The Completely Crazy 2012 Clothes Challenge

kerri_gt

Adela31 wrote: »

Oh lordy, I am sat here in jeans and a hoody and I am 33...

HOWEVER I am a very warm 33

*waves* yep, me also sat here in jeans and a hoodie...and 32... and I admit some of my fave shops are the same as my 12 yr old niece but hey, I like how I dress so I ain't gonna change

destroyerofdebt2011

Ok first spend to declare today after an amazing money saving January and was much needed after a very friendly bra wire decided to introduce itself to my b00b very painfully, one bra out and a new one in to replace. Thankfully it didnt come out in the washing machine although per the labels most of mine say handwash only :eek:.

Just £5.00 spent so far on a bra left over in a sale should have been £24 :eek: but fits like a dream !

Also had a few freedom days of late as the weight is coming off some of my clothes are starting to fit again, 2 work trousers bought at charity shops which were a little to tight to wear are now regulars on my monday to friday work run :T

Keep up the good work everyone!

supasick

kerri_gt wrote: »

*waves* yep, me also sat here in jeans and a hoodie...and 32... and I admit some of my fave shops are the same as my 12 yr old niece but hey, I like how I dress so I ain't gonna change

I know, i love wearing jeans and a hoody but when you meet new people and one of the first questions of their mouths is ' how are your GCSE's going?' it gets rather wearing! i think i may avoid some of the assumptions if i dress older.

oldtractor

Antwacky wrote: »

A Freedom day is when you wear something you have had in your wardrobe for ages but have never worn, or haven't worn in ages, so people think it's something new you've bought. You're 'freeing' a past purchase!:)

It started as 'Freedom Friday' but now we just free on any day we fancy!:D

Great fantastic idea. I must join in with this.:j:T:T:T

flyingmamma

Jan was the first month in the past ten years I have not bought a stitch of clothing and I am chuffed to bits! I didn't think it was possible! I set myself a really tough budget of £ 100 this year as I have no space whatsoever for clothes and I always seem to wear the same things! I got a new job out of the blue a few days ago so will need to get a few smartish things! Have only spent £35 on clothes for my 2 young kids too....miracle! Got 2 new coats with matching hats and scarves for next year!Bargain! Have asked relatives for clothes/gift vouchers for birthdays this year too as the house is coming down with toys!

This site has really motivated me...don't want to sound like a complete idiot but today I set up online banking and opened an e saving account! Gonna save a pound a day for xmas and hopefully won't feel the pinch next Dec!

Wellyboots6

supasick wrote: »

I know, i love wearing jeans and a hoody but when you meet new people and one of the first questions of their mouths is ' how are your GCSE's going?' it gets rather wearing! i think i may avoid some of the assumptions if i dress older.

I live in my jeans and hoody too and I am 29.

I always get asked for ID, even when buying paracetamol!!

I don't see why I cant stay comfortable as I get older though

destroyerofdebt2011

When your fast approaching or even reached your thirties and you are still getting asked id take it as a compliment some people the same age as you may not be getting the same kinda comments would u rather look youthful or like someones granny?

Plus from experience the odd cheapo 16-19 year old bus ticket given by mistake by the bus driver does help the pocket by a 1/3 :rotfl:if they dont ask for id or my age i'm not gunna correct them even if i havent applied to that category for 10 years.

Some people my age are now going bald and grey :eek: , i'll take the showing my id any day over that!

kerri_gt

supasick wrote: »

I know, i love wearing jeans and a hoody but when you meet new people and one of the first questions of their mouths is ' how are your GCSE's going?' it gets rather wearing! i think i may avoid some of the assumptions if i dress older.

katy721 wrote: »

I live in my jeans and hoody too and I am 29.

I always get asked for ID, even when buying paracetamol!!

I don't see why I cant stay comfortable as I get older though

destroyerofdebt2011 wrote: »

When your fast approaching or even reached your thirties and you are still getting asked id take it as a compliment some people the same age as you may not be getting the same kinda comments would u rather look youthful or like someones granny?

Plus from experience the odd cheapo 16-19 year old bus ticket given by mistake by the bus driver does help the pocket by a 1/3 :rotfl:if they dont ask for id or my age i'm not gunna correct them even if i havent applied to that category for 10 years.

Some people my age are now going bald and grey :eek: , i'll take the showing my id any day over that!

Yep, there's definitely something rather satisfying about doing a weekly shop and still being asked for ID for alcohol My OH says its because of how I dress and my build...I prefer to think it's my youthful looks :rotfl:

Adela31

I was once at the bus stop, stood next to a beautiful mum with a gorgeous wee daughter. A lady came along and commented on how cute the wee lassy was, then asked me "Was I the granny?"

I died inside... then went and told everyone in work, because theres embarrasment and then theres a really funny story

Everhopeful09

Not taking my spends back yet, naughty me, was snowing & cold here so went for a carvery instead! Will be going to town tomorrow..no excuses!

I'm sat here in my jeans & hoodie, i'm 32. Hoodies are great, keep you warm and good for my feeling 'fat' days!