Clothing for Weight Gain

Hi guys,

I know I often talk about clothing having a positive impact in making my weight gain more bearable, and I really do feel like my attire has helped me a lot, so I thought that maybe I'd offer some advice to anyone reading who perhaps doesn't feel so confident in the clothes they are wearing at the moment.

I also think it's really beneficial to get rid of - or at least box up - clothes that are too small or that you won't feel comfortable in, and you can instead invest in some really lovely new clothes to celebrate when you're weight restored 😊

So... onto the list:

Long, baggy tops - I actually got mine from the men's section as they were wider and longer, which was a huge relief for me as it is usually my hips and thighs that I am conscious of
Jeans - Mom jeans, boyfriend jeans, girlfriend jeans (anything that isn't skinny fit, really - unless of course you are feeling confident about your legs and are sure that they will fit you throughout this journey!)
Maxi dresses and skirts
Long jumpers
Sweatpants
Leggings, especially during times of bloating
Pattern-wise, I feel most comfortable in black and vertical stripes
Sometimes power-dressing (in more formal clothes like blazers and pencil skirts) is really helpful
Jumper dresses
Long cardigans and coats

This is just the type of clothing that I felt most comfortable in, though of course it is highly individual! I hope this is at least a good starting point for somebody.

Good luck guys - I believe in you!

- A

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