Comments on: How do you budget and shop for for clothing? http://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/ Wed, 23 May 2012 18:19:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Reneehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35439 Renee Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:10:43 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35439 Congrats on your pre-pregnancy weight! I gained 50 pounds while pregnant with my son, so it took me months to lose it all. I wasn't even in my "fat jeans" until he was 4 months old. I started wearing a lot of skirts because they adjusted to weight loss easily. I could buy them when they were snug around my natural waist (belly button height), and wear them until they hung on my hips. The best part was I didn't have to worry about the fit in my thighs or rear, so I could just grab them off the rack if a fussy baby wouldn't let me try them on in the store. You shouldn't count on your current body shape being your permanent shape just yet. If you keep BFing, you could still be in for some major changes. After 15 months of BFing I'm back to my high school graduation weight and wearing jeans 2 sizes smaller than pre-pregnancy! Congrats on your pre-pregnancy weight! I gained 50 pounds while pregnant with my son, so it took me months to lose it all. I wasn’t even in my “fat jeans” until he was 4 months old. I started wearing a lot of skirts because they adjusted to weight loss easily. I could buy them when they were snug around my natural waist (belly button height), and wear them until they hung on my hips. The best part was I didn’t have to worry about the fit in my thighs or rear, so I could just grab them off the rack if a fussy baby wouldn’t let me try them on in the store.
You shouldn’t count on your current body shape being your permanent shape just yet. If you keep BFing, you could still be in for some major changes. After 15 months of BFing I’m back to my high school graduation weight and wearing jeans 2 sizes smaller than pre-pregnancy!

]]> By: Amand - VintageDutchGirlhttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35358 Amand - VintageDutchGirl Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:51:49 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35358 I am also a frugal shopper, but my MIL talked me into a more expensive ($80) pair of jeans about a year ago.I wore them (the JOPS I mentioned in my post) more than any other $20 jean I've owned before. I can't WAIT to get back into em.I definitely agree to set some money aside for good jeans...they are SO worth it.<em>Amand - VintageDutchGirl's last blog post..</em><a href='http://vintagedutchgirl.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default' rel="nofollow">Wallyworld Picks Episode 3...</a> I am also a frugal shopper, but my MIL talked me into a more expensive ($80) pair of jeans about a year ago.

I wore them (the JOPS I mentioned in my post) more than any other $20 jean I’ve owned before. I can’t WAIT to get back into em.

I definitely agree to set some money aside for good jeans…they are SO worth it.

Amand – VintageDutchGirl’s last blog post..Wallyworld Picks Episode 3…

]]> By: Jennifer @ Money Saver 101http://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35302 Jennifer @ Money Saver 101 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:01:07 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35302 Reading this post reminds me a lot of myself. Before pregnancy and having kids, I was the bargain shopper too. I'm still a bargain shopper, but after having each of my kids, I was more interested in finding clothes that fit me, looked nice on me, and made me feel good about myself.One suggestion - I cleared my closets out and got rid of old clothes I figured I'd never fit into again. I regret it. I managed to lose a ton of weight after having my second child. Granted, everything isn't where it use to be, but I wonder how much money I could've saved if I could've dug out my old jeans or dress pants from 4-5 years ago.My advice - pack them away for later, if you have space, that is. You never know.<em>Jennifer @ Money Saver 101's last blog post..</em><a href='http://moneysaver101.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default' rel="nofollow">5 Ideas for a Budget Friendly, Romantic Valentine's Day</a> Reading this post reminds me a lot of myself. Before pregnancy and having kids, I was the bargain shopper too. I’m still a bargain shopper, but after having each of my kids, I was more interested in finding clothes that fit me, looked nice on me, and made me feel good about myself.

One suggestion – I cleared my closets out and got rid of old clothes I figured I’d never fit into again. I regret it. I managed to lose a ton of weight after having my second child. Granted, everything isn’t where it use to be, but I wonder how much money I could’ve saved if I could’ve dug out my old jeans or dress pants from 4-5 years ago.

My advice – pack them away for later, if you have space, that is. You never know.

