Goodwill, Salvation Army, & Savers are cool places, but don’t go there expecting to find a ton of big guy clothes.  It’s been my experience that when it comes to big man clothes @ second-hand shops… they’re pretty much non-existent.  I don’t think it’s because fat people are stingy or hoarders.  I think they’re strategic and realistic.  

This is my theory… There isn’t much plus-size clothing @ Goodwill because big guys keep all their clothes!

I’m not entirely sure why we don’t donate old clothes to second-hand shops, but I’m thinking it’s because  we like to have a collection of clothes in each size.  Personally, my weight fluctuates so I seriously have clothes in a few different sizes. 

• If I lose weight, I like to keep the bigger clothes – just in case I re-gain the pounds.
• If I gain weight, you know I’m keep the clothes… cause I’m determined to fit back in them one day.

Also, I think a major factor is how expensive our clothes are.  When I pay $30 for a shirt.. I don’t want to just give that away. Even if it doesn’t fit right or is getting old. 

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I donate old clothes… just not that often.  I have a closet full of stuff I don’t wear, but hope to one day fit in them again!

This is just my theory. Anyone else have any ideas as to why there is a lack of Big & Tall clothing at Goodwill?