https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 05:41:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902630 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:40:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 902630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To get all psychobabble for a minute, I tend to impulse shop or spend too much because of an emotional need, not just the desire for a new piece of clothes. Maybe I want to escape for a minute, or fantasize about having a different life. I'm not saying I can't do that as a coping strategy, but I want to at least choose it consciously rather than doing it without realizing it and feeling out of control.&nbsp;<br /><br />I guess I'm not really giving any advice here; just something to think about.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sometimes the best solution for me is thinking of a different way to address whatever it is I'm worried about or want, or at least acknowledging honestly what it is I want, even if I can't have it right now. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902619 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:23:13 +0000 rae 902619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Focusing on the long term sounds good. Yes, you won't move for a year... but if you save, you can have a much better time shopping once you get there and are 100% sure of the climate, culture, work conditions, etc.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902608 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:38 +0000 Spiffy 902608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I use evernote to keep a running list of items I have/&nbsp;I'd like to find/ items I'm considering.. items that make my mouth water I find it helps me to focus when I do shop and keep me focused on my bigger goals (quality, minimalist wardrobe). &nbsp;<br /><br />Plus, I think it is kinda fun to revisit items I put on there six months or more ago. It makes me laugh when I look at something and think 'I'd NEVER wear that' when I was in love two years ago.&nbsp;<br /><br />Instead of buying maybe try compiling a list so you can see everything you want and prioritize?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902594 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:41:38 +0000 Carole 902594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No. I have no tips for being firm and saying no to myself:) At least you have company! When you find the secret, please do share! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902590 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:37:50 +0000 Caro in Oz 902590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I found working out what I actually needed really helped. <br />I worked out the categories of clothes I needed &amp; how many times a week (or year in the case of really dressy items) I wore them. <br />Then&nbsp;I multiplied this figure by the number of times I could repeat an outfit per season&nbsp;without being bored. It made me realise how few clothes I needed. I do have more than this minimum but now I feel as though I have more than enough - even though I have far fewer clothes.&nbsp;<br /><br />The other thing I do (when I really want something) is to think about what I already have. If I have something that's better or the same quality then I don't buy. If it's an upgrade I think about it. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902569 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:54:42 +0000 annagybe 902569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Think of your long term goals. And set some short term goals.<br />For me short term goal is saving enough money for Zara in Austin.<br />Long term goal, ski trip to Whistler next winter.<br />Also what works for me right now, is logging into my retirement account and playing around with the calculators and realize I really need to sock more away.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902566 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:49:04 +0000 AJ 902566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Talk to Zapotee about the high cost of college?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/blowing-the-budget#post-902563 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:46:37 +0000 ironkurtin 902563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am so bad at budgeting!&nbsp; Either that or I am so good at finding bargains.&nbsp; Either way it's a devil's brew, ladies!<br /><br />I need to stop shopping out of emotion and desire, and stick to something more disciplined.&nbsp; Yes, I have shrunk out of some pants.&nbsp; No, that doesn't mean I need to replace ALL OF THEM.&nbsp; Yes, we might move.&nbsp; IN A YEAR.&nbsp; I don't need to shop for that NOW.<br /><br />Any tips for being firm and saying NO?<br />