https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:28:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855876 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 03:23:25 +0000 Anonymous 1855876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>at least your item are different from each other, says one who bought 7 black sleeveless summer dresses in one season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855827 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:15:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1855827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve just remembered another way I’ve done this—black “backgrounds”. I like to wear bright colors, but not exclusively, like a parrot. Towards the beginning of my recent 2-year buying spurt, I realized that they go well with the black things I got while living in Berlin, and that many of those things are wearing out. So I got more. And more. Whenever I saw decent-quality black separates for a low price, I got them. Getting more was logical, but getting that many more was not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855803 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:21:30 +0000 jill58 1855803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black boots an booties--different design details. Also black dresses--I don't need another black dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855798 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:10:53 +0000 3style 1855798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My remedy for this is to focus on cost per wear. I like to keep a larger wardrobe over many years with low turnover. I aim to get everything down to less than $1 per wear over the course of about four years. If I can't do that, then I better have a very special reason for spending more, like for example the tall boots with narrow calves problem.<br /> This method works better for me than a budget because there is too much effort into tracking carry forward otherwise. </p> <p>I also duplicate at the same store if I find that something works especially well, because I don't want to spend time looking for that type of item in the immediate future. I love crossing items off my list because it is so difficult for me to do that in many other aspects of my life which involve complex ongoing projects. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855793 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:33:16 +0000 Style Fan 1855793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything that you bought.&nbsp; Perfect for your style.&nbsp; I keep buying brown T-shirts, olive green T-shirts, jeans, brown cardigans and Chelsea boots.&nbsp; If it works why change it.&nbsp; I do occasionally branch out and buy something else.&nbsp; I am into uniform dressing these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855751 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:44:53 +0000 Laura G 1855751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>lyn67</b> -- I've started saving pictures of my returned items along with the others in my wardrobe software for just this reason, along with notes on what size I ordered and why I didn't keep it. (The software allows me to "hide" these items so I'm not faced with them every morning.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855594 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:48:51 +0000 lyn67 1855594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But yes! It happens to me especially when shopping&nbsp; one particular brand online where I like some timeless classics which they keep in stock from year to year, or for the next season- and then I completely forget I've already ordered and sent&nbsp; back (for no fit or else:-)).<br />Embarrassing, I know, but I keep liking the same things- and they delete orders within changing seasons, so now I print my orders (including color picties) so I can look back, for more than a year:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855508 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:56:22 +0000 Janet 1855508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, I manage to justify new scarves and jewelry even though I DO NOT need any more of either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855504 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:06:10 +0000 The Cat 1855504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I seldom do nowadays. Having a rather small shopping budget, and a priority list on my cell phone, help a lot. But of course, I do have my weaknesses/temptations: mainly inexpensive accessories. I am always a sucker for another scarf or another pair of ballet flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855482 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:31:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1855482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White Ts are one of the few items I’d say it makes total sense to have multiples of. White gets dirty fast. T shirts can wear out fast. Add em together &amp; what have you got? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855400 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:23:12 +0000 Anonymous 1855400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A friend asked me to help her organize her closet.&nbsp; I discovered, all hung neatly, one after another, no less than 12 white tee shirts, a few with the sale tags still attached.&nbsp; She had no idea she had picked up that many.&nbsp; She loves white t's and keeps searching for the perfect one and then she'll buy 3 of those.</p> <p>I do a version of it.&nbsp; This Fall, for example, I bought 4 tops to wear with jeans and leggings when I could have done just fine with 2 of them.&nbsp; I will get a lot of wear out of them and did need them but prolly not 4 of them.&nbsp; &nbsp;At least they are all different styles and colors.</p> <p>I am 'considering' those burgundy born boots if the Ugg black boots don't pan out.&nbsp; I will choose between the two, I hope!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855385 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:13:11 +0000 Janet 1855385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah, yes, like Skylurker says. I find what I'm looking for, but somehow in the process forget that I found it and keep looking. To wit, I resumed my search for lace-up tall black boots to replace an old beloved pair from years ago. I ended up with a fab replacement, but also added tall burgundy boots (which are also replacing old burgundy boots with too-high heels). And then stumbled upon OTK taupe suede boots on sale that I could not resist.&nbsp;</p> <p>The good news is that I've worn all three very happily already, and foresee lots more wear from them. But yeah, a search for one pair of boots yielded three.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to stop myself from duplicating a new item before I've really road-tested it, and sometimes even AFTER I've road tested it. I'm always afraid I won't be able to find anything better later on and feel like I need to hoard the good stuff that works for me when I find it, especially when it comes to difficult-to-find for me items. Truth is, even though I have a hard time finding good dresses, jeans, etc., I manage to find one or two a season that work for me, and that is plenty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855375 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:23:46 +0000 LaPed 1855375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"online browsing has its own downside for me and my obsessive nature. I'm always trying to upgrade to the more perfect version." This goes back to the idea of Maximisers and Satisficers that was discussed here a long while back. Some people are able to find satisfaction by acquiring a good-enough version and then crossing it off the list for good; others won't be satisfied until they find the perfect version, and will continue searching til they've found it, even if it means acquiring several no-go's in the meantime.</p> <p>Re: the Agoldes, that's what I figured. I may just have to order two or three sizes and see if any of them work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855340 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:05:34 +0000 approprio 1855340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. This can be a danger zone when I get into the habit of wearing something easily available and worth repeating. The blazer/concert shirt/oxfords standard is responsible for a large portion of my wardrobe. </p> <p>But. It can get really interesting when I hit on a less obvious formula made of things which are harder to find. Exhibits: three plisse skirts, two vintage kimono jackets (haori) and two pairs of George Cox creepers. It's always worth holding out for things like this, in my opinion.