Learn from my mistakes & dont don’t do clothing subscriptions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

Filing in the "Wow people will use ADHD to justify ANYTHING" folder. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

Filing in the "Wow people will use ADHD to justify ANYTHING" folder. Thanks.

Not the point. Knowing your spending habits and making the correct choices is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

How does ADHD impact repeating outfits? Asking a genuine question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

How does ADHD impact repeating outfits? Asking a genuine question.

DP with ADHD and I'm the opposite - I like repeating outfits and/or buying items I like in several colors because I get decision fatigue.

As far as clothing rentals, I always have to buy multiple sizes to try on, so it's never made sense to me how that would work with rentals. I tried a Nuuly subscription for a few months but it didn't work for me.

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Anonymous wrote:I did a very popular clothing subscription service for over 4 years, pausing for a few months here & there and now that I finally canceled due to a decline in quality, I did the math and seriously regret it. I barely have any clothes in my closet when big events happen because budget was spent on rentals and I’ll never get that $ back (over 5k over 4 years). Posting this for other girls in their early 30s who are building a wardrobe - they’re a nothing wrong with rewearing clothes, take that money and invest in quality pieces instead.

But no one fashionable wants to wear a dress from 4 years ago.

A classic black $6,000 Chanel dress from 20 years ago will always be fashionable. The higher end the designer the longer it can be worn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

How does ADHD impact repeating outfits? Asking a genuine question.

Ai says it better than I can:
Impulsive clothing shopping with ADHD stems from dopamine-seeking behavior and hyperfixation. The rush of finding a "perfect" piece offers temporary emotional regulation, often followed by buyer's remorse.
Why Clothing is an ADHD Trap
Novelty & Dopamine: A new outfit provides an immediate hit of novelty.
"Hyperfocus Trance": Falling down online shopping rabbit holes feels like an escape from boredom or stress.
Aspirational Identity: Buying a specific aesthetic (e.g., "I will be a minimalist/runner/chic professional") is more exciting than the reality of wearing it.

[Anonymous]

I really like the boxes. My recent box had something for graduation, a wedding and a client meeting and a conference panel. It's a nice way to add some new stuff to the wardrobe when you're in pictures, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do a box (of new) of clothes every couple of months. It's specifically for shorter women. I usually keep 1 or 2 items and shit the rest back. I have the hardest time finding clothes that fit me in the stores because I'm 4.11 so this saves me a lot of trips and aggravation.

Find an Instagram influencer or two the same size as you. You can see how clothes look on a person, get notified of sales, etc. If you are very thin, pumpsandpushups might be good for you -- she's 4.10. Easier and cheaper than the subscription boxes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

How does ADHD impact repeating outfits? Asking a genuine question.

DP with ADHD and I'm the opposite - I like repeating outfits and/or buying items I like in several colors because I get decision fatigue.

As far as clothing rentals, I always have to buy multiple sizes to try on, so it's never made sense to me how that would work with rentals. I tried a Nuuly subscription for a few months but it didn't work for me.

Same. I long for my childhood uniform days! I wish I could have an adult uniform.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too like rentals, but i'm adhd and get tired of repeating outfits. Reminds me of having to wear a daily uniform for twelve years. I'd spend so much more buying so it's cost effective for me. But i'm not your demographic and get your point.

Filing in the "Wow people will use ADHD to justify ANYTHING" folder. Thanks.

Not the point. Knowing your spending habits and making the correct choices is.

This is dopamine seeking habit. Biggest shoppers I know who don't even open boxes or take tags off, have ADHD. They shop for me others too. I'm drowning into crap. They are also nearly broke, but cannot stop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:thanks to ozempic, i've got 30 years of clothing to choose from when i have an event to attend. most of my recent wedding attire has been dresses that i first bought 25 years ago. 25 years ago me had some great taste.

You still have dresses from 25 years ago? That in itself is impressive.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s cool that you did the subscription service. You avoided a lot of fast fashion purchases and cut down on waste. If you want to own some special pieces now, I think you certainly deserve to go buy them without guilt.

[Anonymous]

I used a rental service years ago but it didn't really work for me. I am petite with a naturally larger bust and things just didn't fit right, and sometimes the clothes were worn out looking.

I invested in pieces that are timeless and I get them tailored, which works for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am in my early 30s and I LOVE my clothing subscription service. I WFH, so no need for work clothes (I have some staples for the 1-2x a month I need to go to the office or attend a work event).

Mine is $100 a month and I feel like it pays for itself: I'd previously spend $150-300 for wedding guest dresses I hardly liked and would rarely rewear, now, I can get a lovely dress and other items for $100.

Same! I love Nuuly. Mostly because I’ve tried things I wouldn’t have ordered online & ended up loving them and buying them at a second hand price.

I’m also dating someone new & we go to a lot more dressy events than I’m used to so I like being able to wear great pieces without committing to them

I hardly buy clothes anymore save for activewear. I'm also pregnant now, so will use for maternity clothes.

[Anonymous]

I did a clothing rental service years ago, but it was just for fun, not to save money. Ended up not keeping any of the pieces, since I found little issues with each of them. Eventually got fed up with sending them back and them not quite getting my style right, but again, it was pretty fun for a while. Didn't realize people did it to save money.