How often do you buy yourself something?

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I’m talking about something you don’t actually need.

Maybe clothing, jewellery, toiletries that aren’t really necessary, make-up, perfume etc etc.

I find myself online shopping waaaay too
often, and above are some of the types of things I buy myself. Tbh I feel awful about how much I’ve wasted and spent.

I should add here - I’m trying to determine what is normal when it comes to these sorts of treats.

Yeah, I'm the same. I don't get into debt, and we don't struggle, but I spend what I could be saving.

Need to learn to do without that little buzz of pressing 'order' and waiting for the parcel.

Several times a month 🫣

Too often.

Few times around pay day.

This week I've bought a new calculator for work
New pens for work
New bedding
And a new summer dress

As above, several times a month.

There’s always something I want - I have a running list!

Next purchase will be a pair of Russell & Bromley flats. Then I’m going to check out the COS sale. 👀

My husband told me off for spending too much on myself. The last thing I bought was a toast dress. I'd seen it online and I couldn't stop thinking about it.

Seldom these days. This week I was standing in Morrisons for five minutes seriously debating whether I really NEED a pair of green culottes, and then I remembered the days when I bought myself nice things all the time, and not just in supermarkets, and bought them.

Too often! Some weeks I've bought stuff every day. Online shopping makes it so easy. Came to a head recently when I bought the same dress a year apart, forgetting I'd already bought it (but never worn)

Are you me?? 😂😂😂😂

A few times a week. Latest purchase the the VB counter stick. I hope it's better than the other 10 brands I've got!

Too much. I need to stop although I'm very pleased with a gorgeous necklace that I received this week.
I'm trying to shop my wardrobe a bit more. I've got so many lovely clothes I don't get to wear

At least once a month. Trying to NOT though, as I have enough clothes, definitely enough cosmetics and skincare, and really don't need anymore jewellery.

The worst thing about me is that I'm really disorganised and messy - so I'll put an earring down and promptly lose it.

Do you mean he told you off in a light-hearted way?

I can’t imagine being told off, as an adult, for spending money on myself! Maybe that’s why we never have (and never will have) joint finances 😅

Every other day. I buy clothes from mid range brands like Sezane, Lululemon etc. I also get facials, skincare products I don't need. I also like buying new furniture. I never go into debt for it and I make sure that I save loads every month.

Your husband is not a very nice man. My husband would buy me the dress if he knew I really wanted it. Do you really want to be in a relationship with someone like that?

All the time. I wish I could stop.

This week I've bought new sunglasses, 2 pairs of running shoes and 2 pairs of running shorts.

I don't buy things often, I have plenty of perfume and makeup. I like and use the jewellery and bags I have. Instead, I have started to spend on beauty treatments regularly, I've just had a new set of nails and had my first botox. Monthly, I go to the hairdresser get a Hollywood wax, lash lift and HD brows.

I don’t like shopping or online shopping. I do now buy my Clinique make up online when on offer. So bought moisturiser and a couple of things last May bank holiday as they had an offer on.

I buy stuff when it needs replacing or if I have an event. It’s not a money issue.

I started this year to buy less but better, I am buying better but even though most have been in the sale, ( my weakness) I have spent more. So hopefully the better quality will last longer.

Probably about twice a week, maybe once if I’m actively trying to be good. Not clothes so much, mainly perfume, skincare and make up. I have a big stash of all these things now, so it needs to stop.

It totally depends on your budget OP.

if it gives you pleasure and you can afford it and use it there’s nothing wrong with it

I buy clothes or jewellery less than once a month. I’ve only brought three items this year: a bad weather coat for work; a sweat top and trainers.

I am a huge advocate of buying expensive stuff and wearing it often to make it worthwhile. I have a clothes saving account so I usually have the funds saved if I see something nice.

I have to be prepared to wear the stuff a lot though. I wear the same earrings almost everyday and won’t buy any jewellery in 2023. I only ever have two nail varnishes on the go. I rarely buy make up just have one each of mascara, foundation etc. I spend a lot of time deciding what I want to order, and love the decision making.

I used to buy something most weeks. Clothes normally, a new top, shoes, jeans, a dress, occasionally make up.

I stopped work this year though. I don't need work stuff anymore and have had a huge clear out and tidy up of my wardrobe. I'm shifting all the clothes I have worn to a new section and trying to dress from the unworn section. Eventually I will get rid of the unworn clothes if I find I keep not wanting to wear them. That was the original plan but the unexpected extra result is I have massively cut down buying new stuff! Years of over buying I think. I have bought a handful of items this year, I reckon 2 trousers, 1 jumper, 3 tops and 1 sandals but that is significantly less than I used to. Feel much better for not shopping too.

Not very often. DH occasionally prods me into getting something I’m muttering about. If it’s much more than £10 it needs deliberation. And I earn very good money….but I have so much stuff. I was considering buying a pair of Levi’s and then searched through my drawers and found that a pair I put away as tight after I had DS1 now fit beautifully. So I think I’m reasonable in my tightness.