Clothing question?

[LoseItKacy 347]

So my surgery is in 2 weeks.

When I started the process I was 257. I am now about 240ish. So my clothes are already getting big.

How long after surgery did people wait to stop shopping? Money is super tight for me right now and I don't want to buy things just to have them not fit shortly after.

I'm thinking I will be living in sweat pants for awhile.

[tssiemer 85]

I bought some black scrub pants at Walmart for 5 bucks. Drawstring I can pull it tighter and I can wear them to work. We have polos we have to wear so I can exchange them as I get smaller.

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[Ashlegal 525]

I went and found a couple of places that offer store credit or cash for my gently used clothes. They had a great selection on the type of work clothes I needed AND every day wear. They pay a higher premium for plus sized clothes because there are fewer people looking to donate bigger sizes.

I also plan to make a couple of trips to Goodwill (or stores similar) for the first year. I can donate what I don't wear and buy as I need without spending a lot of money. Plus, a lot of my work pants can be taken in as I need; I have a close family friend who also happens to be a seamstress.

[stelsewhere 27]

I'm around the same weight with same problem! I was off work for four weeks, so I lived in sweats until this past weekend when I finally went out to get new clothes for work. I'm depending on leggings and tunic tops or short dresses for a while. Old Navy has crazy cheap clothes (definitely sign up for their email list). At 243 and I'm pear-shaped, their size 18 khakis for me pretty good right now.

But yeah ... Leggings outfits will be my go-to for a while. Invest in a waisted belt, too. I got a nice elastic one from Torrid. It's nice because even if your long shirts get bigger, you can still pull in your waist. Attaching a pic of my standard outfit for the next few months:

[LoseItKacy 347]

I have a really similar shape as you!

[tssiemer 85]

I wish I could wear cute clothes to work. I'm stuck in these stupid golf polos made for men that are the least flattering thing ever.

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[stelsewhere 27]

And style haha! Aren't waisted belts a GODSEND?! You look great!! I also got some stuff from Forever 21 yesterday, two flannel shirt dresses that were $20 each. I consider that expensive but I'll get a few months out of them. Right now I'm wearing them loose, but I'll belt them down the road.

Tss: sorry about the polos! I always hated polos because I have big boobs. They are so shapeless and blah. I always liked button downs, it's too bad that isn't an option!

[tssiemer 85]

Tell me about it lol

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[Veronica_mm 87]

Waisted belts? As in belts? I have a few I've gotten from torrid I think they are waisted belts : )

[LoseItKacy 347]

Thanks!... I'll check out Forever 21 tomorrow! I have a few shirts from there but I haven't been in awhile!

[stelsewhere 27]

Waisted belts? As in belts? I have a few I've gotten from torrid I think they are waisted belts : )

I guess I say "waisted" because I mean the ones you wear under your boobs as opposed to on your hips ... Or ... Waist. Shut up!! Lol. Midriff belts? Lol

[LessOfMe0503 157]

Hold on... they make different type belts for that?

[BayGal 18]

My hospital is St Lukes and they have a wonderful "clothing exchange" program once a month for all stages of weight loss. Just show up and have fun. So look for something similar or Google a support group offering the same.

[wildGoose 207]

I waited as long as possible to get new clothes. I bought a few pairs of plus size jeans on the way down). When I had gone from size 22 to size 12 (moving out of plus sizes) it became easier to shop. I would get jeans at costco for $15. Also, "starfish" knits at LandsEnd. now I'm into size 10s. my legs are very skinny, and I wear leggings a lot. I have been given a lot of clothes by friends, and this has been really helpful. It doesn't make sense to buy clothes to only wear them for a short while.