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Hi All!
I know this is only my 2nd post, but I am looking for some dress casual clothing. I have been off work for 2 years. Yesterday I got a call to start a job either next week or the following (depending on when my background check comes back). I don't have a lot of money since I've been unemployed, but will try to get some money if anyone has anything they'd like to sell. I'm guessing I probably need a 20. I've lost about 20 lbs. since my surgery and was wearing a 22 at the time. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thank you for your help!
~Cherie
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 07:55 AM
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Posted 02 January 2012 - 09:27 AM
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Cherie, on 31 December 2011 - 07:55 AM, said:
Hi All!
I know this is only my 2nd post, but I am looking for some dress casual clothing. I have been off work for 2 years. Yesterday I got a call to start a job either next week or the following (depending on when my background check comes back). I don't have a lot of money since I've been unemployed, but will try to get some money if anyone has anything they'd like to sell. I'm guessing I probably need a 20. I've lost about 20 lbs. since my surgery and was wearing a 22 at the time. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thank you for your help!
~Cherie
I know this is only my 2nd post, but I am looking for some dress casual clothing. I have been off work for 2 years. Yesterday I got a call to start a job either next week or the following (depending on when my background check comes back). I don't have a lot of money since I've been unemployed, but will try to get some money if anyone has anything they'd like to sell. I'm guessing I probably need a 20. I've lost about 20 lbs. since my surgery and was wearing a 22 at the time. If anyone can help, please let me know. Thank you for your help!
~Cherie
Whoo Hoo!!! My dad will let me borrow money if anyone has any clothes for sale!
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Posted 03 January 2012 - 02:40 PM
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Where do you live? I never have time to get to the post office, but if your nearby I will gladly give you some stuff.
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Posted 03 January 2012 - 07:16 PM
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Posted 11 January 2012 - 12:54 PM
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Hi cherie
I have two bags of clothes most size 20 to 22. There are at least four pairs of jeans, dress shirts, sweaters, slacks....
I'm in California but if you pay for shipping, I can send them to you by ground....
Christy
I have two bags of clothes most size 20 to 22. There are at least four pairs of jeans, dress shirts, sweaters, slacks....
I'm in California but if you pay for shipping, I can send them to you by ground....
Christy
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 08:45 AM
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You should look at your local thrift shop they have nice stuff for great prices. Good luck with the new job!
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 03:22 PM
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Jeanie, on 12 January 2012 - 08:45 AM, said:
You should look at your local thrift shop they have nice stuff for great prices. Good luck with the new job!
I'm not sure what the deal is with the thrift shops around here. Either a lot of people go there, or they just don't have stuff in my size. I think I've been about 5 times since I've had my surgery and haven't found one thing. Thanks for the idea though.
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 04:10 PM
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Cherie, on 17 January 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:
I'm not sure what the deal is with the thrift shops around here. Either a lot of people go there, or they just don't have stuff in my size. I think I've been about 5 times since I've had my surgery and haven't found one thing. Thanks for the idea though.
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 04:59 PM
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The thrift shops in my town suck.I tend to go to some in nearby bigger cities (at least "big" for this area) But it is still a hit or miss. There are a lot of consignment shops around, but they tend to be a little more pricey than a thrift store.
There is always Walmart/Kmart. Only buy just enough, and do laundry frequently. After all, you will not be in the clothes for long. As you shrink, you might be able to find more things at thrift stores.
Another idea is FreeCycle. I know in my area clothes is a common thing that is posted as needed and available.
There is always Walmart/Kmart. Only buy just enough, and do laundry frequently. After all, you will not be in the clothes for long. As you shrink, you might be able to find more things at thrift stores.
Another idea is FreeCycle. I know in my area clothes is a common thing that is posted as needed and available.
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Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:24 AM
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Where in Illinois. I am in Il 50 miles south of chicago, I have some clothes and as well they have a store called clothes mentor. Thrift store for plus size and they are not as cheap as a regular thrift but you can find items on their clearance for reasonable prices!!
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 02:04 PM
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I'd just give you what I have, but I'm quite a bit shorter than you and doubt my pants would work. Sorry, hun.
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 02:36 PM
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Thanks so much everyone for the ideas!!! ckcalif42 is sending me some clothes. Yay!!! I'm sure that will help alot! Sally B, I live in Peoria Heights so quite aways away. I think I'll be doing ok now with the clothes I'm getting. Will give me a few things for work and hopefully I can mix and match with the few things I already have. Thank you so much everyone!!!
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 05:04 PM
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To those of you that don't know Christy. I just wanted to let you know that she is awesome!!! She really helped me out!!!
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 11:39 AM
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Oh thanks! I am glad you got some new clothes and I got some good karma!
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 05:37 PM
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So true about the consignment shops!
In my area, there are no large sizes at all, as if being fat is not allowed!
I was sweetly told by a shop owner that although she would love to have taken my things there to sell, there was no buyer client for those large sizes in her store.
So, I am now partaking in consignment shopping like a kid in the candy store!
But I had to donate all my "fat" clothes to charity and I was lucky that my cousin is large-like a 2x and 3x and she was very, very appreciative of the nicest things that I sent to her.
In my area, there are no large sizes at all, as if being fat is not allowed!
I was sweetly told by a shop owner that although she would love to have taken my things there to sell, there was no buyer client for those large sizes in her store.
So, I am now partaking in consignment shopping like a kid in the candy store!
But I had to donate all my "fat" clothes to charity and I was lucky that my cousin is large-like a 2x and 3x and she was very, very appreciative of the nicest things that I sent to her.
