I haven't had that happen to me. I don't think I've ever owned anything that I *loved*. Just stuff that I didn't hate. I've never felt pretty enough to wear anything that I consider my style.
I have a few things that I think about and say "oh, yeah, I remember wearing that" or even thinking that I miss wearing something I particularly liked.
But no sadness for me - I'm relishing the day when I get rid of everything I currently own because it's too big. I'm overwhelmed by the amount of clothing I have and one of the biggest rewards of losing weight is going to have a much smaller, but much, much more functional wardrobe.
I could get started on that now rather than wait, though, and get rid of the things that I don't like wearing even though they do fit but part of it is also having so many things that are too small that I am holding onto to wear on the way down.
I went through this feeling a few weeks ago, and I ended up sabotaging myself a bit by falling into my bad habits. I've decided to move on from it and realised i've actually dropped from a UK size 26 (3XL) to a UK size 22. It's an amazing feeling and I've even taken the step to buy a pair of jeans and a dress in a size 20 which I'm aiming to fit into by the time it's by birthday in August.
Celebrate your achievements and embrace these changes. You're working hard for it and it'll feel a million times better when you're buying clothes from a normal shop than from a plus size shop. Give your bigger clothes away to charity or sell them, and think about fitting into your goal size and looking amazing in it.
x a million sweet heart. I can completely understand. This is such an emotional journey.
Congratulations!
You know what might be neat? Make a quilt out of some of the clothes that you have really cherished memories in, or if there aren't that many a pillow. I couldn't make a quilt to save my life, but a pillow might be doable.
Love these replies, so many things to think about.
Wearing another of my 2x shirts today. It's so weird the attachment I have to them. I have new shirts that are XL or L (!!) that I can wear but it doesn't feel real to me.
I was looking at new capris I got but hadn't worn yet (size 16). I said to myself, there is no way my butt is getting into those (they looked so small). But they fit! I think I need my mind to catch up with my body.
I wore my hair in a bun type style today, there was only 1 chin. I had to look twice, I don't even recognize myself. Such a weird feeling!
What an inspiration you are! And I was actually surprised that nobody mentioned this yet in this thread. But I'm losing my BOOBS.
I met an amazing man last year who i am madly in love with...but 2012 was my year of pigging out and partying with him. And my boobs were getting bigger and bigger. He loved it! lol
Well here I am now over -20 pounds in 7 weeks and my big boobs are all but completely gone.
I wouldn't say sad though...because I was just able to pull up a pair of size 16 for the first time in over a year and I'm beyond thrilled. I'll get over how much smaller I know my boobs are about to get.
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Not a lot of stuff I'm going to miss wearing, but I'm frustrated and sad because I'm at a really awkward phase. Everything I had at my largest fit like a tent, and was always long enough. Now, I technically fit a 2X top, but nothing covers my belly and my boobs are so big I look out of balance. I feel awkward and now even though I fit some "younger" clothes technically, they do not look good on me at all.
I get very frustrated with clothes that look too loose on me. It's the weirdest thing. I used to worry about clothes looking too tight. I still do but too loose is also a problem now.
My biggest struggle is that my body is just such a moving target at the moment that I don't know what will fit from one week to the next. It's causing me to spend way too much time in front of the mirror and I literally have to plan my outfit for the next day every evening. I used to just chuck any old clothes on. Now I have to make sure I don't look either super tight or too baggy. Some days, having nothing right to wear gets me down.
I even have a tight side to my wardrobe that I can't fit into yet but will ungrow into in a few weeks. The baggy stuff I keep on the other side. Some of the once tight stuff I forget about and by the time I remember it, it's too loose.
Way too complicated.
I have pants that I bought new a month ago that I can now pull up and down without unbuttoning. When clothes get like that, I draw the line. But these are still new clothes.
I have been experiencing that for the last 50 lbs of my weightloss. I totally get it. I am happy for where I'm going but I can't help but think about my favourite bomber jacket that I know I won't be able to wear next fall and how I felt like a million bucks in it.
I know I'll find another jacket that makes me feel that way but I can't help remember all the good times in it and how I saved my money specifically for it! I was a poor student when I bought it and it meant a lot. I'm a very nostalgic person. I hold onto a lot of "stuff" that's crap but I can't let it go because their are memories attached. It's pretty hard for me to even think of starting a donate pile. So messed up!
Yes, I have an absolute favorite suit that is just too big now. I still can't bring myself to part with it - I'm trying to figure out what material it is and see if I can get a similar one from the same label.
I've had it for about 7 years, and I don't wear suits that often, but when I got it (at around 190 pounds) it fit perfectly and I looked amazing. Great for job interviews.
Then I gained about 30 pounds and I wasn't able to wear the pants because they were so tight - it was horrible! I couldn't believe it when I tried them on.
Then I lost weight down to where I am now, and they are so loose they just slip and slide everywhere. Even if I belted them the thighs and butt just look huge and ridiculous.
I'm very sad, but at the same time it definitely underlines how much weight I've lost when I remember being so sad they fit like sausage casings and now seeing and feeling the difference. I honestly can't see the difference in my butt/thighs just looking in the mirror, but those dress pants make it crystal clear.
I was happy to see this thread bumped as I re-read my posts and the replies. The size 16 capris I wrote about just last month are too big now even though I'm only down about 8-10lbs since then. It has to be my running that is slimming my body down. And I'm sad to lose these new capris, I begged begged begged my husband for them and told him I just *had* to have them. Oops! Someone at the Goodwill is going to be very happy soon...
Most of my fat clothes I HATED. But I had an enormous sweater collection that I adored - lots of angora, cashmere, merino - and just fantastic colors and styles. I sorted through them today and was devastated at how many I just HAD to put in the thrift store pile. I kept a few to wear through the summer (because I am always cold, especially in air conditioning) and I tucked a few away into the cedar chest in hopes that they'll just be loose but not unwearable in the autumn. It was a sad day in Novus Land.
Glad to see this thread bumped too!!! Don't worry about the capris, Elvislover! From the sounds of it, your hubby just wants you happy!
And Novus, think of the alternative! Do you really want those sweaters to fit again? i hear you guys though- no judgment! My fave jean jacket is my STAPLE and it's growing too! I also boxed up my bright pink pants today...I'm going to miss them!!
Have you thought about taking some of your favorite things to a tailor or seamstress to have them sized down? My mom does alterations for me - its just about time for me to send a batch of shorts to her to be taken in.
x a million sweet heart. I can completely understand. This is such an emotional journey.
