L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013
What do you do when you gain or lose a lot of weight and your clothing doesn’t fit?
Dealing with your wardrobe when sizable weight changes occur can be expensive and frustrating. The purpose of this article is to give some helpful hints as to how to handle the changes that you will probably have to make.
1. Keep your wardrobe to a minimum and fill it with very interchangeable pieces. Purchase items that are classic in style and simple in color and design. Make sure that every shirt can be worn with every pair of trousers and every jacket. You want to look great in your clothing, but it isn’t necessary to make a daring fashion statement. When your weight is stable, you can start adding more fashion forward pieces. Also, hold on to the best, most classic pieces of your old wardrobe just in case your weight shifts back to previous numbers.
2. Find a good tailor. Good jackets and trousers can often be altered to fit weight swings of 25 pounds or less. The cost of alterations is generally less than purchasing new pieces.
3. Opt for lower quality fabrics in some areas of your wardrobe. If your weight is still fluctuating, purchasing a dress shirt or pair of trousers made with a less expensive fabric will save you money. Wearing a quality jacket with these items will continue to give you a good professional look. When your weight is stable for about six months you can add the quality pieces that you would prefer.
4. Check out thrift stores or borrow. Suburban Goodwill, Salvation Army, or consignment stores can be good sources of quality clothing while your size is still changing. In the suburbs the selection of items is often better than in the city. Check labels, looking for quality items that are still in good condition. If you are on a weight loss plan, you may want to let family and friends know of your progress, so put it out on Facebook or email. Some of these folks may have items that you can have or borrow while you are in transition.
