https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1811339 Sat, 27 May 2017 22:59:34 +0000 The Cat 1811339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seldom too big. Sometimes too small. Will keep a few items in a holding zone for maximum one year, after which they will be donated if they still don't fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1811301 Sat, 27 May 2017 17:49:02 +0000 minimalist 1811301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going through this right now, and received some good advice here:<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-for-size-fluctuations" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....uctuations</a></p> <p>What I'm doing for the moment is keeping a very small capsule of workhorse and joy-sparking its for the top size. Plus perfect white jeans, in whatever size; they're are so hard to find, it's worth storing them for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1811036 Fri, 26 May 2017 12:27:07 +0000 Aquamarine 1811036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep a few items for weight fluctuations. Five pounds in either direction causes me problems, I've found, so I've also added more "fluid" pieces and pointe-type pants to my wardrobe the last few years. They are more forgiving of weight changes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1811025 Fri, 26 May 2017 11:03:27 +0000 Staysfit 1811025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My weight fluctuates about 6 pounds between summer and winter. It's just enough to make some of my Spring and Summer clothes feel too snug at the beginning of the season so in the past I often purchased them in two sizes. It made for an overstuffed closet. I have decided it's a better practice to look for items that will look good regardless of this type of weight fluctuation. Any items that are of a size that don't fit currently are kept in a holding zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1811020 Fri, 26 May 2017 10:24:06 +0000 Bijou 1811020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for these wise words. It makes sense to put the items out of sight in a holding zone and also to be realistic about weight / fluid fluctuations. There is nothing worse than wearing clothing that is too tight (hence why I am usually ruthless and get rid of the too tight clothing)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810700 Wed, 24 May 2017 23:52:03 +0000 Becky 1810700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only keep a few things that I really *loved* in a size that doesn't currently work. And usually only very versatile basics or a true statement "me" piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810699 Wed, 24 May 2017 23:41:43 +0000 Scarlet 1810699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am reading the advice here because I have too big and too small. I am also afraid to buy too much now because it might change. Women's bodies, time, hormones, whatever, it's complicated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810689 Wed, 24 May 2017 22:09:08 +0000 Christina F. 1810689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm currently losing some weight,<br /> and have kept things in a smaller size in hopes of this. I am going to keep some of things too in my larger size. My reasoning is that I have a hard time finding pants and jeans that suit me - those are mainly what I keep. I also gained weight rapidly due to medication, and hated to get rid of things I only wore for a few months. </p> <p>I only need a couple of sizes for my weight changes. Due to the size of my hips, it takes me about 20 lbs before my pants and jeans size changes. I believe it takes less for others. So I don't need to keep a whole lot of sizes on hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810687 Wed, 24 May 2017 21:59:35 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1810687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've also purged things too quickly after a weight loss and regretted it. Now I keep favorites and a capsule in a size up and a size down. I don't intentionally buy things that don't fit me but I do keep things I already have if they meet all my other requirements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810577 Wed, 24 May 2017 14:11:31 +0000 Angie 1810577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holding zone for a wee while, and then decide what to do with them. If they fit in a year - integrate them back into your wardrobe if you still like them. If not, pass on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810560 Wed, 24 May 2017 12:33:41 +0000 Anonymous 1810560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it's only a size up or down in pants, I hang on to them. I agree with sisi and Cindy that there are times when a size up feels better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810554 Wed, 24 May 2017 11:52:43 +0000 Janet 1810554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, I am just the opposite! I am too quick to get rid of clothes that are too big, in my eagerness to believe I'll stay a smaller size. I hang onto too-small things too long sometimes.&nbsp;</p> <p>It really depends on how much I like a piece, I think. The more I love it, the more reluctant I am to let it go. I've altered some things after weight loss only to regret it when a few pounds crept back on. I'm learning to let go.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810550 Wed, 24 May 2017 11:35:53 +0000 cindysmith 1810550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have experienced weight fluctuations throughout my life. I tend to keep a few pieces that are too big ATM, for the exact reason Sisi does. Sometimes, I feel bloated or just want to relax on the couch with Netflix or whatever. </p> <p>I don't keep a lot, since my fluctuations happen infrequently and I don't want to look dated (and my tastes do change); what I do keep is fairly minimalist/simple and something I really love to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810536 Wed, 24 May 2017 10:33:49 +0000 Sisi 1810536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He-he, if only !&nbsp;My weight never fluctuated, it just&nbsp;continued to go&nbsp;up and up and up and up.&nbsp;To answer your question, my friends who have a fluctuating weight usually keep&nbsp;some larger&nbsp; clothes, just in case. Sometimes you are bloated, or you just want to feel more comfortable in your clothes. . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/clothes-that-are-too-big#post-1810533 Wed, 24 May 2017 09:48:31 +0000 Bijou 1810533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you keep clothing that is too big for you, just in case you eventually need it? Unfortunately my weight has fluctuated in the past so that I currently have some items that are one size too big for me. I am wondering if I just got rid of all the "currently too big" stuff, whether this would make for a happier wardrobe.</p> <p>I tend to be quite ruthless in getting rid of things that are too small. However, on the flip side, I am not so good at getting rid of items that are too big.</p> <p>I am also debating on whether to get the things that I really liked altered, so that there is no turning back (so to speak). </p>