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You know when you buy something you really love...

40 replies

Notcontent · 11/04/2019 16:36

And then you think “maybe I should buy the same in a different colour”! Trying to resist as I really don’t need more clothes but just bought a dress from Uniqlo that I really love.

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DeadDoorpost · 11/04/2019 16:37

Ah but the second colour doesn't always have the same effect. You may love the one you've got... but won't mean you'll like the 2nd one..

Also, which one?

LunaTheCat · 11/04/2019 16:38

I do that. Uniqulo is not too expensive. If you love it and wear it it is a sensible thing too do.

LunaTheCat · 11/04/2019 16:40

Ps postpicof said dress!

LunaTheCat · 11/04/2019 16:40

Sorry post pic!

Honeycake50 · 11/04/2019 16:41

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KittyB52 · 11/04/2019 16:41

I don’t think I’ve bought anything I’ve loved for years. This is why I can never Konmari my wardrobe. Grin

Notcontent · 11/04/2019 16:46

Here is the dress:

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-jw-anderson-gathered-long-sleeved-dress-417572.html?dwvar_417572_size=SMA002&dwvar_417572_color=COL22&cgid=IDshirtdress12811

I may wear it belted. I am quite petite so it’s long on me but looks surprisingly nice (at least to me!).

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ShirleyPhallus · 11/04/2019 16:47

That dress is, errrrr, interesting! Do not buy more than one colour OP! Grin

I did just buy two blazers from mango in different colours though as they’re lovely and really well cut

Notcontent · 11/04/2019 16:50

Ok! Note taken! 😁

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FinallyHere · 11/04/2019 16:56

When I find something I love [1] then I buy multiples in the same colour.

To pass the test it must in a colour I love looking at you olive green , in a shape that is perfect for me , emphasises the good bits and smooths over anything else , is natural fabric so breathable and not a pain to wash and ideally not need ironing.

[fully aware that many of these contradict each other]

Then, I buy a good many and yes wear them all.the.time

No one really notices what I wear but most of what I wear I love, which makes me happy.

jessicama · 11/04/2019 17:10

I love Uniqlo! I've bought the same thing in different colours before - and when it comes to jeans, in the same colour. In fact I'm still sad I didn't buy several more pairs of my favourite M&S jeans before they were discontinued... sigh

SolitudeAtAltitude · 11/04/2019 17:44

Notcontent, I know exactly what you mean

Still, sometimes having 2 of the same takes away the specialness of the first one

Quintella · 11/04/2019 17:58

I'd absolutely buy it in each colourway. You'll kick yourself otherwise.

workingparttime · 11/04/2019 18:02

I always do this and then I don't like the second one as much ever. Still do it

aposterhasnoname · 11/04/2019 18:03

Hmmm. Yes, er, very nice OP.

But screw what anyone else thinks, if you love it, and can afford it, buy it in every colour or you’ll regret it.

BikeRunSki · 11/04/2019 18:07

Buy another identical to the one you love, and other colours.

I do this a lot with shoes. I have size 9 feet, finding nice shoes that fit is hard!

Notcontent · 11/04/2019 18:11

Good to get different viewpoints! I will probably resist as i am meant to be buying less...

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barryfromclareisfit · 11/04/2019 18:11

God, that’s awful! But if you like it and feel good in it, but more - it’s the sensible thing to do.
You really wouldn’t like my clothes!

barryfromclareisfit · 11/04/2019 18:12

Buy

And cross-post. Perhaps just one more would be an investment?

NWQM · 11/04/2019 18:15

I've absolutely brought the same thing in different colours but those colours are very much off different palates. Only do it if you are sure in the colours.

RabbitseatDogs · 11/04/2019 18:16

I love that dress!! I've been looking for a similar thing for ages. I've just put the black one in my basket and I'm deliberating the paisley one. It's lovely OP buy a second one. And it's got pockets 😁

Notcontent · 11/04/2019 18:25

I’m glad someone likes it! It’s a very dark navy.

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Processedpea · 11/04/2019 18:30

i buy lots of the same style esp from Uniqlo. have about 12 cardigans Grin

Ninkaninus · 11/04/2019 18:35

I like the dress, I’d wear it! It’s all in how you wear it, isn’t it? Something that you really love, that makes you feel great when you wear it, will always make you look good.

I’d buy a second one.

Ninkaninus · 11/04/2019 18:36

But yes, it depends whether the other colour ways actually suit you. Be ruthless about sending it back if it isn’t quite right or if you don’t actually love it.