Goal Outfit

[ToDream 18]

Who got a goal outfit after (or just before) their surgery? I was told it was a good idea to get a goal outfit. Something to look forward to I guess. I can't seem to let go of the fear of not making it to the goal and not fitting the clothing. I keep putting off the purchase.

Any ideas how to get over myself? What did you do?

[Lanette 124]

Just yesterday I came across the CUTEST size 8 jeans at a garage sale. I bought them and let my sister "borrow" them until I can wear them. She and my mom both kind of looked at me funny and later started in about reasonable goals, etc. I can tell they don't think I'll get there but who cares! I want out of the double didgets SO bad I can't stand it. i didn't want to spend big bucks on an outfi but wa happy to find my $5 goal jeans.

[Tiffykins 672]

I didn't purchase anything new as a goal outfit, but I had this pair of Levis that I was itching to get into. By the time, I went to try on those little jeans, I had shrunk right out of them. Of course, they are ancient jeans, and due to vanity sizing for manufacturers a size 8 15 years is way different than a size 8 today. But, I skipped sizes, and went would really use caution spending a lot of money on a goal outfit just because you might shrink right over that size.

[MeMeMEEE 206]

But, I skipped sizes, and went would really use caution spending a lot of money on a goal outfit just because you might shrink right over that size.

I LOVE this! That's what I am hoping for! I do have some sizes just a little smaller than me in my closet in capri's that I would be thrilled to get to wear late this summer, then I have nothing until size 10's. I have lots of sweatshirts that I am counting on getting me through most of the winter and some stretch pants too - will pick up supplemental stuff at Goodwill when I need to. The 10's I have are from garage sales, hand me downs from my daughter or left from my foray at goal about 7 years ago with weight watchers. But hey, I won't be upset if I skip those 10's LOL

[fern 195]

I just was at value village today and bought the cutest lululemon jacket. It's almost able to zip up and I can't wait til it does!!! Plus, paying 10 bucks instead of the 70 or 80 bucks is just perfectly fine with me!!!!

[Cmsumom 5]

I know its silly -but at size 22 I have a pair of jeans that I love- and fit perfectly my shape- so I went back and bought a 18, 14, and a 10- 10 is my goal size- hopefully they will fit like a glove at each stage of loss.

[coops 1,790]

I have a goal outfit in mind... as size 12 (UK) pair of Bench jeans... not sure on the top to go with it (probably a Medium or Small Take That tour tee-shirt...lol) ... perhaps something fitted and colourful???

I ain't bought the jeans yet... but when I do, you will hear my whoops from over the pond!!!

[Dawn 16]

I had bought a pair of MK jeans at ROSS awhile back and they were SUPER tight then and I thought I would lose and fit into them, well that never happened but I have held onto them! They were my FIRST goal jeans because they are a 14 and I have been a 14 in my adult life (not smaller though) and I have it that goal already and I have a feeling I don't be able to wear them for long so I'm wearing the heck outta them!! LOL

I you Lanette I would just LOVE to be out of double digits someday but I don't honestly seeing it happen for me but if I could be a 10 or 12 that would be AWESOME! I was a 10 in high school (of course I was the big girl too) and I would LOVE to be there again!

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

I just can't buy a goal outfit. I want so badly to. But, size wise I have NO idea what to even get. So it makes me nervous.

Therefore, I have change I'm saving and a gift card so that I can go try on a bunch of outfits and find one I love.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I have so many clothes right now that are goal oriented. I saved a great deal pair of jeans and pants that I saved over the years while I gained a bunch of weight. There are maybe 10 or so pairs. So far I've been able to get comfortably into 3 pairs already and now they are in the Goodwill bin. I just wanted to be able to fit into them again, and let me tell you when I finally fit into that first pair - IT WAS SUCH AN INCREDIBLE FEELING!!! I've been holding onto them for 20 years!!!

They were made back in the day before stores started making the vanity sizing. I have one pair 16's Levi's that I can get into now, and 2 pairs of 14's!!

I definitely suggest having numerous pants that you can *almost* fit into at any time. It's so great when you can finally get into them. Try them on often - especially if you are going through a stall. It always makes me feel instantly better.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I just can't buy a goal outfit. I want so badly to. But, size wise I have NO idea what to even get. So it makes me nervous.

Therefore, I have change I'm saving and a gift card so that I can go try on a bunch of outfits and find one I love.

Do it one step at a time. Go shopping and try them on in the fitting room - get them a bit too small and work your way into them. Once you fit in them, go get some more pants for the next size down.

[iegal 460]

Okay - try this for a goal outfit. My bridal gown. I had surgery in Sept...married in Feb. No, the two dates are not related So when I went out to purchase a wedding gown it had to be off the rack. Bought it before Christmas and shop lady thought I was crazy when I asked for a street size 8. She insisted I buy street size 10 which as the time I could not even zip up without breaking the zipper (yep I did on initial sample gown).

To cut to the end of the story - ended up spending more $$$ than I bought the dress for in alterations - for a street size 6 dress wedding gown which still hung on me a little. Listen to Tiffykins: don't spend a lot of $$. I shot right out of one size and into another within a week. ARGH

What a complaint, right? HA HA - a year ago my complaints would have been so different. No regrets, love my sleeve.

[Starry 6]

I can't wait to try something in a smaller size but I'm only 16 days out I have to wait a few months...then LOOK OUT!!! Lol

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Do it one step at a time. Go shopping and try them on in the fitting room - get them a bit too small and work your way into them. Once you fit in them, go get some more pants for the next size down.

I agree with Diva! My goal was a size 10. I ended up skipping size 10 bottoms all together and jumped into an 8...now I'm wearing 6's YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! BEST FEELING EVER

[cludgie 81]

I went to the January sales just before my surgery, and bought a stunning little Lipsy dress for £8, I went for a UK size 14, as the smallest I have ever been is a 16, and at the time I bought it I was a 22/24 so I thought I was being dangerously optimistic, so announced that I wanted to be wearing that dress by christmas day 2011.

When I bought the dress it wouldnt even fit over my shoulders, so I put it in a picture frame and just looked at it for 6 weeks, then curiosity got the better of me, I took it out and tried it on, and it went over my shoulders!

I try it on around once a fortnight now, and its about 1/2 inch away from fastening at the bust, but otherwise fits great, and I've decided to wear it to a friend's wedding in May instead.

I went for something nice, but inexpensive, and optimistic, but not frighteningly so, and gave myself a looong initial time frame to aim for, I am so glad I have that goal dress because even with it only zipped 3/4 of the way up it feels great stepping into something which I couldn't get 2 shoulders into in January.

Go for it would be my advice!