When do I buy new clothes???

Try some thrift shops like The Good Will & Salvation Army.  You can find some good stuff there "in the meanwhile" - try when they have "a sale".  It gets expensive really quick when you keep going down in size.  Undergarments for me have to be new and of good/great quality - these too I found on sale and in bargain stores.  You can find lots of clothes on sale.

It all depends on your budget.  I didn't have money to waste - I discovered after doing it for awhile.

Good Luck,
Leila

I have bought some clothes in advance, but not a lot because I breezed through size 22.  I started at a 26/28 and I'm just starting to get into 16's!  Initially my weight loss was faster, and I breezed through the first few sizes.  Luckily my Mom sews so she was able to alter a lot of my pants. I work in a professional position and dress up, and dress clothes are way too expensive!

I never thought I'd shop at a used store, but I have and love it.  I have bought a lot at Kohl's because they had great sales and a few other places.  I do not have good luck at Goodwill or Salvation Army, but I find awesome clothes at a consignment shop!  I started selling all my clothes, and the money I made I used to buy new stuff!

Once you lost the initial weight, it's a lot easier buying in advance.  Earlier this year I guessed I'd be in an XL top this fall, and I am.  I'm thinking by end of winter I'll be in a L, and I have a few things ready to go.  I keep what I call my "skinny drawer" and pull things out occasionally to try them on.

My weight loss has slowed ( I do have the band) so I'm staying in my sizes a bit longer before I shrink, which has been great on the wallet LOL