South Beach Diet - Clothing Swap?

Hi Chickies

After thinking about you all this weekend [thank you for not letting me go over the edge!] and it keeping me from the binge that could have been, I started thinking about this community on the whole, and my brain functioned [shocker!] and I came up with something:

How about doing a clothing swap?

See, I've been giving my old clothes to Good Will when I grow out of them. And while nothing is wrong with that, there are a few items I still have that I LOVE, but can't wear. For instance, I have a Size 18 summer dress and shirt that are too big for me now. I spent a lot of money on it and it is in fantastic condition [and just dry cleaned, aside from my trying it on] but can't bear to just give it to good will. Same goes for many a shirts I have...

Would anyone be interesting in swapping clothes? I would not mind footing some shipping costs to know that the dress is going to a friend. I thought maybe others would feel the same way. I mean, I have a few sweaters and such too. Plus, I know how expensive it can be to have to get a new wardrobe at each size incriment. It can also function as a reward/motivater to fit into something without paying for it.

Just a thought. Let me know what you think.

I think that is a fantastic idea! How sweet and thoughtful you are to be thinking of others. I also have some nice clothes and will be happy to exchange or send them (after they're too large for me). As a matter of fact, that is another incentive to lose weight. To be able to clean out your closets and send the good stuff away to others and to get clothes back in return.

Ok, so I guess we can list what we have and if there are any takers, we can PM the owner of the clothing?

I can also set up a website for us -- so we can share pictures of the items too.

I am sooo excited! Anyone else?

Jenne- I think that is a wonderful idea!!!! I'm gonna do it as soon as I get in my next size!! How fun!!

Michelle

Sounds like a great idea, Jenn!

I actually managed to spend $600 :fr: at Lane Bryant right before I went on SBD. Um, lets call that a MAJOR case of bad planning! So I now have a bunch of barely worn clothes that are starting to fall off me! They are 26/28s and I would love to give them to a good home once they finally fall off!

BTW, let's hope my DH never sees this site or my @$$ will be toast! :lol:

LOL Laurie. Do any of them have tags still? Lane Bry is good at returns without a reciept if it has a tag. I've done it a few times!

Ok, so far we have a few items in sizes 26/28, and 18/20's

Any takers? PM us.

Can I join in too!

I have some 12(run big)/14 and a few 16's!

They are in great condition and very trendy (capris and such) :)

I am currently in 10/12 right now

oooh, i might want to snap up some of mompen's 14's! i may have a few size 16 things but i just purged my closet not 2 weeks ago. that stuff is GONE.

Well I am a taker for ANY size 16's!!! I've spent $300 already and feel like I have very little!

I might be interested in some of the clothes that ya'll can't wear anymore. I just came off of over 3 weeks of leave at work due to surgery, and I don't have anything to wear! I tried on my clothes last night and everything is either a bit to big or a bit too small. I'm recovering from foot surgery so shopping is out of the question right now. I am probably a size 14 in pants, which is what I need the most. I'm about 5'5" and currently weighting 177. And my hips/butt are big, lol - classic pear shape.

Anyhow, if anyone has anything available you can PM me.......and thanks in advance.

Wow, I am so thrilled to hear about all your sizes...everyone is getting so tiny! I went through my closet (I never got rid of any of my skinny clothes) last night and found a ton of treasures, including a couple size 14s that I got a while ago and never even was able to wear! I found a size 24 dress that I looked like a sausage in when I bought it (I fit in the jacket for the dress, which is why I bought it) and it not only fits but is big! Whoopee! :dance: Those 26/28s might be up for grabs soon, and I think I already have one taker. Unfortunately, I have worn all the 26/28s, but they are super cute, so I am glad to think of them going to a good home!

What is everyone doing with their clothes when they are between sizes? Do you wear them big, take them in, what? Just wondering...

I am still wearing 18's and 20's. I can't afford to buy new clothes or get them taken in. Plus, it might be cheaper to just start anew rather than take them in! I never buy really nice stuff aside from a few suits -- but I donated them all to Good Will [NOT Salvation Army!].

I get rid of things once they get to big. I either donate them or give them to someone who can wear them. I have lots of too small clothes hanging around waiting for me to get into. I shop at the second hand stores alot, I refuse to buy anything to much til I am smaller.

Hi,

Well, I dont have any clothes to offer. (I am way too new on the diet). But if you are selling 26/28 clothes I would be interested.! :^:

Jennifer

Hi Ladies!

Jenn,
Did you get a webpage set up?? No pressure... LOL :lol:

If not I will just post the pics of my clothes here.

I didn't know anyone was interested. Let me work on that tonight when I get back from the gym!!! :)

YAY!!!!

When my clothes get too big I give them to my sister, who has always been a few sizes bigger than me no matter what size I am. Then if I gain any of the weight back (hopefully I won't this time!) I can always get them back from her.

I bought an adorable pair of pink jeans, with matching tank and sweater in January for my trip to Miami. They fit so nice! I'm wearing them today and they are too big :( DH said if I could find another pair in a smaller size he'd buy them for me so I'm off to do a google search.

cute wendyjo! hope you find the outfit!

Smart person Jenn! I had a bunch of clothes I took to charity about 4 weeks ago. I have been able to alter a lot of things, thank goodness for a sewing machine. I've altered all my scrubs and most of the pants, they look ok, but then scrubs aren't exactly a taylored outfit on a good day.

It's fun to read posts about what you've been wearing and where you are now. It's cool to see progress.

Most of my clothes were so ugly that I wouldn't be proud to share. I was a bad slob, the loser the better.

LOL RNMom!!!

I wish I had some sewing skills! OK, I promise to work on the site tonight -- it'll be simple, but a place we can host pictures for free at least!

Sure Sheila! Welcome! Once I get the website up and running, I will make a post as to the site and people can send me the clothing description and pictures they would like to post.

Ruth or Ellis -- once I post, can we make it a Sticky? Thanks!

Jenn

Hey jenne, I just noticed that you are in the DC area - so am I! I work in DC and live in NoVa. It seems like there are quite a few Washingtonians on this board.

I work in DC and live in NoVa to wendyjo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure, Jenn... we'll sticky it when you're ready. This is a great idea for a thread!