Help! I have piles of plus size clothes that need homes. I have lost 80+ since my banding in 10/08 and am down to sizes I haven't worn in over 12 years. I have suits, casual clothes, high end and brand name stuff ranging in sizes 26/28 down to 18. I would like to recoup some of the money I spent on these outfits but am leery of consigning (never have done it). I don't know what's a good store in Jacksonville, whether plus sizes will sell, etc. Any input would be helpful! Thanks.

I would consider donating at least some of it. Think of it as celebrating your success with the Band by sharing with someone else. There are also some clothing exchanges on some WLS Boards where your clothes might be able to find a new life. Congratulations on your "new size"!

I take my clothes to the Salvation Army thrift store, good will or a church run thrift store in my area. I know how hard it is to get nice plus size clothes and hope that mine go to people who can really use them or at least the money from the sale goes to people who are down on their luck. We have a consignment store here, but I don't know how they work. I have shopped there and there are several notices posted to potential sellers, usually that they are not accepting certian clothing at that time. You might look them up in the phone book and give them a call. We also have a local online classified site and I have seen clothes for sale on it also Ebay is an idea. I have bought some nice clothes from people on ebay. Good luck.

Just today, I took a load of clothes...at least 30 items to consignment stores & the rest I donated. And that's just the beginning. Battered women's group is a good place to donate. So many of these women leave their homes with just what they can carry...they can use all of the help that they can get.

I'm doing really well, but it's still not easy. My eatting was a symptom of other problems that now I must deal with.

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