https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:26:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse/page/2#post-2041385 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:51:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2041385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still reading this thread! I really like what SarahD8 said about quieting the mind down if you do miss out. You were usually slow to decide because there was some concern about the item. Even in the past 2.5 years on YLF, where overall I have done much better, I have made some mistakes and so I wish I had hesitated more and missed out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse/page/2#post-2041381 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:32:10 +0000 Gigi 2041381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Paul Green is a great brand. Good job on taking care of yourself even when the price tag was steep! (I know the feeling. I just bought a $130 denim skirt because after three years of searching, I finally found one that fit.)</p> <p>I would prefer having FOMO because I don't have much money, which means buyer's remorse hits me quite hard and I hate myself for buying whatever the item was. With FOMO, eventually something else comes along that works just as well as what I was contemplating. At least most of the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse/page/2#post-2041368 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:03:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2041368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say occasionally I regret not buying something, but more often I regret buying. Those shoes seem a worthy buy! I am a Paul Green fan myself; the brand really works for my feet and has provided some of my most comfortable shoes. I find the money well spent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse/page/2#post-2041346 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:26:15 +0000 Suz 2041346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great sandals and your explanation about why they'll work for you convinces me that they'd have been a smart purchase at almost any price!&nbsp;</p> <p>I used to suffer from FOMO when I was in wardrobe-building stage. At that time, I really needed pieces to make my wardrobe work and missing out could mean waiting a season or more to wear an outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also suffered more buyer's remorse in the past. Mostly out of guilt (it was expensive!! think of the environment!) But now I just try to roll with it. If it didn't work out, I gift it to someone who will love it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse/page/2#post-2041264 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:23:43 +0000 annagybe 2041264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Rachylou &amp; bj1111<br /> I’m still kicking myself for not getting this bag<br /> It was part of a limited edition Matty Bovan X Coach collaboration, only sold at Matches<br /> It sold out fairly fast. I put myself on a waitlist &amp; then I got an email, thought for a bit, because of the price. Then home again<br /> It’s a completely ridiculous bag though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041261 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:05:49 +0000 Echo 2041261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really experience FOMO. It is awfully rare that something is truly irreplaceable. Buyer's regret is worse for me, having to look at something I've seldomly worn in the donate bin.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041231 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:43:24 +0000 SarahD8 2041231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"FOMO doesn't bother me; almost everything shows up on eBay or similar eventually if I miss out at retail." -- <b>La Ped</b> is right!</p> <p>The problem for me is eBay or other secondhand-related FOMO. Because usually there's only one and that's it for a while at least!</p> <p>But I remind myself that if I've missed out on something, there's usually a reason I was hesitating to buy it anyway (e.g., I was worried that the color wouldn't be quite right, etc.). And that usually quiets the mind down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041228 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:39:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2041228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When there’s something tempting me, I feel fomo, but it’s unlikely to linger the way buyers remorse does for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041217 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:08:25 +0000 LaPed 2041217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FOMO doesn't bother me; almost everything shows up on eBay or similar eventually if I miss out at retail.</p> <p>I also use the resale/consignment strategy to mitigate buyer's remorse. I try to move duds and mistakes out of the house while they still have some resale value. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041214 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:46:35 +0000 Joyce B 2041214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a biased opinion as I own the same shoes. I waited a little but then ordered because I really love them. I hope you will keep and enjoy them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041123 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:54:46 +0000 bj1111 2041123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fomo. </p> <p>I do have buyers remorse more frequently when I purchase clothing away from home and can’t return easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041113 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:36:55 +0000 Janet 2041113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, meant to add, the shoes are cute, and I think money is well spent when it is on something classic and well-made for which you have a hard time fitting (for you, shoes; for me, pants). Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041111 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:35:18 +0000 Janet 2041111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely have FOMO if I’ve examined whether a purchase really suits me — I often need to satisfy my curiosity though. </p> <p>Plenty of buyers remorse, though I’m better at avoiding that than I used to be. I’ve been back to my old discount shopping ways, which helps — a $30 potential wild card is way easier to stomach as a failed experiment than a $300 one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041102 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:07:32 +0000 Helena 2041102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you made a wise and well-thought-out decision with these shoes!</p> <p>I'll take FOMO over buyer's remorse any day ... Not that I never make a bad purchase! But FOMO just needs a quick attitude check, whereas buyer's remorse hits the real world too, in wasted money and resources. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041093 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:25:58 +0000 unfrumped 2041093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Typically I have FOMO with “ sales goggles “ for items I don’t really need.