Jennifer @ Money Saver 101′s last blog post..5 Ideas for a Budget Friendly, Romantic Valentine’s Day

]]> By: Danihttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35265 Dani Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:15:11 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35265 I never thought to go shopping without looking at the price tags. Might have to try that, especially with items I get a lot of wear out of such as jeans or boots or shoes for work. It doesn't make sense to save a buck to just turn around and have to buy it over and over again.I have also thought of taken a clothing inventory but haven't gotten very far. There are a few things I keep in my head that I know I need and sort of mentally check them off as I go but I should probably do a formal inventory as I feel like I am wearing the same things over and over at the office.<em>Dani's last blog post..</em><a href='http://danitime.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default' rel="nofollow">Laying Down the Law</a> I never thought to go shopping without looking at the price tags. Might have to try that, especially with items I get a lot of wear out of such as jeans or boots or shoes for work. It doesn’t make sense to save a buck to just turn around and have to buy it over and over again.

I have also thought of taken a clothing inventory but haven’t gotten very far. There are a few things I keep in my head that I know I need and sort of mentally check them off as I go but I should probably do a formal inventory as I feel like I am wearing the same things over and over at the office.

Dani’s last blog post..Laying Down the Law

]]> By: Trixiehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35222 Trixie Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:08:06 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35222 Hi Kacie,Congratulations on reaching your prepregnancy weight so soon!I'm with you on the jeans -- it takes me forever to find a pair that fits right; and then wouldn't you know... they stop making them! Grrrr.My husband and I try to buy mostly high quality clothing and footwear because it is very well made and lasts for much longer. Yes, it costs quite a bit more, but we make a list of the things we need and pick the items up on sale and sometimes at thrift stores. (I just love finding a like new quality item at a thrift store!!!)Here's something I wrote recently about buying good quality items -- they really do last us longer and cost less in the long run.http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2008/11/clothing-quality-saves-you-money.htmlTake Care,Trixie Hi Kacie,

Congratulations on reaching your prepregnancy weight so soon!

I’m with you on the jeans — it takes me forever to find a pair that fits right; and then wouldn’t you know… they stop making them! Grrrr.

My husband and I try to buy mostly high quality clothing and footwear because it is very well made and lasts for much longer. Yes, it costs quite a bit more, but we make a list of the things we need and pick the items up on sale and sometimes at thrift stores. (I just love finding a like new quality item at a thrift store!!!)

Here’s something I wrote recently about buying good quality items — they really do last us longer and cost less in the long run.

http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2008/11/clothing-quality-saves-you-money.html

Take Care,

Trixie

]]> By: Stacyhttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35182 Stacy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:11:35 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35182 I would go for quality over quantity. And I've had great success checking the sales racks at Banana Republic. They have really good sales and I've gotten some nice items there. They're really good quality and last a long time. I also have a friend who swears by her designer jeans and they do look awfully nice on her!! I'm thinking when I get down to my goal size I'm going to treat myself to a pair. Oh and who knows, you might still fit your old stuff after all. My SIL got even smaller BFing than before she was pregnant, and she was tiny already!<em>Stacy's last blog post..</em><a href='http://smerkin.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default' rel="nofollow">Happy Baby!!</a> I would go for quality over quantity. And I’ve had great success checking the sales racks at Banana Republic. They have really good sales and I’ve gotten some nice items there. They’re really good quality and last a long time. I also have a friend who swears by her designer jeans and they do look awfully nice on her!! I’m thinking when I get down to my goal size I’m going to treat myself to a pair.
Oh and who knows, you might still fit your old stuff after all. My SIL got even smaller BFing than before she was pregnant, and she was tiny already!

Stacy’s last blog post..Happy Baby!!

]]> By: Candicehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35132 Candice Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:13:03 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35132 I completely agree with Laura above - hold on to your prepregnancy clothing for a little while longer. It took me about a year for my hips to narrow back again to an 8 with my first. My second is 5 months old and so far, my size 10 pants still fit (however, I think my hips are narrowing and my fat is growing...!) But I've kept my size 8 pants, just in case! :)<em>Candice's last blog post..</em><a href='http://weeessentials.wordpress.com' rel="nofollow">Wee Essentials</a> I completely agree with Laura above – hold on to your prepregnancy clothing for a little while longer. It took me about a year for my hips to narrow back again to an 8 with my first. My second is 5 months old and so far, my size 10 pants still fit (however, I think my hips are narrowing and my fat is growing…!) But I’ve kept my size 8 pants, just in case! :)

