Still can't get my size right!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

Went shopping for spring tees and shirts and bought some L and M...Came home all excited because I was preparing for spring....I tried them all on and 1/2 fit me now............crap.....

I really wish they would have a size L and it fit anywhere you bought it.....

I never try clothes on at the store either....Hate that..So I guess I deserve what I get.....bla, bla, bla~~~~~

[HHHappy 225]

I, too, wish all brands and sizes fit the same. One brand a large is like a small. So frustrating!!

[DestinClair1983 72]

I should probably get to the store and buy some new clothes, now that I'm down 60 pounds, but it's such a daunting task going through "is this going to fit me? what about in a few weeks? should I just save my money?" Clothes shopping while losing weight is hard!

[McButterpants 2,846]

I was at a store on Saturday night and was looking at some clothes while my husband exchanged some stuff he got for Christmas. They had some really great quality stuff on clearance - like 50-60% off.

I wondered thru looking at all these really nice light jackets that I could really use this spring and some workout clothes (I am allowing myself to buy one cute workout outfit now). I actually felt nervous and afraid to try anything on. I was looking at Large and 1X stuff thinking "I can't fit into that" and "What are you thinking, you haven't lost that much" And then, when I realized I could fit into and buy a couple of things, I didn't want to spend the money because I'm going to lose more. That was empowering for me - I don't want to buy a 1X!!!! A few months ago, 1X was a pipe dream!

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

I'm having an issue with shirts - the 18/20's that fit me now all seem to have giant necklines so I'm constantly yanking on it (which then makes it bigger!) - I am going to try some regular stores instead of Lane Bryant to see if their "regular" XXL type sizes fit me better. I can never find pants that fit me right because I'm short with stubby legs, but I am down a size which is nice. Best of luck to us all - this clothing thing is a pain.

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

McButter, I feel ya! I recently bought a few pants on sale at regular department stores - 1X in some and 2X in others and I was so excited, but then I didn't want to spend to much because I'm really just at the start of this crazy journey! I'm just so excited to be able to try on clothes at a regular store, even if I'm still in the Women's Plus department.

Edited January 20, 2014 by Shells_Almost_There

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I was at a store on Saturday night and was looking at some clothes while my husband exchanged some stuff he got for Christmas. They had some really great quality stuff on clearance - like 50-60% off.

I wondered thru looking at all these really nice light jackets that I could really use this spring and some workout clothes (I am allowing myself to buy one cute workout outfit now). I actually felt nervous and afraid to try anything on. I was looking at Large and 1X stuff thinking "I can't fit into that" and "What are you thinking, you haven't lost that much" And then, when I realized I could fit into and buy a couple of things, I didn't want to spend the money because I'm going to lose more. That was empowering for me - I don't want to buy a 1X!!!! A few months ago, 1X was a pipe dream!

I buy most things at a store called value village..It is a second hand store with great clothes that are in great shape...I only have bought a few pieces that are new so far...Like you I don't know where I am heading in size so I am careful!!!

I am buying shoes, hats and jewelry though...Dang wish I could kick the jewelry habit.....Most of my rings don't fit anymore and I can't imagine having them all sized..What's a girl to do eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I'm having an issue with shirts - the 18/20's that fit me now all seem to have giant necklines so I'm constantly yanking on it (which then makes it bigger!) - I am going to try some regular stores instead of Lane Bryant to see if their "regular" XXL type sizes fit me better. I can never find pants that fit me right because I'm short with stubby legs, but I am down a size which is nice. Best of luck to us all - this clothing thing is a pain.

Try petite in pants the legs are shorter...I think it is amusing that I take a petite in pants...Me who weighed 380 lbs....

[linda h 1]

I was lucky enough to have a surgeon who had a clothing exchange in his building. This was especially helpful in the beginning. All you has to do was take your old clothes you couldn't wear and change for things that fit. It has saved me a lot of money. Also I hit the Goodwill for a lot of things during my loss, you can find nice things there and not spend a lot of money. I didn't want to waste money on clothes until I get to my goal. I am close now. Starting at 248 at 9 months I am at 157, and feeling great.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Back in 1984, when I lost some weight and got down to 135, I wore a size 10. That was back when a Gitano size 7 was also labeled "Large". And now, I see ladies on this forum saying they are wearing 16's over 200 lbs, and 12's when they are in the 160's......I don't get it.

I have had one closet flush of 22-24's, and will soon ditch the 18-20's in another 10 pounds probably. While everybody had so much on sale on line for Christmas at 75% off,I bought a few things in Large and 14-16, and a few things in 10-12 and Medium, but only about four outfits each size and some skimpies. There is so much empty space in my closet right now. But I gotta tell you...this is a problem I am glad to have.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

Back in 1984, when I lost some weight and got down to 135, I wore a size 10. That was back when a Gitano size 7 was also labeled "Large". And now, I see ladies on this forum saying they are wearing 16's over 200 lbs, and 12's when they are in the 160's......I don't get it.

I have had one closet flush of 22-24's, and will soon ditch the 18-20's in another 10 pounds probably. While everybody had so much on sale on line for Christmas at 75% off,I bought a few things in Large and 14-16, and a few things in 10-12 and Medium, but only about four outfits each size and some skimpies. There is so much empty space in my closet right now. But I gotta tell you...this is a problem I am glad to have.

It is so confusing..But you are right and I agree...It is good to be struggling with small sizes then trying to stretch the old sizes to fit a bit better....

[Jdub 109]

I know how you all feel...I'm wearing stuff that goes from L to XXL depending on the make. I'm with RJ - I hate trying stuff on in the stores That's typical of us men though

[tami j 277]

My lower body - ugh

every Sunday I try on the next size down that I have in my closet...and thought yesterday would have been it, but no... next size is still a tad snug for my liking for work clothes - I think the problem is they are ny co, which I wore 6 years ago, so maybe my shape has changed and wonder if they cut smaller? but they dont even seem close to fitting. I may have to just go get me a pair of misses pants for work in the next size, because the the size I am in is barely hanging on me! I am wearing a belt to keep my pants up and they are so baggy everywhere it looks sloppy.

I seem to being doing great on the upper body and wearing shirts I havent wore in a while with my jackets i used to wear often.