Losing weight is fantastic! But when you can't fit into the clothes you just purchased 4 weeks ago, it can be a bit annoying. Trust me, I realize this is a good problem to have. But how do you manage it so that you're not investing in a new wardrobe every few weeks?
Since I'm experiencing this dilemma now, I thought I'd share my plan of action for looking good while losing weight without a huge financial commitment.
Dresses I've been on the hunt for dresses for the last 3 months and that's before I realized that I'd be losing weight from working out and eating raw food. I have purchased the majority of my dresses lately from Ross because the price ($20 or less) is right and they are actually things I can continue to wear when I go down a size. (Note: I've found that strapless dresses with the ruching around the chest area is the best option because the top of the dress still fits as I get smaller. And the bottom of the dress just looks better as my lower half shrinks.)
Disposable pieces Shorts from inexpensive stores like Old Navy or New York & Co.are a great way to get new items that fit now but may not fit when you lose more poundage in a month or two. The trick here is to buy things that don't cost a lot of money so you won't care if they no longer fit.
Alterations I will do a few alterations on those timeless pieces that I know I'll want to continue to wear. Take the skirt pictured here. I just bought it at the end of May for $35 at the Michael Kors outlet. As I cut the tags and slipped it on, I quickly realized that it was a little bigger than when I first purchased it. Since it was a final sale, I can't take it back. This item will be making a trip to the tailor. (Note: I realize I look like I'm wearing a paper sack in this picture. The natural baggy style of this skirt required a fitted top so that the voluminous skirt was properly balanced. See, even I make a fashion faux paus every now and again.)
Why Even Bother Why is it important to wear clothes that look good on you while you're losing weight? Because walking around in baggy clothing all day does a number on your self- esteem. I know it seems like you should be ecstatic cause you're losing pounds, but mostly you just end up feeling like a slovenly slouch. Let the picture above represent exhibit A. So no, you don't have to buy a new wardrobe for each new size. But at least get a few pieces you can rotate so that you see the new you in all of its glory.
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