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I need to get some new gym clothes. Shirts, long gym pants, shorts, etc.

Casual Male has a nearby store, but the prices are insane. Was hoping to find a more affordable online source.

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Unfortunately that is where I WAS getting my stuff. Mainly the t-shirts so I could get XLT sizes. Nothing I hate more that worrying about raising my arms and my gut get exposed lol.

I'm not sure where you are located, but look for places that just sell plain t-shirts for screen printing. What size are you currently looking for?

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5xlt & 4xlt

Need that "t" on the end for the exact reason you stated. :D

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@@Dub - 5xlt & 4xlt I was heading that way, but stopped at 3X thankfully, which is where Kohls stopped. How much longer do you have to hold out at that size? I tossed a bunch of stuff that was very gently worn because I started pre-op diet.

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My dad orders from www.blair.com for his clothes. He gets the 5xlt outfits for half the cost of Casual Male. I hope that this helps.

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I used to buy most of my stuff off kingsizedirect.com However, unless they have something on clearance, the price is comparable to Casual Male, I think.

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Amazon or Walmart? yeah, you don't want to spend too much on those clothes because you are going to be dropping shirt sizes frequently....

http://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A1045624%2Cp_n_size_three_browse-vebin%3A2475474011

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I need to get some new gym clothes. Shirts, long gym pants, shorts, etc.

Casual Male has a nearby store, but the prices are insane. Was hoping to find a more affordable online source.

You can buy them online at Kingsizedirect.com, but I have to warn you, they do what I call "therapeutic sizing" meaning they usually size it up so a 2x fits like a 3x everywhere else etc. so make sure you are aware of that when ordering.

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Yeah, King Size runs bigger than some other places. Just look at their sizing charts. I could fit in one of their 3x before something off the rack at Walmart, for instance.

Another place I've gotten some stuff is from Goodwill after I got in 4x and below. Your luck may vary with that, though, as it all depends on your area....but you can't beat a $1.50 (or so) for a shirt if you can find it. The 4x were rare, 3x uncommon, 2x and smaller are easier to find.

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Man too bad this wasn't a couple weeks a go. I took probably 15/20 4xlt shirts to my local charity Goodwill type place. I would have gladly sent you some.

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My 'go to' places for clothes has been Kohls and Amazon.com. As my weight has come off, I have been shopping at Goodwill. I know it can be hit and miss with sizes and selection, but it is far cheaper than the store. It would be nice if there was a swapping site, for people who have had bariatric surgery to share their weight loss success, excesses.

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I bought things from the JCPenney website. They always have sales/coupons. Clicking on the big and tall section will let you easily sort items by size.

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I would also try Kmart. They have an online store that I believe goes up to that size. Good luck :)

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Thanks, everyone.

I may be okay with the gear I already have. It should hold out until my surgery.

I was going through some of my old clothes packed away in the closet.....found some older (smaller sizes) clothes that are going to work.

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