so where do all you successful people shop?

truckingbride
on 2/10/13 10:39 am - Harriston , Canada

always always been a Penningtons shopper since i was 15.Now I am frustrated because a lot of the clothes are too big, or not avalible in xl or 1x. a lot of 6x etc.

where does everyone else shop? ive been so comfortable at penningtons its the only store i know,,,,

                    
RidingFan
on 2/10/13 10:44 am - Ajax, Canada
RNY on 04/29/13

Well I am still pre-op but have always found Reitman's to be cheap and cheerful for both plus and regular sizes, lots of everyday, business, casual choices.  Won't feel bad about giving them away later either!

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Amanda F.
on 2/10/13 10:48 am - Toronto, Canada
VSG on 01/10/13
I have always done the majority of my shopping at Lane Bryant in the states. Sizes start at 14+ and they now have online shopping for Canadians in case you can't make it across the border.

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stephanie2011
on 2/10/13 11:01 am - toronto, Canada

I am a big fan of the sears warehouse near me since I can always find clothes at very reasonable prices.  Sears stores also have good sales.  I have also had a ton of success finding stuff at goodwill and value village. 

Reitmans is a great place to shop too.

There are so many other stores to shop in though that most of us have never even considered.  I won't go into them until I am at my goal because I don't want to pay a lot for clothes until then. 

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on 2/10/13 11:04 am - Guelph, Canada

Reitmans for work clothes...

under armor outlet..

aeropostale...

sport check..

Cuter_w_Curves
on 2/10/13 11:39 am - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
VSG on 01/08/13

Reitmans is good for regular and plus up to a 22/2xl. Reasonably priced.

Additionelle is 14-16 with some 28 occaisionally. Sale prices can be good and their bras are not bad but start at a 38 band...

Penningtons you know. Their wire free bras are super comfy... those cotton ones with the bit of lace.

Sexy Plus Clothing starts at a 12 and goes up and has amazing clothing. They have everything from designer to club wear... including sexy casual wear.

Walmart if I am not wanting it to last for an indefinite amount of time... So cheap bathing suits up to a 3xl, t-shirts, and occasionally pants. If I am not intending to wear something for long 20$ is my favourite top end.

Costco... Up to a size 18/20... COSTCO! Yep I love em... I have an XL zip up knit cotton jacket/sweater I have on my coffee table. I had lost enough inches at x-mas for it to be a bit obscene but I could do it up. I have lost enough NOW that we're chuckling and playing the "within the month" maybe game.

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cocoswan
on 2/10/13 12:00 pm

Winners!! Old Navy!! Reitmans for pants only. Depending on your age American Eagle has great pants.

 

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on 2/10/13 12:30 pm - Canada
RNY on 11/07/12

I'm assuming you're into regular sizes now?  I'm not there yet, but I know my answer is going to be EVERYWHERE EXCEPT PENNINGTONS AND ADDITION ELLE, WOO HOO!

Er...ahem.  Sorry for shouting with glee. :)  Seriously, I can't wait to be able to go anywhere that catches my eye and get some clothes!  Sales racks in the skinny stores, here I come!

I know it's probably overwhelming, but congrats on getting into the regular sizes!

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Amanda F.
on 2/10/13 1:09 pm - Toronto, Canada
VSG on 01/10/13
This thread has me wondering about the incidence of the development of shopping addiction amongst persons who have experience rapid and significant weight loss. One addiction possibly replaced by another. I smell a research paper for school

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Cuter_w_Curves
on 2/10/13 1:57 pm - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
VSG on 01/08/13

Development? Um........ I've openly stated I have given away 60 items of clothing 2x a year for 3 years and am on year 4... *looks innocent*

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