https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 08:04:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467161 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:43:42 +0000 Scarlet 467161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am right there with you and have no budget for clothes right now. Gah! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467100 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:29:48 +0000 bj1111 467100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks for the input guys! i have no qualms about being off trend. it's mostly weight fluctuations. so i don't what to get stuff that fits my body now, but not get a chance to wear it much because of all the other stuff i want to wear, then fluctuate myself out of being able to wear it for a few years!</p> <p>case in point...my cher pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467096 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:26:49 +0000 catgirl 467096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been going a little crazy myself, due to finding YLF and the fashion stars aligning in my favor as I've learned what suits me (case in point: UWP stuff everywhere!). I say go for it, as long as you won't feel off-trend with the items you love when they disappear from the stores again... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467075 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:54:35 +0000 mamaKate 467075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Rae. Years went by when everything in stores seemed meh. That is starting to be the case now again for me. But over the previous couple of years, the fashion world was in complete alignment with my own preferences. You wouldn't believe how much I bought last fall when I was pregnant - couldn't possibly have worn it at the time but I will love that segment of my wardrobe forever!</p> <p>When the stars align, take advantage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467073 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:52:31 +0000 rachylou 467073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel 'ya. I've been going back and forth on whether or not to buy any pants. I've gained 5 lbs, which isn't much but means a change in pants sizes for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467072 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:51:09 +0000 rae 467072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The other side of the coin: what if it takes several more seasons for your style preferences to return to stores? Do you have any wardrobe holes you can foresee popping up? Maybe you could focus on those... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lumpy-spending-on-closet#post-467052 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:32:44 +0000 bj1111 467052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the past few years, it was easy to syc because the dominant styles presented were not rocking my world. there were a few pieces here and there but overall, fewer spending opportunities.</p> <p>this year, it's been so much harder to stay on budget or to syc, despite having added so many things that i adore and haven't had an opportunity to wear, mostly because the styles presented have realigned with my wants. ladylike! structure! graphic! 60s! 80s (in the best way)! i believe in stocking up, but what if my body changes before i get all the use out of the stuff i get now?!?!?</p> <p>uggghhh! </p>