Purchases you regret?

[WineGetsMeThroughIt]

I think it's safe to say we've all made a few purchases that we retreat for one reason or another. I've been going through my wardrobe lately realising I've spent so much money on things I've just not got much use out of for one reason or another. I've also scored some great deals on eBay as a result of other people's purchases they've not even bothered to wear / use recently.

One of mine that has stood out is this LV Graceful bag. At the time I already had several other LV bags and was using my Neverful every day as my daily work bag. I got the Graceful, and while I do love it I think it's just too corporate looking for my day to day outfits now which are a bit more casual elegant I'd say. Wish I'd chosen a different style.

What do you regret buying?

@Confusedandshaken

Dyson AirWrap. Gives a beautiful bouncy blow dry that drops into limp strands after an hour.

2 tailor made dresses that I never wore. Just too dowdy. Like someone upthread I was going for classic when my signature look is more intellectual, midlife, trailer trash. Like a cross between Mary Beard and Jordan's first wedding.

Well, now I need a photo!

[quote TheChosenTwo]@Blossomtoes I think they look terribly dated, bulky and boxy. Plus it really is just so heavy!! Ive asked my dds if they want it and they said definitely not
I might get it on vestiaire, I’ll never wear it again and I can’t think of anyone I know wanting to use it![/quote]
I agree with you about the weight, it’s absolutely why I don’t use mine. But I think they’ll always look good, they’ve been a classic for decades for a reason. If big bags come back into fashion - and they will because these things go in cycles - you’ll see them everywhere again.

Agree with the pp who said eBay purchases! I regret so many of those. I've had a few gems, including my wedding dress, but mainly not great and I've only worn things a few times before donating.

@chocolatesaltyballs22

Those of you who have designer bags you regret could always sell them rather than having them sat in the wardrobe. There are lots of FB selling sites for Mulberry, LV etc.

Agreed, npnbags is soooo lovely. Just clear out the designer bits you hate!

I don’t think you get enough from second hand bags to make it worth selling. I hang on to them on the off chance that DDs will want them or they’ll come back into style.

Some "statement" earrings. I discovered I didn't want to make a statement at all.

@FuzzyPuffling

Some "statement" earrings. I discovered I didn't want to make a statement at all.

Oh gosh. This has just made me remember a statement necklace I bought from LK Bennett. Cost me over £100 and I think I've worn it once

A navy Hobbs trench coat. Bought it after reading the french chic thread on here!

I fondly thought i wouldn't look like a sack of spuds in it

Quite a lot of ankle boots.

I'm looking for the perfect not as low as shoe-boot but not as high as ankle boot height boot.

Last pair was from M&S last year. Black suede with a patent heel. I haven't worn them once.

I bought some Cornsilk loose powder after reading rave reviews on here
It looked as it I had wiped cornflour over my face

@PegasusReturns

I don’t think you get enough from second hand bags to make it worth selling. I hang on to them on the off chance that DDs will want them or they’ll come back into style.

I’d get around £400 for my Bayswater, you’d have to pretty well heeled not to consider that worthwhile.

Agree with a previous poster.. sell it to me

Put it on eBay?! and let me know when you do

I tend to sell the bags I don't like any more to fund new purchases. That makes me sound like a total bag addict....oh wait...!

I couldn’t sell any of my ‘babies’.