Has anyone bought new clothes yet?
I live in Maryland and I am only three weeks out but I went to Kohls and bought long sweaters and sweater coats along with the dressier versions of yoga pants that I wear with boots and heels. So far it is working well for me as I am comfortable at work, I teach and I can tighten the drawstrings which I have had to do. I look professional and it should keep me for a while I hope.
Teri-Lynn
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Teri-Lynn
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I am in the same boat as you. However as an admitted tightwad I just can't bring myself to spend a lot of money on clothes that I will only be able to wear for a few months. I have been going to the local Goodwill store to buy transitional clothes. At first I was opposed to the idea. God has been good to me; I make a good living and can easily buy new clothes. After giving it a lot of thought I came to the following conclusion. When I buy my transitional clothes at Goodwill I am spending 10% of what the clothes will cost if I bought them new. After a few months when I can no longer wear the clothes anymore I donate them back to Goodwill. In summary, Goodwill will get both the money I used to buy the clothes and they will get the clothes back as a donation.
Goodwill and other used clothing stores are your friend. We change a lot during this journey. I started in 22/24 and I bought a pair of jeans about a week ago that are size 10.
I do buy some clothes new, but only if they are on sale big time. I typically only wear a size for 6 weeks before I can't stand the way they hang on me. Without Goodwill I would have gone broke.
I am getting closer to goal, which means my sizes shouldn't change a lot more. I have a 17 year old daughter who I make go shopping with me. If things are snug on me, but don't look saggy on her I will buy them. She's 6' and 150lbs, I don't think I am going to get any smaller than she is. So I keep telling myself stuff that fits us both will be long term keepers and it's ok if I spend a little more on them.
I do buy some clothes new, but only if they are on sale big time. I typically only wear a size for 6 weeks before I can't stand the way they hang on me. Without Goodwill I would have gone broke.
I am getting closer to goal, which means my sizes shouldn't change a lot more. I have a 17 year old daughter who I make go shopping with me. If things are snug on me, but don't look saggy on her I will buy them. She's 6' and 150lbs, I don't think I am going to get any smaller than she is. So I keep telling myself stuff that fits us both will be long term keepers and it's ok if I spend a little more on them.
I've only bought one pair of jeans and 2 shirts since surgery in August! Fortunately my sister's friend had surgery 4mths before me so I got clothes from her, and then I also met someone from here on OH in a town nearby and they gave me clothes as well! If I DO buy clothes it will be at a thrift store.
I bought a couple of pieces when the LOFT outlet had a good sale after Xmas. For me, it was really a celebration and not a true need. I bought sweaters that were a little snug so that I could wear them though the season and have learned that layering works well for me. It was nice to not be the largest size in the store and I actually even bought a button down shirt, which I have not been able to were comfortably in quite a while.
For work pants, my friend is giving me a pair and I bought some inepensive ones at Macy's last weekend. I also still have some that are currently 2 sizes smaller and am glad I never got rid of them. Once those are too big, I don't know what I'll do. I haven't been smaller than a 10 in over 15 years.
For work pants, my friend is giving me a pair and I bought some inepensive ones at Macy's last weekend. I also still have some that are currently 2 sizes smaller and am glad I never got rid of them. Once those are too big, I don't know what I'll do. I haven't been smaller than a 10 in over 15 years.
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on 1/8/12 6:05 am
on 1/8/12 6:05 am
I have lost around 35 - 40 pounds and have not bought any clothes yet. I am pretty handy with a sewing machine and have been taking my clothes in as I go. I am down almost two sizes so I am sure I will need to go to the thrift store soon and pick up a few things.