Tuesday, January 15, 2008

When do you give up the pants

yesterday and today I wore 2 different pairs of size 22 reitmans encore pants, both without beltloops...I have to use blackberry at work which weighs down my pants...this AM when I tied my shoes they were sliding off, I can remove with out undoing the button or zipper--- is it time to retire these pants? I've got some size 20's and 18's i'm eyeing up in my closet!!

14 comments:

Hanlie said...

You mean you haven't tried on the others yet? This is major! Let us know whether they fit!

I'm lucky my mom sews, so I'll probably get her to take some of my clothes in a little when they become too big, to avoid spending on "intemediate" clothing.

Grumpy Chair said...

When they start falling off, it is time to go down a size.

Congratulations, that is the best sign you are losing weight.

Anonymous said...

It's the BEST feeling when you go down a clothes size - and wearing stuff that is too large will make you look bigger anyway - Get them 18's out of the closet girl!. LOL.

Heather said...

I say yes! while buying pants can get expensive, I have found that by wearing clothes that fit, you feel so great about your losses and how your body is changing. so if you can fit in the smaller ones, go for it! you have worked to enjoy that accomplishment, so enjoy it!

Anonymous said...

That's how I know it's time to retire anything... if I can get it off and on without unzipping or unbuttoning. it's a great feeling!

pointing the weigh said...

Oh! FAB! Pants starting to fall down because doesn't it feel great to actually feel the weight loss?

Time to go down a peg hunny. Don't wear those larger clothes for too long if at all because they will make you look bigger than you actually are. Time to show off your new figure and keep doing so until you reach goal weight.

Lots of hugs xx

Chubby Chick said...

I say ditch the pants! Woo hoo! :)

Linds said...

I had fun at stamping for you :) It was my first time seeing the new catalogue!!

Congrats on the big pants!! It's a great feeling knowing that your pants are too big... but you're right... I never know when to get rid of them!!

Teale said...

I'd say it is time to retire these... you don't want your coworkers to get a surprise viewing of your shrinking heiny!

Unknown said...

Ha ha. That's funny and awesome.

Trisaratops said...

How fabulous! I say you should start trying on the ones in your closet - and ditch the others! Congratulations!

Unknown said...

Retire those! I have to agree with everyone else. What an awesome way to stay motivated!

Swizzlepop said...

YAY, sounds like you need to get rid of those 22s and move on down :)!

Wei Sic Meow said...

Yes, retire them! And enjoy the victory of it!!

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