</p> <p>And my friend Brown's crash pants. Don't think I'll ever have enough of those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855334 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:29:31 +0000 rachylou 1855334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Yes. The upgrade thing. I find one thing and then think but this other thing is even closer... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855333 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:25:28 +0000 Greyscale 1855333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, but the online browsing has its own downside for me and my obsessive nature. I'm always trying to upgrade to the more perfect version. This is how I ended up with three black denim jackets. My purchases are usually very deliberate, but that doesn't mean I actually need the thing. (Though honestly 3 black denim jackets isn't unreasonable for my particular wardrobe and life.)</p> <p>I'm working on your "only buy when I'm filling a hole" rule and it has to be a real hole, not an upgrade.&nbsp;My clothing spreadsheet and shopping list have helped a lot with this though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping/page/2#post-1855326 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 05:03:03 +0000 Kari 1855326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. Down to buying something, or nearly buying something, without realizing I have a near duplicate already. </p> <p>This is why I do a lot more "shopping" online to compare what's out there with what's in my wardrobe already, and only buy when I'm filling a hole, adding something new, or replacing a look-alike that's getting on in age and might wear out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855321 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 03:54:50 +0000 minimalist 1855321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting sleeveless tops, black or charcoal, in natural fibers. White denim. Numbers limited by availability of what I like, fit, my pickiness, and time. </p> <p>I might need to raid cindysmith's closet for some slim black pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855295 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 02:12:59 +0000 Jaime 1855295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find it almost impossible to turn down a loafer. Your purchases looks excellent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855294 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 02:12:52 +0000 anne 1855294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not much of a repeat shopper here in clothing, though I am certainly drawn to the same things.<br />With groceries though, I'm beginning to think I should have a little side list saying do NOT buy for those items that we keep getting (at the moment onions and timtams) until we use them up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855286 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 02:02:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1855286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds to me like you're doing it perfectly. Are you being the A student knocking herself because you didn't do some kind of extra credit?<br /> Btw, I bought another blue dress today </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855208 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:59:37 +0000 Greyscale 1855208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Muffin, you're so right about seasonal differences. Fall is always my shopping season, with my black color palette and mild climate.</p> <p>Fashiontern, I did do a mini closet purge to free up hangers for these. The silk cami is replacing one that's worn out (a friend passed it on to me) and the velvet top, I suppose, replaces a lovely Maria Cornejo silk top bought on consignment that is just a bit too big and I've only worn once. Luckily it has resale value. A few button downs that were dated or never get worn. A&nbsp;linen shirt was demoted to the "play clothes" drawer - it's fine for campouts and outdoors things but not really my style. I think the purge was all good decisions but a bit more aggressive than usual. I should reflect on which purchases were passed on without many wears, and how to improve that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855207 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:51:44 +0000 Greyscale 1855207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Update: wore the Equipment floral tee for the first time today. Walked into my lab and a grad student went past, did a double take, and turned back to say "I like your top!". Then walked into my boyfriend's office and he said, "Wow, that's a really cool top." I think we have a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855200 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:20:35 +0000 Suz 1855200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, yes, I do this. Again and again, as can be seen in my Finds, which are mostly versions of the same 5 &nbsp;things.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I LOVE all your new items!! You made superb purchases. (That Gap top is really tempting!) Some years are just better for shopping than others. I also take that into account.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855195 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:54:32 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1855195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. I do. And I think it's amusing. I do think I pretty much shop for the same things over and over, all the time. <br />Your collection looks cohesive to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855194 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:48:49 +0000 Greyscale 1855194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, the Everlane boyfriends have a bit of a dropped crotch (at least, when I sized up to a 27) so they don't really feel higher rise. But if I'd bought a 26 they wouldn't sit as low and would fit more like mid rise straight jeans. I'll post a photo some day soon.</p> <p>I love these jeans - I wrote about my fit test adventure here (they changed the sizing for the final version): <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/everlane-fit-tester" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....fit-tester</a></p> <p>But I don't know if they're everyone's style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855192 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:45:41 +0000 Anonymous 1855192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a duplicator - especially on shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855191 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:43:55 +0000 Greyscale 1855191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Ped - the agolde Jamie jeans size seems to vary by fabric content. These are cotton with 12% lyocell (breaking my usual rule). I am a 27 or sometimes 26 in Gap jeans and I got a 26 in these for a slightly more fitted look. Yesterday I tried on a different color of the Jamies in 25 and 27 (they were out of 26). The 25 was only a tiny bit small and the 27 was huge... But agolde's skinny styles are too small on me in a 27! Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855165 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:13:10 +0000 DonnaF 1855165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I ever decide to buy tall boots, Frye Campus boots look like they might be an option. Thanks for the idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-ever-get-stuck-on-repeat-while-shopping#post-1855118 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:46:27 +0000 Laura G 1855118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! It's one reason I wound up with more clothes than I need when shopping this spring, even though I was starting from near-zero. It's like there's a program running (Need New Clothes) and no individual purchase has any effect on it. If I had it to do over, I'd do a session of outfit-creation (with photos) for every new item before I allowed myself to resume shopping. Allow the program to really "register" that I now have this many new outfits and therefore don't need as much as I did yesterday.&nbsp; </p>