Tell me I'm not the only one??

SAF · 11-03-08, 02:24 PM

Does anyone else ever buy doubles or multiples of the same thing(clothes, shoes, dvds..etc.),either same exact thing or same style, different color and WHY do you think you do this??? Are you happy doing this or is it like a compulsion???

How did you "stop" doing this and save yourself the aggravation and $$.

lissalaurel76 · 11-03-08, 02:33 PM

Well, I've done it with just a few things. I've bought 2 of the same shirts because I liked them so much & wanted to have a back up if 1 got stained or torn or just worn out over time. It's been a good practice because that 2nd backup of a favorite shirt has become pretty handy. I'll buy 2 of the same bra too, in different colors, but I think that's normal. If a bra fits well & you want different colors to go under different shirts (for instance a white bra under a white shirt, a black one under a black or dark colored shirt, a pink one under pink or rosey colored stuff, etc... ) I've bought shoes that I liked in more than 1 color too.

westiegirl · 11-03-08, 02:45 PM

I do. I just bought a couple of pairs of shoes that are the same just in different colors. I do this with shirts also and jeans. I guess if it fits good might as well have a couple pairs since I am petite it's hard to find things that actually fit well. I also wear a size 5 to 5 1/2 shoe so it's hard to find a pair of shoes that fit my narrow feet. I only do this with clothes and shoes.

daisysunshine · 11-03-08, 02:56 PM

if i like the style of shirt i buy like a various of colours

dvds - sometimes, (mostly by accident)

caligurl · 11-03-08, 03:10 PM

i have a few shirts that i have doubles of in diff colors.... and jeans in the same style but different wash/distress/color...

shoes... hmmmmm i don't recall every buying the same exact style in diff colors.....

dvd's i'm not sure what you mean double of.... i mean i don't buy 2 or any one specific dvd... but of course i have more than one weight dvd... more than one spinterval dvd...

Helen S · 11-03-08, 03:12 PM

If I like a style of a shirt or jeans, then I'll buy them in different colors.

Calistro · 11-03-08, 03:34 PM

If I find something that works for me, I buy two or three more, whether it be clothe's, shoes, dvds etc..., but generally it is clothes as I am very picky, I dont tend to follow fashion much, I just dress in the clothes I like. I have been known to buy two of the same coats, or five of the same blouses, just because I really liked it and wanted to have a back up.

, and sometimes do that with a few of my favorite workouts, but they really have to be a favorite.

Calistro

Kathryn · 11-03-08, 03:40 PM

When I find workout shoes I like (vegan and that fit nicely) I buy two or three pairs (or more) of the same style. Shoes seem to get discontinued quite frequently.

I also have started buying multiples, but in different colors, of pants I like. I often can't find pants that fit well or that I like the look of.

Pam L · 11-03-08, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helen S

If I like a style of a shirt or jeans, then I'll buy them in different colors.

Same here. I have a hard time finding the right fit and style for me. Saves me money in the long run.

SAF · 11-03-08, 03:58 PM

But, if I want to simplify things and take back a lot of excess, clothes or shoes, how do I decide which things to keep of few of for back ups, then I'm back to square one because that would include everything.

Do I just say keep ONE or TWO would be the maximum limit, and return everything else. With me, I almost need a hard fast rule to get me to do this.

AND..next step after returning things....how do I stop myself from going to 2 or 3 Ross stores once a week, which I have been doing for a while.

How to break the habit, so to speak. It's not easy but, I want to.

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11-03-08, 02:24 PM
SAF Join Date: Feb 2008	Tell me I'm not the only one?? Does anyone else ever buy doubles or multiples of the same thing(clothes, shoes, dvds..etc.),either same exact thing or same style, different color and WHY do you think you do this??? Are you happy doing this or is it like a compulsion??? How did you "stop" doing this and save yourself the aggravation and $$.

11-03-08, 02:33 PM
lissalaurel76 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Peoria, IL	Well, I've done it with just a few things. I've bought 2 of the same shirts because I liked them so much & wanted to have a back up if 1 got stained or torn or just worn out over time. It's been a good practice because that 2nd backup of a favorite shirt has become pretty handy. I'll buy 2 of the same bra too, in different colors, but I think that's normal. If a bra fits well & you want different colors to go under different shirts (for instance a white bra under a white shirt, a black one under a black or dark colored shirt, a pink one under pink or rosey colored stuff, etc... ) I've bought shoes that I liked in more than 1 color too. __________________ - Melissa Who is not afraid to use the word CRAP, doesn't TAKE Crap, and encourages others to 'Embrace the Belly !'

11-03-08, 02:45 PM
westiegirl Join Date: Sep 2005	I do. I just bought a couple of pairs of shoes that are the same just in different colors. I do this with shirts also and jeans. I guess if it fits good might as well have a couple pairs since I am petite it's hard to find things that actually fit well. I also wear a size 5 to 5 1/2 shoe so it's hard to find a pair of shoes that fit my narrow feet. I only do this with clothes and shoes.

11-03-08, 02:56 PM
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11-03-08, 03:10 PM
caligurl Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal	i have a few shirts that i have doubles of in diff colors.... and jeans in the same style but different wash/distress/color... shoes... hmmmmm i don't recall every buying the same exact style in diff colors..... dvd's i'm not sure what you mean double of.... i mean i don't buy 2 or any one specific dvd... but of course i have more than one weight dvd... more than one spinterval dvd... __________________ ----- evil enabler! ----- it is NOT against the rules to say DIET on this forum! ----- "VFers have a right to post negative opinions about an instructor, and there is not a limit on the number of times they do so". - WWWendy ----- "...no matter how unpopular you perceive your opinion to be, we guarantee you are not the only one here who holds that opinion, and you should feel free to express it." - WWWendy via forum guidelines

11-03-08, 03:12 PM
Helen S VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah	If I like a style of a shirt or jeans, then I'll buy them in different colors. __________________ Disclosure: I have appeared as a cast member for several workouts. Please see my profile for details.

11-03-08, 03:34 PM
Calistro Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United kingdom	If I find something that works for me, I buy two or three more, whether it be clothe's, shoes, dvds etc..., but generally it is clothes as I am very picky, I dont tend to follow fashion much, I just dress in the clothes I like. I have been known to buy two of the same coats, or five of the same blouses, just because I really liked it and wanted to have a back up. , and sometimes do that with a few of my favorite workouts, but they really have to be a favorite. Calistro

11-03-08, 03:40 PM
Kathryn VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	When I find workout shoes I like (vegan and that fit nicely) I buy two or three pairs (or more) of the same style. Shoes seem to get discontinued quite frequently. I also have started buying multiples, but in different colors, of pants I like. I often can't find pants that fit well or that I like the look of. __________________ Kathryn ^. .^ > ^ < 2010 season speed-walking 5K PR: 35:47 2011 season race-walking 5K PR: 34:42

11-03-08, 03:58 PM
SAF Join Date: Feb 2008	But, if I want to simplify things and take back a lot of excess, clothes or shoes, how do I decide which things to keep of few of for back ups, then I'm back to square one because that would include everything. Do I just say keep ONE or TWO would be the maximum limit, and return everything else. With me, I almost need a hard fast rule to get me to do this. AND..next step after returning things....how do I stop myself from going to 2 or 3 Ross stores once a week, which I have been doing for a while. How to break the habit, so to speak. It's not easy but, I want to.