This post is not about body shaming. I have accepted that due to my hopefully temporary medical condition I will gain weight. I am on medications that cause on average between 7 and 12 kg weight gain. I should be on those medications for about a year, but not sure how easy will be to lose the weight afterwards. I don’t have any signs of perimenopause yet, but I am 53, so it is probably around the corner, and it will probably make losing weight even more difficult.
My weight has fluctuated a lot over the years, 4 years ago, I was up by 17 kg for example.
But last few years my weight was kind of stable, I invested lot of time, effort and money in rebuilding my wardrobe after last weight loss. I just recently edited out last of the too big clothes. I am very happy with my current wardrobe. More than fashion, I love wardrobe management, tracking, building capsules and complements. And I really don’t want to go through another cycle of completely rebuilding my wardrobe. I want to be smart this time since I do have experience with huge weight fluctuations.
I know that pants and blazers are not very forgiving but unfortunately they are core of my office wardrobe. So this will have to change. And this is ok, since I am also currently running very hot and sweaty and blazer and pants uniform is not best for that issue too.
In my experience, fluid dresses and a line skirts with elastic waist are the way to go.
Knitwear can tolerate few sizes difference. My coats will be fine since I wear them oversized to accommodate layers.
When I gain weight it usually goes everywhere evenly, to my face, shoulders, boobs, and even calves. So blouses will probably be tricky in the shoulders. I will need new underwear, no doubt.
I am not sure if I will need new jeans - I may do without them.
Do you have any other tips or recommendations?
And please keep me accountable that everything I buy from this point is something I can wear now but also in the future.