August 2022 Purchases - YouLookFab Forum

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The total purchases for the year are now seventeen.

I am working on reviewing my wardrobe. I have noticed a few themes over the past couple of years.

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Essential Jean Jacket

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Birkenstock Gizeh Big Buckle Slide Sandal

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Citizens of Humanity Calista Curve Jeans

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Wilfred montpellier turtleneck Oversized turtleneck sweater

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2 years ago

Zaeobi

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Hmm I guess whether these count towards your yearly total will depend on your purpose for counting - whilst they may not technically be 'new' items so much as replacements, counting them could be useful for keeping an eye on your general buying rate?

Love the earth tones represented in your selection

PS - It only seems to work if you get to the stain straight away, but I keep a Tide To Go pen tucked away in my purse for such emergencies. Though I don't wear white, I managed to save my friend's white top with it at a dinner once too!

2 years ago

Sal

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Good news on the jeans - yes if a jeans fit works stay with that brand!!

I do count replacements for losses or damage in my count because these things do happen (stains more often than losing but I have lost at least three tops in the last 5-6 years - mostly tops that I wear to exercise as a topper and leave behind..) The wardrobe count stays the same though:)

You have one of the most cohesive stunning wardrobes.

2 years ago

Jaime

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I like CoH jeans a lot too. Nice picks!

2 years ago

Runcarla

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Ha! I wouldn’t count exact replacements of lost items hard against your overall total, but I would count it towards your clothing budget - or that’s what I did when I bought a navy puffer early in the year, had it stollen (!) and replaced it exactly. I counted it as one item towards my 25 purchases (so far) for 2022, but I did subtract the cost of replacement from my yearly clothing budget.

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rachylou

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The jeans really look great! I’ve never tried Citizens of Humanity. I hate denim but love the look of a great pair of jeans… maybe I should try giving it more of go.

Re replacements, I think they should be handled separately in one’s calculations. That there should be two budgets if you will. Essentials have a different value than show pieces, if you will.

2 years ago

Bijou

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I would not count lost or ruined item replacements in my number of new item count. It depends upon how strict I need to be regarding budget. Sometimes my clothing budget is absolutely fixed, at other times, it is more of a guide. I'm always happier when it is just a guide!

The new additions look great, I particularly like the look of the white t-shirt and shirt. Whilst such items should be easy to find, the cut or fabrication of these items are generally off (unless looking in expensive stores and I generally baulk at paying a lot for a t-shirt in particular). The perfect t-shirt and shirt often elude me. I admire how you always buy quality items that go the distance in the right palette.

2 years ago

Jenni NZ

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Don’t you mean 17 for the year?
I don’t have a budget. It isn’t necessary for me as if I have ever felt poorer (which I am very blessed that the last time was in 1996 with third baby, maternity leave and husband’s new business) then I just really cut back on purchases. I remember being so excited finding fantastic little sweatshirts for the girls who were about 6 and 3 for $7 each, made me very happy. I used to thrift shop more at that time to save money too.
Since I used my Dad’s legacy to start my clothing fund in 2010, I have topped the account up a few times with about $3K into it but I think it takes more than a year to spend that, I think it takes between 2 and 3 years.
Essentially I am a tightwad about spending on clothes. Some kind of childhood hangover and feeling like other things are more “worthy” like supporting our children (our daughter and son-in-law are both studying this year to enhance their professional careers and they need our help.) I am letting myself spend a bit on baby granddaughter though!

2 years ago

Jenni NZ

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I didn’t answer your question. I would personally count the replacements in my numbers.

2 years ago

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It depends on why you're counting. If it's for a financial budget, I'd say yes. If it's to keep your wardrobe number stable I'd say no.
I am counting all mine though, for wardrobe size purposes, as I'm not directly doing one in one out.

I don't personally use wardrobe $ budgets, cause they don't relate to wardrobe size at all. $100 could be 1 garment or 10.

2 years ago

Style Fan

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Thanks, Jenni. I changed month to a year. I will be back to respond further.

2 years ago

Angie

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NICE wide jeans! Love you in that style

Sooooo fab to have a go-to brand that does not let you down.

2 years ago

Style Fan

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Thanks, Angie! C of H has never let me down.

2 years ago

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Zaeobi, I use to carry a Tide pen. I need to start doing that again.
Sal, thank you! I have been trying to create a working wardrobe since I retire. It is my hobby. Well, one of them.
Jaime, another CofH fan! Yeah!
Carla, how terrible having a puffer stolen! I had a pair of boots taken. I guess these two tops do come out of my clothing budget.
Rachy, that is a good way to handle it.
Bijou, the white shirt and tee were perfect. The material felt so nice and both pieces were simple both looked special. I hope the new shirt works out.
Good reasoning from everyone.

2 years ago

Style Fan

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I keep track of my purchases and stick to a budget because it helps me build a working wardrobe that I like. When I do this, I think through what I am buying more carefully, plan my wardrobe out and do less emotional or stress shopping.
Thank you, everyone, for your feedback. I think the purchases do count. I may add to my budget. I will see how the rest of the year goes.

2 years ago

Indigoprint

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I love the purchases you have made this year, especially the denim and your knitwear.
I would choose /have similar shapes so will be anxious to see when you post some WIW. Especially the sweaters with your wide leg jeans.
Your pieces look versatile and "mixable".

2 years ago

merwoman

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SF your purchases are always so well thought out and purposeful. I think a budget is a great tool to use to keep accountable, if only to yourself. I track how much I spend per month/year. The first time I did this several years it was a real eye opener, I was surprised at how much I actually spent.
New jeans look awesome! Are you at the point with coh that you can confidently order them on line?

2 years ago

Style Fan

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Indigioprint, I will try and post an outfit lab with my denim and knitwear.
Merwoman, I am an online shopping convert. I resisted for years, but the pandemic changed that. There is nowhere in my neck of the woods to shop. I do take the same size in C of H most of the time. I usually order two sizes. Aritizia and The Bay are great with returns.

2 years ago

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