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?

It looks perfect for a Bet Lynch cosplay.

I haven’t tried that, but I’ve tried just about every other product in existence that promises to stop my scalp itching. My holy grail? Herbal Essences Aloe shampoo, 3 quid from Tesco.

We have backup wool duvets for when the main ones are being cleaned and they are fine, not great, not as good as a feather one, just fine. They're super lightweight so they just fall off me at night and I never feel like I'm snuggling into them. Good for temperature regulation though if that's an issue.

It’s crap! Marks & Spencer stain wipes are what you need. They are truly amazing.

They’d look so bloody cute in my bedroom and I don’t care if anyone thinks they are tacky.
https://hannahturner.co.uk/products/wall-mounted-handmade-ceramic-flying-toucan-trio

Definitely not!! They are flying the wrong way!!

That is a good point actually.

Henry is a spiteful little bastard who dramatically hurls himself to the ground every time you ask him to do what he’s paid to do. He is very sturdy though, which is a good job as you will want to kick the shit out of the smug little fucker.

No, this is like the " Life Love Live" signs. Very twee.

There's a rule for which way they have to fly?

These and a Tide pen from Amazon.

It's a good reason not buy!! I could also say they are not like Hilda Ogden's birds - but truthfully - they are questionable - although people's taste can be hard to understand at times. ! What good reason can you think of to persuade the OP not to buy!!

They will get dusty and be a pain to clean.

I had the same thing with mine- and the shampoo left my hair so dry.

Now I want this cardie.

www.seasaltcornwall.com/brushwork-v-neck-mohair-cardigan

De-influencing myself a bit because of the poor wool content and massive sleeves. I am getting the hang of it! But I love the colour.

The black buttons look a bit stark against the blue. That blue, although a lovely enough colour, is quite hard to match up with other clothes - a bit stark with black and a bit too samey with denim?

@RichardOnslowRoper for a marketing photo, that jumper already looks very saggy.... And deeply unflattering.

You are absolutely right! Hard to match..That's why they have put it with donkey brown.

The last Seasalt cardi I bought I never wore because it was so scratchy.
And the colour says Co Op to me..

Well, I wouldn't eat a sweater made from cotton or wool either, to be fair.

I think there's already plenty of microplastics in me given I used to absent-mindedly chew on Kimble tags a lot.

me toooo 😬

I had a look at the reviews. The first one said 'despite ordering a size smaller, the cardigan made me look like a round blob'.
Are you prepared to spend £55 to look like a blob?