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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 9:59:03 GMT -5
For spring. Will you be getting anything to update your wardrobe? If so, what will you get and how much will you spend?
I don't need anything, I did a good job last year with my warm weather clothes. So it will have to be a very good deal or something I absolutely love. I have a trip planned with my girlfriends in April and clothes shopping is on the agenda. I have budgetted $500 max for the whole trip so I think that leaves me about $250 for shopping.
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Post by Waffle on Feb 14, 2011 10:49:03 GMT -5
Probably not for spring, but I'm still hoping to lose enough weight to warrant rewarding myself with a few new summer items in a smaller size.
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Post by mpzsgds on Feb 14, 2011 11:40:09 GMT -5
I usually end up replacing some things each season. Even though I keep my wardrobe to mix and match basics, nothing lasts forever. I wear professional clothing every day to work, and you can just tell when it's reached the end of its work life.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 11:44:08 GMT -5
It depends!
We are a one-in-one-out family (for clothing and most other things).
So if something catches my eye, I have to want it bad enough to give up something I already have.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 11:52:43 GMT -5
It depends! We are a one-in-one-out family (for clothing and most other things). So if something catches my eye, I have to want it bad enough to give up something I already have. Wow! I bet that controls the impulse buying! |
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Feb 14, 2011 11:55:02 GMT -5
I really really need to replace jeans. I keep putting it off.  I wear them daily, so I really have to get them. ETA: Other than that, I think I am good for another year, although, if I remember correctly, some of my capris are showing wear, so I might end up having to replace those too. |
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Post by coffeegrl on Feb 14, 2011 12:07:38 GMT -5
Nope, no spring clothes. I'm hoping to lose enough weight to warrant quite a few new things for the fall though, since that's the season that seems to have always have my favorite colors/fashions.
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Post by bobbysgirl on Feb 14, 2011 12:07:59 GMT -5
I bought this springs clothes last fall so no money being spent now. If I do amend, it will most likely be from a thrift store for shorts. Do we count undies and socks? Oh and I did find mud boots last month for 17.00. Where I live these are an important part of any spring wardrobe!
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Post by Frugal Nurse on Feb 14, 2011 12:28:07 GMT -5
I added a few pieces last week. I will likely buy more as the season goes on, but only if it is a good deal.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Feb 14, 2011 12:35:34 GMT -5
No - I probably won't be buying any new clothes. I'm getting ready to retire in a couple of years and am trying to make what clothes I have last. I usually wear jeans/tees/turtlenecks on the weekend and have plenty of those, so I will probably only replace those if they wear out.
I do need some new shoes, however and I'm going to the outlet mall with DIL this weekend. They have a Clark's and Merrell's outlets so I'll be getting a couple pairs of shoes.
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Post by texaspn on Feb 14, 2011 13:16:06 GMT -5
Maybe some undies and/or sox this year. My shorts are getting worn so I might have to replace a pair or two.
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Post by oreo on Feb 14, 2011 13:55:31 GMT -5
I hate to admit it but I still wear some of my clothes from the '80s (nothing fashionable at that time of course just plain-ish stuff!) I bought a pair of pants to wear with my DS to some of the play places so I can crawl around in the tubes with him without having to worry about splitting my pants but otherwise if I want something "new", I look through my closet and find something I haven't worn in years!
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Post by pepperdoo on Feb 14, 2011 14:47:13 GMT -5
Nope, I got 2 sweaters for Christmas and a pair of boots. Plus, the receptionist where i work looks after me and fixes my clothes with holes, tears and stuff. She's really good to me:)
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 14, 2011 15:06:17 GMT -5
I'll be buying new spring clothes but not a ton. I just need a few short sleeve/summery type pieces. I also need new jeans really badly. I'll probably end up spending a couple hundred.
I pretty much have to buy new clothes. My body structure has changed quite a bit since having a baby and pretty much nothing in my old wardrobe fit anymore. I was down to two hoodies and one tee shirt for awhile.
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Post by whispering17 on Feb 14, 2011 15:21:18 GMT -5
I've lost 30 lbs so far and everything I have is huge on me. I figure I can go another 10 lbs before they start falling off me. Then I will buy a few basics to get me thru. I, too will be retiring in a short time so I don't need to spend a lot on clothes.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 15:57:41 GMT -5
It depends! We are a one-in-one-out family (for clothing and most other things). So if something catches my eye, I have to want it bad enough to give up something I already have. Wow! I bet that controls the impulse buying! Yes it does. Because I not only have to like what I am buying, I have to like it MORE than something I already have at home. |
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 14, 2011 16:00:21 GMT -5
hopefully just fill-ins. if I can get the ball rolling on the weight loss goal, I've got clothes that work for the 2 sizes between where I am now and where I want to be. should I get back to where I want to be, I'm golden. I was the same size from HS all the way up to a couple years ago. anything that's still in style is in a box, just waiting.  |
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Post by dragonfly7 on Feb 14, 2011 16:20:05 GMT -5
I will likely buy at least a couple new tops once I have a new job because I haven't worked somewhere that didn't require a uniform top in three years, although I could technically survive with the three dresses, pair of dress pants, and couple of nicer tops I already have in my closet. I prefer fall colors and fashions, too, coffeegirl, and like a lot of you, I also have good intentions about losing some weight, so maybe I need to learn how to alter and repurpose my current stuff.
