https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 14:39:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors/page/2#post-922445 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:31:23 +0000 lynne 922445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do it quite a bit, although less often than I used to. I have several favorite shoes that I've purchased in both black and brown. I guess I'm trying to cover all bases. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors/page/2#post-921949 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:57:46 +0000 texstyle 921949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like to duplicate an item exactly (same color) if I really like it a lot. Sometimes I'll buy 2 colors of a particular tee, sweater&nbsp;or jeans. I hate when I really love a particular cut/style of a tee for example and then I go back to order again and it's gone. This happens quite often I've found. So, if I really feel like it's a great fit, etc. and the price is affordable, I"ll get two so I can enjoy it longer or more often. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors/page/2#post-921919 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:08:27 +0000 Glory 921919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I am changing my ways since joining the forum. I used to duplicate because I couldn't decide on the colour, and it if was a good sale etc. Recently I made a pact with myself that I would only buy in a certain spectrum and this has helped. But for basics in certain styles I will do it - like tshirts etc. I am looking to give up my title of Queen Returna. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921911 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:54:17 +0000 Freckles 921911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I multiple buy both the exact same item and the same item in different colours. &nbsp;I've never had a problem with this until this past season where a cashmere turtleneck I bought turned out to be not worn as much as I would have liked. &nbsp;I should have bought black but was trying so hard not to.<br />To be fair I was never convinced about this colour and while it makes lovely outfits it really is just not the best on me. &nbsp;Went back to the store multiple times to try on all colours...<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921739 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:06:33 +0000 Peri 921739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, Ruth! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921678 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:39:54 +0000 Anonymous 921678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do it with basics, and think it's a smart idea--particularly with hard-to-fit items like pants. Honestly, I don't care if people think I'm creating the same "look," as long as the look I create is my best look. Just sayin'<em></em> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921581 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:32:28 +0000 Peri 921581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the answers. The summary seems to be that for basics it can be okay to duplicate. I feel good about two of the T shirts but I will contemplate returning the third...it may be overkill.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921512 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:41:57 +0000 Anonymous 921512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A couple things I have bought in different colours but only if I know I will wear them all equally. I bought the Gap Mesh sleeves sweater in navy, grey, and white, and I have worn them all equally so far. I have the circle hem sweater in vermillion and navy, but the colours are so different in impact it's like having two different sweater styles.</p> <p>I do sometimes consider duplicating in the same colour -- now that I have a better handle on my style I see doing that more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921503 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:26:27 +0000 Krista 921503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have several duplicates in my wardrobe right now. &nbsp;For me, I think it's that I went through several years where I felt like nothing fit, then I had an epiphany about my body's fit challenges and now I want everything to fit properly, so if I find something that fits - well, I buy it in multiple colors. I do have somewhat of a signature look for work and right now I'm okay with repeating elements if I have to. One of my fashion goals was to simplify my morning routine to the point where I had plenty of FFBO's to throw on and get out of the house. &nbsp;Previous to YLF, getting dressed for work was like being in a hurricane because I had tons of wardrobe orphans and finding things that worked together meant that half of my closet was left on the bed each morning. &nbsp;If having duplicate items means I'm less stressed out - great! I'm all in https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921469 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:47:48 +0000 Deborah 921469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like Angie! I tend to duplicate in the same colour too:). Occasionally I duplicate in different colours but I really have to be sure about the colours. For example I could duplicate a black topper in blue and I would be pretty confident I would wear both equally but if I were duplicating black with a red or more vibrant colour I can guarantee I would regularly reach for the black. Duplicating for me is about having what I like to wear always at hand. So things like my black skinny jeans (2 pair), asymmetrical black top (I have 2) Asymmetrical jacket (grey and black) - they are such staples I really don't like it if one is in the laundry and I can't wear it:). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921466 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:36:43 +0000 Lyn D. 921466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't usually buy duplicates except in bras, but often wish I had.