topic Re: NO MORE CLOTHING BUYS in Fashion

NO MORE CLOTHING BUYS

Shanus — Fri, 29 May 2020 11:15:20 GMT

I've stopped purchasing any new clothing. June, July and August and then fall clothes again. NC still in Phase 2. I still have nowhere to go to wear new things I purchased.

Hate to sound like a pessimist, but this pandemic will still be around for quite awhile.

Are you still purchasing summer clothes?

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 29 May 2020 11:24:28 GMT

Just replacing some polos and tees. I started last year replacing all my cottons with polyester tops.

Mostly, I’m altering and embellishing.

I see very few summer things on Q that work for me style-wise.

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Shanus — Fri, 29 May 2020 11:30:45 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
Just replacing some polos and tees. I started last year replacing all my cottons with polyester tops.

Mostly, I’m altering and embellishing.

I see very few summer things on Q that work for me style-wise.

@ALRATIBA I've ordered hardly anything from Q. The return rate because of quality/fit became ridiculous. I realized ordering more clothing either 50% off from my favorite sites is a waste of money at this time.

Altering/embellishing? Sounds interesting. What are you doing?

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StylishLady — Fri, 29 May 2020 11:45:02 GMT

My closets are filled and with no church Sunday--haven't worn anything dressy in a while. If I see something I really REALLY need I might buy it anyways.

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beautybee — Fri, 29 May 2020 11:47:50 GMT

While I love learning about fashion and reading up on what is going on in the fashion forum, I am not someone who buys something every season. Mostly because I am retired. So I can wear the same type of outfit every day of the week and go to different places and nobody will care.

I rarely order any clothing online. Last thing I ordered were a pair of Iman jeans. They looked horrible on me, so I sent them back. That's how it has been with other items from online retailers. So I just play it safe and order skincare.

If I need to replace something, I will go to a local retailer. The pandemic really hasn't changed the way that I shop for clothing.

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chvall99 — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:02:12 GMT

I am ordering summer weight bottoms because I really need them. One thing the pandemic changed was my hip size, unfortunately. I am up one size from last year. Uggh. My shopping habits have changed. More $$ applied to getting some food items shipped to my home; my husband is very high risk and could definitely not survive a bout with the virus. I have a work from home job so that has not changed much. But if I was going on mini trips etc I would be buying some cute outfits but saving my money for now. I live in upstate NY; we are slowing opening up, but due to my age and my husband's risk I will probably be isolating for the summer and fall. I try not to think about it. One day at a time.

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Lisa Y — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:05:24 GMT

@Shanus Hi Everyone. I love to shop in clothing stores and this virus has put a screeching halt to that. On the plus side, I have saved lots of money and lost about 5 lbs. (Less snacking these days). I have tried on all my crop and Capri pants recently. I had a total of 30 (yikes!) pair so no need to shop. I am donating 9 crop pants and three of my old favorites fit me again. If I see something that I reallly really like, I will buy it. But like everyone else, I have nowhere to go. Stay safe and healthy!

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tototwo — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:06:38 GMT

I haven't bought anything but food and toiletries since late January. I'm saving myself a ton of money!

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emmygrace — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:07:23 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I've stopped purchasing any new clothing. June, July and August and then fall clothes again. NC still in Phase 2. I still have nowhere to go to wear new things I purchased.

Hate to sound like a pessimist, but this pandemic will still be around for quite awhile.

Are you still purchasing summer clothes?
I bought my last Isaac Mizrahi top..I don't have a car...and staying home all the time..even my groceries are through instacart...so....No new clothes for me either!!!!!

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PamfromCT — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:12:41 GMT

I have only bought a few items this spring. A couple pairs of Sketchers, which I like for around the house. And a few items from Talbot’s, extra wardrobe essentials, bought for a song on one of their constant sales. Things are starting to open up in limited ways in CT, but I won’t be rushing out anytime soon.

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emmygrace — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:12:59 GMT

@chvall99 wrote:
I am ordering summer weight bottoms because I really need them. One thing the pandemic changed was my hip size, unfortunately. I am up one size from last year. Uggh. My shopping habits have changed. More $$ applied to getting some food items shipped to my home; my husband is very high risk and could definitely not survive a bout with the virus. I have a work from home job so that has not changed much. But if I was going on mini trips etc I would be buying some cute outfits but saving my money for now. I live in upstate NY; we are slowing opening up, but due to my age and my husband's risk I will probably be isolating for the summer and fall. I try not to think about it. One day at a time.

Sending hugs to you and your hubby...!

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Eileen in Virginia — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:17:58 GMT

I've taken advantage of Talbots deep discount sales and DH has done the same with stores he likes. The prices were just too good to pass up. We're both at the point now where we need to donate some of our older, gently worn clothing.

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Meowingkitty — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:35:17 GMT

Since I wear summer clothes almost all year I bought several pairs of shorts and tee shirts before and during the shutdown. I don't buy from QVC because I simply don't care for their clothes. Winter clothes last years here since. I only get to wear them a few months at a time.

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joannecha — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:35:44 GMT

I second the motion of many who say, "nowhere to go", so why buy? That's been it up until now, but my 2 favorite resale shops just opened back up (I live in Michigan). I went to one of them yesterday and it was pretty busy. I only found one top; it was a hot pink Talbots tunic , marked down to $3.20. The other shop requires an appointment so I'm calling them later today for an appointment next week. Hope they have a good inventory, as it was mid March when they closed. I'm taking a few donations to them also.

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LindaSal — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:45:57 GMT

I have been doing so much better with my shopping. Buying few and far between and only at a really good price/free shipping. I've said before when I want to buy something I force myself to walk into my closet and remember I have way too much already! I'm getting much better deals on other websites as you are all aware of. I've also been working at this for quite awhile, prior to all the craziness so staying at home has actually helped me in my mission!

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Pecky — Fri, 29 May 2020 12:52:21 GMT

I have still been buying because the prices have been great and too good to pass up. This situation isn't going to last forever and we will be going out again.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 29 May 2020 13:21:51 GMT

I might buy a couple of light, long sleeved casual tops to walk in if I see them but other than that, I can't think of any clothing items I will be buying. No place to go -- so no place to wear them!!! Sad, because I love summer clothing!

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KCDiva — Fri, 29 May 2020 13:43:46 GMT

I haven't even looked at any clothes. I haven't bought anything since March. Really don't have any plans to. I haven't worn makeup either. I have colored my hair. That's all. We may go back to work in July. I have plenty of clothes. Saving my money.

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sunshine 919 — Fri, 29 May 2020 13:47:46 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I've stopped purchasing any new clothing. June, July and August and then fall clothes again. NC still in Phase 2. I still have nowhere to go to wear new things I purchased.

Hate to sound like a pessimist, but this pandemic will still be around for quite awhile.

Are you still purchasing summer clothes?

No not really, I have many, one world, kate and mallory, and oso casual. Usually by now I would have purchased a couple of one world dresses. However I have enough. I have been wearing them this week

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mistyada — Fri, 29 May 2020 14:11:01 GMT

I bought a pair of replacement sneakers. I also bought polos and shirt that I had planned on buying before the pandemic, No place to go this year so I do not need anything.