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Post by isabella on Feb 14, 2011 16:20:50 GMT -5
wow LuAnn I'm totally impressed. I want to be like you when I grow up! One in - one out. Karma for you!
As far as clothes shopping for myself I will be buying at least jeans and shoes. I do have a teen son so he takes up most of the clothing dollars for now.
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Post by alabamagal on Feb 14, 2011 16:45:18 GMT -5
I hate to admit it but I still wear some of my clothes from the '80s (nothing fashionable at that time of course just plain-ish stuff!) WOW I wish I could wear my 80s clothes!!!! Unfortunately they would be several sizes too small for me and are long gone. I am never going to be that size again. Actually I spend very little money on clothes. I do need some more "work" clothes, which are jeans and very casual shirts. I started my new job just when it started to get cold last year, so will need some warm weather work clothes, but we are talking very inexpensive here. Before I used to work in an office, so I have some nicer clothes, but they are not appropriate for where I work now. |
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Post by hopetoberich on Feb 14, 2011 17:24:29 GMT -5
I will be buying. I hope to find things on sale though. I am sending a dozen things to the consignment store this week, so hopefully the money from those will help out towards my new bigger clothes.
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Post by oreo on Feb 14, 2011 17:47:50 GMT -5
I should specify that I can't wear any pants from the 80s--just shirts/jackets. I had bought a bunch of knit stuff that I layered. I still can wear all of it and they still work great when I go on trips (no wrinkles). I donated a ton of stuff in the last few years. If I'd had a daughter instead of my son, I probably would have kept some of it for her to wear to an 80s party but I suspect my son might object to wearing it!
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Feb 14, 2011 19:15:53 GMT -5
Spring here lasts just a month ~ then we morph into 6 months of HOT SUMMER, so ... probably not. I will probably keep my eyes open for bargains, sales, values and clearance items for summer casual stuff that catches my eye. My wonderful DH found me a cute pair of casual purple pants on clearance (just $6.50) that he surprised me with this morning.  I love purple! |
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Post by Becks on Feb 14, 2011 20:28:04 GMT -5
After packing up my warm weather clothes last fall, I am pretty certain I will be weeding out some with no need to buy much at all. If anything it will be the occasional thrift store purchase.
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Post by busymom on Feb 14, 2011 21:04:40 GMT -5
Nope, no plans to buy anything for spring (unless something I already own ends up damaged). However, I really do need a new purse. Too bad it's too early for garage sale season here. Unless anyone wishes to make a donation--never owned a Coach (yet).  |
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Post by Malarky on Feb 14, 2011 21:34:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2011 21:58:07 GMT -5
DQ said: "I was down to two hoodies and one tee shirt for awhile." Swell, but what about pants? ;D
If I live another 15 years I still couldn't wear out what I already have. I won't be shopping for clothes, but if I see some capris that "Clarence"* is offering cheap, I'll buy 'em. Too hot here in the spring/summer to wear jeans and I'm way too old and way too skinny to be out in public in shorts!
*Other people say clearance, but DD insists it's a designer, Clarence, who has fashionable clothes at marked-down prices ;D
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Post by Agatha on Feb 14, 2011 23:07:37 GMT -5
No new clothes this month but I did indulge last month, although if it hadn't been for "Clarence" I probably wouldn't have. I love that designer. . . and thank you, Miss Rigby. Most of it was winter clothes but nothing Midwestern heavy. My weakness in the summertime is t-shirts. I probably will end up buying several new ones. I have two dresser drawers full of them but I know, after I go through them, I will only have five or six that are not stained. Out they will go! |
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Post by patchwork150 on Feb 15, 2011 6:53:22 GMT -5
In this area, I am probably 'evil' lol compared to most of the frugal population. I won't go out to eat, won't get myself coffee, but darnit I budget in $75 a month for my clothing. I don't spend it all, I roll over a lot of it, and sometimes deposit part of it in savings. But still- this is my weakness. I love fashion, and I don't have a lot of clothes, but what I have is nice. I'm NOT a clothing snob, but when I see something I want I save for it. I just got this dress 2 weeks ago... I got it for $55 with a nice discount coupon. I can't wait to wear it thursday, the weather is supposed to get up to 40 degrees! I'm wearing it with boots, tights, a cardigan, and a belt. I'm also going to wear it to my BF's spring wedding, with a nice pair of heeled sandles www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=28988&N=1200007&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=211&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_211&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Tomato Red&defaultSizeType=Regular So, yes I do add to my wardrobe. But it isn't in large amounts, just nice peices and things I love. I also recycle out old things- I donate to salvation army and I sell online. |
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Post by constanz22 on Feb 15, 2011 7:17:48 GMT -5
I might buy a few things, but, really probably don't "need" anything. I have, way, way too many clothes. I tend to buy a lot of stuff on clearance at the end of the season and pack it away, so, I always have new stuff when the season rolls around, which is nice. I haven't hit any winter sales this year. Maybe that'll be on my list this weekend since I have a long weekend. I'm really trying to pare down, but, I do LOVE clothes. I may need a couple new pair of sandals. The ones I like I tend to wear to death over the summer so may need to be replaced.
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I wear them daily, so I really have to get them.
I love purple!
