Years Of Overweight=No Fashion Sense For Me

[Shemy-away 83]

Hey sleevers!

I was sleeved 3/6 but I'm such an optimistic person that I'm starting to plan out my outfit for my sisters graduation in 3 months! I figure I've dropped at least 2 dress sizes by then, so that is what I'm working with.

I'm not sure what my sense of style is anymore, except I am almost 30 with a young daughter, so I'd like to look classy, laidback, and glamourous looks that are tasteful yet sexy and age appropriate

Now the problem is, years of being confined to a few stores and certain styles of clothing had turned me off from following anything fashion related. I hope that some of you can point me in the right direction as to what websites, magazine, stores etc I should start with when reestablishing my closet.

Hope you guys can help! I'm so ready to start window shopping!

[Bedhead 158]

Check out pinterest!!

[MegInNOLA 531]

I had the same issue and started looking at InStyle magazine--some cute ideas, even for me (age 49). I also like People Style. I looked at other fashion magazines and enjoyed them, especially Vogue, but I'm never going to wear that sort of thing and couldn't afford to even if I wanted to. :-) I like InStyle for practical fashion ideas.

Another thing I did was just go to the mall and look, really look, at stores I had never considered shopping in. I didn't buy anything for the longest time--I just window shopped. I discovered that I'm kind of a Gap girl--I like classics, comfortable but cute. I like Eddie Bauer. I like jewelry and shoes and red pants--who knew??? I think this is one of the most exciting things about being sleeved--getting to be on the outside who we are on the inside for the first time in decades!!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I like to look at new fashion. But I'm really a blue jeans type of girl at 56 and I want some really cute, sexy, blouses, to go with. We are all sexy! LOL ;)

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

I like vintage-y stuff - whether real vintage or vintage-inspired clothing. Check out ModCloth.com! Also, I do a lot of shopping at H&M. It only goes up to size 14, though.

[Doreykn 113]

The first clothes I bought were jeans from a resale shop...I just bought a size 14 jeans from JC Penney. I haven't been in a 14 for 30+ years! Still can't believe it! Good luck & if you do everything right, the weight will just fall off!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I had the same issue and started looking at InStyle magazine--some cute ideas, even for me (age 49). I also like People Style. I looked at other fashion magazines and enjoyed them, especially Vogue, but I'm never going to wear that sort of thing and couldn't afford to even if I wanted to. :-) I like InStyle for practical fashion ideas.

Another thing I did was just go to the mall and look, really look, at stores I had never considered shopping in. I didn't buy anything for the longest time--I just window shopped. I discovered that I'm kind of a Gap girl--I like classics, comfortable but cute. I like Eddie Bauer. I like jewelry and shoes and red pants--who knew??? I think this is one of the most exciting things about being sleeved--getting to be on the outside who we are on the inside for the first time in decades!!

I LOVE InStyle magazine!!! Really great tips and look a likes on high fashion to affordable fashions. Also watching NOT WHAT TO WEAR helped me a ton as well. Also I am blessed to have a 15 yr. old daughter who gives me good tips as to what is in and trendy ...sometimes tries to dress me too young, but then I just blame it on a mid life crisis and the fact that my 30's were stolen from me by being obese, and now I'm just catching up with fashion LOL...

[Shemy-away 83]

Thanks for all the replies!!

Check out pinterest!!

Is this an app or site?

I had the same issue and started looking at InStyle magazine--some cute ideas, even for me (age 49). I also like People Style. I looked at other fashion magazines and enjoyed them, especially Vogue, but I'm never going to wear that sort of thing and couldn't afford to even if I wanted to. :-) I like InStyle for practical fashion ideas.

Another thing I did was just go to the mall and look, really look, at stores I had never considered shopping in. I didn't buy anything for the longest time--I just window shopped. I discovered that I'm kind of a Gap girl--I like classics, comfortable but cute. I like Eddie Bauer. I like jewelry and shoes and red pants--who knew??? I think this is one of the most exciting things about being sleeved--getting to be on the outside who we are on the inside for the first time in decades!!

Great ideas and I love that saying "getting to be on the outside who we are on the inside for the first time"! I will check out InStyle as soon as I get a chance. I've kept myself from really shopping or even looking at potential clothes because it used to depress me. I hated trying on things in the store and Would leave in a really bad mood, so I boycotted shopping for a while. Now that I've been sleeved and the weight is coming off, i'm actually looking forward to it!!

I like vintage-y stuff - whether real vintage or vintage-inspired clothing. Check out ModCloth.com! Also, I do a lot of shopping at H&M. It only goes up to size 14, though.

I LOVED H&M when I was smaller. I'll check out modcloth as well. Thanks!

I LOVE InStyle magazine!!! Really great tips and look a likes on high fashion to affordable fashions. Also watching NOT WHAT TO WEAR helped me a ton as well. Also I am blessed to have a 15 yr. old daughter who gives me good tips as to what is in and trendy ...sometimes tries to dress me too young, but then I just blame it on a mid life crisis and the fact that my 30's were stolen from me by being obese, and now I'm just catching up with fashion LOL...

LOL, I had a decade of my life stolen from me as well!! Good reasoning!!

[Nadz 74]

I watch Gok's Fashion Fix for inspiration for when I have to redo my wardrobe!

[Crabadams72 20]

smh!. umph! Neckrolling...side eye. No you didn't. Girl. Get in touch with me. I LOVE window shopping : ) We can hit up Wheaton Mall, Columbia Mall Arundel Mills--shoot Rockville.. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk.. People get a sleeve and act like they can't coordinate with somebody...lol

Kidding aside 1. You are going to be down more than 2 sizes by then. 2. Check out Youtube OOTD videos. I love watching people put clothes and colors together. 3. Magazines, Marie Claire, Vogue, Glamour, Essence (sometimes), O Magazine, InStyle.

I love that kind of thing. Know your body shape. and you can look up sites that recommend cuts for that body type. Undergarments are king and the proper fit goes a long way. Accessories! Dresses, Shoes! Locally I also check out Burlington Coat Factory-they have a lot of dresses this time of year.

[Shemy-away 83]

smh!. umph! Neckrolling...side eye. No you didn't. Girl. Get in touch with me. I LOVE window shopping : ) We can hit up Wheaton Mall, Columbia Mall Arundel Mills--shoot Rockville.. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk.. People get a sleeve and act like they can't coordinate with somebody...lol

Kidding aside 1. You are going to be down more than 2 sizes by then. 2. Check out Youtube OOTD videos. I love watching people put clothes and colors together. 3. Magazines, Marie Claire, Vogue, Glamour, Essence (sometimes), O Magazine, InStyle.

I love that kind of thing. Know your body shape. and you can look up sites that recommend cuts for that body type. Undergarments are king and the proper fit goes a long way. Accessories! Dresses, Shoes! Locally I also check out Burlington Coat Factory-they have a lot of dresses this time of year.

This literally made me spit out my Protein shake! LOL I am 2 steps away from Wheaton Mall and Burlington is my FAVE! We definitely need to coordinate a shopping day!!