Clothes Question

It has been many years (at least 5 or 6) since I have been able to purchase clothes from a store and instead purchased clothes through mail order.  Have any of your post-ops been in this position?  If so, how did you go about making your first post-op clothes purchase?  I would have no idea what size I wore mail order as this clothes is already too big from my pre-op dieting and have little clue what size I am in those clothes and I have to admit I am a bit intimidated by the idea of going to a store and fitting nothing even after losing a significant amount of weight.   I have a few weeks before I have to worry about this but the reason it is on my mind is because my nephew is getting married on June 21st and I truly have nothing to wear and will have to find an outfit.  YIKES!!!!  Any input is appreciated.

I was in exactly the same position.  I was fortunate enough to have a lot of "too small" clothes waiting for me in totes.   What size are your "too big" clothes right now? 

My 6X's are starting to float on me.  Unfortunately, as I got bigger I gave my smaller sizes away.  I kind of felt hopeless about ever getting back down to that size so I gave it to charity.

I love Catherine's too.  They go up to 5x. 

If you have to do it mail order, take your measurements.  It took a while for me to really drop sizes quickly, about 100lbs.  Don't be afraid to go try things on at the store though, once you feel better. 

Congratulations!  I would suggest you start looking now.  Catherine's would be a good way to start.  They are very helpful there.  When I was shopping there they had a lot of customers that were losing weight and unsure of their size.  I can understand your nervousness so start early and have fun.  Loris

I would try Catherine's plus sizes.  I know that I have only lost 25 lbs, but some of my pants were too big, so I needed to go in.  I find that Catherine's is really helpful.  They will do measurements if you need, but you could just go in and try a few things on and see where you are.  They truly are wonderful and will help you.....at least it has been my experience everytime I have been in one of their stores.   Good Luck! Jennifer

Personally, I would wait until you got closer to your date.  Not sure how you carry your weight, but I dropped the top size really quick and the bottom half is hanging on for dear life.  I would hate to see you buy something now and then it be too big when you got ready to wear it.

well I'm not sure where you started but I'm 4 months out and down 178lbs I was 557lbs and now I"m 379lbs and down two sizes---I was in a 6x and now I can buy 4x from walmart---Layne Bryant has plus sizes so does fashion bug plus---it's so nice to be able to buy of the rack for a change--I've vowed to never buy out of a catalog again!!!

No Fashion Bugs in the state of Louisiana, so expensive Catherine's it is!  I really just need a few shirts to tied me over.  Today in church I turned and my shirt stayed against the pew and my arm came through sleeve.  If I have that much room, it just can't look flattering on me.  I know - too vain, but I am who I am!