Looking for some summer clothes in a size 18 (hopefully 16 by then!). Headed to Florida in January for a week, and living in upstate NY, it's kind of hard to find summer clothes when there's a foot of snow outside! Lol

I would do some thrift shop shopping.. get capris in black and white and beige and mix up you T's . I live in Fl and while you don't say where you are going in does get cooler at night. Not to worry there will be plenty of stuff to buy here to fill in so wait to buy . Or go on line to Romans . Caution do not buy to much you will not be wearing them next summer when you will be so much smaller.... Tell me where you are going and I can tell you more where to shop, and what to expect in the weather dept. Life is a Beach here in Paradise....

Florida has wonderful thrift shops... I agree that might be your best bet... take a morning and go shopping on your arrival. Lots of snowbirds here... with women who wear the clothes for 1 season and donate them... I bought almost everything for my vacation to Jamaica last month at consignment shops and goodwill. Everything was a major brand name..and were either new with tags or had dry cleaning tags on them. Tallbots, Ann Taylor, Tommy Hillfiger and Lilly Pulitzer... In fact the turqouse outfit on my "after" profile pic is a talbots green lightweight cardi... brand new. $4. The capris are brand new as well...Talbots ... $5.97. Both from Goodwill. My tank from Old Navy @ $5 on sale.

Ebay is another great place to find steals this time of year.

Where in FL are you headed?

I'm in Florida too. By January I'll be dressed like an Eskimo, unless we have an unusual warm winter, but I don't think so.

The thrift stores are your best bet!

Let us know where you're going?

HaHa, I know all you Southern folks think it's going to be "cool" in January in Florida! I will be the silly one on the beach in shorts, I'm sure. But right now, I'm in the coldest spot in the country, a mere 0 degrees this morning! Try that for chilly! haha So even 50 degrees sounds tropical to me!

My husband and I are going to Fort Lauderdale on a reward trip he is part of for his job. It's an all expense paid trip for a week. Woo hoo

Trust me, I am a thrift store shopper for sure, I love a good deal. Problem here is, they just don't have lighter clothes out right now, so that's out of the question. I am not sure if we are going to be renting a car while we are down there, so I don't know how easily I will be able to get around. Hopefully there are some stores near where we are staying! Plus, I'm also on time schedule with his other employees, as I'm sure his boss has an itinerary for some of the days. But, if anyone knows of anything near Ft Lauderdale, I certainly welcome your suggestions! I'm always game for thrifty shopping no matter where I go!

HaHa' date=' I know all you Southern folks think it's going to be "cool" in January in Florida! I will be the silly one on the beach in shorts, I'm sure. But right now, I'm in the coldest spot in the country, a mere 0 degrees this morning! Try that for chilly! haha So even 50 degrees sounds tropical to me!

My husband and I are going to Fort Lauderdale on a reward trip he is part of for his job. It's an all expense paid trip for a week. Woo hoo

Trust me, I am a thrift store shopper for sure, I love a good deal. Problem here is, they just don't have lighter clothes out right now, so that's out of the question. I am not sure if we are going to be renting a car while we are down there, so I don't know how easily I will be able to get around. Hopefully there are some stores near where we are staying! Plus, I'm also on time schedule with his other employees, as I'm sure his boss has an itinerary for some of the days. But, if anyone knows of anything near Ft Lauderdale, I certainly welcome your suggestions! I'm always game for thrifty shopping no matter where I go! [/quote']

All three of us are on the other coast.lol

I know there's a fantastic mall there"The Sawgrass". You might want to try catalog shopping or the Ebay idea.

I'd help you with clothes, but I haven't worn shorts in years, only capris and right now haven't bought any. Probably after winter will blow by that size, hopefully.

Good luck!

Also, if you can, visit Bealls, the Florida Dept store. They will have clearance racks of nice things for very low prices and lots of summer stuff. They keep summer stuff year round for the "Snowbirds". I, almost, shop the clearance racks exclusively, as my husband never saw a sale he didn't like. But, also, visit Goodwill. I had to when I went to the Grand Canyon in May, I did not own a heavy sweater or warm coat. I needed one, and did not mind returning it to Goodwill when it was too big in the winter. Good luck, enjoy your visit to Fort Lauderdale ,Karen

I too am from upstate ny. I do have some summery 18's I wouldn't mind parting with. What is your zip code?

Lake Placid 12946

If you're interested I have some super cute tanks and capris that are 16. I've got them listed on Poshmark to sell dirt cheap but its just too cold up here! E-me if u want pics. They're almost all brand name and never worn but don't fit anymore!

taraepperson@gmail.com

Tara

I have some nice size 16 and XL tops and pants if anyone is in need of them. I consider the 16s a little large as I am still wearing some, but these are falling off so if you are just getting out of 18s they would be perfect. All are in great condition too. I have not even wore some of them!