Thank you for sharing! I did a low-buy year last year and I found it very helpful in forcing myself to think more about what I buy and try to wear my clothes more creatively. The saving money faster is important since I realized I would easily spend $2,000 or more a year just buying clothes I thought were trendy and now I don't feel like my finances are held hostage by my need for shopping.
thank you for this thoughtful break down ! i find myself spiraling between no-buy and low-buy and then panic browsing fast fashion, filling my cart, having a moment of WTF AM I DOING!?, slamming my laptop shut and feeling sick about it. low buy resonates v much with this adhd girly who struggles with planning, self-discipline and impulse control :)
I have never personally cared about my creative style, so this article might not be aimed at me. I am perfectly happy wearing the same 7 shirts and 5 pants to work over and over.
I do love the discussion of ‘no buy’ vs. ‘low buy’. Anyone with kids can’t go a full year without buying clothes for kids who outgrow them, so I can appreciate the ‘low buy’ idea.
Thank you for sharing! I did a low-buy year last year and I found it very helpful in forcing myself to think more about what I buy and try to wear my clothes more creatively. The saving money faster is important since I realized I would easily spend $2,000 or more a year just buying clothes I thought were trendy and now I don't feel like my finances are held hostage by my need for shopping.
thank you for this thoughtful break down ! i find myself spiraling between no-buy and low-buy and then panic browsing fast fashion, filling my cart, having a moment of WTF AM I DOING!?, slamming my laptop shut and feeling sick about it. low buy resonates v much with this adhd girly who struggles with planning, self-discipline and impulse control :)
I have never personally cared about my creative style, so this article might not be aimed at me. I am perfectly happy wearing the same 7 shirts and 5 pants to work over and over.
I do love the discussion of ‘no buy’ vs. ‘low buy’. Anyone with kids can’t go a full year without buying clothes for kids who outgrow them, so I can appreciate the ‘low buy’ idea.