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...buying clothes to replace the ones that are too big? I was just sleeved 12/17, but I am almost 40 lbs down from my starting weight and my clothes are seriously baggy. My underwear falls down. I guess what I need to do is go through ALL of my clothes in hopes of finding a few things I may have grown out of before. I have no problem going to a thrift store, but we all know how hard it was finding clothes that fit in a place that sells new clothes at our old weight, and thrift stores are so hit-or-miss. Any suggestions?

-Kendra

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Embrace the baggy! In all seriousness tho, I did that and took hand me downs from my friends. I bought a few dresses because I hate baggy butt. I know it's cold right now, but I wear leggings and boots.

Now a days I'd rather spend my money on race registration or new running apparel. I still wear baggy clothes. Currently, I own ONE pair of jeans that actually fit.

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kendra, I guess I was lucky in that i have a young daughter who loves nice clothes. She started to gain weight and I lost weight, she got my old clothes and i got her small clothes. Shoes work the same way too. The ones that neither of us wanted we donated to goodwill. Clothes exchange is a great thing if you can do that. Good luck!

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I gave away THOUSANDS of $$$ in clothing. I started going to Old Navy and other discounted stores for 'interim' clothing. I hate ill-fitting clothes, so I go out and replace as necessary...on sale! Also, try Macy's, they have fabulous sales.

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I am still trying to figure out what to do myself. I have two pairs of pants that fit. Everything else is so large it falls off. :X

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Look on Facebook or ask around, where I live we have sites for exchange clothes, household items, baby stuff........ LOVE the sites.. I belong to about 5 helps so much.

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I'm mostly just replacing my pants a pair at a time. I'm allowing myself to get one pair of work pants or one pair of jeans for every size I go down. The shirts I have are big, but big shirts aren't as much of a problem as big pants are. I find that with a decent belt, I can get extended wear, even if they do look a bit off.

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I would do Freecycle.org or Goodwill or thrift stores. when that time comes. I have been a yo yo for years so I know the good places./.... I cant wait for my VSG

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I did go to some thrift stores yesterday...kind of buying shirts ahead and jeanse that 'almost' fit. I am also lucky I have clothes for the next 3 or 4 sizes down.

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I'm hoping to take some of my clothes in. I haven't done it before, but I have a machine and used to make costumes. I figure I can probably find a tutorial on YouTube. I have some smaller dresses but they're ones I used to wear to Dracula's Ball so not exactly work appropriate. ;)

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If you go to your local support group, ask around. People are usually trading clothes, or know where to get them. Also try e-bay.

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Goodwill have been awesome for me. Also a couple of other thrift stores have been good. Ebay works good too. I'm a shorts and t-shirt guy anyway. So it doesn't matter that much. I bought a couple of pairs of track pants at Wallyworld that have a drawstring. Wear them to the gym and out and about on the cold days.

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I have been buying a piece at the time

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All good tips. I only have one thing to say -

WHAT A GREAT PROBLEM TO HAVE !!! ;):P

That is all,

Deano :)

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I go to Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's or Target. I can usually find some great deals!

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