I'm trying to figure out what I should do with my too-big clothes. I have a TON of stuff, the majority nice work clothes (skirts, blouses, slacks), as well as some jeans and shirts. I've thought about consignment stores, but the only local one (within 45 miles) only wants "hip, cool, 20-something clothing". Yeah, mine's not old-ladyish, but it is professional and mature. I've though about taking it to the local woman's shelter, but I'm not sure they need clothing donations. If it were just a few items, I might just toss them, but I have two huge laundry baskets overflowing.

What did you do with too-big clothes?

I'll be taking anything that can qualify to a new plus sized consignment shop that's opening here in town in a few days (the shop's owned by a friend, so it's going to help both of us! :w00t:).

A few things will be going to a friend who's had bypass surgery and will probably stay about one size behind me along my way... She's at her 1-year anniversary so her loss has slowed some, and she's much taller than I am.

The rest I'll donate to Safe Place (a women's shelter).

When I lost 100+ a few years ago, I sold a TON of clothes on Ebay, but it was a lot of work to do. I'll probably make less money with the consignment process, but it will be way easier. I wish I'd waited to sell that stuff back then -- who knew all that weight was going to come back, and bring some friends?!? I had to buy all new fat clothes as the weight came back. Ah well, at least I kept the smaller clothes so I don't have to shop again on the way back down this time! :rolleyes2:

Many ladies (I haven't seen the men do it) swap clothes or pass on clothes through the Sisterhood of Traveling Pants (or something like that) through the blogging community.

Often times, someone will post on their blog what size clothes they have along with photos of the clothes, and people who read their blog will comment saying what itmes they want. The blogger then packs it up and ships it off.

There is usually no charge for this. It's done with the assumption that the next person will pass along items as well.

There is some cost involved with this, but, if you give as well as receive, it should all even out in the end.

I'm planning on giving most of mine to Goodwill. I will keep a few of my favorite pieces in order to make a quilt.

I'm planning on giving most of mine to Goodwill. I will keep a few of my favorite pieces in order to make a quilt.

Love the quilt idea! Maybe some throw pillows :blushing: