I'm in this limbo area between being able to dress passably in the clothes I own and absolutely needing to buy new ones. Financially, I absolutely need to wait until I look like a homeless clown before I buy new clothes. Of course I've got a few things that actually fit. My incredible wife and I went shopping for new jeans not too long ago, so I've got two pairs of pants that fit. I have a few shirts from when I was smaller and a few that I bought small and are fitting for the first time ever. I also bought my first extra large shirt in five or six years this weekend. It's a little snug, but my weight is headed down and I want to make sure I can wear that shirt when I'm thinner. The real problem lies in my professional wardrobe. My dress shirts are all quickly becoming too large. A coworker insisted today that I can still pull them off, but I'm getting close to having to replace them.
I want to be able to wear a large t shirt and size 34 or 36 jeans. I've got a while before I get there, but I don't want to have to replace my wardrobe several times before I get there. For the most part, I find shopping agonizing and like my clothes the way they are.
I guess it's a good problem to have.
Have you had any unforeseen difficulties in your weight-loss journeys?
Consignment stores are a really good way to get clothes during weight-loss periods. Good consignments stores have good clothes for cheap, then you're not spending loads of money on clothes you'll wear for a few months.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Julia, I was going to suggest the same!
ReplyDeleteAs far as clothes I have the opposite problem. I refused to buy any as I was going up, leaving me in pajamas all the time and not feeling very good about myself. I finally decided that part of this weight loss journey for me was going to be getting some really pretty dresses that fit me, even if I didn't quite feel pretty yet myself.
When I decided to do this I kept in mind that I would be going down in size so all of them I can alter to some degree to keep fitting for several sizes and then when I cant alter them any more I can cut them off for skirts ;)
I'm heading to my local goodwill because I can't seem to keep my clothes long enough. I figure if I've donated all my bigger sizes then surely someone else was doing the same before me.
ReplyDeleteOur Goodwill has a "boutique" next door to it with all the brand-name stuff that gets donated...much of it still has tags. My 15 year old had a job interview and needed a nice outfit to wear...and I knew he would likely not wear it again before he grew out of it...so we went there. I was shocked. I got him a gorgeous expensive wool jacket (barely worn and brand name) a pair of slacks with the tag still on, a button down long sleeve shirt, and a pair of nice wingtip shoes. Total cost for all: $36. Definitely check goodwill and/or consignment shops. MUCH of what is in there still has tags.
ReplyDeleteWhat size shirt do you wear? I might be letting some of my 17 1/2 dress shirts go. They are nothing special, but they are nice. I probably got them from thrift store, garage sale, or something.
ReplyDeleteI really am not sure if i have any to get rid of but will check if you want me to...don't feel like you have too.
Unforeseen difficulty of mine is discovering my passion for running and all things crazy like Triathlon training. This means expenses like 5Ks, 10Ks, half and full marathons. Getting a road bike. Buying Vibrams for barefoot running. THAT STUFF ADDS UP! But good thing they last :) Clothes. Pft, who needs them haha.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky that a friend of mine gave me a bunch of her clothes when she lost weight but then my mom ended up giving those away...so now I kind of just live in workout clothes or jeans and a t-shirt. I'm ok with that though. Nobody important to see yet.
I bet it feels great to see your clothes get larger and larger on you though. That means you're kicking ass!
Unique Thrift Store.
ReplyDeleteSometimes a tailor can take in pants or a shirt and only charge $10 or $15 -- which can be less than a *nice* new shirt would cost.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I bought 4 cheapo (under $12) button down shirts from WallyWorld until I can justify spending more money on clothes that won't fit for very much longer.
It's a good thing it's spring and Garage sales are starting. I would check Craigslist and the paper. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I would, of course, donate my unused clothes to you, but I think you'd look a little odd.
Walmart is great for cheap transitional clothes. My feet got smaller as I lost weight so I had to buy new shoes!
ReplyDeleteClothes are a definite concern for me. As I lose, I am going to have to buy just like you. i don;t want to spend the money...but I DO want to lose the weght.
ReplyDeleteTry to treat it as a reward. Glass half full!
ReplyDeleteCheap transitional clothes and then when you get to your goal, splurge on the good stuff. :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you feel about used clothes, but the Unique thrift store in Crystal is amazing!
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