Clothes spending

Kim19

Have to agree with Sarah72 in that I saw nothing spectacular in Schulmans look. I have it 'that's me out of bed' appearance. Absolutely fine but, oh so ordinary.

I felt the same - dog walking attire. To each their own.

On a thread of which dress to purchase - 2 of the dresses looked to be made for potato farmers to haul potatoes to market and the other, whist cut nicer was a dreadful print. Again, to each their own.

I prefer tailored, well fitting classics, cost is immaterial - they last.

Lands End always have a sale on for something. I would never pay full price, as you just know that there will be 70% or more off very soon.

I like their pyjamas, but not at £60 a pair, or whatever they charge. I wait for the sales when they are £18 or so and buy several.

ronib

Wearing vintage clothes is fashionable too and have a coat bought secondhand for £50 which is about 50 years old. I think it is without doubt one of the most stylish midi coats ever. It’s good for going to art exhibitions.

DD waltzed off happily with a dress I bought over 40 years ago, I could scarcely afford it at the time but we were invited to a posh dinner.
Worn a couple of times since, no longer fitted but I couldn't bear to part with it. It fits her perfectly, she's happy and I'm happy it has a new lease of life 🙂

Callistemon21

Land's End are good for basics, more for tops than trousers, for me anyway.

Land's End make nice t shirts, long enough not to un-tuck, slim enough to fit, not baggy. Wash and dry well, no silly ironing.

Callistemon21

ronib

Wearing vintage clothes is fashionable too and have a coat bought secondhand for £50 which is about 50 years old. I think it is without doubt one of the most stylish midi coats ever. It’s good for going to art exhibitions.

DD waltzed off happily with a dress I bought over 40 years ago, I could scarcely afford it at the time but we were invited to a posh dinner.
Worn a couple of times since, no longer fitted but I couldn't bear to part with it. It fits her perfectly, she's happy and I'm happy it has a new lease of life 🙂

Our girls borrow my clothing often - great for wear per use.

What people who don’t have to worry about dosh forget is that even ‘names* like seasalt cotton traders etc etc with sales are expensive for many of us
I love Joe Brown stuff but only get it from charity shops as even their sales are (to me) expensive to go from £68 to £48 is a good drop but still too expensive for many
Anyways I like the hunt of a bargain

I've just realised that the dress is older than DD 😁

Cotton Traders clothes aren't that expensive for plain, everday basics.
What I'm wearing today and what some might call boring!

I do like a bargain too.

BlueBelle

What people who don’t have to worry about dosh forget is that even ‘names* like seasalt cotton traders etc etc with sales are expensive for many of us
I love Joe Brown stuff but only get it from charity shops as even their sales are (to me) expensive to go from £68 to £48 is a good drop but still too expensive for many
Anyways I like the hunt of a bargain

Yes, I always think threads like this are divisive.

I make most of my own clothes. I have some tried and tested patterns which I know suit me and fit well. This definitely isn't the cheap option - if I'm going to spend time making something I want it to be from good quality fabric.
My main extravagance is for really well fitting bras - and I'm not going to reveal how much I spend on them!

I buy Lands End black jersey trousers for exercise and round the house. As Doodledog said, they always have sales on.

Thanks for telling us about Otrium, Marydoll
It looks great.
I like sales too but even they are too dear most of the time.
I wish I could make my own. I have made things in the past but I'm better at children's clothes.

There was a girl at art school with me in the 1960s who used to run up a new pair of hipster flares about once a week.
She used curtain material or any scraps she could lay her hands on.
She had a hand sewing machine. I remember being so impressed by her and still am. She looked terrific.

Our girls borrow my clothing often - great for wear per use.

Should be Cost Per Use.

I'm very frugal, appreciate good value for money spent.

I’ve often used eBay for. white Stuff, New without tags but not the outlet one. I had a look saw a frock I liked but it’s only available in size 22!

Just bought this and all because of you *Stacyann

As long as I’m clean and tidy, warm or cool dependent on the weather, I shop when necessary, not for classics, nor for labels.
I try not to buy from companies who treat their staff badly and wait for when I actually need an item rather than on a whim.
As my days of corporate dinners, client facing and international travel for work are in the past I enjoy clothes shopping far less often.

PamelaJ1

Just bought this and all because of you *Stacyann

I’m not on commission! Wish I was!

Ah well..to me it looks like understated chic and I love it.

We are all different aren’t we.

I have got some Prada, Balenciaga and Chanel in my wardrobe but I rarely wear any of it ( I worked in couture many moons ago so didn’t pay full price, but even then they were expensive) they are gorgeous fabrics and beautifully finished and I know I could sell them for a lot of money but I still enjoy looking at them and the occasional wear. I would make my own occasion outfits these days and I do still have a clothes collection , which I do cull now and again for the charity shop. I now mainly wear t shirts and jeans, occasionally a jumpsuit or a dress. I do still buy clothes but I avoid synthetics and throwaway garments. In other words, yes I do spend too much on clothes.

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who doesn't wear dresses or skirts, I certainly did once in my working life but they seem to have fallen by the wayside for me.

I think I've reached the age of diminishing returns, insomuch I often look at various items of clothing and think to myself, "I've already got that several times over in different colours". I pretty much buy what I want, my last expensive item was a coat from Hobbs just before Christmas, I think it was about £180 in the sale, always in the sale it has to be, I hate paying the full price for anything! This new one is very similar to my last coat, which I love, very well worn that was bought in 2008, I think when high fashion ceases to be part of life, styles don't change that much.

I'll buy from Marks when they send a Sparks offer through, if I need whatever is in the category on offer. Crew Clothing always has a sale on, one of those that finish Friday and then start up again Monday, I've bought a few things there. I can't say I care too much about clothes these days, considering I used to be crazy about them. I like nice things, but no longer want a full on day of retail therapy. I pop into shops in my local town to see what's on offer a couple of times a week maybe, but generally don't spend that long in them. I'm lucky we have a John Lewis with a clothing dept., Marks, although I tend to order on line with them and pick it up in branch, Sea Salt, Fat Face, Crew, Mint Velvet, Jigsaw, Hobbs, The White Company and Next.

I used to be a handbag person, and in spite of having some nice handbags, including a Mulberry, I can't be bothered changing all the contents over. I've been using an across the body small Radley bag for ages now, just big enough to contain the essentials, phone, wallet, keys and a lipstick.

Unfortunately I have moths in my wardrobe who have no respect for designer labels.
I knit sweaters for me and DD - we like wool. The DGC don't like itchy wool.
I love summer dresses but here in Scotland the days when I can wear them are few and far between.

I shall be packing for the Isle of Skye in mid July . All from the outdoor shop apart from a brave swimsuit and something to wear at the ceilidh.

Last time I wore a dress or heels - son’s wedding a good many years ago. After a lifetime of skirt suits and dresses for work, it’s trousers only.

I always wear skirts or dresses, even at work where everyone wears jeans and company polos, I wear pretty dresses.
I wore jeans in my youth, but not for years, and I’ve never owned a pair of trainers, I just wear what makes me feel best, and I’m not bothered whether anyone likes it or not.

I like dresses, as you just put one on and that's it - no need to match things up. I have lots of them, although many are informal ones that I layer up or down depending on the season.

Doodledog
I agree, just slip on a cool floaty dress, a pair of flip flops, and your done.