closet shopping!

[TES 858]

Who here has enjoyed the NSV of closet-shopping? I tried on some coats and suits that I had purchased on clearance a while back as "mini-goal" clothes and they fit great! They all still had the tags on them. They were great deals (like an Anne Klein suit coat and a pretty winter coat that makes me glad we still have snow here, actually).

When I bought them, it seemed like just a dream that I might be able to wear them someday. I lost 20 lbs during a 6-month pre-op period and 20 lbs (as of today) since my VSG in early Feb. I am thinking for a couple of the better pieces, when I lose more I might actually get them tailored so I can wear a while longer. Has anyone else done this?

What fun outfits have you found lately in your own closet?

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

About 8 years ago I bought a blouse at Lane Bryant which was my size at the time (22/24) but always was a tad too tight around the hips to wear... Then I gained more and more weight until it couldn't even fit on me at all.

Yesterday I was looking through a magazine and noticed that lace inlays in shirts is in style this year (ya know the kind of tops you wear a colored camisole under and the lace parts are see through.. but not in a skanky way) Anyway, I remembered this old blouse from years ago and what do you know, it is in style again AND.. is almost too big! I have to wear it quick so I get the chance! I also found a lovely pair of white slacks. Why on earth did I ever buy those? they never fit and they're WHITE... but I tried them on and they fit perfectly and look AWESOME.. It's a bit early for white pants, but I'm going to wear them anyway now before they get too big! I LOVE closet shopping...

[Susie in Lima 320]

I actually just did this today! I am out almost 7 months and over 75 pounds. Today I went through my entire closet and chest of drawers and took out all the things too big for me and found a whole new wardrobe in the process! My maid was excited to get a bunch of new clothes and I was happy that there are only 2 pairs of pants that I have left that do not quite fit me, I wasnt expecting that. It was hard to get rid of all of my bigger clothes though and truth be told, I did stash away a few of my nicer bigger things just in case. I need to explore my feelings about that and just give them away but it was a fun day and my husband even noticed the pants I had on this evening as pants from when I was smaller, he was impressed. I still have about 20 pounds to go and I fear that I wont be able to fit into all this stuff for long but that is a good problem.

[TES 858]

I still have about 20 pounds to go and I fear that I wont be able to fit into all this stuff for long but that is a good problem.

Definitely...that is a very good problem to have! congratulations!!

[TES 858]

Yesterday I was looking through a magazine and noticed that lace inlays in shirts is in style this year (ya know the kind of tops you wear a colored camisole under and the lace parts are see through.. but not in a skanky way) Anyway, I remembered this old blouse from years ago and what do you know, it is in style again AND.. is almost too big! I have to wear it quick so I get the chance! I also found a lovely pair of white slacks. Why on earth did I ever buy those? they never fit and they're WHITE... but I tried them on and they fit perfectly and look AWESOME.. It's a bit early for white pants, but I'm going to wear them anyway now before they get too big! I LOVE closet shopping...

Love all the lace inlay stuff this season--great find in your closet...and the price was right! The white pants sound great too!

[remedina 14]

I actually went through my closet this weekend and pulled out everything that was too big. Have started to wear things that were hidden way back in the closet and even some of those are too big. I actually had to go and buy a couple of slacks for work because mine were just to baggy. My husband kept insisting that I buy more clothes but I hate to spend money on things that I hope not to wear for very long. Waiting for vacation in July and will probably buy some things then. It is however an awesome feeling to get rid of the 'big" clothes!

[Ballermom 803]

I went through my closet last week and found a nice pair of Jeans. My Dh like them. I decided to shop in my own closet and then purchase a few sexy T shirts etc. As I loose the weight. My style is also changing from drab to Fab.

[Yaya 81]

I have so many different sizes in my closet right now (and of course am in the biggest size right now), that I am looking forward to going closet shopping as I progress!

[Geminidrive 389]

I am enjoying the feasts of closet shopping. I pulled out some slacks that I haven't seen in years. It also let me know that I have too many damn clothes, but thankful nonetheless that I have that problem.

[albertamom 53]

Can't wait to do this!! I always save my nicer big clothes just in case!! I am determined to work through that this time and get it all out!!!

[notmeanymore 629]

I too enjoy closet shopping. Ive had to get rid of the first round of sizes and am now going on the third round as my second round of sizes are getting wayyy too big. I can only cinch up jeans so much before it starts looking like Im wearing a denim sack. Just last night I was telling the hubby that my next goal was these green cargo pants that I loved and this morning I tried them on....they fit!!! So excited.

[TES 858]

Just last night I was telling the hubby that my next goal was these green cargo pants that I loved and this morning I tried them on....they fit!!! So excited.

Hurray! Congratulations, Bunny!