New and in need of serious help

Nicole in OC

Hi Everyone!!!

I've just found this blog and have been perusing over all the articles this last week. I've decided to jump on because you guys seem very helpful/supportive and stylish and I need all the help I can get.

Over the last year and a half I've lost around 80lbs. With that has come an increased self confidence but without any no-how on how to dress this new body. Or any sense of style I'm sad to say!

I would appreciate any help any one has to offer, I'll start loading pics to help with body size (since I have no idea) as soon as I figure out how. But any ideas you have about what to do with "fun tummy stuff" (formally an apple and might still be, but all my weight was in my stomach which has created an new issue that I have to dress around).

Thanks everyone... I'm really excited to begin this new part of my life... the one where clothes fit!

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from Debora

Suz

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Welcome! And congratulations on your weight loss. Quite a few of us are here after significant weight loss so you will not be alone. You are right - it can be a real challenge to dress a new self you hardly recognize. But it's lots of fun, too. We'll look forward to seeing your style!

13 years ago

rachylou

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Welcome! Excited to see your pics. Have you moved to weight maintenance mode now? Any preferences and likes right off the bat?

13 years ago

Anonymous

Hi Nicole and welcome! i am looking forward to get to know you.

First, congrats on your weight loss. Are you at your target weight or are you planning to lose more? Just so we know if you are in need of more transitional pieces or if you can start building a more permanent wardrobe.

First, there is lots of info on the site that can help you with getting started. Did you have a chance to look at the mom on the go formulas?

http://youlookfab.com/2009/10/.....on-the-go/

These are briiliant, easy to follow outfit combinations that Angie put together. I still use them in a pinch.

it will help if we know a bit about your lifestyle, Are you working at the moment? What is the dress code? what activities do you need to dress for etc.

I know others will chime in with lots more

13 years ago

biscuitsmom

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Welcome! You've definitely come to the right place Angie and all the forum members are the cream of the crop..... If you can post pics, that is most helpful, but be sure and check out Angie's articles on Apple shapes, lots of great tips

13 years ago

Nicole in OC

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Thanks guys!! It took a lot of hard work but the rewards are totally worth it.

While in my head I think I could lose another 20 lbs, realistically it's going to be about 10 and that's with SERIOUS work that I'm not sure I want to put in as I miss out on so many other things when I have to eat so strictly. So for the time.. I'm at goal or about 5lbs from it. I've maintained where I'm at (within 4-6lbs) for 6 months and it's not easy... I love food too much.. but I've learned that I like how skinny jeans fit me more

Zapotte~ I haven't seen that post but I'll definitely take a look. I live in southern California, and work in a very casual work environment. Jeans are my work attire but yoga pants and flip flops are not uncommon. Since the dress code is so relaxed at work I either find myself dressing frumpy or dressing up and looking really out of place. I don't see the dress code changing so I'm probably going to have to deal with that.

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

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Welcome Nicole. I found going through the archives really helpful.

These links give a great example of some of the different styles here:)

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-2012-here

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....erest-page

13 years ago

Nicole in OC

Active Member

THANKS! I'll start tackling them this weekend!

13 years ago

Kalli

Active Member

Hey Nicole,

Welcome, and being a little new myself I can attest to the fact that this blog/forum is the best. It's the best environment I've encountered. People are so kind and I hope you stay to discover your style! Congratulations on the weight loss too, that in itself is an achievement.

13 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Just chiming in to say congrats, welcome and that I'm excited about your style journey!

13 years ago

anne

Veteran

Welcome Nicole

13 years ago

sarah

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Welcome, Nicole, and congratulations on your weight loss!

You might read Angie's very recent blog post about fitting tops. It includes links to past posts about dealing with "muffin top". These might help you as you learn to dress your new body. Since you have a casual work environment, I might suggest starting by getting some jeans that you love and that fit you well (maybe straights?). You might also get some new shoes. I know that sounds sort of weird, but one of the first things I realized when I was starting my own style journey was that my footwear was a mess. Plus, they will fit you even if and when you lose 10 pounds.

13 years ago

Debora

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Welcome, Nicole! Looking forward to getting to know you!

13 years ago

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