De-influencing thread - reasons why NOT to buy things

[Whowhatwerewolf]

Like quite a few people on here I have been trying to reduce or eliminate buying new clothes or beauty treats in 2026. For the most part I've failed miserably but I'm going to keep trying. One thing that helps me greatly is being de-influenced from a purchase. Unfortunately I'm very easily influenced by advertisements but my saving grace is that I can be easily dissuaded from buying things also.

Recently two lovely posters (@Johanna and @Cortietat ) managed to stop me from buying overpriced Sweaty Betty pilates socks and a potentially somewhat wonky Eribé fair isle cardigan respectively by telling me what wasn't so great about these items. I'm so appreciative as this has saved me heaps of money. So I was wondering whether anyone else has anything they'd liked to be talked out of purchasing?

The idea is to post something on this thread that you're considering buying despite trying to save money via a no buy or low buy commitment or simply because you're not sure about a purchase. Other posters respond to say why you shouldn't buy. If anyone thinks what you're considering getting is the best thing since sliced bread and you should definitely proceed they keep quiet about it please as this isn't the thread for that.

So...is anyone in?

I can’t, I have it and love it and it’s the only one I use - like a French manicure but nice!

she can teach her kids to respect her and her clothes.

I think wearing a skirt that looks like it got snagged climbing a fence or in one of those old fashioned spin dryers ( that were used after a mangle) is not really an ideal item to teach "respect for clothes."

VW can be great. but this end of her line is not looking all that classy.

PS the idea is to discourage purchase.🤐

Jesus wept woman! Don't do it...it's only cotton, not particularly unusual colours and does not look like it cost £10, let alone £550. Clothes are worth paying money for if they are beautifully tailored, lovely expensive fabric, etc, not checked cotton! If you have a tailor or dressmaker near you, I think you could easily get this made up in very similar fabric, or something similar readymade in somewhere like Cos, Reiss, or other upmarket retailer

Has this worked?

Also, I am not being rude. You are getting my unfiltered thought on your item, I would never actually speak it out loud to your face. If I was a real friend and know you I would say this and help you choose something better.

I love VW, that skirt however is awful.

Same for Mulberry, I have many of their bags but the current bags are no longer made in England, the leather and hardware look different and the styles are quite dated.

Roka, again its a functional rucksack. Its not stylish in any way. Its not going to bring much to your life. Its also overpriced.

Fat face linen - washes terribly, ages you, so many better options out there.

Dyson? At least your arm strength will improve. Curls drop our of my hair before I have even finished. Only use the airwrap if you have the time to pin it and leave it in place for a long time.

Collagen, waste of money. Magnesium, same.

Pyro ovens, expensive and do make your food taste weird.

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/im-a-magnesium-supplement-expert-here-are-five-things-id-never-do-when-buying-af9lu6L82LZJ

Read this

I don't hate this, but find that this sort of colour can very quickly get a bit dull and lose it's freshness.

Matthew Walker, sleep expert, went on diary of a CEO and said it didn’t work, and that the studies were flawed. Also, if it did work, then everyone would take it and no one would have any sleep issues.

If you already have one a similar colour why are you wasting money buying the same thing

It’s quite Christmassy - would you wear it post Christmas. Do you have other clothing that goes with it? Is it worth it to wear it (potentially) just in December?

The size chart on the website gives the length, this might help your decision?

It's nice, but I have bought a lot of their dressing gowns over the years and they are water absorbent in the wash and take an age to dry. They also tend to get stiffer and sort of scratchier with age.

On the other hand, I bought a Marks and Spencer one for my mum to take into hospital (where I was worried it might get lost or similar) for a fraction of the price and ended up getting one myself. It was so deliciously soft and snuggly and they have had some great plain colours recently - even, I think some similar blush and putty ones.. Every time I put mine on, I was coveting hers until I got one and simply love it! It's like being hugged by a cloud, whereas my long and heavy ones feel like a burden to drag about.

I didn't get that colour, which is my next reason. I find that kind of pink can look soft and fresh when new, but quickly gets a sort of grubby undertone after washing. And as another pp said, that colour is far from slimming ...

It's also very short, cannot find the measurements online but at least you can go to a M&S and they should have it in stock?

I don’t mind if people thought it was from Temu though - I actually do like it (it’s the little knight charm I like best!), but it’s not worth the money. If there was a cheap version I’d buy it, tacky or not. Also to add, I’m not encouraging Temu shopping, just saying that I don’t like it ‘because’ it’s Burberry, but I like it despite that IYSWIM.
I’m not getting it though - far too much money, and, as others have said it’s not actual gold. So this thread has worked!

I did it last year out of pure fomo and got a black one which is tbf great. I’ve used it twice. Twice.

I think it might feel quite uncomfortable, as well as being eye-wateringly expensive. Not keen on the Burberry tag either, as looks a bit cheap, but I do like the robot charm! Can you try it on somewhere to get an idea of how it feels on? You might even be able to get a real gold necklace at that price!

Looks like my old convent girl school uniform!

This is so helpful as I don't have a dryer and hate clothes hanging around for too long. Thank you!

I get mine from Poundland (if you can find a branch) and are not the size of torpedos and they work

You can probably get something very very similar for a fraction of the price and similar quality use the rest of the money on other things

@Goldpanther tartan skirts are very versatile but that one isn't. Anyway spring is not that far away so tartan will be out until next Autumn

no magnesium drinks or tablets have ever helped me sleep. You're correct most people are la.cking in magnesium but you can buy a massive tub of magnesium flakes on Amazon Stick some in your bath it helps you relax and it absorbs into your skin. you can also mix equal parts of the flakes with boiling water let it cool down put it in a spray bottle and spray on the bottom of your feet.

Love this thread!

If you look at Fleece Hooded Dressing Gown, in M and S Women's online, you will find a few options. One I am sure comes in a putty pink colour, and another (maybe slightly different?) design in a baby pink.

They are about £30 and truly are blissfully soft and dry fast (in comparison!)
ETA I got the one that was £45 and slightly velour-y!

Are you going to wear it to round up sheep?

Also the insight into others’ disposable income 🤭