June shopping challenge - YouLookFab Forum

I'm not expecting to buy anything else this month so here's my accountability.

3 more very safe purchases for June, bringing my total to 17 for the year (not counting socks, hosery, camis, knickers, bras). Also not counting gifts-mom gave me some of her old jewelry and a bumbag.

2 more accessories: copper leaf pendant /pin, and sporty sunglasses-now up to 5 accessories. Henceforth No More Accessories This Year-eventhoughthey'reeasyandalwaysfitanddon'trequirechangingclothes.
Anyway....

1 more black blouse: WHBM wrap-that makes 3 black blouses + 1 black gear top. Black tops are wardrobe essentials!

So far this year I have bought no bottoms, toppers, or non gear shoes-guess I'll be getting on those at some point. And more dresses
Eta-it makes me happy to see that my purchases this year are so cohesive! Safe, but no mistakes!

I really want to move towards simplicity this year, and dresses are the simplest for me.
Last year I bought a lot of seperates to create mix and match options, but spent a lot of time each week putting outfits together. I'm over it. I'm tired of fussing with proportions and having benchwarmers cause things just didn't work together as I thought they should. Right now, at least for summer, I'd rather spend the time outside where I'm happiest

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Stagiaire Fash

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I so agree with you on spending time outside while the weather’s conducive! A good wardrobe will let you do that.

Sal

I agree all round.

1) Black tops are essentials for me too (I have 4 long sleeve, two short sleeve, three sleeveless. Two have patterns/prints)
2) Dresses are super easy and non fussy in a hot climate or a predictable one. I love them too!
3) Yes spend time doing what you love.

I am at 21 for the year and taking a shopping hiatus til the end of July at least. Only exception would be a second hand or thrifted piece if it was perfect. I found my hoodie yesterday so feel really well stocked in all areas.

Jenn

(website)

Add me to the Black Tops Club! I'll be inside as much as possible this summer, though. I wilt in the heat.

If I remember right, you're right on target with your purchasing!

Joy

I feel like I have bought very little that would count in my 36 for the year, as I had decided not to count basics or needed replacements as long as I get rid of the piece being replaced. With NAS coming up, any buying is coming to a halt unless a needed pair of high rise jeans that fit come along. I am not counting basicos and am tempted not to count things I identified as needs before the challenge. I think I am at 16 pieces, counting shoes and a bag, earrings a coat, and a couple of tops and my yellow wide-legged. crops and the EF wide-legged navy windpane check pants.

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I love your pendant. Copper and black are gorgeous together. Dresses do sound easy for summer. Great beach scene. Enjoy.

Jenni NZ

You're doing wonderfully. I love your photo from I assume the SUP board. I'm doing OK too and I include in my totals the editing as well as the buying- the editing is supposed to be a few more than the buying to get the size down a bit.This seems to be working unless I've counted wrong!
I'll do a post in next few days maybe.
Your pendant is so pretty! Stealing it to wear with my bronze booties...

Anonymous

Thanks all Yep that's the SUP- my best 2018 purchase by far!
The pendant I found at the hospital op shop. I had been looking at same-similar on Etsy for a long time though. And I'm glad to give the hospital the money, they've been under threat of closing for a long time
Love your floral skirt and top especially Joy!

Good job!

Focusing on safe purchases and simplicity is not a bad idea. Enjoy the weather while you can. Best wishes.

Next quest will be to address the benchwarmers-sigh...

So I found something very similar. I had always thought that buying separates was the way to build a wardrobe to create mix and match options, but I never really mixed or matched. I nearly always wore the same ensemble over and over again because it was the one that made me the happiest. Now I build what I call microcapsules within my capsules. It is working for me in terms of wardrobe satisfaction. No bench warmers either. Best wishes.

I had thought similar earlier, and some of my most successful purchases were bought in a capsule-bottom, 2 tops, topper. That definitely works best irl though, and I just haven't seen much to excite me yet.

nemosmom

What a beautiful pendant!

I remember when I was little, my dad would take us shopping for clothes before the start of a school year - we always bought in 'outfits', with the exception of jeans. Maybe shopping in a capsule is the answer?!

"Safe but no mistakes" is an excellent result! Please let us know how you tackle your benchwarmers...

RainB

Active Member

Wow, good job. You guys are so disciplined! That's a gorgeous pendant and black tops rule Waiting to hear about the tackle of the benchwarmers too.

Benchwarmers have been my issue too Suntiger. Some I am forcing myself to wear once or twice to figure out why they are being left. I am close to giving up on some. My DH is not helping- I mused about one older tunic and he goes “But why would you give that away? It looks nice and is still in such good condition!” It would be in good condition if not being worn much, right?!
I like whole outfits the best too. As Sterling says.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Nice additions, and good job staying safe and focussed.

When dresses fit and work - they are magical. Full stop. Preach it, sister.

Thanks all! Benchwarmer post will be forthcoming....
Also revisiting "safety"-as it relates to new gear needs!

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