How to Stop Buying Clothes You Will Never Wear

How to Stop Buying Clothing You Will Never Wear

Hey Guys!

Welcome back to my channel. Today I am talking about how to stop buying things you will never wear! I'm going to tell you why you are doing it and to how to make changes to stop buying things you don't need or wear! Enjoy the video and say hi to me in the comments below!
Kim xo

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[tamiewert]

I am a big believer of keeping a wish list of needed or desired items and also the cooling off period where you put stuff in the cart and then sleep on it!!

[pattorelli]

Great video, Kim! The one I have trouble with is buying for the actual life I have, not a fantasy version of it.

[randijohnson]

When I was in my early 20s and having to really pare down my budget I started taking a lap around the store once (without shopping!) before making my purchases. I realized it gave me the time to consider if I really needed what I had put in my cart and double check that I didn't have something too similar already. I do something similar shopping online. I'll add it to the cart and then walk away and consider what I put in there. So often I discover that I've filled my cart with things very similar to clothes I already have and love-which is why I was drawn to it! I also find when I can't stop thinking about it, I know it's something I really do want and I am even happy to spend a little more in that case. While this all stemmed from needing to take control of finances, it's really served me well to pay attention to what I'm putting in my closet.

[lisar]

I like the purge advice. Since January I have been going left to right in my closet wardrobe, wearing each item that comes next no matter what. I should add that I do a purge every season and only have Winter clothes out right now. I note how I feel when I wear it, and if I have any negative thoughts wearing it, then I'm donating or selling it. Because I'm home alot now, I can wear literally anything I want, so there's no pressure to dress for work. What I'm finding is that I love almost all of my clothes and it's exciting to wear whatever is next in line! ( All my clothes are color coordinated and it's crazy timing but right now during Valentine's I'm at the pink section!.I really like this process because previously I gravitated to the same clothes. It sounds extreme but it's been a really cool experiment and I have nothing to lose!

[kaerae]

Kim… You should be teaching a course at a University… You are the professor of making good decisions! (Especially good fashion buying decisions). I love that you suggest even sometimes just moving around/change of scenery can keep a person from making a bad buying decision! You’re the best!

[madalenavale]

This is just the video I needed! I keep buying things online and get disappointed when I have them. I stopped buying clothes and I'm selling what I don't wear and it feels sooo good to purge my closet! My new goal is to save money to get pieces I'll actually wear (can't wait to go thrifting after lockdown 🙈). Thank you for your great tips as always 🥰

[rigleiaknapp]

Great tips Kim! I stopped buying things that are not part of my lifestyle, even though they are my style! I love pencil skirts and blouses, but I don’t really ever have a place to wear them. I usually wear a dress for date nights, and an elevated jeans outfit for my daily life!

[apx]

This was perfect timing, I was just about to buy jeans in a smaller size. And you are so right, buy for the size you are- so I didn't buy them!

[ashleykaminski]

I’ve been so bad at emotional buying! 🙆🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. Definitely a good reminder to be more intentional with purchases.

[lynnlazenby]

It is so wonderful to see this video today. With covid lock-down I have been watching more YouTube and all the fashion video (current not old) keep saying you need this, you need that, this trend that trend.. My first thought it always, where are you expecting to wear it, we are not supposed to be going anywhere, we are in lock-down. Secondly, I am not certain as many individuals have as much or any disposable income. I feel influnecers and YouTubers need to be a bit more responsible. People are depress and perhaps are impulse buying based on the "You need this" quote I am seeing in so many thumbnails. I applaud you for focusing on what "We don't need". Thanks!

[MaximalistAmanda]

I’m so guilty of all of these mistakes now that I work from home full time and rarely leave the house 😫 I’ve been trying to play dress up with my own closet whenever I see a cute outfit on IG. Do I have a floral skirt, sweater, and boots to recreate that outfit? Good, then I don’t have to obsessively search for items just like the photo. I also leave all my online carts for 24-48 hours to see if I think about them again — surprise, surprise, most of the time I don’t buy the items :)

[BendnStretchwithSue]

This was definitely helpful! I always think how could I wear this three different ways when I’m going to buy new things. Loved watching ☺️

[dianevioletta]

Awesome tips! Thankfully I do follow them for the most part. The emotional shopping gets me every time! I’m slowly learning to let things sit in my cart lol.

[trece]

Thank you, I really like this video. My kids say I buy the same things over and over again. And I do. 😀

[Noelleinanutshell]

Thank you Kim! I’ve really found my own style lately. People are now telling me I should style them! Huge thank you. Here come my 30s yasss

[karelmillard]

I’ve done so many of these things! Glad I’m not alone. 😍

[DressedforMyDaywithKayHarms]

Hi Kim! Great video. I especially liked the tip not to buy clothes on vacation. I have SO done that! And you’re so right about them not translating to your natural habitat. Ha!

[Mondoshawn]

That client sounds terrible. First he does not take advice from a professional and then he did not even stick to his own plan to loose weight. You are an angel for returning that jacket after 3 months.
Also, wow are you psychic - I bought a pink blazer that was 70% off in summer 😳 ! I love it though, it was out of my price range and with the sale it was kind of affordable. It is beautifully tailored and I feel like 1000 bucks in it.

[rueystocking]

Great video! Please put the link on your video of how to find your personal style!

[abrinker]

That's so me buying things and not going anywhere and when it's time to go somewhere I have nothing to wear 🙃