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Buyers remorse, clothing. Need some kind words and funny stories!

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Meekonsandwich · 01/05/2017 18:01

Dh and I are doing some spring cleaning, he's the opposite to me, lots of branded clothes that all look the same.
I shop (shopped) in charity shops and have a very eclectic taste.

Going through a full wardrobe and 7 (yes dear god 7) bin bags of clothes I had put away to slim down into, I was absolutely shocked at what I had deemed good enough to save and keep. I'd sorted through my clothes last year and decided to keep this stuff! So I was excited to see what amazing stuff I'd kept.

Jesus wept.

The BEST most hideous thing I found was black pvc trousers. from river island, still with the tag on, that were originally £40 I got for £6. They were utterly horrendous. As someone who wears a lot of pink and girly dresses what was I thinking?!?!?!

I also found bright orange lacy crop tops, lace dresses from primark (why did I buy them in the first place second hand let alone bag them to keep them?!) Things for age 14, that had a picture of something I liked on it.

I have schizophrenia and was going through a breakdown/psychotic break when I really got into charity shopping because I was home all day and it was cheap. But this brings it home how completely not with it I was. I feel sad I didn't realise how bad it was. I wasted hundreds of pounds on this crap over 2 years! None of it wearable!

I understand every body goes through buyers remorse and a "what was I thinking?!" Moment, so I'd really like to hear your stories of hideous things you bought that was a good idea at the time!

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user1491572121 · 01/05/2017 23:24

Sell them on Ebay OP! You will make a decent amount of money!

Meekonsandwich · 02/05/2017 11:11

I'm going to send them to various charity shops so SOME tiny bit of good can come of my embarrassment haha

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Meekonsandwich · 02/05/2017 11:11

Also I'd cry at listing 7 huge bags of clothes!!

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Fl0ellafunbags · 02/05/2017 11:25

Are any of them Per Una?

Wickedstepmum67 · 02/05/2017 12:16

Aw, hugs and empathy, OP! Been there with the 'what on earth was I thinking' on repeat as I empty a wardrobe. Charity shopping is just such a cheap (ish) thrill and if something is a 'bargain' you just go for it. You could maybe sort into categories and Ebay as bundles, tho' it can be annoying when you have all the post and packaging etc - or donate to charity and consider that you will have achieved the following: decluttered your wardrobes, donated useful stuff that can be sold again, donated by buying from a charity shop to begin with. So, all good really.

Keepthebloodynoisedown · 02/05/2017 22:45

If it helps, I came on to say black pvc leggings that were about 2 sizes too small for me, I honestly don't know what possessed me.

lifesjoys · 02/05/2017 22:55

Op, just think at least you got rid of it before you wore it!

I however cannot say the same! Shamefully I wore a pair of leggings (jeggings) with massive white flowers they looked horrendous lovely!

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DJBaggySmalls · 02/05/2017 23:00

I once owned and wore tartan tights. In public.

Saggingninja · 02/05/2017 23:16

When I was fifteen I borrowed a shirtwaister dress from my mum. It was two sizes too big and made me look like an old frump. To make matters worse I put my hair up into one of those heinous side buns that were so fashionable in the 80's. Really I looked like I had an exploding tumour on the side of my head. Blush Blush

Buyers remorse, clothing. Need some kind words and funny stories!
Grilledaubergines · 02/05/2017 23:20

Gladiator sandals. Just why did I buy them?Blush

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