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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying New Clothes

May 19, 2020

I love shopping as much as the next girl, but I also believe it’s important to curate your closet wisely. There are many reasons why you aught to think twice before making a new clothing purchase. First and foremost is to make sure you are spending your money wisely. Secondly, by making intentional purchases you help reduce the enormous amount of textile waste created by irresponsible clothing shopping.

So many women have closets full of clothes but still feel like they have nothing to wear. Today’s post is going to help you avoid that predicament going forward. Here are 5 questions you aught to ask yourself every time you want to purchase new clothing.

5 Questions to ask yourself before buying new clothes

1. Do I have an occasion to wear this for?

Sometimes you find something that you know would look amazing on you, but you genuinely have nowhere to wear it. I’ve been guilting of making several purchases of this sort over the years. Mentionable occasions include the times I purchased a black silk bustier top or lace up body suit. Both never actually got worn (outside the bedroom at least!). But I’m a 30 year old mother to a toddler, so my lifestyle doesn’t exactly warrant sexy nightclub wear. The point is, unless you actually have suitable events to wear something to, don’t bother buying it.

2. Will this item match anything else in my wardrobe?

When purchasing separates it is important to choose pieces that will coordinate with other items in your wardrobe. If your closet is full of statement pieces, it becomes difficult to arrange outfits since nothing you own will match. Make sure each piece you purchase can be worn together with multiple items in your wardrobe so you can get maximum use of everything you buy.

3. Will I get more than one season worth of wear out of this item?

Most clothing that don’t see a second year’s worth of use are tossed aside for one of two reasons. The first reason is that the item is very trendy and falls out of fashion by the time the next season comes around. The second reason is that the clothing begins to fall apart or look ragged after a few wears. For this reason, it’s best to stay away from fast fashion as most clothing is cheaply made and does not stand the test of time.

4. Is it on sale?

While I’m all for finding a good bargain, purchasing clothing off the sale rack can be a slippery slope to a shopping addiction. For years I had a habit of purchasing new clothes just because it was a good price, not because it was a worthwhile item to add to my closet. A good rule of thumb is, if you didn’t need it before it went on sale, you don’t need it now.

5. Is there another reason I’m buying this?

I used to often feel like if I did go to the mall, I had to purchase something, otherwise it would have been a waste of a trip. I would go buy a shirt or a dress that I didn’t actually love, just because I felt like bringing something home. Other people may use shopping as a way to cope when they are stressed or bored. Before you swipe your credit card or click purchase, make sure to do a self-check and ensure you aren’t just making an impulse buy.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit idea: Military jacket with basic white cami tank, pink velvet booties and a white YSL Kate purse.

Outfit Details:
White chiffon camisole // Military style jacket (similar) // YSL Kate bag // Plaid paper bag skirt (similar here & here)

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying New Clothes was last modified: May 19th, 2020 by Jennifer Ashley
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11 comments

Hillary May 19, 2020 at 1:51 pm

Totally needed this post!! I’ve been taking advantage of too many sales recently haha! Also really loving these shoes!

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Mollie May 19, 2020 at 2:48 pm

These are all such great things to think about! My shopping habits have really changed a lot over the past few weeks – I’m definitely asking myself these questions before hitting purchase nowadays!

xx Mollie

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Lee May 19, 2020 at 3:42 pm

I sooo needed to read this. I’ve been “stress shopping” way too much during quarantine. This is a great way to reign in my purchases!

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Candace Hampton May 19, 2020 at 7:40 pm

That outfit will last you through a couple of style seasons, I believe! I love those pink boots. I always ask myself the question of how long something will last. I always ask myself how much I truly love something before I buy it too! It has to give me the warm fuzzies.

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Carrington | Chaos and Coffee May 19, 2020 at 10:03 pm

This is such a cute outfit! I also love these tips, it’s definitely important to practice smart shopping! Xx.

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Jessica Camerata May 19, 2020 at 10:19 pm

Such great tips. I also like to ask myself if it fits my personal “brand”. If it’s not something I’d usually ever wear and isn’t “me” but I still kinda like it, I find I won’t really ever wear it. It has to be something that suits my personal style! Also, loving this little skirt!

xo Jessica
My Style Vita

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Adaleta Avdic May 20, 2020 at 3:25 am

This is super helpful, and I’m going to use this advice in the future. It’s better to think about occasions and how/when I could wear something!

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Sarah Lindner May 20, 2020 at 6:37 am

As a fashion blogger this is a challenge but the current pandemic situation has put some things into perspective for sure and my buying decisions have definitely changed! These are some great guidelines to follow to curb unessessary spending! xoxo, Sarah

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Stephanie May 20, 2020 at 9:35 am

These are EXCELLENT questions to ask, and ones I try to keep in mind every time I shop for clothing – which isn’t often, considering fashion is such a massive part of my blogging career. I try to save my pennies as much as possible, so I don’t shop nearly as frequently as a lot of women! I like to see how I can continue mixing and matching my closet!

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Tanvi Rastogi May 20, 2020 at 10:27 am

I LOVE this post – I have been following minimal buying for years now and these are more or less the same questions I ask myself when making a purchase.

❥ tanvii.com

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Jasmine Vargas May 20, 2020 at 1:43 pm

I always question myself before buying clothes lol. I love to save and make sure I am getting my money’s worth.

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