https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:56:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1499003 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:22:45 +0000 Summer 1499003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's good to hear, Deb. &nbsp;As others have said, that probably means that your wardrobe is in a good place.<br />My own budget is small and quite restrictive. &nbsp;Recently, I changed to a seasonal budget which allowed me to buy several items at once at the beginning of the season. &nbsp;The downside of that is that I now have to sit on my hands for two or three months while the budget catches up again. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498848 Sun, 31 May 2015 00:23:05 +0000 Suz 1498848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For three months this past winter, I spent nothing.&nbsp;</p> <p>And in another two months my shopping totalled around $300 altogether -- including a gift of clothing I bought for my stepdaughter.&nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that -- I really did have everything I needed, and I prefer to shop in seasonal "binges." So it may average out.&nbsp;</p> <p>I commend you for your restraint! Does it mean you are feeling good about your wardrobe?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498838 Sat, 30 May 2015 23:57:55 +0000 Anonymous 1498838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went two months this winter without buying any clothes. If I buy what I really love, even if it is more expensive, I am less likely to keep looking and buying. I also suspect that is the secret of being happy with a small wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498832 Sat, 30 May 2015 23:27:29 +0000 Brooklyn 1498832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never. But my husband keeps hoping that it will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498810 Sat, 30 May 2015 22:14:07 +0000 Lyn D. 1498810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nooo….<br />I &nbsp;have been buying lots of navy knits and basics like Caro.<br />I try to buy good fabric too, so even a few pieces each month really adds up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498787 Sat, 30 May 2015 21:29:28 +0000 Style Fan 1498787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been spending less and wearing more.&nbsp; I do not track my purchases (I could go back and check my credit card statements) but I know I have not bought much in the last few months.&nbsp; I am pretty happy with my wardrobe.&nbsp; There are a few holes and I looking to fill them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498771 Sat, 30 May 2015 20:10:28 +0000 Staysfit 1498771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm aiming to go June through August without shopping. I'm not sure I need anything for fall, so I may be able to hold out even longer, but I doubt it. The temptation to update will be too strong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498633 Sat, 30 May 2015 14:41:41 +0000 Isabel 1498633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spent about $300 this month. &nbsp;It is the first time in 5 months that I spent anything. &nbsp;When I realized this, it shocked the heck out of me. &nbsp;Then I realized, just like others have pointed out, it is because I have been very happy with my clothes. &nbsp;I finally reached an equilibrium. &nbsp;My wardrobe has gotten much smaller, less overwhelming and I really like everything that I have. &nbsp;Most importantly, it all works really well for my lifestyle. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498612 Sat, 30 May 2015 14:18:30 +0000 Janet 1498612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Believe it or not, yes. This winter I went 2-3 months without really buying anything for my wardrobe except for cashing in on a couple of credits. However, I think I've made up for it lately with some spring/summer refreshing. After this latest round of try-ons and returns (a couple of things should be arriving from online orders), I'll probably go back into minimal shopping mode again. It's nice to have a closet in a happy place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498606 Sat, 30 May 2015 14:14:31 +0000 Anonymous 1498606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, I'm so glad to hear that honing you style has caused you to spend less money. It gives me hope that the same thing will happen for me (maybe next year).</p> <p>I'm still trying to figure things out and have been spending a lot of money just getting the basics into place. I don't spend every month (I do two big shops a year) but it averages out to more than $100/mo that's for sure!</p> <p>Good on you for spending less! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498579 Sat, 30 May 2015 12:57:53 +0000 shedev 1498579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm almost always under budget. Last year I ended up buying a bunch of extra stuff, but this year I'm using it for splurges. And I did cut the budget by a third. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498499 Sat, 30 May 2015 00:26:27 +0000 deb 1498499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharon, it could be because I am very happy with my closet right now. I see tops in the future if I find any I like. I am being very picky, though. February was a big month for me. Most likely from Spring wishes. I have no doubt July and September will be bad for me, but who knows. </p> <p>Carter this is the second year for tracking my spending. Last year was bad IMO but I replaced many things. Honing my style has really helped.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498486 Fri, 29 May 2015 23:27:38 +0000 carter 1498486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the first year I've really paid attention to line item budgeting, so I've been surprised by the fluctuations. So far in 2015, I've had 2 months below $100, one just over that. One has been just over what I consider my "monthly target". This month has been double the target! Still...5 months in, I'm significantly below the average monthly target, and I can't think of a thing I want:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498461 Fri, 29 May 2015 22:46:53 +0000 Caro in Oz 1498461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes but not lately. There is so much navy blue around in Oz at the moment that I'm buying way more than usual </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498447 Fri, 29 May 2015 22:18:37 +0000 Sharon 1498447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, not since I joined YLF! Do you think this is a sign of getting close to wardrobe perfection?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-monthly-spending-first#post-1498406 Fri, 29 May 2015 20:44:05 +0000 deb 1498406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only spent $107 this month on clothing. This is a first for me. I do not feel good nor bad, just surprised. Has this ever happened to you? </p>