Do you like to be one step ahead?

[Miss Z]

I think it has to do with age and maturity than anything else. PLEASE do not take offense because it just a fundamental truth. When you're young (or a spoiled rich chick/movie star), the shiny things, the expensive things catch your eye and you want them because you don't have pressing prioities vying for that money.

As a grown up, my excitement over clothes comes from how much of a bargain I got. I won't buy it unless it meets three criteria: Good Cut, Good quality, Good price. And I'm talking GOOD price, on GOOD things... I got a $300 cashmere sweater from Jones New York this fall for $14. I will not pay more than $20 for shoes, most often FAR less than that (and I do not step foot into Payless Shoes). I pay no more than $15 for pants or a skirt. Same $15 for a sweater. I'd think I'd lost my mind if I spent $70 on boots.... but I remember ten years ago, when I was single and living at home, I spent $100 on shoes no problem. I ONLY bought Clinque, Lancome, & Estee Lauder makeup. Last week, I was SOOOOO excited to find Mabeline on sale for 99 cents LOL

You'll learn to appreciate a wardrobe staple. I have this black silk suit. GORGEOUS material, FABULOUS cut, and makes me look & feel like I could conquer the world. I wear those pants a hundred times a year, and even after 6 years they still look brand new and still are in fashion. And will be in fashion in another 20 years (I think I'll die the day they pass over to the great hamper in the sky! ). Something that makes you look like a million bucks NEVER goes out of style.

I think you're just being a teenager. I used to think expensive, wonderful things were... wonderful. Now I'm a mature woman and those things seem frivolous to me, and I watch my own daughters think about designer handbags and whether their shirts are the latest style. I can't wait for them to look back at today's clothes and say "OMG, what was I thinking???" because they will! Because they are just buying what "cool" and not wearing things to suit their figures and flatter their coloring. They'll figure it out and so will you. Its nothing to feel ashamed about, its all part of growing up and figuring out who you are.

You sound just like my mum she's always telling me that and yeah, i suppose i am just being a teenager, but i suppose i should enjoy it while i can i always tell my mum that when i'm old i'd rather remember myself as someone who went out and spent herself dry than someone who was hesitant and never did much you're probably right though, one day i'll look at my designer stuff and think OMG did i really spend that much on THAT! LOL!

[popcornbird]

Nope...not me. I've never been into designer clothing. In fact, I don't think I own a single pair of designer clothes. When I go clothes shopping, I buy clothes based on comfort, quality, and whether or not *I* look/feel good in them. You sound a bit like my cousin. She *has to* have the best clothes in her closet, the best shoes, the best jewelry, the best make up. I look at her and shake my head, thinking, "What is wrong with this girl?" he he he. I can't help but feel guilty when I spend too much money on myself. I know its not something to feel 'guilty' about, but I do...because I end up thinking of all the millions of people in this world who hardly have one outfit to clothe themselves with, and here I am wasting money when my wardrobe is full. Then I think, "With this money, 10 poor people could have gotten a new outfit to wear." It just makes me feel bad. I do love to wear nice clothes, but don't care for what's in fashion. It has to appeal to me. If the fashion doesn't appeal to me, chances are, I won't even look at those clothes. My clothes have to be in my style and my comfort...AND, I like clothes that cover most of the body too. I can't STAND the skimpy clothing that fashion brings along with them. Seems like girls have to show more and more of their bodies when going out as the fashion trend changes. I hate that. Because fashion is just LIKE that...no fashion trends for me. I like to dress up on special occasions, but on a regular day, its nice to wear something comfy and just chill...not worrying about what happens to the clothes as I'm busy with 'daily work'.

[Miss Z]

I can't STAND the skimpy clothing that fashion brings along with them. Seems like girls have to show more and more of their bodies when going out as the fashion trend changes.

He he he, that's just me, mini skirts and short shorts!!!! LOL LOL LOL I hardly ever wear them though, it's just too cold in England to go trundling about in them, my legs would freeze off!!!! Nope, mini skirts are reserved for strictly indoor parties and short shorts for relaxing on a nice warm beach near the Meditteranean!!!! Give me jeans for any normal day.

I can't wear tops like that yet though, hardly any places sell size six clothing, and having a 8 year olds waist means that i can't get a lot of trousers i like. Getting jeans is a NIGHTMARE!!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hardly ever buy or spend money on clothes for myself and when I do it has to be on sale, fit well, and be comfortable. My mom is the shopper and bargain hunter too and she'll usually buy me some clothes that are my taste and fit me well so this is usually how I get new clothes. I can wear jeans and casual things to work so these are the main types of clothing that I wear every day. Keeping up with fashion has never interested me and most of my money is spent on my cats and other living expenses.