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 have one dior nail polish. Only one. Because it always chipped!

Ok please don’t hate me - it’s hideously expensive but I love this necklace so much, please talk me down!
https://uk.burberry.com/charm-necklace-p81169051

The link isn't working but sorry op, I can't talk you out of it. I have Dior nail glow. It's my favourite Polish ever and worth every penny.

Lizzy Duke. 90s Argos. Sorry (the necklace )

Perfect! Thank you - I can’t unsee that now! 🤣

The skirt is very Nora Batty.

The fat face blouse is rather dull and not a high-impact piece. And the quality will be pretty average for the price.

The Dior nail polish is sold at a huge markup. It's no better than one that costs a quarter the price so you're basically just paying for the name. Won't you therefore feel a bit foolish every time you wear it?

I'm so glad this thread is taking off and hope it will be of use to people!

It is hideously expensive, but looks really cheap.

@Sixseventeen my mum had one like that which came out on every summer holiday of the 90s. It’s…. fine. Do better for yourself than fine.

@SlothSpiritAnimalthat will be horribly uncomfortable to wear, and look like you bought it in the Tower of London gift shop.

@Whowhatwerewolf I can’t help, that’s a great skirt (ignoring the price). If you’ve find a dupe post it here!

It looks really tacky to me, like knock off Pandora.

The necklace looks like something a child would wear. On an adult I'd be thinking "escaped mental patient?"

I tried magnesium capsules. They were enormous and I couldnt swallow them so I tried opening them and mixing them with yoghurt. They tasted disgusting. And they didnt help me sleep.

I mean that’s a bit my wheelhouse! 🤣 but thank you - I’m not buying it!

It’s gold plate!

@Elizabeta I think you mean @Goldpanther .for the skirt.

l like this pinafore. So versatile! So cute!

But it doesn't suit my shape. I know this because I have read the reviews.

But it is so cute! So versatile!

https://www.lilyandmeclothing.com/products/belle-stretch-cotton-jumbo-cord-dress-navy

That will get a baggy arse in it in no time.

I'm pretty sure you can get magnesium sprays fairly cheaply. Is it just sea water? No idea. Anyway, you spray it on your feet and apparently it helps you sleep better. I think you can spray it anywhere and it absorbs somehow.

It's gold plated. It would be tremendous fun at no more than £40. £990 is ridiculous.

@scoobydeedoo try this? at a fraction of the price:
https://www.boots.com/rimmel-london-nail-nurse-2-in-1-base-coat-and-strengthener-10333034

Gives a tiny tint of colour, and claims to strengthen nails. I use 1 coat when I'm super lazy but want to have shiny nails.

@scoobydeedoo I can help you on the Dior Nail Glow because I bought it. Looks beautiful. Starts wearing off in a few hours.

With all of these my suggestion would be you can find the same or very similar items on Vinted. Especially the tartan skirt, which is NOT worth £550. You could get a local tailor to make you that skirt for less than £100 or find a second hand dupe for £15 or less.

@Allthesnowallthetime that type of fabric picks up lint and dust really easily. It also looks pretty shapeless and can't really be dressed up.

Read the one star reviews
Disappointed
Peels easily
Only lasts for a day
Didn't last

Oh, you’re good!!