<br />Usually the case with an item I love and wear often, and by the time I realise I should have duplicates they are sold out! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921410 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:01:54 +0000 Jamie 921410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I often duplicate items, sometimes in other colors if I like what is offered, but more often than not, I duplicate in the same color. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921407 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:11 +0000 Anonymous 921407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends. I've duplicated and triplicated my favorite flats and have not tired of them. Other duplicated items, especially in different colors, have some much less worn members among the non neutrals. It probably comes down to consideration on a case by case basis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921406 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:57:50 +0000 Angie 921406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I usually duplicate in the SAME colour. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921395 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:41:06 +0000 unfrumped 921395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would say it depends, but that I'm doing less of it. I slowly learned that the item I thought &nbsp;was just perfect and so I had to get &nbsp;4 colors or I' be out of luck &nbsp;will in fact not be.my favorite in a year or 2 and somethinq almost like.it, but better, will appear. Or if it didnt, &nbsp;I would survive. Or that &nbsp;having different styles of clothing offered more options than different colors of the same thing. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921381 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:24:06 +0000 deb 921381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have always done this but since joining the YLF Club I am trying to stop my habit. For me it was easier than looking for something else. Now, I force myself to only buy one and take time selecting the color that is best for me. I think this is why I am running into a top shortage this&nbsp;year. I am being very selective on what I purchase. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921375 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:16:43 +0000 Gaylene 921375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No wisdom here because I'm another duplicate buyer. My duplicates usually are the same item, but in varying colors. This approach works best for things like turtlenecks, tees, undies, socks, sweats, and other basics, but is usually not such a great idea when it comes to other parts of my wardrobe. To be honest, I think that overdoing the duplicating leads to a uniform way of dressing--a nicer way of saying I got into a real wardrobe rut in the past by loading my closet with multiple colors of the same item. For that reason, I've been trying very hard to NOT duplicate in the last year; my strategy is to force myself to look for variations instead of multiples--and telling myself that color alone is NOT a variation.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921374 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:16:06 +0000 DonnaF 921374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will add that I used to have quite a few Lands End turtlenecks.&nbsp; Then one day post YLF I woke up, decided they were all too big, boxy, and short, and had to ditch the lot.&nbsp; Or sometimes multiples = multiple mistakes.&nbsp; Sometimes it is safer to diversify (says she who has a few dupes in her Nordies Wish List waiting for the price to go down).&nbsp; Do as I say, don't do as I do!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921369 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:06:47 +0000 T-Rex 921369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It it's a basis shape in your wardrobe, if it fits better than other versions of the same thing in your wardrobe, and if the quality is a bit higher...go for it!!!!<br /><br />If you are like me, though, collecting items that will rarely be worn just becase they look *so good* in all those different colors...you need an intervention. Have a friend whose style you trust to go through the options with you. Eliminate the orphans. Leave at least one workhorse that will go with almost anything. But also leave one that you truly fell in love with because of the color or&nbsp;&nbsp;print, despite it's practicality. If you love it, you will find items to go with it.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921368 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:06:24 +0000 rosee 921368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do this but in limited colors, and mostly for basics and essentials. &nbsp;I found 2 tanks from different retailers that fit really well and bought 15 of them, 3 each&nbsp;in 5 basic colors (I know these will be missed when worn out so I already bought back ups). &nbsp;I sometimes do this with basic tees as well, usually 3 colors (mostly neutrals that I like equally: white, grey, navy). &nbsp;I also do this often with pants and sometimes with skirts,&nbsp;as I find pants really hard to shop for (pear shape). &nbsp;If I find a pair that fits well, I get a second or third color. &nbsp;I have bought 2&nbsp;different red tops twice each (the second of each still has tags on it and is not with my regular wardrobe but in storage). &nbsp;I hope to continue wearing these when the first ones get worn out. &nbsp;I don't wear them every week but do wear &nbsp;them enough that I think the second will be appreciated. &nbsp;<br />While some may argue that this is not the best strategy, it does seem to work for me as when I like something I tend to really like it and miss it when it is gone. &nbsp;I find that I wear certain things more often and so I like having a second available for use.