Don’t Know What to Buy as You Lose Weight?

I am often asked what people should do about buying clothing when they are in a weight loss program. They are losing weight and feeling fabulous, mentally and physically. BUT now there is a new challenge they didn’t aniticipate. They have lost enough weight for their clothes to hang like a potato sack sagging in all of the wrong places. Well that is enough to make someone go from feeling fabulous to frump. And, the weight loss party is not over yet. So what do we do with our wardrobe as we lose the pounds? First, look at your existing wardrobe to see what kinds of clothing make you feel good or conversely bad. I ask you to do this because you have been drawn to certain styles and colors until now. Reacquaint yourself with what you like and dislike in this new hot body. Keep in mind there are styles that you can start wearing that you couldn’t before (and styles that you don’t HAVE to anymore.) Once you have done that, I recommend purchasing some core pieces from some less expansive brands or sale items that you can wear frequently. You can’t go wrong with a new pair of black trousers that can be worn in the office or out on the town. GAP has affordable options in the $60 range. One or two new bras. No doubt you have decreased in size in both cup and back size. Therefore, your pants are not the only thing that is sagging in the wrong spot. Check out Nordstrom Rack, Loehmann’s or any discount spot once you have been measured for your current size. Nordstrom or Vicky’s secret can take your measurements on the spot. Dark denim blue jeans. Nothing makes us feel better than a great pair of jeans. Fortunately we don’t have to spend arm and a leg on denim now. Check out H&M as they have a regular and plus size jean line. Levi’s boot cut line is under $50 and has a wide variety of washes and stretches. A blazer is an excellent addition to your wardrobe as you slim down, not only because it is versatile but it is easy to tailor. Now here is the fun part. Think of a style that you were not able or comfortable wearing before. Perhaps a sleeveless top to show off your new lean arms? What about a red suede belt that can highlight your slimmed down waist? Trying out something new doesn’t have to be a huge investment. But it will keep you inspired when people make a comment that something looks different about you. If you are stumped on this one, let me know. That is what I am here for. And remember that you can tailor your clothing up to two sizes. So if you buy trousers at a size 14, a good tailor can take them in to a size 12. If anyone has had success with other clothing choices during this journey, please let us know. We can never have too many tips to make this process a little easier.

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