tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post1516349530573692617..comments2024-03-14T08:01:40.216+00:00Comments on Odd Socks and Pretty Frocks: Shopping & GuiltAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11337968500120821387noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-45771354951106022312011-02-04T14:42:39.911+00:002011-02-04T14:42:39.911+00:00I generally don't buy anything more than about...I generally don't buy anything more than about £20 per item, but I could easily spend £200 on lots of things each month. Do I feel guilty? Incredibly so, especially when I know there are other things I should be spending it on. <br /><br />I rarely go in Topshop or anywhere more expensive than that....but I don't think I could ever go out and spend that £200 on just one or two things even though they'd probably last me longer and I'd wear them more often...Strange isn't it xxxVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883934945493227846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-24424060644799504542011-02-03T20:17:13.410+00:002011-02-03T20:17:13.410+00:00I think we follow the same blogs, so I came to say...I think we follow the same blogs, so I came to say hello: And to tell you how much I love what I am seeing.<br />XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXmispapelicoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209220366975722334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-30149386976222886262011-02-03T19:19:21.446+00:002011-02-03T19:19:21.446+00:00It is the hardest issue in the world I veer betwee...It is the hardest issue in the world I veer between thinking quality is worth every penny and also then thinking better to buy cheap! Argh it is a mine field!! I will post on this soon as I evaluate my style challenge crash!Make Do Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664054121622011335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-44442148167111530472011-02-03T13:49:11.654+00:002011-02-03T13:49:11.654+00:00Great post! I go back and forth, I try to shop les...Great post! I go back and forth, I try to shop less often (unless there is a huge sale) and buy more expensive, well made items, rather than shopping frequently as big chain stores. It's definitely tough, but I really feel like it's an investment, those are the pieces I end up keeping longer and love more.Heart Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139507644238951767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-47109485987446729902011-02-03T12:41:47.240+00:002011-02-03T12:41:47.240+00:00Great post, I laughed at how you yelled 'how m...Great post, I laughed at how you yelled 'how much' at a piece of clothing in topshop. I do that more and more these days, I never used to. Perhaps I'm just more aware of my student budget these days :( Great blog, I'm def following xxStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987790582523003931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-11062106303111537542011-02-03T09:53:51.776+00:002011-02-03T09:53:51.776+00:00Very good post Alex. Firstly that dress is beautif...Very good post Alex. Firstly that dress is beautiful but I just wouldn't pay that price. I too struggle with the principle of 'investing' in clothes. I just can't bring myself to spend hundreds on something even if I will be wearing it for years. I'd feel immensly guilty spending a large amount on clothes. The most I have spent on one item would be on a quality winter jacket or KG shoes but that is few and far between and usually ends up as a gift. When I was a teenager my mam bought me Gucci glasses and I actually feel kinda guilty about that now, they were a LOT and I didn't even wear my glasses all the time. xgiddynicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229922979218643607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-18625981809596055762011-02-03T00:22:01.665+00:002011-02-03T00:22:01.665+00:00As well as the price/quality of clothes in some sh...As well as the price/quality of clothes in some shops, what I really hate is seeing rails of the same items. I don't want to be spending a lot of money on something everyone else is wearing. I'd rather shop in charity shops where at least there's some variety.Little Blue Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616392505984609128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-60918994096999125982011-02-02T21:19:48.343+00:002011-02-02T21:19:48.343+00:00the prices in topshop are ridiculous but I still l...the prices in topshop are ridiculous but I still love it!! The red dress is gorgeous!!<br /><br /><a href="http://bowdreamnation.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><br />Bow Dream Nation xx</a>Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356444286306432530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-9235766887014544002011-02-02T21:08:00.222+00:002011-02-02T21:08:00.222+00:00I feel guilt too because money was tight while I w...I feel guilt too because money was tight while I was growing up and spending on clothes you want, rather than need, seems very frivolous. Also, because I've worked in fashion wholesale I know the markup on things and I resent paying full price! Something we'd pay £20 for is bought in from abroad for £2 or less! I try to avoid paying full price whenever I can. xxWeShophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338048565610118057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-6448989683555028952011-02-02T20:56:32.507+00:002011-02-02T20:56:32.507+00:00I'm with you, I find it very difficult to spen...I'm with you, I find it very difficult to spend a lot, especially on the high street as a lot of us seem to agree, the quality isn't good enough.