Weight Loss - What to do with clothes? (San Antonio, Alvin: sales, tax)

[sunny51077]

I've lost a lot of weight, and have a closet full of clothes that are too big for me. Does anyone know a reliable place in San Antonio to take some of my favorite pieces to have them altered? Is it even cost-efficient to have clothes altered?

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by sunny51077

I've lost a lot of weight, and have a closet full of clothes that are too big for me. Does anyone know a reliable place in San Antonio to take some of my favorite pieces to have them altered? Is it even cost-efficient to have clothes altered?

Have the favorite clothes altered...but keep the rest of them, in case you decide to have a close relationship with food once again.

[rd2007]

or donate some to something like the Salvation Army. It's a good thing for those in need and a tax write off

[fierce_flawless]

I would sell them as a "lot" on eBay. Lot sales of decent or better quality brands do well, even if they aren't mega-expensive brands, if they're up to date and in good shape. Unless something in the group is just amazing and irreplaceable then that's what I would do, personally. I understand holding on to them for a while to make sure your weight is stable, but I have done too much of the keeping it "just in case" and as a result I have stuff in my closet spanning FIVE sizes!

[Sweetie Pie]

What size are they? I'll take them

[wCat]

I don't know what part of town you are in, but you might check for tailors around the military installations. Fort Sam has an awesome cleaners/tailor shop on Harry Wurzbach (sorry...can't think of the name). Lots of military personnel getting uniform alterations all the time....and they do a great job. It's pretty much the same outside Randolph too. If your clothes are fairly new and good quality, then yes, it's worth it!

Congratulations!

[Paka]

Originally Posted by sunny51077

I've lost a lot of weight, and have a closet full of clothes that are too big for me. Does anyone know a reliable place in San Antonio to take some of my favorite pieces to have them altered? Is it even cost-efficient to have clothes altered?

CONGRATS on your success...can you share your secret with those of us in NEED of doing the same??? Wish I had your problem right now!

[millie61]

Try Eunique Fashion Inc
2313 N.W Military Hwy Ste 108
78231

She does great alterations also makes clothes

[dweej]

Originally Posted by sunny51077

I've lost a lot of weight, and have a closet full of clothes that are too big for me. Does anyone know a reliable place in San Antonio to take some of my favorite pieces to have them altered? Is it even cost-efficient to have clothes altered?

I can't give any tailor reccomendations, but as far as to-alter-or-not-to-alter: if you love the item and it will cost you more than $15-20 to replace the piece (hey, I'm a cheapskate....yes, that's more than what a lot of my clothes cost!!), then get it altered. Otherwise, donate it and take the tax write off. It's much less hassle than ebay and you'll be doing somebody a huge favor . The kinds of things I altered when I had this "problem" (I know, I know, I use the term loosely!) were dress pants, suit pieces, and dresses....especially formal ones. T-shirts, capri pants, shorts, tank tops? It's empowering to get rid of 'em!

[melodyv]

Alvina's TAilor Shop is located at 281 and Thousand oaks, next to Rainbow Cleaners, facing Sherlock's Pub. We have been at this location for 16 years. Our specialty is tailoring and alterations, visit our web site www.alvinastailor-shop.com . We have saved many outfits for individuals that have lost lots of weight. Check us out and give us a try.