I have donated almost all of my "fat clothes" to goodwill. I'm currently in an 18 and still have a few 20's around, but got rid of all the 24/26's, with the exception of a few 3x t-shirts that I can still wear around the house

I never bought 22's, just kept wearing my too-big clothes until it just got completely ridiculous. Had to pretty much buy a whole new fall wardrobe last week. Yes, it's expensive...but much better than the alternative! I shop sales, TJ Maxx and some of the second hand stores for "transition" clothes.