Anyone remember a thread at the beginning of the year about not buying any new clothes this year?

[NoahAndTheWhale]

I think I posted on it, but then people started buying clothes and as that was what I was trying not to do, I stopped posting.

Well I haven't bought myself any clothes at all so far in 2010 and am quite pleased with myself . Although I need it to warm up soon as my boots are in need of either being totally mended, or I need new ones

that;s fantastic !! i managed a few weeks... but have most definitely bought far, far less than before.. for me it was almost always buying a top/tunic/bag /something everytime i went to the supermarket.. or going to buy , say, school trousers for DS and having to buy myself a fab new top whilst there..

i do thikn v v carefuly about purchases and all the (few )things I have bought have been to go wih stuff i already have and i have been mixing and matching better

i also have been through my wardrobe, given lots to charity, mended a few things and made sure I am wearing more than the same 4 things !

i am definitely on the way to buying nothign!!

Well done you! I didn't buy in Jan and, having filled in the gaps for spring and summer am now not buying in April either.

Like Lulu, I usually pick up and bit here and a bit there, plus a big online shop every few weeks, most of which goes back. This year I have been mixing and matching a lot more and making the most of what I already have, then filling in the gaps when I genuinely don't have stuff.

I have also discovered eBay. My credit card is now healthy again so progress has been made

I used to find that I would slip things into the trolley at the supermarket and pretend to myself it was "just shopping".

I am pretty sure I have enough summer clothes as well - will see how long I can last with no spending

I didn't post on the original thread but I haven't bought any new clothes for myself either (So far).

Does it still count if your Husband buy's things for you? I got some lovely things brought back this week (Surprise gifts) from the States.

Although, what with our Holidays coming up in a few weeks, I think I'll have to dip out and pick up some new bits

I haven't bought any new clothes though I have bought 2 new pairs of shoes for the summer, am at the moment wearing the same uniform to work and usually the same kind of clothes for the weekend

Jajas why don't you come to Avid & Wise? have often thought of you.

I only bought a couple of things that I needed because we were going skiing. 2 long sleeved t-shirts from Asos and a pair of winter-lined trousers from Craghoppers - hardly frivolous (or indeed stylish) purchases

Apart from that nothing, and I hoping to make it through most of this month without buying anything more.

doing nothing but!!!!

It's retail-aholics. You will swoon. How do you think we get through 2 threads a month??

new one here

My thread is being hijacked by people trying to tempt us to spend money .

Alibaba those are essential items which even I feel pass muster.

Am looking at the linked thread and see someone popped into Asda to get a sandwich and came out with a dress. It is a slippery slope...

Noah thank you - and well done on not spending anything

sorry Noah Just trying to guide everyone towards their rightful homes.

LOL at the sandwich and dress!!!

Well done Noah

I was okay for a while but have had a bit of fun lately

Will lurk on thread a bit LTEC, looks like another fast mover