Will you be cutting back on buying clothes, make up and beauty products?

[Rememberitwell]

There are lots of threads on saving money on food, energy and fuel. Are you starting to think twice about what you are spending on clothes, make up and beauty products?

I love clothes but have bought very little in the last two years so I have just ordered lots online for the summer, most of which doesn’t fit but I am keeping one pair of sports leggings, two pairs of summer trousers and a stripy t shirt. I am going to try not to buy anything else now as I am conscious that I don’t ‘need’ any more and it’s a way of saving a bit.

I’m not massively into make up or skincare anyway and don’t think I need to replace anything at the moment.

I am definitely not into beauty treatments so I have never spent a lot there except if I was going to a wedding or an event I might get my nails and eyelashes done. I haven’t done that for two years either!

I went into a deserted clothes shop today and thought if everyone cut back a bit like me, it is going to have a big knock on effect on the fashion industry.

I made a resolution to only buy second hand in 2022. Stuck to it so far, but it's mainly an environmental decision rather than a financial one - but it's had the knock in effect of saving money. So far this year I've bought 5 dresses, 2 skirts, 2 tops and spent about £75 in total. Much more than I'd normally buy, and at about the cost of one new dress.

I've already cut back a lot in the last year as I was buying far too much, and not buying things I loved. So I am now mostly buying second hand anyway and much less. What I will be doing to save money, is making more of an effort to sell things I no longer want. Unfortunately yes I think some shops will struggle if more isn't done about the cost of living

Yes.

I bought a lot new when I last lots of weight about 5 years ago. I really don't need anything else, though I suspect some running gear will sneak in (my weakness!) and I'll replace trainers and socks as and when.

I've also got quite a lot of half-used lotions and potions, and have vowed to use them up before buying anything else of each type.

This is as much about decluttering as money-saving!

Yes I’ve got a bathroom cabinet full of body lotions, sprays and bath bombs. I’m going to take them out and get me and teenage dc to use them all up.

I bought lots of makeup in Asia as they have good quality drugstore makeup so I wouldn't need to buy anymore. I buy expensive makeup (chantecaille eyeshadow, Chanel highlighter, milk makeup contour, milk makeup blush and bars), but it lasts a really long time so I hardly need to replace it! And I do use cheaper makeup esp for mascara, eyeliner, BB cream and powder foundation! I also use affordable skincare (and I have stocked up).

I am not planning on buying any more new clothes, just replaced my coat as there is a tiny hole in the left arm. It still looks ok but I was worried that the price of clothing would continue to increase and I got a coat from Michael Kors for £135 which is an ok price. I dress quite simply- dresses paired with jumpers and M & S tights and black boots/loafers (depending on weather). I have loads of dresses, jumpers and tights and my shoes are in good condition. I suppose I might get tempted if I see dresses on sale, but I will try not to succumb! Probably wouldn't say no to a charity shop buy but it's rare I find anything good in charity shops, am more likely to find something in the second hand Gudrun sjoden FB group (but that costs £25-35 so that's quite close to buying new sale dresses from Joules!)

I am thinking of not dyeing my hair anymore cos I am not sure I really love it and it's quite expensive at £100 per visit (am in London!). I am in my 20s so I don't really need it I suppose. If I flew back to Asia more often, I might consider keeping it as I can top up in Asia where it only costs the equivalent of £35 for touch ups so maybe I only need to go to a London salon once a year. But I don't think I can get the leave...I had a gel manicure for my wedding (sister treated me) but I don't think I should start yet another expensive beauty treatment. I get brows threaded occasionally at Harrow for a few quid but I don't often go cos of the faff.

For me the small amount of make up I use is an essential, but it doesn't need replacing very often.

I have resolved to stop buying clothes on line and as I very rarely go out shopping that will be a saving, but I am determined to buy better when I do buy.

Running shoes will need buying though and they're another thing that has gone up shockingly. I've been buying the same brand/model for about 10 years. In the early days I could get end of season colours for about £40. Before lockdown they'd gone up to about £70/80, now the cheapest I can find them is £120 And these are not top of the range shoes, in fact they're practically the lowest priced in the range.

So my "cheap" hobby is starting to feel like a luxury.

Trying to buy less, and buy better in the clothing, thats since lock down really, as i realise i don't need so many clothes,I don't need any more makeup/ cream and lotions for at least this year, but find it hard when great deals keep popping up from boots,

Trying to keep to the clothes I already have, but I have budgeted for a couple of summer tops.

