How To Alter Clothes After Weight Loss

Here are some tips to make finding your post weight loss wardrobe a breeze.

How to alter clothes after weight loss. You basically follow the current seams removing excess fabric if youve lost enough weight to make the seams go cockeyed like my last alterations. Make sure your undergarments fit first before you try on any new clothes. Its tempting to just keep buying new clothes as you lose weight because how our clothes fit is usually the first thing we notice but I say go slow with this one.

Your body will look and feel different as you progress through different stages of weight loss. Take a piece of clothing which fits you perfectly and measure it. Lay the clothing on a flat surface then place a piece of clothing that fits you on top of it as a guide.

Go to a specialty boutique to get a bra fitting and purchase a well-fitting bra. Allow a little mindfulness to set in. Select a pair of jeans that is at least one size bigger than what you currently wear.

Your new shape may have some similarities to your old figure but youll likely see some new curves or angles develop as the weight. After weight loss clothes that are too big have no place in your closet. Just dont confuse bold and adventurous for stuff.

2 Alter and try it Fold the altered seam and crease it with your hand. Sandra Leone June 4 2017. Theyre easier to alter than tailored slacks and jackets.

Repurposing used clothing. If youve finally hit your goal weight or gotten ripped your impulse is going to be to draw attention to yourself with bold adventurous clothing. Now sew the area with the sewing.