My mom is a baaaad influence

[kuhio98]

Other than sweaters, clothes can be easily tailored to fit smaller sizes, so you needn't buy a whole new wardrobe every few sizes!

Yep. That's what I do. Tailoring is a lot less expensive than buying a new wardrobe. (Not that I've needed anything "taken in" lately............)

[Rachel]

Congratulations on your weight loss, Kim. Whatever you are doing, keep it up and maybe share some tips with the rest of us.

[catnapper]

I don't know how much tailoring is around you, but it aint' cheap here. I did check into it last week because my most favorite pair of white pants needed it. They wanted nearly $20 to take them in (of course they are fully lined, etc.) All the new things I got were under $15 each (with the exception of the jacket, which I still got for a steal.)

[Craftlady]

$20 to take in lined pants very reasonable. It's like taking in 2 pairs of pants in one pair.

[jenluckenbach]

First of all, congratulations. Nothing better than needing clothes due to a weight loss.

Second, my mom used to be THAT kind of influence (and boy do I miss her ). But shopping with mom was always THE BEST!

[moosmom]

Kim,

I am SOOO happy for you!! A new job, weight loss. Looks like things are FINALLY looking up for you!

When I left Michigan, I was 189 lbs. I weighed myself at my daughter's house this morning and I'm down to 153! I've gone from size 18 jeans to a size 12!!! It' feels great!

Good luck at your new job! Knock 'em dead chickie!!

[Catty1]

Kim - could you try Freecycle? Offer clothes of a certain size, then REQUEST clothes of a certain size?

Might work...or if you are a member of a church or other group, do a swap of a few items!

Could save both sides a few bucks!

[Cataholic]

I don't know how much tailoring is around you, but it aint' cheap here. I did check into it last week because my most favorite pair of white pants needed it. They wanted nearly $20 to take them in (of course they are fully lined, etc.) All the new things I got were under $15 each (with the exception of the jacket, which I still got for a steal.)

I am with you, Kim! Good tailoring is not cheap. I am not talking about hemming a pair of pants, but, "taking in" clothes. Unless it is a item you love, and you paid something for it to begin with, it is cheaper to buy new!

[JenBKR]

Congrats on the weight loss! How exciting! That trip to the store is your reward for losing weight and getting that new job - I think you really deserved a reward!

[jazzcat]

I am with you, Kim! Good tailoring is not cheap. I am not talking about hemming a pair of pants, but, "taking in" clothes. Unless it is a item you love, and you paid something for it to begin with, it is cheaper to buy new!

Same here. I'm such a bargain hunter that I get most things for as cheap or cheaper than paying or alterations. I have to share, I just got a wool blend blazer on clearance for $2.99 that I saw in a major department store for $69.99. I found it at Ross. I also just got awesome deals from Coldwater Creek's online outlet. There was a sweater in their store I wanted at Christmas for $79 and I just got it for $10 after markdowns and an online coupon.

Congrats on the weight loss!!!!