yes it is. there was a thread on S&B about abstaining from bying clothes for a whole year. I was aware I was doing far too much and I knew why - it was indeed an emotional response to a school gate situation.
it is hard to stop especially when you have kids to buy for - I fell off the wagon but have been much more mindful of the purchases I do make. Ive totally bought into the whole declutering thing and clothes is a major issue - now I can see how much overpsending I have done I feel disgusted.
I have bought winter coats two weeks ago, still in online sales from last year and I am only buying what we absolutley need to top up not a whole replacement wardrobe each season.