The money I have spent at the resale store on my clothing has been not a success. I don't try things on (not reasonable with little kids)and I am drawn to things that say Ralph Lauren and Ann Taylor.
I don't try things on - I vary between sizes 6 stretch in Ann Taylor to 10 non-stretch GAP. Out of eight bottom purchased at an average of $4 only two are keepers. $32 - $8 = $24 waste (though all proceeds of the resale store benefit the county's domestic violence program)
Same with tops - what says is a M might have shrunk to a S. Or not fit right. So out of another ten shirts/sweaters at $4.00 three are keepers. $40 - $12 = $28 waste (above rationale).
I have passed these items on to my mother (who looks good in several of the items) and my best friend.
I am in need of some upkeep - I'd like to take 15 pounds off with diet/exercise/good food choices. Once I reach 120 I will buy myself a versatile set of clothing from Hanna Andersson (pants and skirt with matching jacket) and I will color my hair or get a perm or something to spruce myself up. My DH shared that by BMI at 24.87 in close to overweight. Sad. I started out at 115 and each child added some weight to my 5'3" frame.
Bargains at resale arent the way to go for me. More thoughts on shopping later...
Observations about my Purchase Habits and Personal Goals
January 4th, 2008 at 07:14 pm
January 4th, 2008 at 08:25 pm 1199478332
January 5th, 2008 at 01:30 am 1199496650
maybe we can join a "I'm not that happy about looking at myself in the mirror" support club. I have to lose about 15 pounds or else at this rate I'll go from desirable/overweight range to overweight/obese range!
January 5th, 2008 at 02:47 am 1199501262