https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:26:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1316711 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 05:54:16 +0000 minimalist 1316711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the prods! Just seeing them now, but they must have done some good because I made it to to a different branch of that thrift store AND to a consignment store completely new to me. Found a long jacket and an Armani Collezioni trench at the first, and have an overview of the second.</p> <p>Really need running shoes, was considering Asics from NAS but wanted to have a gait analysis done somewhere first. The discount isn't really impetus to buy them right away. But reality check: I don't have any comfortable walking footwear, and do not need performance shoes. Sigh. Was hoping to take August off from shopping, maybe I can do that if I get athletic shoes by the end of July. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311611 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 01:11:34 +0000 Mo 1311611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm happy to see it made a lot of us stop and think, and some of us focus more on what we already have to work with. &nbsp;Even if we slip and purchase, I still call that success!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311391 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:23:47 +0000 DonnaF 1311391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Y'all are doing so WELL!&nbsp; I'm doing the buying for you at NAS.&nbsp; I really, really need to get on the wagon in August and will only get off if my favorite bra is discounted below $50.&nbsp; </p> <p>This week, I've come to the conclusion that I cannot buy clothing when I am with DH or DD, esp. DH.&nbsp; He encourages me to buy items that I later conclude are mistakes and aren't returnable.&nbsp; [I'm looking at you, jeans jacket from Goodwill.]&nbsp;&nbsp; Not necessarily a lot of money, but mistakes nonetheless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311372 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:05:44 +0000 chadya 1311372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I am doing OK<br />but I did find my Frye shooties that I have been looking for, for years and years<br />Haven't been buying any marked down summer stuff or new Fall stuff, I don't need either. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311364 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:01:07 +0000 lyn* 1311364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know how useful it is, but I definitely had some store credits I needed to use up; and really there wasn't too much in stores I really wanted.</p> <p>No Buy July has made me really think about what I want. I actually have a pile of stuff to take&nbsp;<i>back</i> to the store. Not too many purges this month though; but definitely some things came I am going to be taking back as well.</p> <p>I have started to toy with some of the concepts we had been discussing - like why do I still want to buy more things; and this constant pressure to upgrade. I have also started to pay more attention to what my colleagues wear. And I have spent more time on my other hobbies.</p> <p>I don't think I really want to buy too much in August either; I really need a fat juicy Boden coupon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311323 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:31:45 +0000 Lyn D. 1311323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am back on track, &nbsp;have passed the 1 week hurdle, and am into a second week of abstinence!<br />It &nbsp;doesn't sound impressive, but it feels good :)<br />Keep-up the good work fellow no-buyers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311280 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:58:10 +0000 Sal 1311280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did no buy June successfully, and have been sensible all July with only one purchase which is a cream tunic top - looks great with steel blue work trousers, black skinnies, and boy friend jeans. &nbsp;I hope it might work with my pencil skirt but am yet to try. &nbsp;It was on sale and a perfect spring weight, needs another layer here now as it is very crisp and frosty today.<br />I am looking in the sales a little bit with an eye for boots. &nbsp;They have to be perfect though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311264 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:50:41 +0000 shedev 1311264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't swear off all shopping, just summer. I've stuck to that, but I also swore off jeans. I bought 2 at NAS. Returned one. They were a blackwatch plaid that I've been wanting for awhile.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311249 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:37:53 +0000 Mo 1311249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fall from grace is official. &nbsp;Won the bid and paid just now. &nbsp;But I bet it won't come until August - maybe that counts for something? &nbsp;hee hee </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311242 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:34:04 +0000 Tanya 1311242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am doing pretty well.&nbsp; My rules were maximum two inexpensive items from NAS, and that is exactly what I have on order.&nbsp; And the delayed loafer exchange of course, but I said at the previous check point, I do not think that counts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311236 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:27:53 +0000 Gigi 1311236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy K., consider this another prod! A lot of secondhand stores are having sales right now too, so maybe you'll get some good prices as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311215 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:12:44 +0000 Alassë 1311215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Amy K.: Prod! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311197 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:55:40 +0000 Mo 1311197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amy, go shop! &nbsp;Shop for all of us lol. &nbsp;<br />Have you looked on Amazon for utility jackets? &nbsp;They seem to have a ton. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311192 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:51:37 +0000 minimalist 1311192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On my alterworld version, I've been slacking on shopping. Last night failed to put in I-forget-the-site's-name order in time for their 40% coupon to apply. </p> <p>Would like shopping-points credit for the phone-athon required to replace discontinued TR jeans I scorched, and for venturing into Nordstrom's (and trying on running shoes!) on the first day of open-to-public NAS. </p> <p>Also ordered three pairs of Think! sandals, one as house shoes for bf's place and the other two because that style seems nearly discontinued. </p> <p>Have pretty much given up on finding the right utility jacket, so am thinking about having one made. Raiding bf's fabric stash has ruined my tolerance for the textiles used in a lot of RTW. </p> <p>Sigh. Someone prod me into re-visiting the thrift store where I had good luck a few weeks ago? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311148 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:55:10 +0000 MuseumGal 1311148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In addition to the 72c scarf, I bought a pair of hiking boots.