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[TXMissy 211]

I have been in plus sizes since my Sophomore year in high school. There are things I avoid: bathing suits, Halloween costumes, shorts, anything from fitting. The weight is coming off and my pants are getting smaller. I have been excited since before my surgery about the results, but now I'm getting scared. I need to go get some clothes soon. I'm just not sure of what to buy at this point. Oh and we will be going on vacation soon, tgat means a swim suit. Help!!

[Djmohr 6,965]

Believe it or not have fun with it. The first time I went clothes shopping I was so nervous because I hated clothes shopping but my clothes were literally falling off of me.

I started by trying one size smaller and found I was still drowning. Then it became exciting because I tried 3 sizes smaller and they fit. I was so shocked that I wanted to try on everything I could get my hands on.

I am now 6 sizes smaller and can shop in any store. I would be smaller yet but I have lots of loose skin holding me back.

I also had to buy a swimsuit for a family vacation to Hawaii.

Good luck and have fun with it!

[MisforMimi 760]

Maybe rompers with ties and cute sandals. They are roomier and because of the ties it gives you room to keep shrinking over the summer...

[Cupcake 801]

Hi i use to hate shopping but I love it now, why not go on a shopping spree i you do not want to buy all new clothes go to a consignment store and try on clothes that way you get your size and do not pay a lot of money for clothes that you will out grow. This is a very exciting time and your are going to have fun and trust me after hiding in oversize clothing you are going to want fitted clothes. I went from a size 32 to a size 12/14 pants size 3 x dress to a medium and swimsuit is a 12/14 . I love m new hour glass figure and i am proud to show it off. No more hiding in baggy clothes for me. Good luck you got this.