Mourning my clothes

I took a pile of my work clothes to "Dress for Success"  and an even bigger pile to the Goodwill. 

Dress for Success is an organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.  They always need business clothing, especially plus sizes.  What a great place to donate my clothing, right?

I nearly had a emotional breakdown giving up my clothes.  WTF!  "What if I need them again?" actually went through my brain.  I talked myself into the right spot.  Nearly 80 pounds gone...those clothes better never fit AGAIN, but I loved those clothes.  I had the best leather blazer.  This means I might actually have to do some serious shopping.

The Goodwill wasn't an issue, but my leather blazer that covered my fat so well...sigh!  I'm sure I'll get over it.  I practically am now.  I just wasn't expecting to have that kind of reaction.

Kay

I understand.  I didn't get attached to my everyday clothes but my carriage competiton clothes were another story.  I remembered each competiton that each outfit was worn and how I did.  Oh well, I still have the hats and can find new outfits. They are gone to someone else. 

You have to share pictures of your Carriage Clothes!  I have a huge melon head.  I've given up on hats, but I'd love to see yours!

I know exactly how you feel. I just went through everything I have and ended up with 4 bags of clothes that will be going to the church

I miss them already, I added my BEST favoritist bra in the world, spent a LARGE sum of money on it and it was excellent condition....

I get that!  A great bra is hard to find and something to treasure.  Invariably, it is the only one of its style and color ever made because you can never find another one like it.

On the plus side, I'm getting into some of my smaller bras these days.  I'm not wild about shoving that armpit/should flab in them with what's left of my boobs, but it is better than being heavier!

Kay

Armpit/should flab



Seriously, I went through clothes grief.  It took me a long time to find clothes in the plus size that I loved.  So, I get it.

Sue

You're not alone! I had a really hard time getting rid of two big boxes to the Veterans back in January. I have another big box almost ready to go and I really haven't gotten rid of many tops yet, I've been making due with what I have. The few new items I bought really do look alot better on me I must say. I had the same thoughts of what if I gain the weight back and need those again? I finally determined that it's up to me as to whether I regain or not. If I start seeing the scale creep back up I need to get on it right away. I also need to keep the way I'm eating now as pretty much my norm but allow myself to not make the right food choice 100% of the time (once I reach my goal).

I tried on my pants this weekend to find pairs that still worked.  So I thought.  Today at work I was told that my clothes were "swimming on me"; I then realized I could pull my pants down without unbuttoning or unzipping.  Not good.  This is going to be a real process for me.  Thanks for letting me know that I am not alone......I have been trying to grieve my clothes for awhile but these already starting changes feel weird.  Someone today also asked me "what happened to your boobies?".

What a day!!!!

 I'm just starting to wear regular size clothes and i find myself heading to the women's department or Lane Bryant out of habit.  I don't want to make the mistake of buying new clothes just because they fit, like the way i had to buy clothes before.  So...I'm going pretty slow with new purchases.  Mostly tops which can be worn a little loose when I lose more.  For now I can get away with wearing the same things over and over because I'm not working full time.

I can totally relate. I buy nice clothes and it was really difficult for me to give up the clothes. Some were a little easier but some I kept for a long time because I loved them so much. I live in a small community so there are clothing donation boxes but no real place to give clothes. I instead gave them to my friend's daughter who has a dead-beat partner who doesn't work and she works in a Tim Horton's to pay all their bills and to raise their little baby girl. I know she appreciates the clothes she could never afford. But it is difficult handing them over.

I was buying a size smaller each month for a bit and it was difficult to give those clothes away too but I didn't pay as much (Old Navy jeans) and I didn't buy much. Now I have spent a little more on the current size but I think I will still be having to give these up. My eldest daughter can use them I'm sure, but she probably won't be happy that I am smaller than her.

I am loving clothes though because I bought size 10 and I used to be a 22.