https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budgeting-for-springsummer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:57:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budgeting-for-springsummer#post-1447362 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:56:51 +0000 Summer 1447362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My budget is set in stone, no compromise, and my wardrobe has to work around it. &nbsp;If I<i> need </i>quite a few things, I do the same as Rachylou: &nbsp;set a price point for everything. &nbsp;If some items are wants rather than needs, I buy the needs first, then operate a high/low system for the other things. &nbsp;For instance, given your list, &nbsp;I would probably spend less on the tees and shorts, and more on the dresses, shoes and silky tops. &nbsp;It's a tricky challenge, but it works.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budgeting-for-springsummer#post-1447349 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:46:16 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1447349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll confess, I usually let my budget drive my purchases rather than the other way around, so I don't know if my approach will help in this case. I think thinking about a price range for each item, based on what you need it to do and as rachylou mentions, how often it will be worn, is a good way to start. You may be able to find some things for cheaper than you expect and will probably have to pay more for others.</p> <p>Since you're in the US, unless you have some unusual fit challenges, I'd think you can get each item on your list for less than $50 each, possibly a bit more for the shoes. Tops might be a bit cheaper. $500 for everything? Of course I'm sure you could spend a lot more if you wanted or had specific requirements, or less if you want to bargain hunt or thrift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budgeting-for-springsummer#post-1447327 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:03:20 +0000 rachylou 1447327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I allocate according to time spent on what activities (which define the clothing needed). Then I shop to the price point that will get me everything. If I'm actually covered in an activity area, then maybe I'll go for less-is-more and buy pricey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/budgeting-for-springsummer#post-1447314 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:50:33 +0000 Sarah Kay 1447314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did a closet purge a couple of months ago, getting rid of things I haven't worn in years or things that no longer fit right or I didn't feel good in after my body changed post-baby. It left me with very little to work with and a lot to rebuild.</p> <p>I'm starting to daydream about warmer temperatures and have started thinking about my spring/summer wardrobe. I'd like to build a capsule similar to what Angie has put together here: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/05/16/capsule-casual-and-comfy-for-summer/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2014/05/.....or-summer/</a></p> <p>Additionally, I'd like to throw in a few dresses. I work in a very casual office, so something like this capsule can work for the weekend and for the office most days (provided I keep a topper or two in my office for when the a/c is on full blast). I'm also in Austin, so HOT is our dominant season, and I expect to get a lot of wear out of many of the pieces. </p> <p>Based on what I have now, my wish list looks something like this:</p> <p>2-3 dresses<br />1-2 pairs of shorts<br />cropped white pants or jeans<br />2 blouses<br />2 tees<br />2 fluid/silky tanks<br />casual slip-on shoe<br />casual flat sandal</p> <p>I've been such an unorganized shopper in the past, buying things here and there without really having a strategy, I'm not sure how much I should be budgeting for a list like this. </p> <p>How you do you arrive at a reasonable budget when you are in need of quite a few items? So far, I've averaged what I consider a reasonable price for each piece and added it all up, but I'm sure you all have better strategies! Any ideas or suggestions?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p> </p>