What I Want
Today while putting some clothes away I came to a realization... I spend A LOT of money on things that I end up not liking after only a few months. It seems like I can never dress myself in something that I totally 100% love and I end up giving most of my clothes away. It really disgusts me how much money I have wasted since I graduated college almost 7 (!) years ago. I did some quick math and estimated I have probably wasted over $10,000 on crap I didn't really love or even need. I wish I had saved that money!!!!
I am turning over a new leaf. First of all, I am giving up shopping for Lent. If you are a regular reader of my blog you know that I "give up" shopping a lot. This time I am sticking to it, though. Easter is April 4 this year so I have about 5 weeks to go. Also, when I am allowed to shop again, I am only going to buy classic items that I truly love. On my wish list are a trench, simple gold hoop earrings and a gold watch, a navy blue one piece suit for the summer, and a beautiful bottle of perfume.
Do any of you have the same views about your closet? Are there any classic pieces that you cannot live without?
18 comments:
I love this post! I am especially in love with the trench and the classic watch. thnx for the inspiration ;)
I would like to commit to this like you. 4o days of Lent, 40 days with no shopping. But I should have read this before.;) Because I shop on Saturday. ;)
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I totally agree! I have such a shopping problem! I think Ii try to justify it with the fact that most of the things I buy come from thrift stores and are really cheap, but I still waste so much money! I really need to save too!
I can't imagine my closet without my black pumps and a perfect LBD.
I hear ya, I've wasted soooo much money on useless clothes! I love the idea of buying classics and stuff you're 100% in to... good luck building an awesome closet! :)
Um, I only think about this topic like all the time!! Over the weekend I started pulling out clothes that I hadn't shown much love to, and realized that I only wore them a couple of times, and thought about the money I could have saved just not buying them at all! I wish you all the best for keeping up with Lent, and shopping in your closet. Maybe you can share tips on how to hold back when having a weak moment and feel like shopping!!
Dea
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That's a very nice trench, I have a similar one
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Haha... I'm trying to 'build' my wardrobe so I just bought a gorgeous trench. I'm bad...
Good luck, I'll send out the shirt soon (it's gonna snow so I'm gonna be busy) so it'll break up your shopping ban!
ooh good luck girl!! I wish you the best and lots of support! :)
I have the same exact problem, I just sworn off shopping as well, I was recently talking to my boyfriend about how much money I make a year verses how much money I have in savings, a sad comparison. Most of my things get thrown out or donated in a few weeks and I move on. I was once told to thrown down the cash for classic items like coats and skirts with nice cuts and everything else should be purchased very cheap... I have yet to master this!
I love the swimsuit it is really chic !
It has taken me years to get to this same point. I also really love classics much more than trendy items, though the trendy ones do work their way in sometimes! I have a trench coat that I've had for years and love. plus good cashmere sweaters, good jeans, boots.
This is SUCH a great post - it sums up what I feel whenever I go into my closet.
I've tried this resolution before, but my problem is that I LOVE to shop. So I clean out my closet, but then after a few weeks I need to shop, and I don't have the money saved for the very nice, expensive pieces. But I shop anyway, and then the problem starts all over again.
I'll definitely be watching you for inspiration!!
I feel that way about EVERYTHING. Sometimes I feel like crying when I see all the things I have. Especially when you think about how we started accumulating so much only in the past few decades. I don't how many books I've read where people could fit everything they owned into a trunk. Women had a best dress, a good dress, a few everyday dress, a dresser set, a few hair combs, some broaches and that's it. Now we have so many disposable items! I have about twenty just on my desk!
Ok, I could go on and on, so I'll stop now. Good luck on your shopping ban! I think you're well on your way to creating a really good, functional wardrobe. You've shown us a lot of really nice pieces, thrifted and new!
Good luck! Classics always last no matter what the fashion trends!
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it seems like the trench is hitting it big this spring... I love your version of it.
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I have felt the same way about a lot of stuff in my closet! I don't know if you've read Nina Garcia's book The Style Strategy, but she has a chapter on cleaning out your closet and it's great! I got rid of so much stuff and used the money I made selling old clothes I didn't like anymore to buy statement, classic pieces. And I recently gave up shopping for about a month to save $$ for our honeymoon. It was tough! good luck :)
Definitely my trench coats are my essentials. I would be lost without them. I wear one at least once a week.
I think for building a wardrobe it's best to get the best quality in classic pieces. I know it's such cliche advice but it really works.
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