Like many of you, for me it's underwear and gear.

I think I was about 45 when, while shopping to replenish undies for Christmas stockings for my kids, I realized that I could also buy some for myself, rather than waiting for my own mom to send me some in her Christmas parcel (hangs head in shame).

Generally, I am not underbuying any category. I keep a list on my phone of items I need and want, and I update it every season. However, there are several items that have been on my wishlist for a long time because it is difficult to find the styles/colours/fabrics I want, and/or because the ones I found were too expensive. Among these are:
- White long-sleeved button-front shirt in a WARM fabric
- Neutral comfortable closed party shoes
- Non-neutral slingbacks / dressy sandals / chic mules
- THIN wool tights
- Non-black midi/midaxi coats
- Non-neutral warm winter scarf

Good point from Suz - am I “underbuying” or just not buying things I don’t use/need to replenish.

Add me to the undies & PJ's party! Solution for the former has been to bulk buy 2 weeks' worth of the same old bras & pants; boring but it works! Solution for the latter has been relegating any non-DA colours that don't look *totally* hideous on me to the pyjamas pile, lol...

I'm also like @The Cat - some items have been on my HEWI list so long I doubt I'll ever find them (like an opaque cotton 3/4 sleeved boatneck top in chocolate brown - it just doesn't seem to exist!)

It’s definitely socks and nylons for me. They’re a hassle putting on and taking off, plus socks don’t go with my choice of shoes, ballet flats and pumps; and nylons sag and droop on me. Also, I’ll ruin a pair of nylons very quickly.

Goodness underwear (bras especially) and gear are almost unanimous. Funnily these are not areas I underbuy - I don't overshop them but I am happy to stock up as needed. I would like to buy more "gear" but I try for an almost one in one out unless I see that my needs have changed...

I think with bras they are costly as well as hard to fit.... that can be offputting.

I am an oddball who loves to buy bras and pajamas and workout clothes. Party clothes are also fun. But what the heck do I wear to the grocery store? I under buy for reality.

Haha, I am with you Lila!:-))

I underbuy swim suits. I just can't find anything that fits in all the places and I really want full coverage at the back and most leave half my cheeks hanging out!

I also underbuy athleisure wear. I wear casual stuff most of the time and somehow resist paying what they are asking for decent sweats, tshirts and other super casual items! So I have only a few items that fit and look decent and I wear them ALL the time and so I feel like I have nothing to wear because I'm wearing the same thing over and over!

I don't underbuy anything really but I do struggle with finding tees that work for my style. I find them a bit too casual but it is really handy to have a bit of a selection especially for under my merino jumpers in the transitional periods (autumn/spring). Last spring I managed to get two navy tees which feel a little more refined, one has a ruffle sleeve and the other was a cotton/silk mix so has a sheen to it.

Basics like underwear and tees are hard to get right! And swimsuits are a challenging one to shop for.

Marlene - I love Sealevel and have two of their swimsuits. The one below is my latest one and it does all the right things.

Rachel - I like AS colour for basic tees. They are plain but good quality. Tees are hard and probably the one thing I will duplicate if I find one I like.