&nbsp; I had a originally stated that a pair of gym shoes were OK for July, but decided I needed hiking boots more since we did a weekender and my ancient boots just about killed me, and we are taking a week long fossil trip the 1st week of August.&nbsp; So a more or less planned purchase, or at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it.&nbsp; August is a long month - I'm definitely struggling and give myself a peptalk every day that I can go to a store <i>tomorrow </i>if I have to, but will skip it <i>today</i> ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311137 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:31:23 +0000 Gigi 1311137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Mo, I agree that we are all thinking before spending. I know that in your last thread about No Buy July, I mentioned that I had bought a few items on my HEWI list. Well, one of the items turned out not to be a perfect 10 as I wore it around the house (had to adjust it too much), so it is going back. That means I am also thinking *after* spending.&nbsp;And I feel great about that!</p> <p>I agree with you so much that cutting back on the buying, and even on browsing stores, really brings back your focus. You can really see what is working and what is not. I think that it's because with the perfectionism demon tied up for a bit, you aren't so distracted by the urgent desire to upgrade, as someone recently called it (can't remember who, sorry!).</p> <p>So for July, my purchases were quite minor, but necessary: a white skinny belt (been looking for just the right one for ages, and got one on sale at AT), a short-sleeved top (I don't have enough sleeved tops for summer and am always digging in the laundry), and a pair of flats (another HEWI, since most fall off my foot;&nbsp;I have no flats in my closet, and I got a really good deal on some Fryes on sale).</p> <p>Hope that's acceptable to everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311135 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:23:32 +0000 Karie 1311135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does bring your focus back, doesn't it? Today I have been putting away unworn vacation clothes and doing a little purging. I had a top I was considering purging - I just tired it on with a pair of summer jeans, and what a great outfit it made! Apparently my belly doesn't look as flabby in it as I originally thought :)</p> <p>I haven't bought anything so far, but if either the Kut Adele patch BFs or the Minkpink BFs come back in stock, I'll be stomping all over "No Buy July" to get a pair </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311134 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:21:06 +0000 Desmo April 1311134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best thing to remember is that something else will ALWAYS come along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311130 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:09:28 +0000 Mo 1311130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems we have some 'measured failures' if you will LOL! &nbsp; At least we are all thinking before spending. &nbsp;<br />(and interestingly, I just saw the shirt back in stock, so maybe I will get to play with an upgraded tee shirt after all) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311122 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:58:04 +0000 Alassë 1311122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I commented on Lyn*'s Boden preview thread, I just caved to try their sailor tee. That's a HEWI for me, so I don't feel <i>too </i>bad. I also ordered a replacement winter coat for the one I'm&nbsp;wearing out, but that's more of a gear/need item.&nbsp;I'm with you on searching my closet for almosts to get rid of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311113 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:53:30 +0000 columbine(erin) 1311113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I planned on one Thredup order this month which I already did. Other than that I can't do any shopping this month and can only do one small order with credit from Thredup for next month. I could use some of your focus Mo because I want to buy everything! At least I did stay focused on colors that would actually work in my wardrobe, with my main neutrals of navy and black, as opposed to buying pretty things that could be orphaned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311107 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:45:45 +0000 Elizabeth P 1311107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I had a second little slip... severe case of FOMO when Goldenpig said she'd pass on the "extra" pair of super cool Vince pleather leggings that she had bought...</p> <p>But I do feel my attitude has shifted, so I'm taking that as a positive thing.&nbsp; I have NOT been cruising the NAS posts, or sales, and feel quite good about enjoying my summer clothes, now.&nbsp; I'll deal with the fall, in the fall.&nbsp; In my new leggings (that I hope fit) :).&nbsp; I do find myself still checking out linen tank tops, but as time goes on it's easier and easier to say "too late for this year".&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311105 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:44:07 +0000 LACeleste 1311105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mo,<br />I fell off the wagon but I feel really good about it! I bought a white w/ black dots popover from J. Crew Factory online. &nbsp;It is exactly what I've been looking for and was deeply on sale + free shipping (always great when you are ordering 1 item!). &nbsp;It hasn't arrived yet but I have big outfit plans for it!<br />I did confess to Vicki (while simultaneously trying to entice her) but she held strong!!</p> <p>I hope you win your skirt!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july---3-weeks-down#post-1311064 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:14:08 +0000 Mo 1311064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is everyone doing? &nbsp;I know several have fallen off the wagon. &nbsp;I am about to. &nbsp;I have a bid in on a skirt that will end today. &nbsp;My only justification is that I have a straight casual skirt on my 'list' and that it being out of country, it would not arrive in time for the event for which I'm buying it if I wait until August. &nbsp;I'm using Paypal balance from selling off other clothing, but still. &nbsp;I wanted to finish the month completely clean. &nbsp;<br />In other news, several watched items have sold out while I cooled my jets for this month. &nbsp;The cashmere blend tee being one of them. &nbsp;It was a want more than a need, so it's not tragic. &nbsp;A bummer? &nbsp;Sure. &nbsp;I'll get past it. &nbsp;Another nice blend tee will crop up by year's end I'm sure &nbsp;<br />I'm still cobbling together random items to donate or sell from my closet this month. &nbsp;Getting in there and wearing stuff, instead of looking for new, tends to make you look more closely at what you've got. &nbsp;And then what isn't working and can be let go. &nbsp;Nice side benefit! &nbsp;And also what you really need vs want. &nbsp;Case in point, I did not have that casual cotton/denim skirt to wear my upcoming concert. &nbsp;I eyed that shiny cocktail jacquard skirt a few weeks back, but it wasn't what I&nbsp;<i>needed</i> it was just another pretty that caught my eye. &nbsp;Since purging my 'almosts' I now do need that casual, durable&nbsp;skirt. &nbsp;Hope this one does the trick! &nbsp;<br />So that's my short lesson - taking a break brings my focus back. &nbsp;I stop ogling so much and get more realistic. &nbsp;<br />Your turn!</p>