Clothing expenses after surgery

[gamergirl 4,609]

I for one am dreading the day I have to shop for new clothes

Gah you and me both. I'd rather have flaming bamboo shoots stuck under my nails. If it's not books, electronics or bath products, I'm not interested in shopping for it.

[erp 2,016]

Can I ask what people did about suits? I have suits for another 10-15 lbs down but then I'm out of my closet shopping options. I don't have to have insanely expensive ones' date=' but they do need to be dressy looking jackets, blazers, skirts, pants, shells, etc. where can one find those cheaply?

Add to that my expensive shoes don't even fit anymore. I don't know at what point I can say my shoe size has stopped dropping? So I'm hesitant to buy new shoes but I am stepping out of most of mine with each step.

Any thoughts? OP I hope you don't think I'm hijacking your thread? If you do I can delete and ask in a new one [/quote']

Macy's clearance racks are where I go. They have many seasonless jackets and everyday value pieces for suiting inexpensively. I find that their house brands like Alfani and Charter Club get closed out regularly.

[gamergirl 4,609]

Macy's clearance racks are where I go. They have many seasonless jackets and everyday value pieces for suiting inexpensively. I find that their house brands like Alfani and Charter Club get closed out regularly.

Thanks for the tip. That should be easy enough to find.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I've been shopping at thrift stores for jeans. I want to say I've gone through at least.... 100+ pairs of jeans. The thrift store by where I live charge in the realm of $2-$5 per pair and I've gone a bit crazy before lol.

I went to lane bryant about.... 2 months post op, and the sales lady was telling me about her niece who had RNY. I was trying on their Genius jeans or whatever they are/were called. The sales lady told me to shop at thrift stores. She said, why spend $70 on one pair of jeans when you can buy at least 7 pairs at that price. Your body changes a lot and fast! It's more cost effective that way. Went to my first thrift store the next day

It'll get pricey once things start fitting a lot better. I go crazy buying clothing and heels now, and I love getting dolled up

[Fixerupper 335]

Can I ask what people did about suits? I have suits for another 10-15 lbs down but then I'm out of my closet shopping options. I don't have to have insanely expensive ones' date=' but they do need to be dressy looking jackets, blazers, skirts, pants, shells, etc. where can one find those cheaply?

Add to that my expensive shoes don't even fit anymore. I don't know at what point I can say my shoe size has stopped dropping? So I'm hesitant to buy new shoes but I am stepping out of most of mine with each step.

Any thoughts? OP I hope you don't think I'm hijacking your thread? If you do I can delete and ask in a new one [/quote']

For suits I do the Liz Claiborne collection at jc Penney. They Are sold as separate pieces and come in regular and women's Sizes but all go together. I need to replace pants a lot more often but I can keep the jackets quite a while longer so I don't have to keep replacing a while suit. Also helps me keep perspective on the fact that I'm getting smaller even when the scale isn't moving because I'm wearing the same pants but in a smaller size. Also seems like they always have coupons or a sale going.

[kvlasy 195]

I'm lucky enough to live near an Outlet Mall. Between that, Kohl's sales racks, Target and Walmart I'm able to keep up with out spending a fortune.

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[woo woo 872]

Thank you thank you thank you!!

You're welcome.

[MandaPanda 173]

I have gotten some nice things from Freecycle. Also you can wear your clothes a bit baggy to jump a few sizes, clearance racks, ask friends for hand me downs, I am down 40 pounds and haven't bought any clothes yet. When I get to my goal, I will splurge

[VSG AJH 499]

Can I ask what people did about suits? I have suits for another 10-15 lbs down but then I'm out of my closet shopping options. I don't have to have insanely expensive ones' date=' but they do need to be dressy looking jackets, blazers, skirts, pants, shells, etc. where can one find those cheaply?

Add to that my expensive shoes don't even fit anymore. I don't know at what point I can say my shoe size has stopped dropping? So I'm hesitant to buy new shoes but I am stepping out of most of mine with each step.

Any thoughts? OP I hope you don't think I'm hijacking your thread? If you do I can delete and ask in a new one [/quote']

GamerGirl -- In the Dallas metroplex, we have high end consignment stores. You could take your current suits in to sell or to swap for credit (which is sometimes higher than cash outright), then pick up some nice suits in the same place. Another thing we have here is GW Boutique, a high end resale shop affiliated with Goodwill. Secondhand stores are also good places to check -- my little hole in the wall thrift stores shockingly always carry designer labels. You can also check Craigslist, round up some friends for clothing swaps, or you could mention to other ladies your friendly with that you'd be interested in taking the suits they no longer want. My SIL just donated armfuls of dress suits, so they're available.

[cubbies76 132]

GamerGirl -- In the Dallas metroplex' date=' we have high end consignment stores. You could take your current suits in to sell or to swap for credit (which is sometimes higher than cash outright), then pick up some nice suits in the same place. Another thing we have here is GW Boutique, a high end resale shop affiliated with Goodwill. Secondhand stores are also good places to check -- my little hole in the wall thrift stores shockingly always carry designer labels. You can also check Craigslist, round up some friends for clothing swaps, or you could mention to other ladies your friendly with that you'd be interested in taking the suits they no longer want. My SIL just donated armfuls of dress suits, so they're available.[/quote']Any of these stores in Dallas have men's clothes?

[woo woo 872]

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[savannah31548 10]

I am super excited at the prospect of being able to shop for common sizes in any store. Of course I realize things may still fit funny even after weight loss because of my body shape, I'm still excited. The link posted above about using a few pieces to create multiple outfits is great. Good luck to everyone before and after!

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

I am super excited at the prospect of being able to shop for common sizes in any store. Of course I realize things may still fit funny even after weight loss because of my body shape' date=' I'm still excited. The link posted above about using a few pieces to create multiple outfits is great. Good luck to everyone before and after![/quote']

I have a favorite list FULL of items on Etsy I want to purchase when I'm goal... That place is dangerous!

[prsist1869 4]

Depending on the area in which you live, you may be able to buy work clothes, suits and shoes at Goodwill. There are also consignment shops, but that may be more expensive. Also, if you'll look for sales on your city's FB page, you may also be able to find really good deals. My mother in law had a lot of Ann Taylor, Donna Karen, etc. suits she put on the city FB page - she was practically giving them away, just to clean out her closet.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I have a favorite list FULL of items on Etsy I want to purchase when I'm goal... That place is dangerous!

You can buy clothes on etsy??