So, before I started losing weight, I looooved shopping at Torrid and Lane Bryant. Had a membership at both stores and everything. All my friends know this, and quite a few of them used to go shopping at those places with me as well. I no longer fit into any of the clothes, as I'm a size 10, but some of them still ask if I want to go or send me pictures of outfits they think I'd like, and I guess I'm not sure how to handle it?

I'm fine with going shopping with other people to help them pick out clothes, but I feel a little out of place in these stores now. It's totally silly and I'm not quite sure where I'm going with this, I was just wondering if anyone else felt a little off once they got to a size that was no longer considered plus-size?

Sorry if this makes no sense XD

You make perfect sense! I totally understand and relate. It takes getting used to, but it's a wonderful feeling! Sometimes my sister wants me to go with her to shop, and I feel out of place too, b/c there isn't anything there I can try on (except accessories maybe) and then I remember how unhappy I was at that size so all in all it puts me in a melancholy mood. But you should feel very proud of yourself! That is a HUGE accomplishment! I always found Lane Bryant pricey! This way, you can shop at Gap now with their huge sales! Congrats on your major success!

makes great sense to me.

Truth was that when I shopped in those places, I hoped and prayed I wouldn't run in to anybody I knew. Sad but true. Yes, I was embarrassed.

So, now if I don't have to go in there at all, that is just fine with me.

I'd say you don't mind going with them to help them choose something but you aren't going to buy.

If they suggst an outfit I'd just say "thanks for the suggestion..." It's not like you have to buy it.

If anyone asks "Why aren't you buying at Torrid anymore?" Just be honest "gosh I love their stuff but the sizes don't fit me anymore

Thanks guys! I do feel proud of what I've accomplished, I think I just needed to hear that it's not weird to feel like this. Hugs to all of you.

Oh, dear, I regularly find myself swimming against the stream on 3FC, but I have to say, I not only go into Lane Bryant with my BFF, but I return stuff for her if she needs me to. I go in to support her, tell her she looks classy (she does) and to never mind what size it is. (3X) The only problem I have is wondering where all these cute clothes were when I *needed them! As for the Gap, with their vanity sizing, I actually have a pair of slacks from the GAP size 2! ( I am *so not a size 2. *laffin'. At least I bought them at Goodwill for 3 bucks)

If you have a maurices near you they have plus size and regular stuff and it's Cute too. always worth a try