Buying clothes

J52, sales are my downfall - can't resist a bargain...

As I have put on weight, I avoid buying much in the way of trousers etc (unless from charity shops) but do find that I'm drawn towards longer tops, especially ones that flare at the hip, but narrow a little at the waist. I still have a waist, but my hips and thighs are on the increase!

When wearing tops like these, I often get complimented on my "outfit".

This happened only last week, when I was wearing a black & white patterned top (Factory Shop) pull on black trousers (Factory Shop again!) with a pair of red suede peep toe sling backs (made in Italy, leather soles & lining, charity shop!) with a necklace of black and red beads (charity shop!)

Since stopping work, I only buy if something needs replacing or for a special occasion. It has taken a little while to reach this stage and I still have things unworn that I bought forgetting that I would not be meeting 'the public' everyday!

I have always looked for bargains in the sales!

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I use my sister's hand me downs through choice.
Free, plus saves me going shopping!

And then buy a couple of items most seasons to keep me slightly up to date, and to plug holes in my wardrobe.

Boy, do I sound sad! But never mind!

I don't really bother with buying clothes any more - I have plenty and have no desire to be in fashion, so no reason to buy any.

Sorry about that Ana, it's been hot! hot! hot! down here, cooled down Monday but hotting up again later this week. I'd better shut up because I'm sounding like Carol Kirkwood, (lady who does the weather on BBC)

Every Spring I buy new summer tops, forgetting that I still haven't worn the ones I bought last year (and the year before!) because we didn't have any summer to speak of...