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921365 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:01:13 +0000 DonnaF 921365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've done this a lot, probably too much.&nbsp; When something fits, flatters, and is a reasonable price, I am always tempted to buy multiples. I have way too many of the same style long sleeved crew neck T that Angie recommended a year or more ago.&nbsp; I couldn't decide on the color so I got six different ones.&nbsp; I don't wear all colors equally.&nbsp; OTOH, I think Nordstrom changed the T for the worse, so it is probably good I was able to get all cotton since it doesn't pill.<br /><br />FWIW, I think it is the wearer who gets more tired of the duplicate(s) than the (mostly unobservant) observers.&nbsp; <br /><br />One danger of having multiples:&nbsp; My house is fairly dark, and years ago I bought the same comfy pumps in black and navy.&nbsp; You guessed it.&nbsp; It wasn't until I got to work that I realized I was wearing one black and one navy.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921359 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:54:56 +0000 Aziraphale 921359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nothing wrong with duplicating, if you're wearing both (or all of them, if there are more than two).&nbsp; For me personally, duplicating is a good idea, but mainly for basics.&nbsp; I don't know that I'd duplicate anything too distinctive.&nbsp; I guess I have one pair of short boots -- Fluevog, so fairly distinctive -- that I have in both red and dove gray.&nbsp; But they're my workhorse boots.&nbsp; I'd be hard pressed to determine which I wear more, and I only bought the second pair after I had discovered how frequently I wore the first pair.&nbsp; But other than those boots, all my duplicate items are things that nobody else would notice are duplicates.&nbsp; For example, I have two Brooks Brothers shirts that are exactly the same, but one is white and one is black.&nbsp; But these are normal, tailored shirts, which in my opinion all pretty much look the same.&nbsp; Same goes for simple tee shirts and basic pencil skirts etc.&nbsp; No one's going to notice if you have multiples.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921334 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:27:44 +0000 Mo 921334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I duplicate loosely in similar style if not exact copies - like drapey tees. &nbsp;I have 4 or 5, all from different retailers, but with a similar vibe.&nbsp;<br />I will say my BF bought 4 versions of the exact Wicked tee and wears them all the time. &nbsp;The varying colors is enough that others don't see him as always wearing the same thing.<br />Oh, now that I think about it,&nbsp;I do have 2 exact burnout camis and 2 exact turtlenecks. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921333 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:27:35 +0000 Suz 921333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do this occasionally. I've recently bought 3 tshirts that are identical except for colour and pattern. I own two skirts that are the same, just different colours. Both are summer essentials. Like Sveta, I only do it if I like both options and having both colours extends my capsules.&nbsp;<br /><br />I also (more rarely) buy two essential items in the same colour.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921325 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:21:53 +0000 Liz A. 921325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do this too but not with anything I think is very distinctive. &nbsp;So I have duplicate T's, tanks, pants, button-fronts, sweaters. &nbsp;But all solid colors, and I need multiples to wear when one is in the wash. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921316 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:08:52 +0000 Peri 921316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I think my T shirts are a little Caro's jeans. Basics that work for me. </p> <p>I should say that I see different people every day in my job, so maybe that's a factor...there is no one to notice that I've worn the same top in different colors. But I will keep thinking about it...returns may be in my future. Because Thistle is right...I may be duplicating a look and I'm the one who will get tired of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921315 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:07:48 +0000 Carole 921315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do this with basics, like skinny jeans, tshirts and camis. Haven't regretted it!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921311 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:04:45 +0000 Sveta 921311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I do it sometimes when I equally like both colors and need them equally. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921308 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:01:23 +0000 shedev 921308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I used to do this a lot, but I only end up wearing the favorite color. Now I'd probilly pick the color I need most or the favorite if there is one. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-the-same-thing-in-different-colors#post-921281 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:34:06 +0000 Caro in Oz 921281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm like Thistle - I'll usually prefer one colour so the others won't be used as much. <br /><br />I do duplicate when I find something that is an essential for me - for example I have 3 pairs of (not too) skinny jeans. I have them in a dark wash that reads black or blue depending on the light &amp; what I put with them &amp; x 2 blue pairs - one is a slightly lighter &amp; brighter blue. These work with every other top &amp; jacket I own &amp; the cut is one I love whether it is trending or not so it made sense to buy them.