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NO CLOTHES SHOPPING UNTIL SPRING

Shanus — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:12:36 GMT

The last time I checked out the few stores at the mall where I shop, there were a lot of picked over items. Not much left in my size. After the holidays, all of that will be there plus what people have returned. I purchased several pretty sweaters from J Crew, BR & Talbots & do not need anything else. I hope all the winter merchandise moves out via huge sales, coupons, BOGO, whatever it takes. I'm as eager to see some spring options as I am to see my crocuses pop through the ground....even if the color of the moment will be GREEN. What are you looking for when the new clothes are available ?

Re: NO CLOTHES SHOPPING UNTIL SPRING

winamac1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:27:20 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
The last time I checked out the few stores at the mall where I shop, there were a lot of picked over items. Not much left in my size. After the holidays, all of that will be there plus what people have returned. I purchased several pretty sweaters from J Crew, BR & Talbots & do not need anything else. I hope all the winter merchandise moves out via huge sales, coupons, BOGO, whatever it takes. I'm as eager to see some spring options as I am to see my crocuses pop through the ground....even if the color of the moment will be GREEN. What are you looking for when the new clothes are available ?

I agree. I have so much already, but fall/winter clothing is my downfall. I don't buy too many clothes in the Summer! I also have a lot of Spring-type clothes!

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151949 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:37:36 GMT

I rarely buy any winter clothing because I live in Florida. Also I snowbird to Pa in the summers and there is no sales tax on clothing in Pa, thus I generally buy most of my clothing in Pa. This coming summer I have 3 pair of denim capris that are getting very worn out and need replaced, and I had to throw away a navy and a grey skirt that I wore often because they had just gotten old looking, so I'll try to replace them this summer.

I would look terrible in this years greenery so I won't be buying anything in that color.

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millieshops — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:58:51 GMT

I love fall/winter colors and fabrics but because as a snowbird, I wear them for less than a month each year, I buy almost nothing from those collections.

My last clothing purchases came in late May and June of 2016 and I expect my next new clothing purchases will come once again in late spring or early summer.

I'm happy to hear greens may be the color of spring/summer. That works for my coloring way better than pastel pinks, blues, and black or white.

Re: NO CLOTHES SHOPPING UNTIL SPRING

Shanus — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:40:31 GMT

@winamac1 Hi. I'm a sweaters & scarves & long sleeve tees gal, too. Once summer/spring hits the stores, everything seems to cater to the younger girls or women. It's difficult to find 3/4 or long sleeves on anything, cardigans disappear (what about a/c in restaurants and theatres?). It's also tough for me to find my neutral colors of grey, black and white. The sandals appear w/ the strappy high heels and/or platforms or ballet flats w/ no support for these old arches. I have to put away my ankle boots, sweaters and heavier jeans. Green? I'm thinking Kermit.

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Desertdi — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:54:56 GMT

For a minute..........I thought you would going shopping with no clothes...........

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Nataliesgramma — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:55:15 GMT

I don't know if this counts....but I want some cute slip on shoes in some pretty colors to wear with my crop pants...

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151949 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:05:07 GMT

This fall I bought a pair of black little slip on shoes and loved them so also got them in nude. I have been wearing those two pair of shoes everywhere.Best buy ever, and they weren't expensive - about $60.

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MoJoV — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:13:05 GMT

I agree,after Christmas the clothing all looks sad and picked over. But sometimes,if you have time and patience,you can find a great deal on something nice. I love winter clothes,but I'm happy when Spring comes,too. I thijk I'll try some lighter colored capris. It's always black or gray bottoms for me. Maybe I'll change it up a little. I have a white pair that looks great with longer tops.

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Carmie — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:26:06 GMT

I am not looking forward to shopping for clothing, because as I don't need anything, but the idea of crocuses popping through the ground really excites me,

I look forward to going to the nursery and buying some plants and flowers. The color of green in my yard is quite appealing.

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FrostyBabe1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:26:55 GMT

I have a ton of winter clothes and just bought a bunch of summer and golf clothes on clearance at the end of the season so I'm all set with clothes. I do need to get a couple of bathing suits before I head back south in a bit, but I usually just order those from the sale section of Lands End.

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mercyMe — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:07:26 GMT

I just received my Discover card bill today~! Shocking.

My new year's resolution is not to "buy" any clothing until next winter at least. I wish a few of you would join me in this endeavor--I need accountability.

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febe1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:24:26 GMT

I just did a huge closet purge that will be picked up Thursday. Oh, it looks so good and feels so good to be free of so many things not worn for a year or more. My walk-in looks like I have enough seasonal clothes that I actually do wear that I'll need very few.

I bought five pair of summer shoes at the end of summer that haven't been worn yet. I'm loaded with shoes.

I'm in the South, so my winter clothing is minimal. I still have one more closet to go through at the beginning of the year. They're my "best" savers and hard to get rid of, but they're going.

My goal is to just keep ONLY the things I wear and like a lot.

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peachesncream — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 18:26:52 GMT

Talbots always brings out some new things in late winter (late Dec./early Jan.). I've bought some of my favorite sweaters at that time. They're often lighter in weight.

I like this basket-weave sweater in a cotton blend, in pretty colors including blossom/pink and mist/aqua. I might be tempted by this.

Here's another lightweight sweater style, V neck with drop shoulder.

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Squirrel Lover — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:38:19 GMT

Me too. I am stocked up on everything until May. I need to put my extra money away to save for a summer vacation.

I wear mostly LL Bean clothes and they wear really well.

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lolakimono — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:36:07 GMT

@mercyMe wrote:
I just received my Discover card bill today~! Shocking.

My new year's resolution is not to "buy" any clothing until next winter at least. I wish a few of you would join me in this endeavor--I need accountability.

@mercyMe

I did that for two years here, and posted photos of my daily remixes. You can do it!

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StylishLady — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:27:29 GMT

I've been seeing some things that I simply can't resist. Fortunately I'm not really busting any budget to buy them.

A gorgeous top, I just have to get from Dillard's:

And some faux (OK, I'm wavering here) leather legging that were so low cost, I couldn't resist. Got them in brown, wine, and this blue. Hope they all fit.

Then I'll quit shopping till spring.

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KathyPet — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:46:25 GMT

Talbots just brought out some of their early spring items. Lots of green and pink.

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Andreatoo — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:04:51 GMT

@StylishLady
I wore a black faux leather peplum top today almost identical to the one pictured minus the lace! I wore it with my yellow twill ankle pants and it looked amazing! I really wish you hadn't posted that top! I love peplums

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chrystaltree — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:18:58 GMT

I don't shop in malls and b&m stores anymore but we probably won't see any new winter things on the shopping channels either. January and February are when I buy the fashion magazines and start to think about what I want for spring and summer. I like to see the colors and the styles and how the stylists are putting things together. Just to get ideas. I don't actually think about what I want to buy until March, after I have taken out my spring clothes to see what I already have and what I want to keep or get rid of. These days, spring doesn't arrive until late April or early Ma and I hate buying things that I can't wear for 3 months...so I won't shop for spring clothing and accessories too early.