Lost Weight and need a new wardrobe. Help please

[Anonymous]

I've been working hard at it, and grateful that I've reached a point where none of my clothes fit. Because I have been unhappy with my body, most of the clothes I have outgrown are a hodgepodge of Amazon, Target, Macy's, etc.

I want to step it up, but not too much. I'm trying to buy "capsule" wardrobe from two stores- one for work or semi-dressy and one for put together casual.

Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

You need to post your body type (apple, pear, etc) and approximate height. Also, are you buying regular sizes, or plus/petite?

You need a couple pairs of jeans, couple pairs of slacks, a dress, probably a swimsuit? and tops. But your body type will dictate the cut and style.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to post your body type (apple, pear, etc) and approximate height. Also, are you buying regular sizes, or plus/petite?

You need a couple pairs of jeans, couple pairs of slacks, a dress, probably a swimsuit? and tops. But your body type will dictate the cut and style.

definite apple (think Humpty Dumpty)
5'9
currently in a regular 12, maybe 10.

I'm hoping to walk into two stores (or online) buy 5 or 6 things, and come out with a consistent look. I tend toward solid colors in the cool spectrum and simple uncomplicated cuts.

TIA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need to post your body type (apple, pear, etc) and approximate height. Also, are you buying regular sizes, or plus/petite?

You need a couple pairs of jeans, couple pairs of slacks, a dress, probably a swimsuit? and tops. But your body type will dictate the cut and style.

definite apple (think Humpty Dumpty)
5'9
currently in a regular 12, maybe 10.

I'm hoping to walk into two stores (or online) buy 5 or 6 things, and come out with a consistent look. I tend toward solid colors in the cool spectrum and simple uncomplicated cuts.

TIA

JJill?

[Anonymous]

https://www.cos.com/en_usd/women/dresses.html

[Anonymous]

How old are you? That makes a difference too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need to post your body type (apple, pear, etc) and approximate height. Also, are you buying regular sizes, or plus/petite?

You need a couple pairs of jeans, couple pairs of slacks, a dress, probably a swimsuit? and tops. But your body type will dictate the cut and style.

definite apple (think Humpty Dumpty)
5'9
currently in a regular 12, maybe 10.

I'm hoping to walk into two stores (or online) buy 5 or 6 things, and come out with a consistent look. I tend toward solid colors in the cool spectrum and simple uncomplicated cuts.

TIA

JJill?

JJill: For Women Who Have Given Up

(And that is clearly not OP, who, having lost a bunch of weight, is clearly trying to avoid frump.)

[Anonymous]

Also what “level” do you want to dress at? For example my wardrobe is mostly athleisure (work from home) with a few dresses/formal pieces (church). No in between. Also my shape is busty so I do well at particular stores- I find the fit at Talbots is the best. When I lost weight I bought a few cute things from TJ Maxx and then built out the rest slowly.

[Anonymous]

GAP. for basics
H&M for added flourish
Abercrombie and. Fitch for some solid style
Banana republic (as above)

[Anonymous]

I like Uniqlo for t-shirts. They also have good jackets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also what “level” do you want to dress at? For example my wardrobe is mostly athleisure (work from home) with a few dresses/formal pieces (church). No in between. Also my shape is busty so I do well at particular stores- I find the fit at Talbots is the best. When I lost weight I bought a few cute things from TJ Maxx and then built out the rest slowly.

OP, do not take fashion advice from someone who shops at Talbots and TJ Maxx.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need to post your body type (apple, pear, etc) and approximate height. Also, are you buying regular sizes, or plus/petite?

You need a couple pairs of jeans, couple pairs of slacks, a dress, probably a swimsuit? and tops. But your body type will dictate the cut and style.

definite apple (think Humpty Dumpty)
5'9
currently in a regular 12, maybe 10.

I'm hoping to walk into two stores (or online) buy 5 or 6 things, and come out with a consistent look. I tend toward solid colors in the cool spectrum and simple uncomplicated cuts.

TIA

Talbots gets a lot of hate on DCUM but they make quality basics that last - I buy my jeans there, and some jackets. I find them pricey for tops, and too cutesy for sweaters.
Look at Lands End and Boden, which generally are cut well for straighter figures. And Macy's has a variety, if you want one-stop.

You probably want a mid rise or even low rise pant. I like this website for advice:
https://theconceptwardrobe.com/build-a-wardrobe/apple-body-shape#styling

[Anonymous]

Can you give us an idea of a style or celebrity look you like? How do you spend your time? your clothes need to work for who you are, otherwise its a costume

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also what “level” do you want to dress at? For example my wardrobe is mostly athleisure (work from home) with a few dresses/formal pieces (church). No in between. Also my shape is busty so I do well at particular stores- I find the fit at Talbots is the best. When I lost weight I bought a few cute things from TJ Maxx and then built out the rest slowly.

OP, do not take fashion advice from someone who shops at Talbots and TJ Maxx.

Scoffing at Talbots is a luxury for the small-busted. It may not be super fashion forward, but guess what, after age 20 you need clothes that fit nicely to look good, and Talbots is a totally legitimate option if you have curves or an apple shape. It is the only place I have consistently found clothes that look more expensive- because they fit beautifully without tailoring!

Same with TJ Maxx- if you’ve recently lost a lot of weight, your body is in transition. You are figuring out what fits right and looks good and what you will actually wear consistently- you don’t want to make a big investment yet. I’ve been in this situation- apple shape, weight loss and all. Maybe you haven’t. YMMV.

Also, there’s no way for me to prove this so it will sound defensive regardless, but I look damn good, especially in the DMV. I have an hourglass figure that I worked for and I know what clothes work for me. It doesn’t matter what store you shop at if you know what you are doing.