Everyone likes to think that their clothes will fit after they lose weight. But what happens if they actually end up getting shorter? It’s something to consider. Especially since you may not always have the opportunity to go back and change your clothes. Now is a good time to find out.
There are many different ways that your clothing can change depending on how much weight you lose. Some people lose a lot and end up having to shorten their clothing because the pants and shirts don’t fit. While others find that the clothes get a little longer as they get thinner.
More Shorts
As a guy, you may wear shorts at first. But if you lose a lot of weight, eventually your pants can’t even fit around your ankles. At this point, you’ll want to switch over to shorts and save your pants for when you’re feeling a little warmer.
Depending on how much weight you lose, your pants might become so short that they end up being more like a kilt. Like the Scottish men’s wear, the bottoms of your pants will be shown. When this happens, you’ll want to wear shorter pants instead to cover up your lower half. Not to mention that if your pants are too short, you’ll be feeling unsafe anywhere. Even walking down the street can make you feel vulnerable.
Shorter Shirts And T-shirts
Shorter shirts and t-shirts are very common if you’re among the thinnest of the thin. Many people lose a significant amount of weight and end up having to go for smaller sizes because the clothes that they wear are too big. For men, a good rule of thumb is that if your chest hair shows, you’re wearing the wrong shirt.
A great way to go about this is by mixing fabrics. For instance, you can lose weight by exercising a lot and wearing a tight shirt to show off your muscles. But if you want to look dashing, wear something with a bit of texture. Like a tie-waist shirt in a heavier, thicker fabric. It’s not only about the clothes though. When your clothing gets shorter, it also means that your posture will change. You’ll want to stand up straight because your clothes won’t hug you anymore. Especially since there’s no longer any room for you to hide your middle.
Longer Sweatshirts And Cardigans
Sweatshirts and cardigans are another pair of clothing items that change as you lose weight. As a general rule of thumb, the thicker the sweater, the better. It doesn’t have to be a thick sweater though. Just something that’s not see-through and warm. You can also wear a sweatshirt with a hood as part of your new look. It gets a little chillier as you get thinner so you’ll want to wear more layers.
The best thing about longer sweatshirts and cardigans is that you can use them to your advantage. If you wear a thick sweater with a long coat, nobody will be able to tell how much you’ve lost. Or if you wear a tank top underneath a long-sleeve shirt, it’ll feel like you’re not cold at all. But if you decide to go for a longer shirt, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Just remember to wear some warmer shoes and socks as part of your new look as well.
Bold Colour And Pattern
If you want to make your clothing standout, go for brightly colored or patterned items. In particular, patterns like leopard prints and zebra prints are great if you want to go for a bold look. Floral prints and solid color pallets on the other hand are great for blending into the background so that your clothing doesn’t stand out too much.
Make sure to keep your accessories trendy too. For example, if you wear leopard prints on your shirt and jacket together, they’ll match in color and pattern. Mixing patterns and colors on your clothing is easy enough. Nobody will know what you’re trying to hide. Or if you wear a floral print on the top half of your coat, it’ll match with your skirt.
Dainty Dresses
Some people lose weight and decide to keep their outfits dainty and light-colored. After all, they want to make the most of their new, slender figure. So instead of going for the more rugged outfit that you may have kept before, decide to go for something dainty and pretty.
As a guy, you may want to go for a tie-waist dress that’s been unfastened. It’s a great way to show off your athletic figure. But make sure to wear some good footwear as well. Since you’ll be on your feet a lot, you may want to go for comfortable and cozy shoes. Like velvet shoes or loafers.
Dainty dresses can also be a great way to show off your refined manner. If you’ve got something pretty and light-colored, like a cream-colored dress, it’ll add a dash of color to your wardrobe. As for the shoes, make sure to wear something simple and dainty. Like white or cream-colored shoes.
What if you’ve already tried to use your clothing to your advantage and it didn’t work out as planned? There are still ways that you can make your attire work for you if you want to. It’s all about the way that you wear it and how much effort you put in. So if you want to keep your clothes looking as good as new, make sure to take good care of them.