https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-shopping-for-a-year Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-shopping-for-a-year#post-25772 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:20:29 +0000 Emily 25772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This blog is about a woman in the UK who has given up clothes shopping for a year:</p> <p><a href="http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com</a></p> <p>There is also a book called "Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping" by Judith Levine. </p> <p>Both are very interesting reads. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-shopping-for-a-year#post-25762 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:35:28 +0000 Amanda 25762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a friend who shops only at consignment stores and she always looks great. My step-mom gets a lot of her clothes at Marshall's, but she knows what days deliveries are made and she shows up in that morning to get the best selection. I do shop consignment sometimes. I got my Sweet Pea top at a consignment store -- didn't even it was a popular brand -- and I bought some casual black capris this summer. I at least drop in at the beginning of each season and see what they have. But I don't expect much so if I find something, it's a bonus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-shopping-for-a-year#post-25758 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:13:44 +0000 Anonymous 25758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is interesting....I have cut back a LOT on buying stuff that was ALMOST right...ot stuff that is a really, really good deal and MIGHT be handy some day. I have started "shopping in my closet" and relooking at a lot of my stuff and seeing if I can use it in a whole new way. I am even looking for a good alterationist to see if I could repurpose a piece I already have. But really, for me, a great first step was NOT just buying a needed piece that was ALMOST right. My latest example was my white button down...I tried so many that were ALMOST right and each had some issue. So I probably would not wear it as often. I'm so glad that I waited...now I have a really great button-down and I have worn it several times AND am picturing all the other ways I can wear it going forward. </p> <p>Second hand shopping has never intrigued me. Too much searching, nothing fits, nothing the quality I demand. It's jsut never been a satisfying experience for me. I envy people that are able to find those gems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-shopping-for-a-year#post-25673 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:47:30 +0000 Ellen 25673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Paige, I used to do a lot of used shopping and I should get back into it again. It is true that it takes SOO much time and persistence. I got away from it because I am taller than average and so have a very hard time finding clothes that fit. But I agree with you on the principle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-shopping-for-a-year#post-25670 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:33:18 +0000 paige 25670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read somewhere on the site about woman who gave up shopping for a year but I didn't have the time to respond to it and I have forgotten where it was posted. Though it is nothing like giving up shopping entirely, last fall I decided to buy only used clothing items, except shoes and underwear, for one year (I was inspired by an article I read about a woman who bought everything used for one year). My motivation for doing this as an attempt to conserve natural resources (less clothing in landfills, reduce amount of oil used to import products, etc.). I'm not sharing this to pat myself on the back or anything (I'm the worst for forgetting to bring reusable grocery bags into the store), instead I thought it might be interesting to a few of you.</p> <p>I made it about 3 months without buying anything new and since then have made several totally new purchases. Although I wasn't a purist throughout the year, the experience did drastically change my shopping habits. For some reason I am now more prone to wait until I find exactly what I am looking for instead of settling for an "almost-but-not-quite" item. Shopping used requires a lot of patience &#38; planning because it is unlikely I can run to the thrift store and purchase the outfit I have in mind only a day or two before an event. I have also had to get more creative because in most second hand stores the items are not merchandised in a collection and I've had to learn to piece together outfits on my own (with extensive reference to the YLF site). I have also come to appreciate quality a lot more. I believe putting out the extra cash for a higher quality item upfront can be a positive environmental gesture. Designer seems to age better than cheaply made clothing and can have a longer life. Also, I had a lot of things in my closet tailored this past year, something I hadn't done much of in the past. For example, I bought a beautiful jacket insanely on sale two years ago but never wore it because the sleeves were too long &#38; they bugged me. Last winter I had the sleeves shortened and it is now a favorite. In the past I would have ignored it or given it away.</p> <p>In the next few days I'll post some of my favorite used finds over the past year. It'll be fun to hear what you think about them! </p>