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2023 Fashion on the Ration Challenge
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I found a pretty, midi length dress at TKMaxx, in my size, for a wedding a few years ago for under £20. As it was flowers on navy blue, I had the accessories to match it already.Fashion on the Ration 2026 Coupons, socks 6, 8 vests 24, cardigan 5, pyjamas 2 16, pants 10, l s vests 3 9 Total 66 + 4
Grocery Challenge 2026 £5 a day for food for 2 Total £1,825
Jan £128.45 -£26.55
Feb £122.55 -£17.45
Mar £154.50 -.50
April £144.78 -£5.22
May £151.63 -£3.37
June £143.61 -£6.39
July £150.76 -£4.245 -
I've just bought a dress for a wedding - off Ebay so I don't have to feel bad about it! I spend ages agonising about dressing up: I'm fine in jeans, thanks. Obviously I haven't tried it on but it's a 'good' make and cost under £30, and I think I've been realistic about my size (though I can't be sure: I've not worn that make while I've been this size).
So anyway - no coupons spent.
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/225 -
@PipneyJane, the outfit is essentially shades-of-red! A red velvet jacket, red hat, bag & granny boots, teamed with a red dress with a white daisy print. The jacket, boots & hat are a darkish red, almost (but not quite) maroon, the little bag is a bit brighter and so is the "ground" of the dress - can't call it a background! I'll be wearing one of my mother's Indian jewellery necklaces, not sure whether the stones are darkish rubies or spinels. It all seems to work! Now all I need is completely different hair...
Angie - GC Aug 26 £154.16/£450: 2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge: 29/66: (Money's just a substitute for time & talent...)7 -
Sounds lovely, @thriftwizard. Please share a photo of you at the big event.thriftwizard said:@PipneyJane, the outfit is essentially shades-of-red! A red velvet jacket, red hat, bag & granny boots, teamed with a red dress with a white daisy print. The jacket, boots & hat are a darkish red, almost (but not quite) maroon, the little bag is a bit brighter and so is the "ground" of the dress - can't call it a background! I'll be wearing one of my mother's Indian jewellery necklaces, not sure whether the stones are darkish rubies or spinels. It all seems to work! Now all I need is completely different hair...Cherryfudge said:I've just bought a dress for a wedding - off Ebay so I don't have to feel bad about it! I spend ages agonising about dressing up: I'm fine in jeans, thanks. Obviously I haven't tried it on but it's a 'good' make and cost under £30, and I think I've been realistic about my size (though I can't be sure: I've not worn that make while I've been this size).
So anyway - no coupons spent.
@Cherryfudge, fingers crossed.
- Pip"Be the type of woman that when you get out of bed in the morning, the devil says 'Oh crap. She's up.'
It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 55.5 spent out of 80.5 coupons (66 plus 14.5 from 2025) 25 remain
25.5 coupons - yarn
12 coupons - 3 M&S thermal bodies
4 coupons - shorty pyjamas
1 coupon - bra
8 coupons - 2 t-shirts (Queens Club & 10CC Cricket)
5 coupons - black leather loafers7 -
Hi all,
@thriftwizard your post sent me off down the seasalt rabbit hole and there are some lovely things there. I have had to give myself a stern talking to to resist buying anything
. I don't need anything but the linen and organic cotton are such a temptation . Your outfit sounds really lovely
Take care everyone7 -
Happy Easter, everyone! I've left the rest of the hot cross buns in the tin in case anyone's peckish...2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);6 -
Ooh, me please! Happy Easter one and all. I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/224 -
Fashion on the Ration 2026 Coupons, socks 6, 8 vests 24, cardigan 5, pyjamas 2 16, pants 10, l s vests 3 9 Total 66 + 4
Grocery Challenge 2026 £5 a day for food for 2 Total £1,825
Jan £128.45 -£26.55
Feb £122.55 -£17.45
Mar £154.50 -.50
April £144.78 -£5.22
May £151.63 -£3.37
June £143.61 -£6.39
July £150.76 -£4.243 -
DD buys SNAG tights, so I have ordered for both of us to get 25% off warm tights for next Winter.
I bought myself three pairs of their Special Edition, merino wool-mix tights for £38.23 instead of £50.97, and no delivery charge.
2 points a pair, 6 points.
28 points used.Fashion on the Ration 2026 Coupons, socks 6, 8 vests 24, cardigan 5, pyjamas 2 16, pants 10, l s vests 3 9 Total 66 + 4
Grocery Challenge 2026 £5 a day for food for 2 Total £1,825
Jan £128.45 -£26.55
Feb £122.55 -£17.45
Mar £154.50 -.50
April £144.78 -£5.22
May £151.63 -£3.37
June £143.61 -£6.39
July £150.76 -£4.243 -
thank you for this Nelliegrace, I was looking at their website recently and left without ordering anything but I want to go back to wearing skirts and I've heard such good things of this brand that I could be tempted.Nelliegrace said:DD buys SNAG tights, so I have ordered for both of us to get 25% off warm tights for next Winter.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/222
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