[northlincs4kylie]

Basically I'm trying to curb my spending on clothes, bags, jewellery etc that I don't really need but it's sooo hard because I work very close to lots of shops and always go out on my lunch break!

Just wondered what is the norm that other people generally spend on such items?

[Persephone9]

I don't shop every week but it's probably in the region of about £30-40 a month.

I budget myself pretty strictly so I don't spend money I don't have, and if I buy clothes then the tags stay on until right before I want to wear it. If it's not been worn in 28 days it gets returned.

[redferry]

Averaged out from the whole year probably about £10-15 a month. But I only go shopping twice/three times a year

[IB_19]

Certainly this academic year (upper sixth) I do not go shopping - the last time I went was in October. I'm not stingy, I just really hate it and do my best to avoid it. Often I just go shopping twice a year and buy the things I predict I will need and the total cost varies. If an event arises, I will just buy what I need, either on the internet or risk high street shopping!

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For example, in the winter my parents buy my coat and boots, and in return I just do things around the house. I pay for my own jackets and winterwear though.

In the summer, I buy trousers/chinos/etc and other clothing items or accessories at the beginning

However, my outfits aren't repetitive and I just mix and match.


As for cutting your spending you just have to talk yourself into thinking you don't really need it. It's far better to have quality than quantity.

[northlincs4kylie]

Thanks people

(Original post by Persephone9)
I don't shop every week but it's probably in the region of about £30-40 a month.

I budget myself pretty strictly so I don't spend money I don't have, and if I buy clothes then the tags stay on until right before I want to wear it. If it's not been worn in 28 days it gets returned.

And this 28 days return thing is a very good idea actually!! I think I may be becoming a shopaholic so I want to cut down now before it's too late! Haha.

Maybe I should set a budget for myself next month.

Are there other things that you find you overspend on instead that you should cut down on?

[preeti4fashion]

I guess it depends on the individual. I used to work in a big retail store and I couldn't help but spend my salary back in the company! It can be hard. But thesedays iv realized I have wayy to many clothes in my wardrobe, most of which dont even fit there and it looks a complete mess. After that, I rarely buy anything as I work full time and dont go out much. Plus I never really buy anything full time, its usually during sale or promotions of discounts.

Going back to your question, I would probably spend no more than £20 on each clothing item

[chinaberry]

Usually nothing and then a big shop in the summer and then Septembery time. Though Topshop flats wear out like nothing on earth so that's quite a bit every few months (and the assistant always says "ooh these look comfortable!")...

[Rascacielos]

At the moment it probably averages about £10 per month, if that. How much I spend on an item really depends on what it is - I tend to go for quality over quantity.

[Lucyyy]

I only really buy things I need, so things like tights or vest tops to layer under stuff. Anything more exciting than that tends to wait for birthday and Christmas! So, probably about £10 a month.

[Serentonin]

An utterly horrific amount compared to most people in this thread

Luckily for me my student loan covers all my expenses, my job pays for my clothing addiction

[itchy and scratchy]

Over the past month I've spent over 1 grand because I went wild in the sales. They are all top quality items though that I'll get good wear out of, but that figure still makes me feel a bit nauseous!

[ilovehobnobs]

Easily £100 a month.

But as an PP said, if its not worn within a few weeks (usually 3 is my limit) I do take it back- usually to exchange for something else.

OOOPS. I won't even tell you what I intend on doing when I get my first SL in September.

[northlincs4kylie]

(Original post by Serentonin)
An utterly horrific amount compared to most people in this thread

Hahah ditto!!! Makes me feel like a complete shopping addict with people saying £10 a month! lol

[cupcakes_x]

I feel like monster after looking at this thread. I easily spend around 200 + on shopping a month. As weekly it may differ If I see something I like, but usually my Saturday shopping trips can cost a region of 40-60 pounds.

[Lell]

Probably about £200 or £300....I work full time though so that's fine right? Urgh.

[x-Sophie-x]

Probably around £200 a month. I need to stop spending so much!

[Miss Sweet]

Probably about £10 a month, however not every month. Just when i need it

[LouboutinLove]

Probably about £250-300 a month on average, which is between 2-3 shopping trips and a bit of online shopping. I'm on placement, getting paid and working full time this year so I can afford it - next year when I'm back at university will be a whole different story!

[Clairy]

I spend so much on clothes and accessories. I spend at the very least £150 a month sometimes double and more. I hate going shopping but I could easily spend all my wages online. ASOS make a fortune out of me alone.

[Sakura-Chan]

I probably spend about £150 a month on clothes and make-up. I have a part time job while I'm at uni, so that's like three quarters of my wages gone I'd rather spend it than save tbh.