I'm pretty lucky--we have several great outlets within about an hour of us, so I'll shop there first. About three or four months ago, I gave away many of my pants and jeans that were too small. I was tired of not having room in my dresser, and figured that at least right then, I wasn't going to fit into them, so there was no point in keeping them. Now, I'm kicking myself for that!
I didn't think about buying pants that are a bit small, figuring I'll be able to wear them within a few weeks and that I'll get more wear out of them.