Old clothes

[lsullivan68 0]

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.

[brownskin82 0]

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

[maguirre67 0]

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

[dacoz21 0]

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

[Mrs. Bubba 0]

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

[Maribella 0]

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

[bigbaby 4]

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

[LonghornGirl 0]

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

[lsullivan68 0]

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. : )

[Mrs. Bubba 0]

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.........

[nazzy 1]

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

[~Bridgette~ 0]

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.

[kirsty39 0]

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

[nazzy 1]

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

[Maribella 0]

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: