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I tried not to buy anymore coats but failed
curtis122
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Yet again for another year I've bought another 2 coats this winter when I don't really need them. I love them! but.....I have so many. I tried I really did!
I've read on this forum that some people just have 2 or 3 coats I don't know how you do it. The problem I have when it comes to wearing a coat I have too much choice and then it bothers me that I have not worn some as much as I would like but now that's it no more or at the very least one in and one out!!!
In fact its made me more aware of a lot of other stuff I have too many of, I have 15 perfumes and lots of creams, face washes etc my plan is to use one till finished then the next and have a serious sort out and thin a lot of things out, so I have a lot less and less is better as less choice and means I'm wearing and using more of what I do have. That's my new years resolution sorted!!
Is anyone else having a buy less, have less year?
I've read on this forum that some people just have 2 or 3 coats I don't know how you do it. The problem I have when it comes to wearing a coat I have too much choice and then it bothers me that I have not worn some as much as I would like but now that's it no more or at the very least one in and one out!!!
In fact its made me more aware of a lot of other stuff I have too many of, I have 15 perfumes and lots of creams, face washes etc my plan is to use one till finished then the next and have a serious sort out and thin a lot of things out, so I have a lot less and less is better as less choice and means I'm wearing and using more of what I do have. That's my new years resolution sorted!!
Is anyone else having a buy less, have less year?
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Lots of posters on the Old-style board are.
Maybe ask for your thread to be moved there.0 -
I've just joined the decluttering thread over here and am also part of the "No buying more toiletries" one too - it all helps for inspiration to help ensure that more leaves the house than makes its way in!🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
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oh my...I could have written this:rotfl::rotfl:0
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I'm another coat / jacket person
I have a lightweight summer one
a spare lightweight summer one
a midweight spring and autumn
a midweight leather jacket
a light summer raincoat
a winter coat
a spare winter coat in case the first one is too wet to wear
A posh winter coat
a ski jacket for when it's snowing
3 shell jackets
4 cagoules
2 outdoor fleeces
2 smart suit type jackets
Erm and that's just off the top of my headI wanna be in the room where it happens0 -
Oh dear.
If we're counting, I'll throw my 5 sheepskin coats plus an inside-out sheepskin coat into the ring.
All vintage and bought from charity shops.
The latest - bought less than a month ago - was £10.00 and in pristine condition.0 -
I have countless outer coats and added to the collection by another 3 over this month. The cupboard is packed with them, but I log them all, and wear them all, and often.Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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