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Dec 29, 2023 at 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Discombobulated
I hadn’t heard of thredup but looking at it think it’s just in the US.
I’m similar age to you I think and can confirm middle aged spread is definitely a thing, I used to be super skinny but not recently and my pants definitely fit more snuggly. Personally I’m just gradually replacing stuff a bit more roomier fit as I go. No big revamps for me. I’m also rediscovering brighter colours for some reason and getting compliments on that. I think I may be a more casual dresser than you describe however.
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I never heard of Thredup at all until this thread.![Confused](https://i.mysupportforums.org/images/smilies/confused.gif)
It's good news that my bones may be the reason I can't fit into certain pairs of pants; I too thought we stopped growing in our 20's. Still, since my stomach has no bones, that's definitely fat where I can't button them up. ![Bang Head](https://i.mysupportforums.org/images/smiliesb/Bang-Head.gif)
40's is not middle aged at all, since people live longer now. It's more in one's 60's which is my decade but I don't "feel" middle aged. The phrase has negative connotations, like the person is out of shape and useless lol. I hate the word "elderly" which sounds like people over 90 at least. The government calls me "elderly".![Mad](https://i.mysupportforums.org/images/smilies/mad.gif)
It's much harder to lose weight after menopause that's for sure. I'm also trying to keep a moustache at bay..
I have a lot of clothes, most of still fit. I have given away a lot of stuff in the past, including to Goodwill's program for homeless women who need business attire. I gave away so many suits and pumps and still had plenty left.![EEK!](https://i.mysupportforums.org/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Most of my stuff also has good memories attached, so they are hard to get rid of for that reason. If only the right occasion would come up, I could wear things I haven't worn in years. Giving them away is like giving up hope I'll ever have anywhere to go again. ![Sob](https://i.mysupportforums.org/images/smiliesb/Sob.gif)
Comfort is what I look for now, both in my clothes and shoes. No more heels, not for almost 20 years now, when I developed all these foot/ankle problems from wearing them. I haven't been skinny since I was in my 20's or maybe 30's too. I'm definitely a casual dresser, it's just more comfortable. Dressy clothes look great but don't FEEL great.
Also have to watch what I eat due to slower metabolism and easy weight gain. But I won't deprive myself completely of foods I enjoy, which unfortunately are not the healthy kind, lol.
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