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The Completely Crazy 2015 Clothes Challenge

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  • mavvymoo
    mavvymoo Posts: 2,152 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud! Mortgage-free Glee!
    :DMav That's my sig, that is, and has been since day 1 on MSE. It's also my philosophy, needless to say. How sad about your Gran pixtotts, and the wasted, corked champagne.
    I used my Mum's virtually unused steam iron for years after she died.

    Thank you for starting us off again fedupandskint.

    Ok, my budget will be £200 for this year. I did pretty well last year, stayed on budget, but I may need some different clothing if I get a hip op this year.
    Last year I was lucky enough to be sent a cycling jacket to review for Am@zon, hoping for more like that!
    I also got socks for myself to review, socks for DGD and sports gear for DGS from manufacturers.
    I bought quite a few bits and pieces from Aldi last year, I like their clothing Specialbuys. Primarni and the X Catalogue shop are my other haunts.
    I tend to save my Am@zon gift vouchers for big buys - my Jack Murphy replacement for a Drizabone coat was bought with those. I hankered after a Drizabone for donkey's years, then when I got one it went largely unworn as it was too heavy. Lesson learned... try one on before you buy mail order, if possible...
    I recommend the Jack Murphy if anyone's budget includes a really good quality waterproof long coat, suitable for dog walking, horse riding, bike riding....

    Oh mcculloch so glad I know now who wrote it :D I thought it was so apt for this challenge. Please keep posting so I can see if often and release more items from boxes :D
    I also had a drizabone which I wanted for years and I agree I never wore it as it was far to heavy and now just do without (unless I see a decent one in a charity shop) I wont bother :(
    Mav x

    Debt free and Mortgage free thank you to all for your encouragement and advice
    :j
    Crazy Clothes challenge £300/£48 and 5 months /0 without spending :T


  • no spending so far even though I need a new coat for winter im making do dd2 very interested in this challenge so im including her in the £600 I am planning to sort my wardrobe out today dd2 ahead of me and has already sorted what she needs for spring/summer
    oct 2015 grocery challenge £183/£2360




























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  • mcculloch29
    mcculloch29 Posts: 4,972 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    mavvymoo wrote: »
    Oh mcculloch so glad I know now who wrote it :D I thought it was so apt for this challenge. Please keep posting so I can see if often and release more items from boxes :D
    I also had a drizabone which I wanted for years and I agree I never wore it as it was far to heavy and now just do without (unless I see a decent one in a charity shop) I wont bother :(
    Mav x
    :D
    Good old Erma, God rest her soul. She got it right with that one.

    I'm glad it wasn't just me with the Drizabone... my daughter has it now. She has worn it but also finds it really heavy. There is a much lighter version available from the company "for women", but it's still substantially more expensive than the Jack Murphy coat was.
    Drizabones wear you, you don't wear them!
    Erma Bombeck, American writer: "If I had my life to live over again... I would have burned the pink candle, sculptured like a rose, that melted in storage." Don't keep things 'for best' - that day never comes. Use them and enjoy them now.
  • Ellieseleven
    Ellieseleven Posts: 2,118 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    First hurdle cleared! I went shopping with my eldest DD yesterday and resisted the urge to buy anything.

    I've had a good look through my wardrobes and really do not need to buy any clothes. I am ashamed at how many pairs of shoes I have (many still in boxes) so will do as others have said and stop saving things for best and start wearing what I have already.

    Thank you for this challenge, it certainly makes you think before you buy:o

    Ellie xx
  • Hello all, how are you all doing?
    My de-cluttering continues - I have found several work suits that no longer fit/get worn. I work from home and occassionally meet clients, therefore dont need much in the way of work attire. I am going to put all of my suits on ebay.
    Happy to report that I havent bought any new items of clothing since 2 days before xmas - this must really be the longest that I have gone.
    My desire to bust some debts and save a bit more than usual is spurring me on.
    Keep up the good work everyone, it will be worth it/
    DM
    Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task
    Crazy Clothing Challenge 2015 £48.58/£200 :eek:
  • mavvymoo
    mavvymoo Posts: 2,152 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud! Mortgage-free Glee!
    Update The skirt I got for £3 at the weekend in a charity shop to feed my addition and because I just could not walk out without it:rotfl: is now on E*ay :D So it hopefully will not be hanging round the house for long :D


    Mav x
    5 days in and nothing spent (apart from the skirt which is 4 sizes to big for me) So not counted :D
    Amazing !!!! lol

    Debt free and Mortgage free thank you to all for your encouragement and advice
    :j
    Crazy Clothes challenge £300/£48 and 5 months /0 without spending :T


  • Went into my local town today for lunch - didn't buy anything :-).............
    Came home and had a huge clear out and currently have about 3 black bags to list on facebook ebay etc. Found 8 pairs of unworn shoes!!! 8!!!
    One pair I can wear to work.
    I think I am going to go for a no spend month. I had a few lovely bits for Christmas so yes a no spend month for me!!!
    Hope everyone else is resisting the last few days of the sales :-) xx
    Finally debt free and loving it!
  • Gem-gem
    Gem-gem Posts: 4,487 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    No spend on clothes since 24th December. Stayed away from sales last weekend. : 0 )
    2025 Fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons
    2025 Frugal challenge
  • Sedge123
    Sedge123 Posts: 597 Forumite
    Morning. Been reading all about your charity shop bargains and started me thinking that I should have a wander round the ones here sometime!

    Been thinking about my budget, I am going to set it at £500 which although seems high I realised that last year I spent nearly £900!!!!!
    Determined to save and not squander!
    On a mission to save money whilst renovating our new forever home
  • Morning all, I am posting asking you all to send me some strength through the airwaves today. I have a meeting in an area where there are charity ships that I adore! The worse thing is that I have a 2 hour window between my meeting and then meeting a friend for our gym session. The plan is to retreat to a cosy lounge with wifi and do some work on my tax return......
    Suggestions please?
    Have a great day
    DM
    Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task
    Crazy Clothing Challenge 2015 £48.58/£200 :eek:
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