Hello everyone - I am now to the point where my clothes are all too big. I have a very expensive wardrobe, well to me its expensive. Most of my clothes came from Torrid and I love them, most are new with tags. I was thinking of altering them, I know a little about sewing, but not sure if I should waste the time. Have any of you contemplated this idea? I don't want to shop for new clothes until I reach maintenance, and I am 65-75 pounds away.

Thanks for any comments or pins that may help.

Edited October 26, 20169 yr by Tami_Lynn

If you really want to keep them, then I would pay to have them altered. But why not buy a couple new items (on sale)??

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I've heard alterations can get expensive. Maybe pick a few of your favorites to alter? You could consign your wardrobe potentially, I know torrid has some nice stuff. I was suggested re-sale like consignment, goodwill or Salvation Army for in-between sizes until you reach your goal and go for a brand new wardrobe. Good Luck!

If there are still tags on the clothes you might want to ask the store about their policies and see if it would be possible for you to exchange them for a smaller size.

There are online stores like Depop where you can sell clothes, so that might be an option worth checking out.

I HATE shopping for clothes!

I've altered a few of my favorite tops and pants..mostly the easy ones that I could see where to take them in at. My palazzo pants were the easiest to alter...just replaced the elastic with a tighter one!

Other than that, i'm getting rid of things on yardsale sights on facebook and using the Letgo app for selling clothes that I can't take in

You should try second hand stores lol that's what I plan to do until I reach my goal. Lol

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Well I have a friend she would be really interested. what sizes do you have? I can always ask her if you want to sell them and I have clothes smaller I don't know what size you are but you can always call me and let me know we can work something out you know call me and let me know my name is talia. 714-616-4189

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I feel the same way.. Lane Bryant, Torrid, SimplyBe.. Sooo many Cacique bras.. Ugh some never worn lol.. My mom is a seamstress (thankfully) so I'll have help with some of my favs.. But you can't alter bras oh well I'll be working on selling those

Munky

I altered my clothes after surgery. I did buy a few pieces just so I didn't look like I was walking in a bag. I purchased everything i wanted when I passed my goal weight.

Look for a Facebook group called Torrid Addicts. Lots of folks selling and buying clothes there all the time.

As for bras.....that's gonna be a nightmare for me. I might just have to sports bra it for a few month til I settle somewhere. I've already gone from a 46ddd to 44ddd in the first 3 months of my 6 month diet....

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If you want to sell them look into the app PoshMark

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I saved my really fancy and expensive ones for maternity and gave away the rest. I was told to save them in case I end up being that size again and that was reason enough for me to get rid of them. If you can sew then I don't see why you should have yourself a little party and work on getting some fixed..

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Edited November 5, 20169 yr by Lema

I have Lots of cloths. Way more than any one person needs. And in a wide oray of sizes too.

Right before I had surgery (just 10 days ago!) I emptied the closet and during mms ped out the storage boxes and after a merciless purge organized them by size and put the ones that fit in the closet and packed the rest by size and season then put them in labeled boxes.

My plan is to consign/sell/toss everything as soon as it outgrows me.

I gave several bags to "dress for success" it's tax deductable and have over already made $400. on sales and consignment, though half of that was just for a few purses.

Getting everything ready for resale was lots of work. I think that in the future I will avoid it by buying less though I am looking forward to buying non plus size lingerie. Lots and lots of it.

I would pick your favorites and reach out to a local seamstress and see if they might make you a package deal. When we got married last Halloween my mom my sister and I had to have our costumes slash wedding dress altered kind of last minute. I went to a local seamstress and she gave us really good deal for all three pieces. Only cost me $30 to take in like five inches of my wedding dress, which was a custom-made 1940's pattern dress.

It might cost you a hundred bucks or so for 5-10 items but it likely cost you a lot more than that if its torrid and other similar brands.

You could also try selling on your local Facebook pages. I see a lot of women selling clothes like that in my area. The online resale stores don't give you a whole lot of money and where I am the consignment stores don't either.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 338 Sleeved 10/5/16