I don't wear any make up so that's not an issue. I will keep having my hair cut every 6 weeks partly because my hairdresser is self employed and needs the work.

About once every 2 years I buy a huge bottle of E45 and use that as moisturiser. So about £3.50 a year which I don't feel the need to economise on

I saved so much money not buying unnecessary clothes during lockdown that I never restarted clothes shopping for the sake of it. Obviously if I wear a pair of leggings, etc out I’ll replace.

I haven’t had my legs waxed or eyebrows done since lockdown. Shave and pluck myself. Dye my own hair.

Saves loads

A lot of younger people use klarna though. Maybe that may mean they will continue to buy despite cost of living crisis? The last financial crisis meant that many people were forced to buy cheap clothes and the budget chains did very well out of it. I think mid range clothing brands like Hobbs, Jigsaw, Reiss, Whistles will fall out of favour as a result of the cost of living crisis. Maybe even brands like Boden. Or they may resort to constant sales to stay afloat and reduce quality.

My teenagers almost never buy anything new - mainly buy from Vinted and then resell on Depop when they're bored with it. One loves a good charity shop rummage too. I mainly buy on ebay as I'm bigger and find they have a better selection of clothes for more mature ladies with fuller figures . We have a good carvella sale shop and a TK Maxx for boots and shoes as I have really high arches so need to try shoes etc on before buying. I've got a decent stash of more expensive makeup from the pre pandemic days when DH flew a lot and could pick them up duty free. My cheaper makeup I just buy from Boots or Superdrug when its on offer. Skin care is cheap since I've discovered Cerave and Nivea's in shower moisturiser.

Hair remains a big expense as I don't like looking like a badger.........

I started buying all my clothes from vinted this year (except undies etc!!) initially because I'm pregnant and didn't want to pay full price for something I'd only wear for a short time. I am due in June but can't see myself going back to full price stuff. I can buy better quality, longer lasting items that I love for a bargain price, a lot of it still has tags on!

Re makeup I won't compromise on my foundation but have just bought a cheap, well rated bronzer to replace my NARS Laguna; just cannot justify £30 on it. Same with other makeup.

We are relatively lucky; we have enough money that we aren't worrying about how to heat or eat but luxuries are going to be cut drastically. I would rather spend 20 quid on a meal out than a piece of overpriced clothing. We will have to prioritise more.

I’ve always been mindful re: what I spend but now more so. I’m happy to pay for the things that are worth it to me but other than that, money goes into mortgage / pension.

I've stopped having my legs and underarms waxed, but I will still have my Hollywood done. Still having brows tinted and waxed but found a cheaper salon. I'm trying to stop having my nails done but my nail tech has reduced my nails to half price so I will continue for now. Hair has gone from cut and colour every six weeks to every twelve.

I bought some new undies and a new pair of trainers recently but thats all I'm buying this year. Have been scrupulously returning clothes I ordered "just because", and have decided to start using Vinted to sell all my old clothes and shoes to make some money back (a lot are still brand new with tags).

I've got enough beauty products to last me for ages so I'm not buying those either, and sadly my candle habit and fresh flower habit has now stopped.

I think I've just come to my senses that I waste an awful lot of money and I would be better saving it than spending it.

Definitely on clothes, will make do with what I have for a while, although I've lost a bit of weight and might have to treat myself to some smaller jeans that's all.

I don't really buy a great deal of makeup beauty products but I am only buying my hair products on offer, if not I make do with the cheaper stuff and only use my £15 shampoo when off out.

I've stopped paying £100 for my hair to be coloured every 6 weeks, and another £50 for it to be cut every 12 weeks. I am dying it myself at home now and living with it long for a bit.

Beauty products, I look for offers and don't buy stuff unnecessarily.

Clothes, I buy what I need. I've lost a bit of weight so had to buy new things recently and will need some summer stuff but I don't buy expensive and tend to buy lower end high street.

No. I don't usually spend much on clothes anyway, and buy cheap skincare products because they are just as good as the expensive ones. I will be carrying on as normal.

I lost a ton of weight last and bought toms of clothes on eBay. Huge bargains and I buy very little new now. Underwear and shoes. I am addicted to beauty boxes so probably have enough to last for years.
I also started cutting my own hair during lockdown (relatively thin and dead straight)so that's a major saving.
A finance guy on the radio used to say that in a recession the cheap shops and high end stuff will survive, but the middle will suffer.

I will buy clothes if they will help me save on energy costs, as in more thermal socks and so on