I started out a 22/24. I am now a 6/8.
I, unfortunately, had no one giving me used clothes, and I didn't go to any of the consignment type places while I was losing quickly.
Dumb.
In my humble opinion, you should try those options at first, until your weight levels out... or spend a fortune, even when you are only paying small amounts for items. I didn't listen to all the posts here telling me to do the cheap way while I was losing, and I am much poorer for it.
It adds up... bras, panties, tights, skirts, t-shirts, blouses, pants, shorts, jeans, sweaters - EVERYTHING had to be replaced. I
still haven't bought a winter coat - I am too cheap to spend what it costs, so I bought a cheap wrap/cape thing and looked like a diva all winter, but who cares?
Take advantage of anyone giving hand-me-downs, or Salvation Army or whatever you have at your disposal... then you will have more money for later to buy fabulous things that you will keep for more than 2 or 3 wears.
