Question:
I need clothes very badly, I found the clothing exchange, but don't know how to

ask for the clothes. Do I just e-mail the person listing the clothes? Do I need to give them any special information. I am having surgery next month, and I need clothes size 24-26 and 3x or 4x. I just don't have the money to go out and buy clothes when I probably will be dropping sizes pretty fast after surgery. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tammy Warner    — Tammy37 (posted on July 16, 2005)

July 17, 2005
Hi there Tammy - I unfortunately have begun selling all of my stuff on Ebay or I would have given you some. Might I suggest you check out Ebay - you can find some INCREDIBLY CHEAP deals on there.... Hope this helps! Take good care, Gina
   — goffeebean

July 17, 2005
I belive you contact the person howeve...whatever you do....make sure that you exchange money or whatever carefully. I sent all my clothes out and it cost 80 bucks just for shipping (TON of clothes)...I did everything COD as agreed but you have to pay in advance...the personsl check bounced...this really hurt both emotionally and in the pocketbook...try going to goodwill/salvation army...seriously as well
   — kgallagher0120

July 17, 2005
Hi, I have a FREE solution for new clothes. Go to the website www.freecycle.org it is a free cite hosted by yahoo. How it works is you find your city and sign up with yahoo as a member. It is a website that allows you to give and receive anything for free (no money exchange is allowed). After you sign up you can look at the list of what they call OFFERS and reply to the ones you need. YOu can also place a WANTED ad for the clothes you need. I have been using the cite for about a year and have given away clothes, appliances, construction supplies you name it, I gave away everything I did not need. I also got things from offers such as my wall unit and lots of clothes. Try the cite you'll love it. Good luck, Shana
   — shana1569

July 18, 2005
I also was going to suggest freecyle.org I also use them to get and get rid of clothes, furniture, appliances, and housewares. The BEST PLACE EVER. Shana beat me to this, but I agree with her...the best solution for NO COST! also I would try thrifht stores in your area...my local goodwill has some really nice clothes...I got a name brand skirt for $5. I also have stasrted selling on eBay, but most of my sizes are below what you are looking for. I ish you luck in your search for clothes and on your WLS journey. Laura
   — Laura G.

July 24, 2005
Hi Tammy, Unfortunately I, too, share your size in clothing. Yard sales are the bomb. Just check your local paper for yard sales in and around your area. Lots of times they specify if they have plus size clothes. Once you find a good ys, get familiar with that person. I now stay in communication with someone who have yard sales often and carries size 22 thur 26's. Another good choice is Good Will and Thrift stores.
   — Saundra H.