Anyone else do this?

PrincessCouture · Jun 4th, 2007, 12:33 PM

When I go shopping for clothes, I buy all my clothes a size too small thinking I'm going to lose weight. It doesn't seem to work though.

ItsMyWorld · Jun 4th, 2007, 01:25 PM

No.

And really, it's just a bad idea. You need to buy clothing in the size that you are, not the size that you were previously or the size that you hope to be. Wearing clothes that actually fit will make you look better than trying to squeeze in to clothes simply b/c the size on the tag makes you happier.

girlsgottoshop · Jun 4th, 2007, 02:22 PM

^^
Agreed.

mooks · Jun 4th, 2007, 02:24 PM

I used to do that until I read an article saying you should never do it because the chances are it'll never happen and you're better to buy things you can wear immediately.

ZoeyZoo · Jun 4th, 2007, 06:45 PM

I never do it because when I go up and then back down in weight my body never changes in the same places so I never know what will fit until the weight is gone.

I also have a large chest and have to buy larger tops to accomondate it and tailer the waist down. Therefore I go over the idea of being a 14 or XL quickly.

Mommy24 · Jun 4th, 2007, 07:24 PM

When I gave birth I dodn't want to buy new nice clothes hoping I would lose weight soon. It took me 2 years to lose weight and I now think that I should have bought nice cool clothes. You must be comfortable the way you are.

shoulderache · Jun 4th, 2007, 07:54 PM

By the time you loose the weight to fit into the smaller, cute clothes they will be out of style. Buy clothes your size--they will not only make you look way less chubby but you will actually get to enjoy them.

mcb100 · Jun 4th, 2007, 08:08 PM

I do that and I shouldn't. I'll buy a fabulous peice of clothing a size too small, and becaues it's so fabulous I think it'll tempt me to lose weight so I can fit into it properly....it never works though.

MassLaw15 · Jun 4th, 2007, 09:26 PM

No, I don't buy them but I bring them into the dressing room w/ me because I THINK I am still a size 6 when in reality I am not! I'm trying to get back into a 6 but I've actually had to buy a larger size in "essentials" because I can't stand things being too tight or looking as though they might burst as I try to jam my a$$ into them!

PrincessCouture · Jun 4th, 2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMyWorld

No.

And really, it's just a bad idea. You need to buy clothing in the size that you are, not the size that you were previously or the size that you hope to be. Wearing clothes that actually fit will make you look better than trying to squeeze in to clothes simply b/c the size on the tag makes you happier.

Oh I don't wear them, I just put them in my closet until I can actually fit into them.

Raspberry · Jun 5th, 2007, 03:13 AM

I used to be guilty of doing that, LOL. Or, I'd avoid buying cute clothes I really liked because I'd convince myself I'd look better in them after I came back to pick them up after losing a little weight.

I've learned that wishful thinking is just wishful thinking, and it's so much more fun to buy clothes that fit so you can wear them right away.

Jun 4th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#1
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Jun 4th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#2
ItsMyWorld Member Location: USA	Re: Anyone else do this? No. And really, it's just a bad idea. You need to buy clothing in the size that you are, not the size that you were previously or the size that you hope to be. Wearing clothes that actually fit will make you look better than trying to squeeze in to clothes simply b/c the size on the tag makes you happier.

Jun 4th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#3
girlsgottoshop The Shopping Queen Location: Fabulous Las Vegas	Re: Anyone else do this? ^^ Agreed.

Jun 4th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#4
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Re: Anyone else do this? I used to do that until I read an article saying you should never do it because the chances are it'll never happen and you're better to buy things you can wear immediately. __________________

Jun 4th, 2007, 06:45 PM	#5
ZoeyZoo Member Location: USA	Re: Anyone else do this? I never do it because when I go up and then back down in weight my body never changes in the same places so I never know what will fit until the weight is gone. I also have a large chest and have to buy larger tops to accomondate it and tailer the waist down. Therefore I go over the idea of being a 14 or XL quickly.

Jun 4th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#6
Mommy24 Member	Re: Anyone else do this? When I gave birth I dodn't want to buy new nice clothes hoping I would lose weight soon. It took me 2 years to lose weight and I now think that I should have bought nice cool clothes. You must be comfortable the way you are.

Jun 4th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#7
shoulderache Member Location: Arizona	Re: Anyone else do this? By the time you loose the weight to fit into the smaller, cute clothes they will be out of style. Buy clothes your size--they will not only make you look way less chubby but you will actually get to enjoy them.

Jun 4th, 2007, 08:08 PM	#8
mcb100 Member Location: Nowhere out of ordinary.	Re: Anyone else do this? I do that and I shouldn't. I'll buy a fabulous peice of clothing a size too small, and becaues it's so fabulous I think it'll tempt me to lose weight so I can fit into it properly....it never works though. __________________ Wishlist for 2008: Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 25 T&Co silver ring Pink Juicy tracksuit & new clothes Wishlist for 2009: Large Chanel Cotton Club tote in Bronze

Jun 4th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#9
MassLaw15 Pit Bulls are Love! Location: New England	Re: Anyone else do this? No, I don't buy them but I bring them into the dressing room w/ me because I THINK I am still a size 6 when in reality I am not! I'm trying to get back into a 6 but I've actually had to buy a larger size in "essentials" because I can't stand things being too tight or looking as though they might burst as I try to jam my a$$ into them! __________________ Think in terms of the bigger picture. Do not cheat yourself on what you truely desire for a fleeting moment of gratification.

Jun 5th, 2007, 03:13 AM	#11
Raspberry Member	Re: Anyone else do this? I used to be guilty of doing that, LOL. Or, I'd avoid buying cute clothes I really liked because I'd convince myself I'd look better in them after I came back to pick them up after losing a little weight. I've learned that wishful thinking is just wishful thinking, and it's so much more fun to buy clothes that fit so you can wear them right away.