<br /><br />I've never spent more than £100 on anything and only a very few items were over £50. I get more of a kick from feeling like I got a bargain. Good shoes are worth their weight in gold and I'll pay for those. I'm also a bit of a handbag junkie, but I'll scour for good second hand ones.YvonneSeditionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897196653229491889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-71008726552880639712011-02-02T20:15:30.099+00:002011-02-02T20:15:30.099+00:00I just can't justify spending so much on cloth...I just can't justify spending so much on clothes when I have such a love/hate relationship with them. One day I can love something, but it only takes a single doubt in mind or seeing a bad photograph of me wearing it, that would make me instantly banish it from my wardrobe.<br />So for this reason I just don't spend much money at all on clothes. I think a one off purchase is a good way to live, those shoes are fabulous xAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276217187016872792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-57042537651630497082011-02-02T19:21:13.752+00:002011-02-02T19:21:13.752+00:00Oh, I could have written that post! I must admit t...Oh, I could have written that post! I must admit that I miss the days of having spare money to spend on clothes, especially when I read fashion blogs full of shiny new purchases, but I also balk at the amount of money they cost these days. My current favourite seems to be "but I could do a week's worth of food shopping for that price!!". I put it down to getting old and sensible *sigh* but I've also been spoiled by the odd amazing car boot bargain which just makes prices seem even worse!bibbitybobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894332792872941816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-13530508485334884132011-02-02T19:11:11.901+00:002011-02-02T19:11:11.901+00:00I know what you mean, I'm not much into the &#...I know what you mean, I'm not much into the 'buying classic styles = less clothes' mantra, I like some variety in my wardrobe! I also have very few things I've paid a lot of money for, only thing I can think of is a Long Tall Sally coat I paid £90 for because a normal high street one just wouldn't fit me. But yeah, shoes are different! :)Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873895703631876934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-88883516312072529352011-02-02T18:35:02.731+00:002011-02-02T18:35:02.731+00:00I can't afford to buy expensive, if I see some...I can't afford to buy expensive, if I see something and it's more than say...£15, I save up for a few weeks whilst thinking about if I really want/need it. Everything else..sales + discount codes. I think, even if I had the money I wouldn't pay expensive prices, especially on the highstreet where quality seems to be going down hill.daisychainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868046557771529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-77233624031809494712011-02-02T18:06:18.232+00:002011-02-02T18:06:18.232+00:00Alex, just read your comment on my Spanx post - re...Alex, just read your comment on my Spanx post - really, really hope I didn't offend you. The 'better version of you' comment was completely tongue in cheek and the whole thing is supposed to be lighthearted and jokey... I can see how it would come across differently though!<br /><br />I've added a little disclaimer to try make it clear. Really sorry if you were offended by anything I said (although I'm sure I'm just being dramatic!) <br /><br />Jen xxJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08259035905722772057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-78442773245845571862011-02-02T18:02:57.363+00:002011-02-02T18:02:57.363+00:00That dress is gorgeous! but Monsoon can be a bit r...That dress is gorgeous! but Monsoon can be a bit rediculous with there prices, considering that dress is only Polyester.<br /><br />Toya<br /><br />XNot quite beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655113979145909410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-35472947926752901032011-02-02T17:55:40.169+00:002011-02-02T17:55:40.169+00:00I think the dress is awesome and the shoes are EXC...I think the dress is awesome and the shoes are EXCELLENT. I'd rather buy fewer items, but nicer more expensive ones. But often things don't fit me - I found a fabulous impractical dress in Biba that was theoretically in my size, but not cut to fit my body! <br /><br />I may have to learn how to sew.<br /><br />But shoes? Buy great shoes whenever you see them and can afford them!<br /><br />Ali xAlison Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06565962059926865121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-68133287095178076112011-02-02T15:38:55.249+00:002011-02-02T15:38:55.249+00:00I didn't realize how much I don't like Hig...I didn't realize how much I don't like High Street clothing until recently.. I was walking in Dorothy perkins, and though the designs of few dresses were pretty, the quality was just horrible! It made me feel miserable, I was so uninspired, and I didnt even find one thing I would even want to try on, just in case it fits nicely.. And I went in with a mind to shop! I can't afford designer, but I think when I will be able to, I will most definitely trying that option, even if it means that I have less clothes.. I think it is worth for the quality you get.. Plus there's way to go around the designer prices.. say just buy their diffusion line, and even then wait for the sale :)Filipahttp://feathersofinspiration.