Buying smaller sizes pre-op

[GirlOnFire 111]

Has anyone started buying clothing in smaller sizes already? I know there is no way to know how long you will be in any particular size but I wonder if it's smart to start looking for sales/thrift finds now so it's not so much money spent all at once later?

[momfromjersey22 403]

I bought a bunch of different sizes when they were on sale

[Shustar 395]

Try not to guess what your body is going to be lke at different weights. The styles we have selected to wear at our heaviest had a different purpose than the ones you will wear as you shrink! I would not try to shop ahead because half of the fun of wearing smaller sizes is experimenting with things you would never otherwise try! The joy is in the fit!

[AvaFern 3,516]

I had a few outfits that were my "skinny" outfits- things that I knew I should be able to fit in because I had fit in them before. I didn't really buy new outfits until I was about a size too big for them, this way I was motivated to fit into them. Amusingly enough, I am now too small for a lot of the skinny outfits that I had picked out. I would say if you see something that is a great deal and you think it will motivate you, then go for it, but ultimately I found that guessing what might look good on me was not very successful until I was pretty close to the point the outfit would fit.

[bransvsgstory 2]

I've bought a couple shirts a size smaller but I have bought any pants as I'm already between two sizes and I'm not sure how quickly it will change after surgery.

[GirlOnFire 111]

If I did get anything it would be wardrobe staple pieces that I could wear any time of the year since who knows what I will be come winter time. Not that Louisiana gets very cold.

[woo woo 872]

No way, unless it was the exact same item as something I already had.

[SarahLovy 6]

Once I get my surgery approval and date, I intend on starting to lightly shop sales- just tshirts, yoga pants, workout clothes. Things that aren't season specific, and that will have forgiving fit as my body shape changes. I am able to wear comfy clothes the majority of the time though. I am hoping to have surgery in the next 6 weeks or so.

[bobbie1363 2]

I have cloths from a size 22 to 16 a 16 was 3 years ago and a 22 is my current size I'm only 1 week out I know I lost weight so when 16 gets big I'll shop more I'm glad I saved them

[perk4756 259]

I have a couple smaller sizes I liked well that I've kept. I am a shop o holic too. Lol. Not too many, but plenty to start off with.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I have a few outfits that fitted well in 2013 when I lost up to 85llbs in the spare room wardrobe which will be okay as tansition outfits. Otherwise I am waiting for the January sales... whohoooo bring it on!!

Kate