I Don't Want to Buy New Clothes In Plus Sizes

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I'm about two thirds of the way to my weight loss goal and am in a bit of a dilemma. Most of my clothes are too big and look sloppy on me now. But when I try on new clothes, I find that I still need to buy plus sizes in tops and dresses. Most of my weight loss has been from my bottom half! And my bosom has hardly shrunk at all. I've been hoping that things will even out as I get closer to goal and intended to wait before getting too many new things in a (hopefully) interim size. But my baggy clothes are starting to get me down. Although I hate spending money on clothes that will only fit for a month or two, I guess it's time to break down and do it.

I just wish they made clothes for us apple-shaped women. It seems that most things are made for pear shapes. I feel like starting an apple-shaped women's movement. Hmm. I need a slogan.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Lol. I feel your pain. I always hated jeans because it felt like they were cutting me in the waist because my waist is the same as my hips. Apple shapes are more common than you think.

For clothes to get through the few months how about trying local thrift stores, consignment stores (Clothes Mentor is great), or check with your surgeons office to see if they have a clothing exchange.

I have had really good luck with Goodwill and St. Vincent DePaul thrift stores in higher income areas. You can find some really nice clothing without spending so much money you feel guilty. I have already started sticking clothes in every size from one below my current size down to size 10. Our thrift stores have been having $1 sales and they have had some hi end clothes with tags still on them for $1. I hope you can find a resource near you!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Wow ! Congratulations on your weight loss ! You should be very proud of yourself !!!! As far as clothes go, try Goodwill and other local 2nd hand stores . Remember if you buy quality clothes , you can take them to a consignment store when you outgrow them and get back some $. While I dont have the same shape as you, you might want to buy clothes that have alot of "give" , or the ability to stretch a little so you can make them fit as your body changes. Maybe a nice black pair of yoga pants that could pass for work pants with a pretty top ? Nice dark dressy jeans that can be dressed up or dressed down. A wrap dress , cardigan sweaters , etc. You get the picture . Have fun shopping !!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Goodwill all the way. I'm losing now and in the same boat. I bought nine blouses last week for 38 bucks. A few too small but I couldn't pass them up and they'll fit soon. Try it!

[friendly5 56]

_{Also try the clearance racks at Walmart and other stores right now. Happy shopping.}

[terry1118 1,274]

Thrift stores, clearance sales, local clothing swaps (there's supposedly an online one here, though I never used it). I work in a bank so I had a LOT of big good quality clothes. I found a young woman a few months behind me in her weight loss journey to pass my clothes down to. Every 6-8 weeks I'd meet her to hand over bags and bags of clothes. Maybe find someone in your support group who'll share?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

clothes too big look sloppy

@@IcanMakeit

did you keep any of your old clothes that became to small for you as you got bigger???

now many of those items might fit, since you are now getting smaller!!!

any people use the expression they go "clothe shopping in their own closet!!"

my sister gained some weight and i was able to give her some of my "old" bigger clothes

ow she has turned around and given me some of her clothes that now are too tight on her, but fit be well.

is there a possiblity you know someone you can do a similar swap??

otherwise - the above comments concerning thrift shop, goodwill, sales at Walmart etc - way to go

i was retired when i started my journey, so never needed to get all "dressed up" in nice clothes

just hung around with my big big elastic blue jeans!!!

boy how things have changed

you've lost 82 lbs??

thats great!!!

keep up the good work

good luck

kathy

congrats

[tiffdmill 26]

I use an online clothing rental service. They specialize in plus sizes and I can update sizes as needed.

[Bob2013 326]

I was able to stay in clothing for the first 6 months from breaking out clothing I have outgrown over the years that despite my wifes pleads I refused to throw away. Because I knew I would be back there someday.

Unfortunately I have gone past all those old items and am just buying what I need to get by until iI hit my goal. Which is coming up quick.

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I posted out of frustration, but of course there are solutions! You guys don't let me feel sorry for myself. Thanks.

I do have some smaller sized clothes in the attic that I can go through. And although the thrift stores never seem to have anything that will fit my bust size, Ross is still around. I'm sure I can find something if I look. Time to stop complaining and do something about it.

[SandyM 1,956]

I hit a great sale at Kmart today. Seems like everything in the store was on sale. Season getting ready to change and lots of sales going on.

[superbariatricbabe 180]

GwynnieBee.com- sizes10-32 online clothes rental

Aka. NetFlix for Clothes!! Fantastic idea for post op WLS patients who are going through rapid size changes. Let's you wear super cute expensive clothes, that you just return when you are done. Free shipping, free dry cleaning!!

[tiffdmill 26]

GwynnieBee.com- sizes10-32 online clothes rental Aka. NetFlix for Clothes!! Fantastic idea for post op WLS patients who are going through rapid size changes. Let's you wear super cute expensive clothes, that you just return when you are done. Free shipping, free dry cleaning!!

Agree! This is the service that I use!

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I have been afraid to try GwinnieBee. What happens if you stain or rip the clothes? What if the clothes don't fit? Does that still count as a rental?

[superbariatricbabe 180]

I have been afraid to try GwinnieBee. What happens if you stain or rip the clothes? What if the clothes don't fit? Does that still count as a rental?

If it Doesn't fit: I think you just send it back and get the next on on your list.

Not sure about damage- they have a great FAQ section you should check out