Clothes Shopping 101
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, 05-23-2018 at 11:56 AM (2875 Views)
The topic of shopping for clothes has been showing up in the threads and blogs I have been reading. As a direct result (and if I am so inclined), I have chosen to openly discuss this topic for those who have yet to experience this firsthand.
Let discount, secondhand, and thrift stores become your ally. Any of these stores will benefit you (and your pocketbook) greatly when searching for clothing that may only be temporarily worn. What I currently do is shop for my current size, as well as a size smaller all with the idea that I will at some point be in the smaller size. I don't go crazy - although you will find as your clothes fall off of your body that your need outweighs your desire for something smaller in size and if you find quality clothing (which is possible in these outlets) you will want it all.
It's a tough gamble though, so try to stick to a budget and a plan and you should be fine.
You are in a state of flux. Keep this in mind as you look for items that are of a smaller in size. I can't stress enough that you don't have to buy everything you find (although the temptation can be a bit overwhelming), and there may be times you won't find anything. This is fine too. At this juncture in your journey, you are buying more out of necessity, so...be smart and keep it simple.
In the early stages of your journey I would strongly resist buying new as much as possible only because you will find that by the time you reach home with said new items, they will no longer fit the way they did in the store. I know...some of you may not like utilizing discount, thrift, or secondhand stores, and that is fine. Just know that the overall shopping experience can get overwhelming, as well as taxing on the bank account.
Donate. Donate. Donate. I can't stress this enough. There are folks out there much like yourself in search of clothing items they can fit into as they reduce in size while on this amazing journey. Lend them a hand and donate quality gently used items so that they too can have a go at representing themselves in the best possible light.
You will eventually be able to purchase the clothes you desire from stores that you had never dreamed of shopping in when heavier, but be patient. As with all good things, you much wait until it is time - and you WILL know when it is time.
I wish you all of the luck in the world on your weight loss journey. Stay slim. Stay strong. And most of all, stay YOU!