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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: 2015 Purchases https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:14:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Helena on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1601632 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:00:25 +0000 Helena 1601632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh wow, you are so good - this is the sort of thing I start with enthusiasm and then quickly forget about doing :( It's great that this is helping guide your purchases, and I am sure it helps you keep a balance in your wardrobe, so you are not always purchasing the fun things, but the more needful things.  shaz on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1601434 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:00:14 +0000 shaz 1601434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh wow apart from undies I bought no other clothing nor footwear in 2014 or 2015 three tops and one pair of boots plus blazer this year I think I earned a little treat after going so long without shopping Vicki on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1601433 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:51:28 +0000 Vicki 1601433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, Deb, I have never done something amazing like this, and it may be that I don't want to see what numbers show up on my list! I do think I have slowed down my purchases, but I do still go in spurts, on occasion.  For example, last autumn I bought the same pair of riding pants in three colors (honey nut, navy and black) and I'm glad I did, because I wear them all the time and they can move from season to season. Hearing that you'll be retired soon is exciting news and please savor that first morning of leisure when you wake up and see the sunrise. Sal on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597804 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 02:12:14 +0000 Sal 1597804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am away without my list but think it was 23 items in the end. This does not include lingerie, jewellery or gear. It includes bags, glasses, footwear and clothing. It is almost exactly the same as the previous year. I think about half are replacements and half additions. I have added three dresses and tried to add new pants rather than tops. I have tried to buy a few statement items, and keep a variety of silhouettes in rotation. My wardrobe is in a good place and over the busy summer season I have had a variety of party options. I don't have a 100 percent success rate- one pair of trousers had quality issues, my tunic vest I am ambivalent to. It sounds as though many have purchased less items but are in a happy place- thanks to YLF DonnaF on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597801 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 01:47:43 +0000 DonnaF 1597801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just went through my lists for 2013, 2014, and 2015.  I buy a lot of footwear!  I need to slow down as I rarely retire anything, although a few pairs are showing signs of age.  Actually, I rarely retire ANYTHING.  I bought 45, 47, and 47 items per year above, but I don't count underwear, hosiery, gear, or jewelry.  I keep saying I need to slow down, but I've already ordered five items that will arrive in the next week or two.  :(  I'm cold/it's unusually cold out, so I ordered two turtlenecks but I don't need two teal ones so at least one will go back. Last year, I bought a fair amount of hot weather clothing and sandals which worked out because I was in my late mom's clime all summer, but since I run cold and my home is in a cooler area, I really don't need any more.  I know I'll be tempted to buy sleeveless items because I've been working out with weights to get Michelle Obama arms by this summer. . . Suz on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597757 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 22:03:20 +0000 Suz 1597757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a careful inventory, Deb. Good for you! It seems as if you are reducing purchases in a sensible way. Your needs may change with retirement for sure.  I just did a count. I didn't include undies and PJs since I replace those yearly.  It looks as if I bought 47 items (including bags and scarves but not other accessories). I bought at least 66 items the previous year, so I'm also reducing purchases, though not as much as I thought. :)  I also retired 32 items this year. The numbers are not quite equal, which suggests I am not following a one-in-one-out principle precisely. I think that's okay, though. I am finally at the stage where I have a working wardrobe and I am now refining it for my exact needs -- this will be a slow evolutionary process of weeding things out and maybe bumping up categories that require more. I'm pretty confident that a moderate wardrobe is what's right for me and I am getting clearer on what that means, exactly, and what kind of rotation I can expect (due to wear, boredom, etc.)  My breakdown was very different from yours.  10 Footwear 9 trousers (this includes jeans and regular trousers) 2 skirts 10 tops 6 knitwear   4 dresses 2 toppers 3 scarves 1 bag The footwear both surprised and didn't surprise me. I walk so much that I am hard on my shoes. And I like to rotate. Some of my favourite booties get little wear, however, so I need to reconsider this capsule. It's too cold and snowy to wear them for the winter -- yet my cold weather footwear is much more limited. Something for me to ponder. I think I need more options in snow-ready footwear.  JAileen on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597746 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:31:57 +0000 JAileen 1597746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, I'm clueless. Maybe I should start keeping track for 2016. rachylou on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597736 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:12:21 +0000 rachylou 1597736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have no idea how I did! I should add a resolution! Your numbers are so interesting. Tops and shoes were the name of the game I see. carter on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597720 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:40:03 +0000 carter 1597720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good for you for tracking so closely! I stopped tracking items mid-year because the order/return cycle was driving me nuts, but I did contine to track dollars. I spent half of what I did in 2014 as well. Honestly, I could have spent even less, but I had to buy some things to accommodate a very stubborn weight gain this Spring/Summer. Dress the body you have...even if you hope it's temporary, right? I have packed away the now-too-big S/S clothes for the next time menopause/injury throws me a curve. I also had a bit of a style shift going on as I adjusted my preferences for retirement. I remain very happy with these purchases (mostly made this Fall). Anonymous on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597693 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:43:40 +0000 Anonymous 1597693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good job done there Deb. I understand that things are in a bit of a state of flux whilst you figure out retirement clothing needs, so it's good that you haven't jumped the gun and bought stuff without realising what's really needed. I have kept track over the last couple of years too. My difference though, is that I often buy fabric for clothes to be made up by me and I don't always make it up in  the year that I buy it. I figure that it'll be the same situation each year though so I still count it as a purchase. My spending in 2015 though was down by £30GBP per month, so I'm pleased about that. deb on "2015 Purchases" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2015-purchases#post-1597686 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:10:39 +0000 deb 1597686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 2015 was the second year I kept track of all clothing purchases. Spending wise, I spend half of what I did in 2014 And bought only 2 items in the last three months of the year. My move and life adjustment had a lot to do with that. I am still figuring out what clothing will suit my lifestyle when I retire in 2 weeks. Anyway, here is the breakdown and comparison of my 2015 purchases. 2015 2014 shoes 11 16 bags 2   0 tops 15 27 pants    7   7 jeans    2   7 coats    0   1 shorts   1   0 jackets 0   2 skirts 1   2 sweaters  4  13 hats   2   3 dresses 1   1 undies/night 8   3 Total 54 82 How did all of you do?