Feeling Frumpy - money-saving new me advice

twinkle162

The answer to all your situation is . . .

EBAY!!!

You can buy the Trinny & Susannah books quite cheaply on Ebay - a lot cheaper than in the shops anyway!
I buy about 80% of my wardrobe/accessories on Ebay, generally things I wouldn't be able to afford, ie. Per Una, Monsoon etc. There has only been a few things that I haven't liked, but I just sold them on again.

It's also a good idea in terms of selling on clothes that you don't like!

But yes, I would love a date with Trinny & Susannah too!

twinkle162

Smock tops make me think of pregnancy and I feel make me look about x2 sizes bigger than I am!

alyth

I must admit I buy all my clothes on ebay now, I'm very specific about the makes, e.g. Planet, Hobbs, as I know exactly what size I am in those labels, I'm just a bit wary of buying a T&S book and I don't want to buy into their theories!!! Although given the state of my wardrobe and the way I look, I may just move onto ebay now....

And totally agree with you Twinkle about the smock tops, I'm large enough round the middle without drawing attention to it!

twinkle162

Lol, I got given their latest book for Christmas.

It includes a section on 'how to treat basic ailments' and encourages you to make a career change if you feel the need. I find it laughable - they should stick to clothes!

So unless you can get the books dirt cheap...

verynewmoneysaver

I love buying clothes, but have had to cut down and now buy mainly in charity shops. I have noticed that clothes can work out a lot dearer on ebay than in the charity shops. How much a month do people spend on clothes? Just being nosey! But it gots that I feel guilty whenever I buy anything.

vik6525

verynewmoneysaver wrote: »

I love buying clothes, but have had to cut down and now buy mainly in charity shops. I have noticed that clothes can work out a lot dearer on ebay than in the charity shops. How much a month do people spend on clothes? Just being nosey! But it gots that I feel guilty whenever I buy anything.

I swear I darent work out how much I spend on clothes in a month! But, I only spend what I can afford! I have some (single, no kids!) friends who will go without food in order to buy clothes... Thats just blinking crazy...

twinkle162

I find it easier to buy on Ebay. I've looked in charity shops before, but I've never seen anything I liked.

alyth

I think it depends on where your charity shops are, the ones in Perth are fairly good, but again you have to go in a regular basis, I got a Jigsaw suit a few weeks ago for £15 which is in brand new condition, so it'll go on ebay!

I tend to spend in splurges, e.g. on my day to myself last week I probably spent about £50, but now I won't spend anything for months. I only buy if I really need something, I have a stock of probably 8 black jackets and 8 pairs of trousers for work, and if one gets past its best I'll buy another jacket, I just got a fantasic Per Una one on ebay for less than a fiver today! I'm not seasonal at all, I realised I prefer black and have been using the tips on here and accessorising with scarves and I'm looking slightly less funerial now!

verynewmoneysaver

I was so lucky in a charity shop the other week. I bought a Monsoon dress for £7.50. I also got a nice pair of shoes with labels still on for £4. I was so suprised that they fitted, as I have trouble with shoes because I have such wide feet!

npsmama

Vik, would you be able to advise me on what to wear during pregnancy ?

I'm already a size 16 (18 on top ), this is my 2nd baby and although I'm only 8wks I'm showing a lot! I'm a full hourglass figure and 5'3 with rugby-player shoulders (to my great dismay).

Would a smock top over jeans look OK do you think?
I'm open to any other suggestions!