Can anybody make any suggestions on what to do when you're on a budget while you're losing weight? Not that I'm complaining, but I literally have to walk with my hands in my pockets to hold my pants up so they don't fall down right now. I'm going to bring them to a tailor to get them taken in but I know eventually I'll have to buy new clothes before I reach my ultimate goal.
I don't have a lot of extra money to spend on clothes that I might not be able to fit into in a couple of months so I'm wondering what other people have done in this situation.
I've bought clothes from thrift stores along the way for that same reason - I couldn't bring myself to spend my money on something that wouldn't fit in a couple weeks anyhow. I did however, go to the mall every other month or so just to see what size I was. You can also try freecycle.org and see if there's one in your area.
I am very fortunate. My girlfriend gave me all her "fat" designer clothes. She is going through a messy divorce and has lost a lot of weight. BUT lately she has been gaining weight from poor eating habits. Hope she doesn't ask for her clothes back.
I believe thrift is the way to go. You can get gently used or new clothes there. It is a good way to get clothes that fit and not investing too much money in your transistion.
Hope your really proud of yourself of your accomplishment; I know I am.
Thrift stores and sales. I've bought a couple of pairs of jeans when GAP had a sale. I bought a pair in my current size and a 2 other smaller pairs. I couldn't resist they were on sale for like $18 a pair. I figured it was worth it. Thrift shops and consignment stores are awesome too. I got a a brand new pair with tags still on of seven jeans in my current size for $45. Retail value over $200. I've also had luck with Kijiji.
thrift stores and garage sales-most of our 2nd hand stores here sell jeans and tops for less than $3 each, winter coats for $8, dresses for $5, so I've been able to get by fairly cheaply-try Salvation Army, Goodwill, or any other service oriented organization and look around carefully
Thrift stores. I would also get clothes from walmart for the season. But just a couple pair of pants, shorts, shirts, or skirts to get me by till I thinned out of them.
The trick to thrift store shopping for transition clothes is to remember that you don't care. This isn't something you'll be wearing for the next 5 years--more like 3 months. So get rid of all your internal clothing "rules" about the sorts of colors, styles, etc. that you buy--you aren't marrying these clothes, you're having a fling.
Once you think about it that way, you'll find a ton of stuff, and you'll actually end up finding new types of things you didn't realize you liked.
Department store clearance racks, thrift store, and garage sales. Last year I found Daisy Fluentas jeans at Kohls on clearance for 3.80, I bought 2 pairs in size 16 and 2 pairs in size 14. Around the same time Lane Bryant had an awesome clearance sale, I paid 6.99 for dress/casual/khaki pants, I bought 4 pair in size 16. Wish I would have bought 14's too! At the time I was wearing a size 20, I couldn't pass that deal up, and knew I would be there one day. Well I put the 16's on yesterday and they fit!! If you see something for a great price, buy it, you will eventually fit it. I also find great items at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx.
I have gone with thrift store buys. I've also bought one or two new basics (like jeans or Tshirts) from supermarkets like Sainsburys - I guess the US equivalent might be something like Walmart or Target? Trouser length can be an issue sometimes for me (and perhaps for you too) but I've managed to find long length jeans through either route.
I have to admit that I used to pooh-pooh the idea of buying clothes at a thrift store. But, when I was heavier there just wasn't much there and what was there was in very poor shape. I have always been very paticular about what I wear so I never shopped at thrift stores.
I don't know if it's because I've gone down so many sizes or if people are just donating better stuff these days but I have to tell you I am a thrift store addict!!!! I can't believe the beautiful, quality, brand names I bring home. I am thrilled!!! I do find myself looking for blue jeans at regular stores because there are only a couple of brands I can find a consistent fit in. Again, I'm really paticular about what I wear so for me it's worth it to try to find my brand on sale and just have a couple of pairs of jeans.
Also shopping the sales/clearance rack of your favorite stores can sometimes be as cheap or cheaper than buying at the thrift store.
It does take time to ferret out some good deals but new clothes are always worth it to me. It will make you feel so much better to wear things that fit and show off your new shape! You don't need much and depending on your life style you may very well be able to wear things more than once before you have to wash them. I wear my better clothes outside the home and kind of live in my jammies or sweats when I'm at home.
Works for me! Please let us know when you find something fantastic at a gloriously low price--and brag by posting some pictures!
I found some cute, fashionable pants and shirts at Goodwill and Salvation Army. It's been good, but you do have to search it out. Good luck on having a good issue with weight loss. 1
If you can do a little minor repair work on your own, Family Dollar and Dollar General have very cute clothes for cheap. The only problem with them is the seams suck, so you may have to do a little work after you wear it a few times. The styles for the price totally make it worth it to me, though. They even have really cute plus size panties for $6 for two pair. No need to spend more, if your just going to shrink out of them, right?
I say Old Navy. Cheap and lots of choices in flowy material for the awkward in-between stage of muffin top with the next size down, and too loose for the next size up. haha. Speaking from personal experience.
Transition clothes??
You can also try freecycle.org and see if there's one in your area. 
