It's that time of year when I pack a few bags of clothes for the Salvation Army -- but another discussion here made me think that maybe a tall female bandster could use some not terribly fashionable size 22/24 clothing while on her way down. That got me to thinking that there are probably a lot of us out there who are both getting rid of clothes and looking for new ones while we're in transition. I'm one of those people with clothing in about eight sizes from different phases of my dieting life (and I have the Dynasty-era shoulder pads to prove it) but, like a lot of you, I suspect, I'm short on wardrobe basics in my current size.

Would a clothing exchange be impractical? I realize that if, say, I send my castoffs to someone, she might decide that they're too ugly, the wrong color, or they just don't fit, and then another person is left with clothes she can't use. But, on the other hand, this might be a way to help each other. We could post photos if a simple description of a garment isn't enough.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please post them here. Thanks!

Michelle sent me 3 boxes, and they were left on my front porch. If anybody wants me to sign for boxes being sent, I'll send you PM with my work address, since there's always someone at my office to sign.

But everything has to be here before next Thursday, since I'm taking Friday and Monday off as vacation days to play with you little banded bandits!

Just got my hair cut too..will be getting a pedicure/ manicure and eyebrow wax Thursday.

DeLarla I am still in 26/28 for a little while I would love to take some things off your hands. I will be in Vegas so let me know what you have

Ginny: I might have some 26/28 still hanging around here too. So I will bring what I can find. Some stuff I have either only worn once or never worn. LOL!!!

Michelle: I am planning on doing the same thing myself before heading to Vegas. LOL!!!

I'm going to the HEADCOUNT FOR VEGAS thread to talk about clothing exchange, etc. Check it out.

Hi Guys,

I am sorry to say that I totally got rid of all of my fatty clothes at clothing swaps or charities here in TX. However, I still have 26-28 very expensive power suits and cocktail dresses that I can bring if there is anyone that would need something like this.

I am lucky enough to have a bandster friend who now weighs 168 who has given me her 14-16's and I have been living on these til I get to my final destination. Yes, it still amazes me that I fit in these sizes..... I guess I will soon run out of bandsters who will give me freebies. Thats the downside to getting closer to goal. THeres no one to give me clothes!!!

Babs in TX

334/198/170

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Babs, I say bring them. Cocktail dresses usually run smaller, plus I'm tall. I don't have anything fancy like that. I could play dress up! There's always alterations, right?

Lisa I put a box in the mail today for the clothing exchange. It should arrive Wednesday!

I've got a pile of clothes started here. Once I get all the boxes, I'll try sorting them in size. Far out - thanks to everyone for particpating.

Mine goes out today for Thursday delivery.

Looking forward to this weekend.

Carol

Hahaha, I planned on cleaning my house, pulling weeds, making everything perfect for this weekend, but I was too busy having fun on my new motorcycle. You guys don't mind a little dirt, do you? Carol, I can taste those Margies now!