The Completely Crazy 2014 Clothes Challenge

nillionaire

kerri_gt wrote: »

I find shoes in General can be hit or miss. I have faith boots that were originally £75 (paid £20 in the sales ) they are leather but taking a while to wear in and not 100% comfy! prob half a size too small. Whereas I have a pair of primark boots that were about £12 and are really comfy. Same with converse trainers, mine rub my little toe when my feet get hot (bigger size is too wide) but ballet shoes from primark really comfy. That said I've had some primark ones that do hurt, and my uggs that are worth every penny I spent in them.

That's true, my only worry is spending a lot of money on shoes only for them to be uncomfortable or fall apart. I was considering getting some Doc martens for next winter as I know several friends who sing their praises about how long they last. Also really fancy some new cute ankle boots and a pair of decent flats. Going to have a really long think about it and shop around before I make any decisions as I want my budget to be spend really wisely

omarsgirl

hi almost half way through the month and no spends:D

At the moment every time I get dressed I'm not really thinking fashion anymore, just warmth/waterproof/windproof!

skintygerlinky

Hi All,

No spends for me so far in Feb either - can't believe it!

nillionaire - I'm a DMs fan too, they really do last forever!

Jazee

Yesterday I took delivery of a pair of slipper boots and had to hand over £10 but I am not adding this to my spends for this year. Long story but I originally bought these last year, they were faulty, I got a refund and had to wait for replacement. So in my mind, I spent this money last year.

Excuses, excuses....

fatpat

Oh I was thinking about getting some Doc Martins too, they seem really hardy but was unsure about them being comfortable?

Still no spending here this month although almost had a slip earlier. I really do need to unsubscribe to those e-mails advertising clothes shops.

skintygerlinky

I think after 2 days my DMs felt like they were part of me, pat! They are really comfy.

kerri_gt

I had DMs in my teens, really comfy.

Had a freedom Thursday today by accident, wore a stripy jumper with leggings as I didn't feel like jeans. Haven't worn the jumper for ages so nice to give it an outing (and I got a comment about looking slim in it so can't be bad! )

nillionaire

fatpat wrote: »

Oh I was thinking about getting some Doc Martins too, they seem really hardy but was unsure about them being comfortable?.

My friends who own them say they hurt to wear in but mould to your feet well and are comfortable after that

That reminds me I'm trying to wear in some flats with a very stiff heel back in them, any suggestions how to wear them in without the pain ?

hummingbird

Hi all, will read this with interest - I have a nil budget for clothes at the moment (Stepchange budget - "use current wardrobe")

However, I've been "using current wardrobe" for about 2 years already, and obviously I will need SOME clothes LOL!! So I would like to keep track of what I do actually spend, and this will also encourage me to get best value for money and look as nice as I can!

Does clothes budget include things like tights and undies?? Those are the only things I've bought recently.

Hummingbird x

lavenderlover

Great to read everyone's stories. I am finding it quite easy not to spend money on clothes, I guess I really do have enough! Also, it's much easier for me to go "all the way" with these sorts of things, so I quite enjoy trying not to spend anything at all. Totally unrelatedly, this is why my downfall is groceries/food, because I can't just not eat, but once I start spending I spend a lot more than I need/should...
Well done everyone so far