The Completely Crazy 2014 Clothes Challenge

cw18

I plan to sign up next year, and as part of that was working out yesterday what I know I actually need.

I ended up with a list that said 2 pairs of leggings, 2 sweatshirts or similar, and possibly a pair of slippers - the leggings and tops being 'sooner rather than later' items.

Whilst checking prices I fell upon a 25% off sale on the Mr T website, so the 4 items I found that I liked (2 pairs leggings, one sweatshirt, one jumper) were down from £44 to £33. I then swapped £15 of clubc@rd vouchers for £30 of clothing vouchers, so I ended up paying just £3 for the 4 things :T

So at the moment my shopping list for 2015 is one pair of slippers - and even they're a later rather than sooner item and may be avoided until 2016.

The other item(s) I'll probably need are new bras. I've lost, regained, re-lost and re-regained weight over the past few years, and need to lose it again (have back problems that get worse when the weight's on), and every time I end up in different sized bras. Although these are essentials I still need to try and work out some kind of budget to cover them.......

Goldiegirl

Just reporting in for November


I spent £78 on two dresses for my cruise at Christmas.


This brings the total spend to £188.40/£300, so still comfortably within target

debbiedeejay

Good Evening


Well good news and not so good news - I am now having to attend a ball this week - the ticket is free so that's nice and I went last year so I know what to expect.
I did try on a couple of ball gowns/long dresses yesterday in TKMxxxxx but I realised even though they were massively reduced from hundreds to £17 and £19 that I would only b buying because of the reduction and I wouldn't get the financial benefit out of wearing them so I put them back.


On the other hand I parted with £12 on a reduced tunic dress from Dotty P's

32b3in2013

I would like to join if there is to be a challenge next year? I spend far too much money, on things I want rather than need. It really needs to stop.


I will start with a wardrobe clear out to see if I actually need anything. I will sell everything I don't need on ebay and the money I earn will be my budget for next years challenge. I will start with £0.


I hope it is OK to join in?


32b3

fedupandskint

Everyone is welcome to join anytime.

That goes for you, Pepperoni, Sedge, Cheryl, 32b and anyone else lurking or following us!

I'll set the thread up after Christmas so keep an eye out for it on the Challenge thread list.

Good luck working out your own rules and wants and needs then we can fit them in to our rules for the challenge next year.

skintscotslass

I've been lurking lol. I've been looking at decluttering my clothes. Its just ridiculous how many I have, especially the stuff that I don't wear!


I'd really like to get some stuff sold on ebay, but I'm not sure how successful that will be. Any advice?


Thanks

scotmumof3

fedupandskint wrote: »

Everyone is welcome to join anytime.

That goes for you, Pepperoni, Sedge, Cheryl, 32b and anyone else lurking or following us!

I'll set the thread up after Christmas so keep an eye out for it on the Challenge thread list.

Good luck working out your own rules and wants and needs then we can fit them in to our rules for the challenge next year.

Definitely doing to join next year. I work in a clothing shop:eek: and buy things just for the sake of it. I need to stop this and start behaving myself:o Keeping track on here will be a HUGE help. I will look out for the link in December

kerri_gt

scotmumof3 wrote: »

Definitely doing to join next year. I work in a clothing shop:eek: and buy things just for the sake of it. I need to stop this and start behaving myself:o Keeping track on here will be a HUGE help. I will look out for the link in December

How about every time you think of buying something at work, calculate how many hours you would have to work to pay for it?

Gem-gem

Spent £110 at the beginning of November.
Spent £506 in total since joining the cHallenge on 2nd March. That is on shoes, underwear, tights, clothes, everything. Only items bought with vouchers/ birthday money was exempt.
5 no spend months

scotmumof3

kerri_gt wrote: »

How about every time you think of buying something at work, calculate how many hours you would have to work to pay for it?

That would actually help. Great idea thanks :T (minimum wage doesn't go far!!)