Clothes?

You can find many good quality clothes at thrift stores (and yard sales this time of year) where people like you lost or gained weight and changed out clothes. While in the transition stage of weight loss you (and me ) will be better off just getting enough to get by with for now. Also, the end of summer clearances with big discounts would be another way to streach the $$.

Ditto on the thrift stores. I just went to Goodwill yesterday and dropped $30 on 5 pairs of pants and 3 shirts for work. No sense paying full price for a size you're only visiting.

I have to wait for my birthday in October and Xmas for new clothes due to all monies being sucked up by credit cards and student loans. It means I have to shop with my MIL. :grumble:

I lost 50 pounds before I purchased a new item...lol I know I am very cheap.... If you feel the need then I would suggest thrift stores or yard sales but as long as what you are doing is working then you could just hang on for another month or two and save for those winter purchases.

There was a GREAT tip on "Pinterest" on helping with jeans that sag & gap in the back -- (I personally hate wearing belts) -- ELASTIC !!

A nice wide piece of elastic stiched onto the inside of the back of the waistband of the jeans (piece it, if you need to gap it between belt loops) and it will snug the jeans really nice from side seam to side seam all across the back (if you need that much taken in)


Another idea might be to form a co-op among some folks either here on MFP or maybe on facebook with others who are working to eliminate exess lbs (I am trying not to say lose weight, because frequently, when I lose things, I find them again -- THIS time I'm ELIMINATING and getting rid of them for good!)

There maybe someone behind you that could really use the size you are in, and another person ahead of you who just left the size that you need now -- where y'all could - just for the cost of shipping - trade some "now" season clothes.

I had to splurge and go shopping last week. I only bought one pair of jeans and three new shirts (on sale). I just felt the need to feel good about the changes at least one day a week instead of looking like I'm wearing a trash bag. It definitely makes a difference.

See if there is a Goodwill Bargain Barn near you. It's where they send the stuff that doesn't sell on the floor and you can purchase clothes by the pound. I got five long-sleeved t-shirts, a pair of pants and a skirt for $5 and some change. Also, since you have a metal allergy, I use a long scarf or ribbon (wide for pants, thinner for a tunic) as a belt pretty frequently.

Frankly, this is a good problem to have

I have this same problem. I buy clothes and a month or two later and they sag on me. I'd stay with the ones you have for the current season and buy new ones in the fall. I did this last summer. I was falling out of my shorts by the end of summer, but then I saved all summer and bought all new fall clothing and it lasted me till mid winter. Plus, you'll get more bang for your buck because you will be even smaller then.

A friend of mine had bariatric surgery and her doctor's office hosts clothing exchanges. I've gone with her, since they don't really monitor whether or not you're a patient. You might want to check with places like that in your area, as well as the previous posters' suggestions. I have the best luck at Goodwill and TJMaxx and Macy's clearance. When I was heavier, I would try ebay, but lately, I am not having a lot of luck.

I was lucky enough that when I got to that point a lady at the gym had just put up an advertisement she was selling her clothes that didn't fit anymore. If you can't get that lucky buy a few nice things. It's a treat to go shopping and see how awesome you look in the proper size clothes. I broke down.

Thrifty store! Dont Judge. I've been losing all summer and my business clothes are saggy and falling off. I was able to buy a new wardrobe for work for under 30 dollars. And the clothes still had tags on them. New slacks and blazers. All it needed was a dry cleaning and I was good to go.

How about taking the really baggy clothes to goodwill to see if you can get money to shop at goodwill.

I resold clothes that I bought at Goodwill on eBay for 8years. I found new with tags name brand clothes all the time. I also found things like aDolce and Gabana dress. That cost me. $4.75 and it sold one bay for$115.00. Do not underestimate the thrift store.

Buy dresses and a few fashion belts!! They will carry you through a couple sizes and the fashion belts will cinch the waist as you loose so you don't get a baggy look!! In the summer as you're loosing - it's the perfect option!!