https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:34:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1294024 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:49:08 +0000 Lisa 1294024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's tough to purge something when it has a high price tag.&nbsp; I'm guilty of a few pieces in my closet because of the label and not my love of the style.&nbsp; No advice here, just letting you know you are not alone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1294009 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:41:39 +0000 jackiec 1294009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I TOTALLY do this. yes.yes.yes.</p> <p>So hard to purge something when it's expensive - OR - it is an expensive brand but I got SUCH a good deal on it. That's almost even harder!!!</p> <p>Good topic. I have nothing to add except "sheepishly raising my hand..." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1294004 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:38:40 +0000 Beth Ann 1294004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Forced Rotation Policy,"&nbsp; sounds like some horrible government program!&nbsp; Free yourself!&nbsp; Life is too short to wear things that don't make you happy!</p> <p>As for these special items, I think they can be in a holding area or a separate closet, as long as you have room and they don't clause too much clutter.&nbsp; You enjoy a wide variety of clothing, and it seems like a mode of self-expression for you.&nbsp; I don't think the designer dresses are likely to through you off your stye game -- if you're like me, it's something like the dozen black tee shirts, each slightly different, but none a true "10" that cause closet mayhem! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293892 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:36:11 +0000 Anonymous 1293892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about packing them up for 6-12 months then revisiting? This can help break any emotional connection you have to the item and then you can se it more realistically in terms of style, usefulness, etc. How do you feel when you wear them? Sounds like you may be forcing yourself to wear them because they are there and they cost X amount, but it doesn't seem like they bring you that much joy. In economic terms, they are a "sunk cost" so unless you love them, really think they'll come back into style, or are saving them for someone, I would pass them on (or at least stash them somewhere for a while). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293880 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:37:31 +0000 crutcher 1293880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No help here...I can't get rid of my 3rd grade spelling test...Just to let you know I do understand... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293836 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:40:39 +0000 Jaime 1293836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Designer dresses are one of my weak spots as I mentioned in my comment (I think). I can't even explain why. Especially if they have sleeves, or have been complimented once, or are pretty much irreplaceable. I am not helping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293688 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:06:28 +0000 Marlene 1293688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I don't buy expensive clothes and so have no problem passing things on once its expired. &nbsp;I don't even have stuff I'm sentimental over. &nbsp;Don't get me wrong....I like my wardrobe. &nbsp;Just not overly attached to any one piece. &nbsp;</p> <p>That being said, I have been more selective in the past year or so and willing to drop a few more pennies on just the right thing. &nbsp;And those items I put more thought and consideration into choosing, I tend to hang onto longer. &nbsp;I still have not ventured into "designer" land so I can't relate to the feeling of hanging onto something just because of what I paid for it. &nbsp;I get bored of things easily and so I like to move things along once I am done.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293647 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 02:16:50 +0000 annagybe 1293647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Marni dropped waist pleated skirt dusty rose dress. I tried to consign it with the tags still on. Didn't sell. I wore it once to the opera. Still hanging my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293628 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 01:50:13 +0000 abc 1293628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guilty as charged. Price is a factor in purge or keep decisions for me. Just commiserating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293506 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:31:39 +0000 shedev 1293506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can totally relate. I have the $37 Spiegal lemming and a $400 BEBE leather. The BEBE is a gorgeous jacket. The Spiegal is much more my current style. I think of the BEBE as my dress jacket, Since my life is much more casual, I can justify the lack of wears for the BEBE. But that could be just because of the amount I paid.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293478 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:02:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 1293478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say keep the very best one &amp; let the others go. BUT that's me if I don't love it, it's&nbsp;out the door </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293446 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:32:11 +0000 rachylou 1293446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Peri - </b>That's an interesting question, as to what I'd replace them with. I have to think about that. I wonder if I could find something of the same quality and functionality more my style. May not be out there, to be quite honest. Really have to think.</p> <p><b>Claire </b>- I have to say, that's a fabulous test: If I can't see myself a decade older trotting them out... vamoose! In which case, I might keep one and let this other one other go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293364 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:09:23 +0000 Peri 1293364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see a problem keeping them if they have some use. Sounds like you like them, just don't love them. How hard would it be to find replacements for similar types of occasion that you would completely love? If easy, maybe part with them. If difficult, I'd keep. I think like is sometimes good enough if something is for occasional use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293342 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:43:24 +0000 Anonymous 1293342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I'd think there'd be a market for a mod designer dress. Though, like you, I haven't taken the trouble to learn Ebay. It seems whenever I think I can get some decent money for something, it's easier to part with it. However, I'm usually disappointed when I get it to the consignment store and find out how little they'll give me. At that point, I've cleaned it, pressed it and schlepped it all the way across town and I just want to be rid of it so I just sign on the dotted line.&nbsp;<br />I'd say cull your dresses unless you can see yourself, a decade older,&nbsp;trotting them out again (which actually might be a good look then, you never know).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293329 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:21:53 +0000 Suja 1293329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm... as someone who as over purged and regretted it once or twice, I can understand this feeling.&nbsp; I guess I would give it a time horizon, 2 years, 4 years? and see how you feel then.&nbsp; I would caution that keeping expensive items that you don't wear for whatever reason is one of the most common closet pitfalls.</p> <p>Also, did you see NDMom's post about the Nordstrom Fashion Project?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nordstroms-fashion-project" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....on-project</a></p> <p>MIght be another option for you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293294 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:36:51 +0000 rachylou 1293294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I do wear them because I have a forced rotation policy. They also come out a lot more the further we get into summer because they keep me warm without needing a coat (I note that designer things are *always* so heavy, what with their linings, etc.).</p> <p>They'd be straight donations. I don't consign or sell on eBay. eBay intimidates me (estimating shipping for people, getting to the post in a timely manner), and just have no luck consigning. I think I'm too out there in taste for consignment... I wish I did have more success in this area! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293289 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:30:06 +0000 Thistle 1293289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When was the last item you wore them?&nbsp; Do you <i>honestly </i>think you will wear them again?</p> <p>It really sounds to me like you are keeping them because of the designer label rather than because you love them or want to wear them. Might be a good item to consign or eBay and use the proceeds to buy something you love right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hanging-on-to-stuff-just-because-its-expensive#post-1293272 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:04:50 +0000 rachylou 1293272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes I think Angie has ESP because her blog posts seem to address issues on my mind... Today's post on things we don't wear but keep dovetails with something I've been debating:</p> <p>I have some designer dresses that are nice but outside my (current) declared style. They're definitely nice and finding a way to wear them is not an issue, but it's a style deviation when I wear them. I rather think I hold onto them just because they're designer pieces. It's complicated a little further because the silhouettes are right, but it's the patterns that are off. They're kind of mod and I'm off mod, but forever appreciate it... </p> <p>...And yet I don't have quite the same love for them as I do other things - like my blue plaid princess coat which I currently have no occasion to wear but is definitely all me. And they don't serve as a special purpose capsule...</p> <p>I'm very on the fence about it. In fact, I'm having a sense of <em>déjà vu</em>, like I've posted about this before... I mean, I've been debating this for years now. Lol. </p>