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Do you often buy lots of the same items in different colours

35 replies

Processedpea · 15/07/2018 20:23

Cause I am doing this a lot lately I do this k it may stem back to the 80s when it was hard to find nice clothes so when j now find something I buy lots in different colours....

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Greenteandchives · 16/07/2018 12:59

Yes I bought loads of pairs of Dorothy Perkins skinny Eden jeggings a couple of years ago when they had them in loads of lovely colours. I still love them all.

halfwitpicker · 16/07/2018 13:01

All the time.

I've three pairs of exactly the same jeans!

Tesco F and F skirts, one in black and one in cream.

Two shirts, green and navy.

Buy vests in 2/3s also.

VetOnCall · 16/07/2018 13:38

Yes, all the time for basic stuff. I have TopShop Jamie skinny jeans in dark blue, light blue, black, grey and khaki; FatFace chino shorts in navy and stone; a supersoft FatFace vest top in 5 colours; FatFace jeggings in navy and grey; 4 different colours of the Seasalt Breton top; basic t-shirts and vests from H&M, Gap and M&S in blue, grey, striped, black, white etc. I also have the same pair of Salomon XA Pro trainers in 5 different colours, I live in them.

Madonnasmum · 16/07/2018 20:59

Yes, I've the same boot in black, navy and grey, just found the perfect 7/8th trouser so got black, navy and khaki. Great H&m jumper in beige, navy and white.
It makes it really easy to dress and have co ordinated items that flatter my figure. I've never regretted doing it, but often regret not doing it

Gardai · 16/07/2018 22:00

I get basics in the same style and different colours, most recently a linen mix sleeveless gap top on account of the hot weather in 3 colours. I’ve been caught short with the head wave and had nothing suitable, plus I’d gained weight over the winter.
Although I’m wondering if it’s because my weight has changed, and I’m so happy to find something flattering I buy more.

Freshprincess · 16/07/2018 22:04

Hardly ever. Usually by the time I’ve realized I love something, it’s out of stock.

Mostly it’s just socks, knickers and bras.

PlatypusPie · 16/07/2018 22:08

If the cut of a T shirt is right I will, also same jeans in a black and blue and linen trousers. I bought another identical pair of some block heeled short boots after a week because they were perfect , what I I had been looking for for ages and I knew I would regret not doing so.

openupmyeagereyes · 17/07/2018 07:39

Yes, I do this all the time. Trousers, t-shirts, jeans, jumpers. I don’t buy random colours, only colours that I know I will get a lot of wear from.

0ccamsRazor · 17/07/2018 14:22

Yes for items such as cami/vest tops, jumpers and underwear.

CaseStudyResearch · 17/07/2018 14:27

Yes to certain items - jeans, cotton tshirts in autumn colours and recently cotton Capri pants from Next that look really expensive and have been perfect workwear in this hot weather.

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