bored with wardrobe - but need to be frugal (sale, items, money)

[KittenSparkles]

Technically, I have enough clothes in my wardrobe. I work in an office on average 4 days per week and need slightly above business casual for that setting.

But I am bored with many of my clothes. And I don't have a huge wardrobe.

I've had some of my items for years. Surprisingly, some of my cheapest clothes are the ones that have lasted for 3-6 or more years. These are still in good condition and do not look out of style or out of date- classics like black work pants, white blouses, etc.

I'm trying to put more money into savings these days, so I'm fighting the temptation to buy more clothes.

I realize its simply due to being bored with much of the stuff I have, its not an actual need.

One of my weaknesses is shopping on-line. Its so easy to browse sites and find great clothing, sent to my door step with just a click of the mouse.

I wait for sales and buy in quantities so I always get free shipping. I also shop at stores I can return for free too.

I'm looking for any suggestions to help me resist these urges.

[greatblueheron]

I can get hooked on internet shopping too......but it is easy to spend more than planned.

Now I have begun to buy smaller & less expensive items to change up clothes already in the closet...ie scarves, costume jewelry pieces can make white blouses and dark slacks into unusual outfits-think of the white/black as a canvas for introducing new/fresh colors or patterns without spending a lot of $. Winter-add colorful gloves, hats etc. And shop discount stores-they have a wide variety of accessories. Still get compliments on a wool scarf I got for $5 in the girl's dept at KMart. But I never tell that part...

It seems to satisfy the urge to buy something new while still leaving money in your pocket.

Originally Posted by E E

Technically, I have enough clothes in my wardrobe. I work in an office on average 4 days per week and need slightly above business casual for that setting.

But I am bored with many of my clothes. And I don't have a huge wardrobe.

I've had some of my items for years. Surprisingly, some of my cheapest clothes are the ones that have lasted for 3-6 or more years. These are still in good condition and do not look out of style or out of date- classics like black work pants, white blouses, etc.

I'm trying to put more money into savings these days, so I'm fighting the temptation to buy more clothes.

I realize its simply due to being bored with much of the stuff I have, its not an actual need.

One of my weaknesses is shopping on-line. Its so easy to browse sites and find great clothing, sent to my door step with just a click of the mouse.

I wait for sales and buy in quantities so I always get free shipping. I also shop at stores I can return for free too.

I'm looking for any suggestions to help me resist these urges.

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by E E

Technically, I have enough clothes in my wardrobe...
But I am bored with many of my clothes.

Find a new boyfriend.
Someone who hasn't already seen you in everything...
and/or will buy you some new stuff.

hth

[KittenSparkles]

Originally Posted by greatblueheron

I can get hooked on internet shopping too......but it is easy to spend more than planned.

Now I have begun to buy smaller & less expensive items to change up clothes already in the closet...ie scarves, costume jewelry pieces can make white blouses and dark slacks into unusual outfits-think of the white/black as a canvas for introducing new/fresh colors or patterns without spending a lot of $. Winter-add colorful gloves, hats etc. And shop discount stores-they have a wide variety of accessories. Still get compliments on a wool scarf I got for $5 in the girl's dept at KMart. But I never tell that part...

It seems to satisfy the urge to buy something new while still leaving money in your pocket.

Good points - I do have a few colorful scarves- I can get a few more of those.

I also get compliments on cheap items. I have a black purse I got at Target 6 or 7 years ago for about $20. To this day, I still get compliments on it! It always surprises the heck out of me

[Gandalara]

Originally Posted by E E

I'm looking for any suggestions to help me resist these urges.

Oh, I fill up shopping carts on the web all the time. Then I hit the X up in the top right corner when I look at the total

[KittenSparkles]

Originally Posted by gandalara

oh, i fill up shopping carts on the web all the time. Then i hit the x up in the top right corner when i look at the total :d

lol

[Flamingo13]

Step away from the computer. (you did ask about how to avoid shopping online)

Seriously, think about the things you can do with some extra money - Try your clothes on in different combinations, maybe add a scarf, different jewelry, etc. - to make it seem mentally that you are wearing something new and different.

[LCL111]

Consignment, Goodwill, and thrift stores! Plenty of great deals to add a little to your wardrobe at minimal cost.

[KittenSparkles]

what it comes down to, very simply, is that it is fun to buy new clothes.

I enjoy buying new clothes.

Its a habit that costs money.

I just need to decide how much I can realistically allocate to that habit.

[Swampbird]

Depends on what you consider "cheap" - I consider a dress under $25.00 cheap, and can usually find that on penney's website under the clearance section. I would rather shop clearance than buy used clothes.