I'm happy with my weight loss to date and I've had to weed out all my 18's, 20's & 22's because I'm wearing 16's now and I just don't know what to do with all the ones that are too big. I've got to get the closet cleaned out so that I can go shopping. I'm looking for suggestions as to what "the experts" have done with theirs when they got too skinny to fit into them anymore. Thanks in advance.

Congrats!!!! You are doing great. I have heard of people donating their clothes to thrift shops and the good will.

or you can give them to someone on the band group im in 18's right now i have 2 buckets of clothes that dont fit me

Please dont take this the wrong way......whenever I am reminded of my old clothes and what to do with them, I think of the commerical from bow flex " I gave all my fat clothes to my fat friends"

I know it's kind mean but was just had to mention it.

Dacoz

Depending on the condition and quality of the clothes, another idea is to take them to a second hand shop that buys good used clothes for resale. I've never been one to spend a lot of money on clothes (Lane Bryant catalogue and Wal-Mart) so mine probably won't be worth much there. But some people do spend more and could get some money back to buy new ones!!! In days gone by I have taken to our local resource center for the needy and also given to a "fat" neighbor who moved here from CA and was so happy to have some winter clothes.... I have also enjoyed ripping some up for rags!!!!!!! It was a hoot..... Julie

There is a thread in here somewhere where you can donate your clothes to whomever is in need that is transitioning from sizes too quickly. That helps a lot because you lose weight too fast and it gets quite expensive to be buying clothes every other week. you just let them know what you have and maybe arrange a way for them to pick it up, or ship it to them. or you could make a quick buck by posting them on e-bay (Just Saying) Hope that this helps you some.:thumbup:Congrats on your weight loss!

Maribella

I started out as a 24 and am now a 16. I needed money to purchase new clothes so I had a MAJOR garage sale. I posted it on craigslist.com, and sent out an e-vite to everyone in my address book. Large size clothing sells very well. I made it a $5.00 sale. Most items (blouses, pants, dresses etc.) My better clothes were priced higher. I had people calling me the night before to come and look at the clothes. I made approx 1000.00 dollars.

It was worth it!!!1

Why not try and locate a women's shelter and donate them? Those shelters are a place for women and families to start over and clean clothes are a part of that process for alot of them. Your local police dept can give you the number *but maybe not the address as many of the residents are in hiding from abusive companions/spouses*. The person who answers the phone will be able to tell you what they take/need (and will accept other clothing as well i.e. kid's clothes)

Just a suggestion

Just wanted to update everyone. Somone locally from the message board contacted me privatley and we met over the weekend and I gave her all my old clothes that are too big for me now. It felt good to share. She offered to pay, but I refused. I just hope one day someone will repay the favor to me - - -sorta like pay it forward. : )

congrats......... that was a very kind and generous thing to do.. I, too, hope you get something in return someday as a pay it forward. It may not be clothes, but something you need even more... God bless.........

my fat clothes are all ugly lol,illbe a size 20/22 soon hopefully i can find some cheap clothes,gonna look at that craigs list

I've just been donating clothes to goodwill. I don't work outside the home, so as long as I can have a couple pair of jeans and some tops to rotate, I'm fine. My yoga pants and tshirts that I wear around the house, I'll wear untill they fall off me, LOL.

I went from a 24 to a 18, I bring them to a support group and we have a clothes exchange. I also give the more worn ones to salvation army. congrats on your success, dont you love when your clothes fall off!!!!

kirsty

wish there was a clothes exchange at my drs meetimgs that be so cool,never lucky me lol

Babe,

This is your hubby just want to congradulate you on getting this surgery. I know this is something you have been wanting to do for a while and I talked you out of it once, but I am really happy that you got it done finally:thumbup:. Once you set your mind to something thats it. Love you, Boo.

Tony:tt1: