Designer Ella mentioned, in the comments on my Walmart post, that she was losing weight. It got me thinking about wardrobe strategies for those who are losing weight, which is just about everybody these days. A few random thoughts:
- When hitting the thrift stores, each item doesn’t need to be perfectly current. Remember you are buying what you would have bought in the past few years, if you had been your current size. But don’t spend much, you won’t be wearing it long.
- You don’t need much. I have several friends who wear the same few things over and over and look great. Remember this isn’t going to be your wardrobe forever, it’s okay if you get tired of it. You are going to be able to buy new!
- Stay within the silhouette(s) that work for you. And that may change on the “weigh down”. Review the 6 silhouettes here.
- Make sure all the other elements work: color, style, whatever makes you feel like yourself.
- Although it is easy to overlook under garments, a well-fitting bra makes a big difference in how slim and trim you look to the world.
When you reach your goal, be sure and get rid of temptation by passing on these transitional pieces. 😉
What GREAT encouragement! Thanks.
Those are great ideas, Rebecca. I’ve joined Weight Watchers and am down 10 pounds. One other thing I do is that if I buy something, I look to see if it can be altered if I lose weight. Very basic pants and skirts can usually be done quickly and cheaply. I also found out that sweaters can be altered.
It is really a good idea though, not to buy too much. Even at your lowest weight, there’s a point where you probably have enough. And I need to figure that out!
Christine
As a long time WW person (my original plan was mimeographed), I benevolently warn you that tailored pants cannot be successfully altered more than a size. Your pockets will move to odd places and the drape will be off. Skirts alter better but if you go down more than 2 sizes, buy new.
Also though WW tells you not to buy elastic waists, yoga pants are great, as they look good through several sizes. Save the really pricey reward items for your goal weight.
“even at your lowest weight, there’s a point where you probably have enough.” Well said! 🙂 And I am also noticing that sweaters can be taken in some through the middle (still don’t know if I dare).
Thanks for the warning, Duchesse!