Weight relation to clothing sizes...
I'm just curious, but how much weight do you typically have to gain before you need a larger pant size? Also, how long does it take for you to "notice" a difference? I still have eight pounds to go - do you all think I'll look/feel that much different after that? Will I have to go on a shopping spree all over again? xD
Can I ask why it matters? You're not defined by the number in your jeans. One shop you might be a 2 and another a 6 and another a 10.
Clothes should be made to fit you, not you to fit clothes. If you have to buy some new ones then buy some new ones and donate your older ones to charity.
Well... I know when I was 80 lbs I wore a KIDS size 8 or 10 in whatever the target brand was.
Now, around 97 lbs I wear anything from a kids 10-Junior 1, depending on the brand. Obviously there was some size change, but a kids 8 was unrealistiacally healthy for me.
So yes, you probably will have to buy larger sizes of the clothes you have, if they fit you when you were severely underweight.
What that size is can vary. Right now, I have a size 0 in one brand that is too small, but I can't shop 0's in Gap or Banana Republic because they're too big. Then I have a pair of kids 12 pants that fit, and a skirt that's a kid's 14 that is too small.
Go to a thrift store, you can find pants (already broken into!!!!) for something like $5. I've found shirts from top brands like Abercrombie there, barely worn, for $2.
It really just depends on your body in terms of where you gain weight and how much will be deposited in that area. I second what Lala said- "You're not defined by the number in your jeans". Some clothes may fit tighter than others while there are things you may not be able to wear again. Its all apart of weight gain.
Put it this way- wouldnt you love to have another shopping spree?! 
"do you all think I'll look/feel that much different after that?". You will look much healthier, much brighter and more energized. You wont look "scary", you'll just be another beautiful and healthy individual on this planet. In terms of how you feel, its really how YOU want to feel. Its your mentality towards your weight gain that will affect you emotions. Though I hope for your sake you will feel nourished, happy and healthy.
With your old clothes you can do things like donate, give it away to your younger relations in your family or even be creative and make a bag, pencil case or makeup purse! (if you search on the web, im sure you'll find heaps of neat creative craft ideas!)
xx
Original Post by xxttcc:
You wont look "scary", you'll just be another beautiful and healthy individual on this planet.
I'm kinda past the "looking scary" thing. I was never one of those ED patients who you could see their bones and with a gaunt face. I can't see my bones, and I'm glad. I'm just wondering if eight pounds will look wierd on me since I'm so short - 5'1"
I think 8 lbs feels and distributes a lot differently than one might think. I had to gain over 10 lbs to move up a pants size since I've been in recovery. Plus, your body knows what to do with the gain - where to put it, etc. I've found my gain to be distributed amazingly well; I was terrified it would all go straight to my stomach, but it didn't!
And I agree with xxttcc -- an excuse for a shopping spree is always awesome! My boyfriend told me he would take me shopping once I hit my goal weight. =DD
Zeb; it all depends on your body shape. In IP, I was forced to gain about 25 pounds in around three months or so. The jeans I wore upon entry were the same jeans I had on as I walked out the door, and while they did fit better - I definitly did not need to go up to a new size. Even in high school, when I was in both IP/ Day Treatment programs for about nine months and gained about 30 pounds, I still was wearing the same size jeans when I left. The only difference was that I no longer needed to constantlypull them up ::shrugs:: It's all dependent on your body's structure and shape - that is the only thing clothing sizes are for. The number on the tag is about as meaningful as a number on the scale - it doesn't determine anything about you as a person. Try not to think about it. If you end up needing new clothing - so what? It could be a reward to yourself - to have nice, new, and flattering clothing that makes you feel good. Don't let ED's fears about not wearing size X or Y anymore get in the way. I can guarantee you that no one else on the planet really cares what size jeans you are wearing, except for ED (well, maybe your parents - but only because I'm quite sure they feel your current size is not healthy)
Thanks Rebel. At least my SHIRTS and accessories will be fine, hahah. God willing, so will my pants; and hey, I won't have to hold them up anymore hopefully! x3