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-37431240832310847542011-02-02T15:25:34.142+00:002011-02-02T15:25:34.142+00:00I think you summed it up in poorly made for me. I ...I think you summed it up in poorly made for me. I often baulk at paying the higher prices at places like Topshop because the items are often as poorly made as their cheaper counter parts in Primark. Whilst I find Primark ethically challenging, for now I stick with the cheaper stuff because it works with my bedget and lifestyle, but I'm hoping one day I'll be able to buy fewer but more expensive clothes which are better made and lasting. <br /><br />Most I've ever spent on an item of clothing is quite a recent purchase- I bought a Tux Jacket which cost £55 in the summer. It's reserved for interviews and proper functions like the black tie one I was hunting for an outfit for when I bought it. <br /><br />I'm also with you on glasses. I don't have to wear mine everyday anymore as I wear contacts most of the time, but my mum always let me pick nice frames as a kid, and even now, I spend a lot on a new pair of glasses as and when I need new ones because I have to want to wear them on the days I need them. <br /><br />Phew, essay done. Great post as ever, and I do rather like the Monsoon dress, but I don't necessarily think it's worth £95.Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335800508984559122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-44720121066166823562011-02-02T15:08:04.511+00:002011-02-02T15:08:04.511+00:00That dress is lovely, but too expensive. Your coat...That dress is lovely, but too expensive. Your coat and shoes, however, were worth every penny. I rarely spend more than £30 on an item, unless it is a coat when the £80ish mark is OK. I will spend £300 - £400 on my glasses though, as I have dreadful eyesight and have to wear them everywhere except in bed, so think I more than get my money's worth.topchelseagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184553018734994467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-27352609282742807332011-02-02T13:43:24.629+00:002011-02-02T13:43:24.629+00:00I know all about the guilt. I can go "cheaper...I know all about the guilt. I can go "cheaper" on some items but not others.<br /><br />Shoes, swimsuits and bras ... I don't feel guilty about paying more for these more important items. I need the feeling of quality in them.Cindy Ellisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637906385592484767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-2399558814196905732011-02-02T13:39:23.924+00:002011-02-02T13:39:23.924+00:00I'm so totally with you on this. My mum is als...I'm so totally with you on this. My mum is also to blame (or thank) as I feel so guilty (and imagine my mum's voice in my head, scolding me) too! I don't think I've ever spent more than £50 on a single item, apart from if I've had a gift card. I can't justify it either, even if the item is incredible and will last forever etc. I just can't, even if I saved up for a long time! And Topshop prices have also gone through the roof recently... in particular their jumpers and skirts.<br />I do like that Monsoon dress but viscose sort of turns me off a bit too. Maybe hang out until/if it's in the sales? xxRachel, Cold Kneeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947310623671217765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-68312759686645381732011-02-02T13:17:54.138+00:002011-02-02T13:17:54.138+00:00I'm totally guilty of the buying cheap and pil...I'm totally guilty of the buying cheap and piles and pils of it philosophy. <br />I had a mini breakthrough yesterday though- a jumper I ordered in the sales from Next arrived SIX WEEKS after I place dthe order and I had totally forgotten about it. For the fiorst time in my life I thought "I REALLY don't need any more clothes- I haven't got enough time to wear the ones I already have"<br />I lvoe the Monsoon dress- reminds me of the Toile post you did a couple of weeks ago!<br />I think blogging does bring out the shopaholic in me, as there are so many examples of lovely clothes/outfits to be inspired by and covet, but I've reached my limit- for now.<br />I truly wish I could save and buy one decent classic item rather than twenty cheap ones, but I'm not patient enough and I see so many pretty things I get the wants for too often.<br />Have to say- slight disclaimer- this new found fruglity of mine will no doubt last approximately three days, so don't be dissapointed in me if I'm like "Ta da! new dress!" next week!<br /><br />xxx MaddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-26417368246347172992011-02-02T12:33:30.889+00:002011-02-02T12:33:30.889+00:00Great post...I change my opinion on this all the t...Great post...I change my opinion on this all the time (what becomes of being a Gemini). I've tried in the past to halt those massive hauls of cheap items and buy expensive items, less often (mainly because of lack of space). It's difficult though to keep it up when I see rails of things I want in Primark! I think I'm getting better though-maybe! I do get a thrill from shopping though-for anything, doesn't even have to be clothes/accessories etc. <br /><br />As for designer items, I can't say I've ever paid full price, I'll always want to hunt for 'a bargain'! The most I ever paid was £250 for Charlotte Olympia striped platforms (which should've been double the price)-I felt incredibly guilty at the time (as I tend to when it comes to a big expense), but I love them so much and will treasure them forever, so got over the guilt quickly! I'm not sure if I would ever pay that for clothes though...shoes are most definitely my weakness but in most instances they'll last you a really long time and fluctuating weight doesn't affect them as much as clothing.Pink Haired Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516054022997327474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-78045939447145861682011-02-02T10:01:46.281+00:002011-02-02T10:01:46.281+00:00I've given up on Topshop, I only pop in when t...I've given up on Topshop, I only pop in when the sales on. £45 for a jumper that looks like moths have eaten the shit outta it?? (I am quite aware I sound like my nan!) no thanks!<br />I love Monsoon, and there dresses do have great wear quality - I still wear a top and skirt I bought for my leavers day in 2003! It cost £100 for the set, but is gorgeous and always gets comments. <br /><br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731699334337877594noreply@blogger.com