Weight loss and clothes that have got too big
Short answer: If the weight change is ongoing, new clothes will also become too large before long. Wait to replace everything until the weight has been stable for three months, and buy only the essentials along the way.
Why it pays to wait
If the change is ongoing, new clothes will also become too large before you have had much chance to enjoy them. That is why it is cheapest to keep only a few pieces in the current size and wait with the rest until the weight holds steady for a while.
What you need in the new size first
Underwear and socks are noticed first, because they sit close to the skin all day. Then trousers, where the waistband quickly turns loose. Tops last longest, because they are already looser in cut. See bamboo underwear for men.
How to tell it is time for new pieces
If trousers slip, or underwear collapses with movement, that is a clear sign. Do not wait until the clothes are unusable, but also do not replace them before the signs are actually there and repeat day after day.
The old clothes
Keep two or three pieces in the old size if you want to, but do not let the whole wardrobe stay full of things that no longer fit. See bamboo clothing for men and bamboo clothing for women.
How many pieces are enough along the way
As few as possible is the best rule of thumb here. Five to six pieces cover an ordinary week if you wash regularly and do not need anything special for particular occasions during this period.
Can clothes be taken in
Yes, and it is cheap on trousers and shirts at a tailor. On knitted pieces and close-fitting materials it is harder, because the seam tends to show and the result rarely looks like the original garment.
When it is time to buy entirely new
Once the weight has held steady for around three months, that is a sign the change has truly settled in and is not just a temporary swing that reverses again shortly after.
Budget and priority
Spend the money on what gets used every day, like underwear and trousers, rather than on formal wear or rarely used pieces. That gives the most comfort for the money while the body is still moving toward a new, stable weight.
Our range
See bamboo underwear for men, bamboo clothing for men and bamboo clothing for women, where elastic materials make it easier to find something that fits, even while the body is changing shape during a transition period.
Frequently asked questions
Can clothes be taken in by a tailor?
Yes, and it is cheap on trousers and shirts. On knitted pieces it is harder and the result less convincing overall.
How many pieces should I buy along the way?
As few as possible. Five to six pieces cover an ordinary week together with underwear that already fits.
When should I buy entirely new clothes?
Once the weight has held steady for around three months. Then the change has settled in and is not temporary.
You can find the full range at Bamboo-Clothing.com.
