Let us count the ways:
Need
Garment specific
Thrift stores
Sales and bargains
Color
Fabric
I know when I see it
Fashion fad
Bored and needed to get out and about
Shopping all ways now and then, I believe, is the right answer.
I am mainly a thrift store shopper leaning into need.
Last fall I I over did it on tunics, bought more than I needed. That turned into more laundry than I care to have. So, now I am keen on asking myself do I need to buy whatever. I am skilled at making excuses in that regard. Get it down to will it break my heart to say I don’t need it is the coin toss. No wins more often.
Deciding on no is a major change of my shopping attitude. Proof that we can change. Yay me!
A local thrift store is running a 25% off clothes sale. That is worth a quick look. I bought 2 Summer tops and a pair of Gap Madras shorts. I love Madras. I look for Madras in the men’s section because it is difficult to find, and when I do, it is in the men’s section.
Today though, I didn’t look on the men's racks. As I make my way to the check out counter, something out of the corner of my eye briefly catches my attention. My neck snaps in that direction. Madras! What a thrill. The mind knows what the mind knows. 😎
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Glad you found a pair of shorts that will suit you this summer. Those are cute. I usually shop at all my favorite stores - Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, World Market, and the way it goes for me is.....when I see it, I'll know. I have to really love the item though, cause these days I'm not bringing anything in unless I love it. I also shop at Dollar General sometimes - they have good prices and cute holiday stuff and seasonal stuff. Here's to a good shopping day!
ReplyDeleteSheri, It is nice to have those stores around. The closest Workd Market is in Massachusetts.
DeleteMay
Looks like Maywyn you found just what you were looking for...so glad you did. I don't shop too much - except for art supplies and always flowers. (They are my weakness). Hope you have a lovely weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA lovely weekend to you, Debbie, hugs
DeleteFlowers are a joy to shop for.
May
I absolutely hate trying clothes on in a store so avoid them like poison. On the other hand, I'm happy to buy things from the thriftie, bring them home and if they don't fit, donate them back. I've reached the point that I have quite enough clothes so rarely buy anything 'new to me'. Pants and jeans are another issue because they never seem to be available in a 36" inseam at the thrift stores so I've discovered I can order dress pants from American Tall. Don't know what I'll do when I need to replace my jeans.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteNot to worry, your old tattered jeans will be in style. Once the wealthy got hold of torn worn jeans, they became the uniform of society.
May
I don't think I'll ever wear tattered jeans - just not my style. I like dark wash so at least they look somewhat dressy.
DeleteDark wash are a favorite as well.
DeleteShopping for clothes is not something I enjoy, mainly because I can't find what I'm looking for. Glad you saw those Madras shorts out of the corner of your eye!
ReplyDeleteLorrie,
DeleteShopping is a drudge when what you are looking for isn’t out there. Stores use to carry standard clothes, like white shirts and blouses.
May
Do you have a store called, Label Shopper in your area? I find excellent deals.Excellent.
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