I had a revision from sleeve to bypass in August of 2024 and since then I've lost over 60 pounds, and I'm still losing, but it is costing me so much money in clothing! I bought a pair of size 16 jeans in late September, by last week (mid-October) I was down to a 14 and the 16s wouldn't stay! There are worse complaints/issues to have, and I know I'm lucky in that the revision is continuing to help me shed weight, but this is getting to be crazy expensive for me - I am beyond broke (super in debt) so any money I have goes to bills or food or housing, even the $25 I spent on those size 14s was a lot for me!

But... I'm curious when everyone stopped going to the "plus size" stores and started shopping in the "straight size" stores? I know that the plus size tends to account for more a curvy figure, and that I still have thighs and a butt I'm thinking I should stay in plus size as long as I can, but when did you decide to try the straight size section of your favorite clothing store?when did you stop buying plus size clothes?

I have 3 bags of clothes that don't fit after just two months and I'm no longer plus size. I'm sticking with leggings (cheap at Walmart) and then I feel okay in an oversized top, basicallyjust wearingthem until they fall off. It's rough because our sizes change so quick. My mom is giving me hand me downs so that is helping. I also hit up second hand. I say if you like curvy clothes get what you are comfortable in. Today I changed clothes 3 times before work because nothing fits! Even my undies!!! It's so fast!!! I guess it's a great problem to have. I say go shopping once you are at your goal, until then, improvise to save $.

i had a while lotta "skinny" clothes in varying sizes i kept from when i was smaller, so i cycled through those for the first 1-3 months. by the time i was ready to buy new clothes, i was able to buy "regular" sizes. i did have to buy new undies and bras like after the first month tho.

as i kept dropping, i had to keep buying, so yeah, it does get expensive. but i love shopping and new clothes so...lol.

i'd say buy a couple nice items every new size you get to just so you have something that FITS. you don't have to get a whole new wardrobe. pro tip: leggings + boyfriend shirts, wrap dresses, anything non-tailored or snug will last you longer.

p.s. don't be surprised: you'll probably have to buy new shoes cuz your feet will shrink.

Congratulations on your incredible development! Feeling irritated by the frequent changes of clothes is quite acceptable. Once plus sizes no longer fit comfortably, many individuals start trying straight sizes; each brand is unique, so try a few different sizes. During this shift, clothes swaps, thrift stores, and resale apps can all be quite helpful in saving money. Not simply the size label, but what fits and feels good right now is the greatest option!

10 weeks out and my pre op clothes are starting to look very silly. Every time I do laundry I have a couple of items I shove in the donation bag. So I have started to work through my large vault of things that I had outgrown or failed to shrink into. Trouble is that some of it is 15+ years old so no longer my style or any kind of style…still, every little helps.

I always shopped on Ebay and pre bought the next size down that I needed. Leggings saved me a fortune. I will fess up to wearing baggy knickers for a lot of months because I needed to buy new knickers, bras and as @ms.sss says shoes because my feet shrunk in width and size. Boots last longer than shoes because you can put thicker socks on.

Once you go to regular size shops then the sizes don't have as much give. 7 + pounds off or on and the full price dress is no good.

You are doing so great. Once you look back in a years time , you will be so glad you did this. Your overdraft could also remind you to keep on track. It does for me.