Question:
DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET CLOTHING FROM?

I AM HOPING TO HAVE WLS DONE. THE PROBLEM IS I DO NOT HAVE MUCH MONEY AND I DESPERTLY NEED WORK CLOTHES. SIZE 26/28 TO 30/32. ALL OF OUR GOODWILLS AND RE SALE SHOPES DONT CARRY PLUS SIZE CLOTHING.    — hsayger (posted on December 22, 2003)

December 22, 2003
Heather, I am a manager for Goodwill in Ohio. I sell plus size outfits as do all goodwills I have stepped in. Grant it, the plus sizes go fast. Just find out when they are putting out the most clothes, and go around that time or ask the manager if she can help you in any way.Good luck!
   — daddy43302

December 22, 2003
The Goodwill's here in Arizona have some plus size clothes, and a good place to find nice work clothes is Consignment Shops.
   — cindy

December 22, 2003
Hi, There is a clothing exchange where you get clothes for FREE on this website! Its pretty neat but you can put your old clothes on here also.. cant sell them but its great to help someone in need.. just go to the top of the page and click on "your journey" then click on "post ops " and you will see the clothing exchange site somewhere in there.. Good Luck
   — Tammy M.

December 22, 2003
does your doctor have a support group? maybe you could ask them to start a clothing exchange at your group meeting.if your doctor doesn't have a support group, ask if you can leave a memo at the doctor's office with your name and number for people who want to exchange clothing. i have given away alot of clothing this way.
   — franbvan

December 22, 2003
I started out as a size 28/30 and after 1 year post op and -140 pounds am down to a size 16W. I didn't want to spend a fortune on clothes, so I've bought almost everything on ebay. if you go to www.ebay.com and search for plus size womens clothes, or plus size lot, it will come up with a lot of groups of clothes that you can get relatively cheap!
   — Kristy L.

December 23, 2003
I wear the same sizes and have tons of trouble finding affordable clothing. I work in a lab and have found a place that will customize my uniforms if needed. I have also found a few consignment shops that sell plus size clothing. I thought I had seen something one time on this site also about used clothing. Hope that helps.
   — dixonl1

December 23, 2003
Do you have a Fashion Bug near you? I bought lots of really reasonable clothing on clearance there. Shop any stores that have really great clearance bargains. You'll only need them for a little while!
   — ctyst

December 23, 2003
Try your local YWCA. I work at our local Y, and we have a thrift store right next door to our building. The women in shelter can go in and "shop". And what we don't give away, we sell at bargain prices as a way to raise funds. Our shop is open once a week, and once I'm post-op, I'm sure I'll be a regular fixture in there while I'm on my way down.
   — Le P.

December 23, 2003
I am still pre-op but have been alot of different sizes over the years and I stretched my clothing budget by using things like belts to chinch in the waist of to big tunics. Also, taking in the waistband of pants in pretty easy with a few stiches by hand or machine. Adding a more fitted tee shirt with a larger button up top, left open, looks good even if the over blouse is oversized. I think I am gonna feel really strange getting rid of some of my old "fat" clothes when I am post-op :smile:
   — Gina H.

December 29, 2003
Do you have any AVENUE stores near you. They have those sizes and have alot of coupons and really cheap clerance racks.
   — penelope R.

December 29, 2003
Heather, I had surgery in August and am down about 85 pounds now. I started out in sizes 26 - 28 and would be happy to send some to you. Feel free to email me privately.
   — Kamy

December 30, 2003
There are Plus size consignment shops. Look in the phone book and call through all the shops in your area. You can get some amazing deals! The one I found in Richmond, Va. got me through the first year. And then you can sell them when you are done.
   — Kristin L.

December 30, 2003
Another good inexpensive place to buy plus sized clothing is Marshalls, AJ Wright and TJ Maxx. Skirts will usually fit for more pounds lost, but I can usually pick up a pair of pants for $10 so it's not to expenisive to have ones that fit right.
   — Patricia T.

January 4, 2004
Ebay!!!! There are a lot of bariatric patients like myself buying and selling our clothes on ebay. I have purchased like new jeans for 5 bucks plus shipping for a total of 8 bucks. I sold some of my clothes that I had only worn a couple of times. I also hit the sales at department stores but eBay has been wonderful. Oh, I have also hit the Salvation Army, Goodwill and other second hand shops. You would be amazed at the nice stuff one can find if you look closely.
   — linda A.

February 16, 2004
Try looking at some of the clearance sales. Kohl's is greaat this time of year and some things are just like this years styles, but they are left from last yeaar. Also, try Garage Sales. I got most of my current winter wardrobe from the last year for about $50.00.
   — Carol G.

February 16, 2004
Here is a link to a website that you can search by state, brand, category, US map for outlet malls near you. I love this site! http://www.outletbound.com/obguide.html
   — Yolanda J.

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