so they are far too loose).

lois4468 · July 2012

I started getting clothes at the Goodwill. You can find a lot of good stuff there. I started with an 18, bought 16, then 14 and have some 12s already. When they get too big I give them back. They have dollar day on Thursdays. I still have a ways to go, not sure how far. Good luck.

Tdk4685 · July 2012

I bought new clothes when my old ones started falling off. I would suggest you to buy the new size. I think it helps with self esteem and motivation. Great work by the way!

raseykasey · July 2012

I found that I didn't realise how good I was looking until I went into a shop and actually tried on clothes that fitted. I was a 12-14 and now a 10 and it makes you feel so wonderful to try on all those smaller clothes you like the look of and they actually look good on you. You only need to get a couple of bits to help your whole wardrobe

jayhawkX · July 2012

I'm still very large size. But I enjoy going to Casual Male. As well as REPP Limited. Or Rochester. Strangely enough I think all three of those owned by the same company.

hoosier_red · July 2012

Seeing as goal is 128 pounds away, I can't wait until then to get new clothes. What I do is buy a small amount of new clothes basics (shorts, t-shirts, etc) every 25 pounds as a reward for reaching my interim goal. Just bought a new pair of shorts in a smaller size, and I'll be going to buy some more in 9 pounds, whee!

cruisinskier · July 2012

You have worked extremely hard to lose what you have. Reward yourself with some of the new clothes that you need....it feels good and shows off your efforts!

I just bought 2 new pairs of shorts on the weekend. I also bought another workout outfit to keep me going...now I have 5 sets for the week so I feel I have to go to the gym at least 5 times per week. Next up I need new dress clothes (suits, dress pants, etc) for work but for now the belts (which are now in the last hole) are keeping me in them until they are replaced shortly. I also bought a new pair of shoes and even they were smaller......

bmw4deb · July 2012

I buy new cloths every weekend

I have discovered i love
yard sale,s goodwill, consignment shops , I get off work at noon saturdays
and spend my afternoon exploring one or all (I try and keep my budget around 25.00)
I now have a huge wardrobe tons of designer names last wknd I got a pair of true religion
jeans for 3 bucks and 5 different color tank tops with 7.50 price tags still attached for .50 cents
each

TheFitHooker · July 2012

Well I find sales and buy a little at a time. I didn't start really buying clothes till I got a job. Once I hit my 170's I started buying a little here and there. I started at 250 so obviously I did buy some in there just nothing special, I'm still wearing my fat sweat pants and I'm 142 as of right now. So They are huge! I start my new job on Wednesday, and I can't wait cus I have a shopping addiction.

amatiq · July 2012

I second the thrift store idea. Nothing will help you realize how much progress you've made like a pair of jeans that fit your new shape well. Thrift stores have great bargains, and when you shrink out of these, you can just turn them back in so that somebody else will be blessed with inexpensive clothes.

TheFitHooker · July 2012

I personally find sales, I found a pair of jeans at Rue 21 the other day for $3.00. Most thrift shops around here sale jeans for like $5.00.

kittenkris · July 2012

You can SELL your clothes on eBay as you go down. You would be amazed at what people buy. Then you will have money to help buy new clothes.
Buy new clothes! You will look and feel better.

kjhayes4 · July 2012

Go to Goodwill til your done loseing so you dont spend to much while you are still loseing

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