Clothes You'll Always REGRET Buying

Sharing 12 items of clothing that you will always regret buying. Basically, these are going to be the first things to GO when you do a wardrobe audit.

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[seysisland]

I love how you’re so practical yet wise at the same time, Jamie! This was really great advice. Sometimes it’s so easy to be an unconscious shopper. Today I was shopping at Marshall’s and overheard two teenage-looking girls say “I saw these bedsheets on Tik Tok…” and I realized young people today are so influenced by what they see on social media, they may not have many original opinions of their own

[sparklie]

Thank you for this! So much advice about the must-have staples is given without ever saying "if it suits your colouring and silhouette." I get really exasperated to be told I need a crisp cotton button-down, a beige trenchcoat, or anything in camel. None of these things suit me and so no, I really don't need them :-)

[AlannaLightheart]

I feel like we all start buying someone else's wardrobe essentials, because we just need to start somewhere! And then figure it out through elimination... it's so hard to imagine what will be a staple without going through the trial and error phase first.
Great video as always thank you ❤❤

[momo_rvk]

Loved this video! I have definitely fallen into that trap and got tempted by items that look great in theory but would never work with the weather where I live. X

[barbarahallowell]

My wardrobe is a beautiful jumble of aspirational notes and homage to old British men of dusty books and a family aristocracy that fell on hard times 150 years ago. This is the only way I can comprehend the 2 top hats, 2 derbys, multiple velvet and silk vintage smoking jackets and ridiculously oversized wool cable sweaters, and argh, the tweedy bits. I swear, I make it work though😂. All you need are the right jeans or wide leg wide wale corduroy trousers orlong black wool skirt.
It's an eccentric mess, but it's mine an I wear it and love it. ❤😊😂❤

[chantastique]

Omg that last part about buying something and then having to buy another piece to go with it really resonated with me.

I’ve been looking to buy a specific kind of slip dress: the 90’s maxi silhouette that French girls wear with heeled boots. It’s a challenge because I’ve been looking for the right cut to fit my body type, as the slinky dress is not the most flattering on me. I bought the heeled boots so they can go with the dress, but I haven’t even found the right dress yet lol 😅 Good thing is I love the boots and have several outfits I can wear them with. You’ve convinced me to leave the dress alone lol

[heatherk]

Great tips as usual... Definitely good timing with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale right around the corner! I'm definitely going to be more judicious with my wish list this year, and I want to keep your advice in mind. Clothing regrets = not an option in this economy, lol

[anitacollingwood]

You’re right about not buying ‘classic’ items just because they’re classic. I like the look of trench coats, but they just don’t fit in with my needs and I would feel silly wearing one.

[yogagirlification]

I find too many clothing manufacturers take the lazy route of slapping ‘dry clean only’ on too many items. I often ask in the shop if any of the staff have the piece and whether they have hand washed it, the answer is usually, ‘yes’. Manufacturers need to be more realistic with their labelling.

[jkosust]

Really needed to watch this video, thank you! I'm a bargain hunter and have compromised too much on comfort because of this. But then the emotional trigger happens again and the cycle begins!

[hw]

I avoid buying tops/dresses which need unusual bras underneath (for example to keep straps concealed). I also avoid spending too much on pieces, as find my lifestyle or size change before I get my money’s worth out of them.

[danielleg]

I had to figure out which staples were right for me… and, it turns out, dresses and skirts are it! And jeans are NOT. 😂

[Kate-lktw]

The French do this and it works for them. Travelling in Paris changed my style forever. Trench, Breton stripe, LBD, jeans, white shirt. I’ll never regret any of it.

[JyotiSinghOz]

Great tips Jamie! I have a very high score out of 12😂

[americafirst]

Yes, who wants to have to debobble a sweater each time you wear it. You just won't ever reach for it.

[kimberlyperrotis]

I don’t really wear the items on those “essentials” lists, so I ignore them.

[yap]

Would you wash the lily silk 100% silk button up in the washing machine on delicate cycle?