Candice’s last blog post..Wee Essentials

]]> By: Mrs. Micahhttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35129 Mrs. Micah Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:03:46 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35129 I had such a hard time paying $60 for a pair of jeans last summer, but they've lasted well, fit great, and can even be worn to work! (moderately relaxed dress code) I try not to look at the price until I'm ready to buy, but I've still put some things back because they're just too much. Even if they last, I'm worried about my clumsyness, spills, etc.I've occasionally done the whole inventory thing. Other times, I go out shopping because the lack of some useful item, e.g. brown dress slacks, keeps bothering me. Then I figure out what we can afford and try to acquire it, possibly with another piece or two that'll go with it and at least one other item in my wardrobe. I try not to have items that only go with one outfit.<em>Mrs. Micah's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MrsMicah/~3/BOvgbmCLmWE/' rel="nofollow">Day 9) Reviewing You Need a Budget</a> I had such a hard time paying $60 for a pair of jeans last summer, but they’ve lasted well, fit great, and can even be worn to work! (moderately relaxed dress code) I try not to look at the price until I’m ready to buy, but I’ve still put some things back because they’re just too much. Even if they last, I’m worried about my clumsyness, spills, etc.

I’ve occasionally done the whole inventory thing. Other times, I go out shopping because the lack of some useful item, e.g. brown dress slacks, keeps bothering me. Then I figure out what we can afford and try to acquire it, possibly with another piece or two that’ll go with it and at least one other item in my wardrobe. I try not to have items that only go with one outfit.

Mrs. Micah’s last blog post..Day 9) Reviewing You Need a Budget

]]> By: Fabulously Brokehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35126 Fabulously Broke Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:49:50 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35126 3 words: Belly Bella Band.I bought one to keep my jeans going (I am not pregnant, but I have a belly that won't fit in any jeans that fit anywhere else like in the butt).$32 CAD (OUCH!) but better than paying for another pair of jeans in my opinion because I am not willing to pay $100 for something that isn't as comfy as my old pair of jeans :)They basically hold your jeans up and cover your belt/unzipped section so it doesn't look ghetto<em>Fabulously Broke's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FabulouslyBrokeInTheCity/~3/535136236/how-would-i-fare-on-1000-budget.html' rel="nofollow">Parents & Finances - what have you received?</a> 3 words: Belly Bella Band.

I bought one to keep my jeans going (I am not pregnant, but I have a belly that won’t fit in any jeans that fit anywhere else like in the butt).

$32 CAD (OUCH!) but better than paying for another pair of jeans in my opinion because I am not willing to pay $100 for something that isn’t as comfy as my old pair of jeans :)

They basically hold your jeans up and cover your belt/unzipped section so it doesn’t look ghetto

Fabulously Broke’s last blog post..Parents & Finances – what have you received?

]]> By: Jennyhttp://sensetosave.com/2009/02/09/how-do-you-budget-and-shop-for-for-clothing/comment-page-1/#comment-35117 Jenny Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:43:03 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1108#comment-35117 I have had luck shopping at thrift stores and yard sales. Also, I lost 20-30 pounds after my last pregnancy and (wisely) stashed the pants that fit me during the in-between period. Right now, I am 15 weeks pregnant and wearing those pants that are a size or two larger than my usual. Because I held onto them, I haven't really had to spend any money on early maternity clothes (plus I have a nice stash of maternity clothes ready to go once I need them).When I realize I look frumpy because of my wardrobe, that's when I go to Old Navy or New York & Co with $40 or so and buy a pair of decent pants--because, like you said, it's the jeans/pants that give me trouble. Shirts are easy to come by at yard sales but I can't just wear any pants! Sometimes it's necessary.My most costly, but totally worth it, wardrobe item is my Bravado Essential Nursing Tank. They cost me around $35 each with my work discount and I've bought four. But I love them and wear them every day of my life. I have had luck shopping at thrift stores and yard sales. Also, I lost 20-30 pounds after my last pregnancy and (wisely) stashed the pants that fit me during the in-between period. Right now, I am 15 weeks pregnant and wearing those pants that are a size or two larger than my usual. Because I held onto them, I haven’t really had to spend any money on early maternity clothes (plus I have a nice stash of maternity clothes ready to go once I need them).

When I realize I look frumpy because of my wardrobe, that’s when I go to Old Navy or New York & Co with $40 or so and buy a pair of decent pants–because, like you said, it’s the jeans/pants that give me trouble. Shirts are easy to come by at yard sales but I can’t just wear any pants! Sometimes it’s necessary.

My most costly, but totally worth it, wardrobe item is my Bravado Essential Nursing Tank. They cost me around $35 each with my work discount and I’ve bought four. But I love them and wear them every day of my life.

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