Out of "Small Clothes"

(John Somsky aka KetoGrinder) #1

I’ve tried dieting and have put on my weight over the years. Each time I gained a size, I would pack away the clothes that were too small, just in case I was able to lose weight and get back down to that size. I had 2XL, 3XL and 4XL clothes packed away in boxes. I was wearing as large as 7XL at one point. Well last night I opened up my last box of “small clothes” and all of them fit (well a couple were actually a little big).

The bad news is as I continue to lose inches I’ll need to actually buy new clothes. On the plus side they won’t be 20 years out of style. :slight_smile:

(Karl) #2

Here in the New Jersey, (the armpit of the USA), we have a chain of stores called “Burlington Coat Factory”. I get a lot of my cheap stuff there. I’m 6’3", so pants length is a problem particularly in my size (32" waist, 34" inseam) but I managed to get 3 pairs of levis there for $17/pr.

Marshalls and TJ Maxx are also fantastic when they have sales.

I used to hate shopping for clothing. Now I’m almost as bad as my wife.

There’s another truth I’ve found, which I file under the “Sad but True” heading. When you’re big, what you wear matters. It has to be “big enough” to cover key problem areas (like the ole belly). And you have to be a lot more picky about how a particular garment might look on you. But when you’re in good shape? Man, You can put on the cheesiest garment from the clearance rack at Walmart and rock it like a runway model.

(Pete A) #3

Jersey REPRESENT! Raised in Sayreville, Rutgers alum @IceNine :sunglasses:

I had 34s thru 42s in various states, so did get into old new clothes on my way down, but now I have to buy 32s. Poor me!

I did chuck the big clothes mostly this go 'round.

Congrats!

(Doug) #4

New Jersey (the ‘armpit’ of the USA)? Well, I might go a little more extreme than that :smile: but was just there in Sayreville a couple weeks ago - a power plant on Jernee Mill Road. One thing about NJ - good deli and breakfast sandwich type foods, carbohydrate concerns notsithstanding.

(Karl) #5

I feel your pain.

I donated a lot of clothing that were simply too big. You know what’s weird though? Every so often I hop on the “offerup” and “letgo” apps on my phone to poke around looking for decent furniture deals (I’m in the market for a kitchen table, but haven’t been happy with what I’ve seen at the stores). I see a LOT of people selling their old clothing on there, too… Which, I dunno, seems a little creepy/weird to me, at least as a guy. “Really? I’m gonna wear some dude’s old pants??”

Do people really buy that stuff? I suppose they must, right? Or places like Goodwill probably wouldn’t be around.

(Pete A) #6

Goodwill REPRESENT!

I’ve worn other dude’s old pants many times in my life. I did just buy a warddrobe this winter so now all my clothes are “new”, worn only by me. :grin:

@OldDoug a porkroll/cheese sandwich (sans bread) would suit so fine!

(Karen) #7

Maybe gals feel differently. I wear thrift all the time. Congrats!!

K

#8

I give and buy from Goodwill. Depending on what I need Goodwill is a huge money saver. I would never buy used undies or swimsuit but for cheap pants and shirts, it is tops!
I had a spree at GW in Feb. since I wanted to take a bunch of clothes to the vacation condo, and leave them there. Worked out perfectly given the glut of summer clothes for less than 1 dollar. Ended up outfitting me and my husband. We’re going back again in a couple weeks – with no checked luggage.
I’ll give another thumbs up for Burlington Coat Factory, also a good deal (much more expensive than GW obviously)

#9

Congrats and cheers for your downsizing!!

(Pete A) #10

I spent about 150 at Kmart sales for 5 pairs of pants, 2 belts and a few shirts. I was glad to do it in 2 trips haha and it was overwhelming in the best of ways. I won’t have to do it again for a long, long time.

(She had one feck to give and that feck is gone.) #11

:joy: :raised_hands:t2: :joy:

(She had one feck to give and that feck is gone.) #12

In terms of “new to us” I think a lot of girls grow up with the thrill of the hand me down bags :blush:. You wouldn’t believe the cool gear I scored from my cousins in the ‘70’s :v:t2:! My girl is the same - loves them.

(Pete A) #13

One of the greatest Keto-awards.

(Tom) #14

Happy to wear stuff from a charity shop, no problem with someone having worn it before. However buying from an actual person that you might have to meet does seem a bit weird I agree @IceNine!

I go to the States once a year or so, and last time I was there in December I stocked up on jeans as Levis come in much more varieties in the US and are half the price that they are here in Australia. I’ve worn them about twice (it’s been summer here), and now that we’re coming into winter and I’ll wear jeans more often they’re too big! Nice problem to have! :slight_smile:

I used to be a US 38 inch waist, which for levis and dockers etc is actually closer to a 40 inch in real non-vanity-sizing terms. Now I fit into a pair of work trousers I bought in the UK about a decade ago that have a valid 36 inch waist! :smiley:

#15

You’re right, no matter where you make your purchase the really great news is - they’re Smaller!

(Karen) #16

Yes time to get some


:joy::joy::joy:

K

(John Somsky aka KetoGrinder) #17

That’s not exactly what I meant :wink:

(Jeanne Wagner) #18

Recycle clothes instead of filling the landfills… give to Goodwill or Salvation Army. Decent condition, a good washing could make them like new again. No problem.

(Michael King) #19

I’m tall too (6’4" and wear 31 waist, 34 length as well) and it is way fun to find clothes now. Not long ago I was wearing 38" waist, 34" length and looked puffy and stuff. But after I crossed into the 32" waist area is when my wife started noticing. It is nice when that happens. My entire keto experience started about 1 year ago March 15 2017. Slow and steady wins the race.

#20

I’d say throw out all the old clothes and get some new clothes! Wearing brand new clothes not only makes you feel good about yourself, but it can give you a confidence boost.