</p> <p>I have I think 6 pairs of PG shoes or booties,, more than half bought at full price and most are the most expensive shoes I had ever bought, and all have been worn in 3-4 seasons for multiple years— no regrets now. </p> <p>I had FOMO for several other PG boots/ shoes more recently, so ordered , but they did not fit as well as ones I have even though others loved them, so was strict about sending back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041083 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:04:41 +0000 Bijou 2041083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Shevia. Shoes that are comfortable and attractive are hard to come by. PG is one of the few brands I buy and rarely regret buying their shoes as most have been complete workhorses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041067 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 02:44:09 +0000 Jaime 2041067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes are exactly the sort of thing I would splurge on - and have done so over the years without regret. I don't really suffer from FOMO because as Angie says something else always comes along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041044 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:58:09 +0000 rachylou 2041044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute shoes!</p> <p>Tbh, I get much sadder from FOMO than Buyer’s Remorse. It’s the whole to ‘try and fail is better than to never have tried at all thing.’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041017 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:57:23 +0000 Anonymous 2041017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating question. &nbsp;<b>ChristelJ</b> expressed my sentiments. &nbsp;I suffer from buyer's remorse, however, I have never regretted buying shoes that fit my feet comfortably. &nbsp;Based on your post, I could make the case that you really had no choice. &nbsp;You need shoes. &nbsp;You need shoes that fit and don't cause you pain. &nbsp;They are gorgeous shoes. &nbsp;I'm glad you found them. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2041005 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:31:54 +0000 Bennett 2041005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch, those are pricey to me for sandals. But for all the reasons you have listed, I say money well spent. Take good care of them and wear them often and admire your feet in them and toss your hair and think "I'm worth it!!!!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040987 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:24:24 +0000 Sal 2040987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely have FOMO- I can only think of one or two pieces ever that I should have snapped up.</p> <p>I have had buyers remorse- every year there is at least one piece that was a mistake or wears poorly. Currently have a couple of these!!</p> <p>I like the sandals and hope they work out well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040984 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:14:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I accept FOMO pretty easily. I feel like Angie, Lisap, Isabel and Suntiger on this. There will pretty much always be something else good. The manufacturers make too many clothes and shoes in this world anyway.<br /> I have had buyers remorse a number of times because even something I think I really really want, if I pay a lot for it, I sometimes find I don’t wear as much as I think I will. If that happens when it has been on substantial discount, I feel better about it, because I have a fear of “wasted” money. Less money is “wasted” if it was cheaper.<br /> They are beautiful sandals so I hope they make you really happy and that you wear them heaps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040947 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:22:34 +0000 Anonymous 2040947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those sandals (and tempted to lemming since not calf hair)! Usually I don't get Fomo, but often buyers remorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040944 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:16:31 +0000 Barbara Diane 2040944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finding comfortable cute shoes is the best. I will spend more on shoes than anything else.<br /> I have very challenging feet to find shoes for. Most of the time I can’t find anything that fits that I want, even at Nordstrom. And I’ll settle for looks 6 fit 9 or 10.<br /> I do occasionally regret a purchase. It is rare when I regret not buying something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040940 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:06:09 +0000 Anonymous 2040940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lean towards accepting the FOMO because I forget about most inappropriately expensive clothing pretty easily BUT this doesn't sound like that to me. <br />If I were describing your choice I'd say the difference is between feeling kind of extravagant OR letting yourself down by leaving behind a great looking, high quality, super well fitting pair of shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040938 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:55:21 +0000 nemosmom 2040938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buyer's remorse is the worst for me - especially on big ticket items.Those shoes are super cute and if your fussy feet love them, how can you say no?!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040931 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:25:06 +0000 Jane 2040931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous sandals. I would definitely have FOMO in this instance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040921 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:41:08 +0000 Anonymous 2040921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buyer's remorse is the worst, and I've experienced a lot of it. &nbsp;FOMO - nah. As Angie said, there will always be something else. &nbsp;These sandals are very classic yet interesting, and I'm sure you won't regret spending the $. And I hear you , in Cdn $ , they are indeed pricey for me too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040916 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:27:14 +0000 Carla 2040916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate buyers remorse more than FOMO, and am the queen of deferred gratification! If I do succumb to a rash purchase, I have no concerns over making a return - if it is possible, and if I do have to pass it along, I tend to forget bad feelings pretty quickly. I tend to labour long and hard over spendy items, but agree with you that when they are good, they can be very, very good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fomo-vs-buyers-remorse#post-2040913 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:17:37 +0000 ChristelJ 2040913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Buyer's remorse scares me. I avoid it by being very selective when buying new and by thrifting much of my wardrobe. However, one of my truisms is that I have never regretted buying shoes that make my feet feel good, no matter the price. The fact that these are beautiful, versatile, timeless AND feel good AND you will wear multiple seasons, well, sounds like you have made a very good decision here. I'm happy for you! <br /></div><div><br /> </div> </p>