Having a hard time with clothes...

OK, I am 12 weeks post op and the weight is coming off fast. The clothes that were extremely tight a couple of weeks ago, now have to be pinned up. So my family, co-workers and friends are saying its time for me to buy clothes.

I went looking for just some basic black slacks last night and almost starting crying because I don't know what to buy. One size is just right and the smaller size is too loose! If I buy them so that they fit now, they will not fit anymore in a couple of weeks, If I buy them too tight now, that will leave me with my current situation-nothing to wear.

I am sooooo happy the weight is coming off, but fashion is my life (I publish a fashion magazine) and my clothes are looking sloppy on me.

HELP!

What size are you?

24/22 give or take.

1. Salvation Army
2. Goodwill

These two stores are my BEST friends as the weight comes off. I have bargained shopped for new stuff that is ULTRA cheap....that's the only way I can buy it.

Well, congrats on the weight loss!!!!

I shop goodwill, salvation army. But mostly I do the cheap stores; Rainbow Shop, Marshalls, JC Penny and any store that has a sales rack. My clothes have safety pins everywhere!

Well congrats on the weightloss girlie! Get you some maxi dresses and sun dresses also you can get those boheimian skirts too. All of these can be dressed up or down too!

I have been shopping online for clearance-priced items my current size and the next size down.  Mentally, I have about $15-20 price limit depending on what it is.

I did buy a cute little black dress at Penney's the other day that broke the rules, but you need something to wear to a dressy affair or out to dinner at finer eateries.

I also took my best dress slacks and dress crops to be altered.  These were pieces that I could not just simply replace and that I paid a lot of money for.  It was worth it to me to just have them altered.  They are my part of my basic wardrobe (for now).  After I lose about 15-20 more lbs, I will probably have to let it go!  LOL.

Also, Penney's had cute tops on sale for $19.99 plus I had a 15% off coupon.  I got about 5 tops for less than $100.  

When I was losing faster, I had stuff with tags on it that I missed out on wearing because the weight was coming off so fast.  Like someone mentioned earlier, try Goodwill or the Salvation Army.  Also, research consignment shops that have plus-size clothing.  Try EBay too for certain brands that you know will fit.

Linda

congratulations gurl! 

there's a clothing exchange on OH, it's not a forum exactly but it's a spot where members list what they have in some cases brand new with tags and never got to wear.  it's no or low cost - you email the poster with your info and pay for shipping.    I couldn't keep up with that so i just went to walmart and bought 3 outfits of the size i was about to be, wore em to def till i got to the next size and did the same thing - might be a little challenging being a fashionista if you only gone be a size (   ) for 2 weeks :)) 

Thirft stores are that deal see if your area has any value worlds, community thrifts, etc you may have to hunt but I have found some really nice things some even new. 

 Only buy a few pieces at a time and purchase separates that you can mix and match to create different outfits.  Slacks with an elastic waist were a staple in my wardorbe when I was losing.  Pairthem with a relaxed fit top like this one and you can wear them for several sizes down and still look nice.