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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you fall prey to marketing and the changing of the seasons and add items to your wardrobe every couple of months? If so, how many? Does your wardrobe just perpetually increase?

I'm in my late 30s, have plenty of clothes but am not a maximalist/excessive shopper like some friends. My wardrobe is at a point where I rarely "need" anything. I have acquired enough luxury-use-for-life items in my late 20s and early 30s (the MaxMara coat, the high quality cashmere sweaters, the perfect white shirt, a couple of nice handbags, etc). Yet I still get that urge to buy new items, especially when the seasons change. It's harder now with social media and being bombarded with super targeted marketing.

I have no financial reason to never buy, and new items do add some joy to daily life especially when things are stressful/highly routinized. At the same time I'm old enough that I'm picky about quality and so many things seem trendy to me. Now with kids I also no longer have the time to buy things just to try on/scratch the itch and then return them.

But it feels impossible and too harsh on myself to ... never buy anything again? I still love browsing clothes/fashion online.

What are your shopping habits like if you are in this life stage? What prompts a new purchase when nothing is needed? [/quote]

Since I have had kids, I use companies like Nuuly and Rent the Runway to have 3-5 pieces at any given time to rotate. Picking things out online scratches the shopping itch. Having new things is fun. I find I wil use a company for 6-9 months and then get bored of their choices. I take 6-9 months off to “shop my closet” and then I start all over again with a new company. For the “never buy” super frugal crowd I know that $150 per month is a lot - but I have a penchant for $200+ jeans and $400-500 dresses in memorable colors and prints - so these services actually save me money and help me focus on maintaining a small core wardrobe of quality basics. [/quote]

I'd be interested in a post comparing the different rental companies if you are so inclined! Like you, I like nice clothes and enjoy having new things. I definitely spend more than I should on clothing. I decided to cut WAY back this month and one of these services might be helpful in that regard.[/quote]

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