Comments on: No Shame: I can’t afford new clothes http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:53:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Personal Finance Budgeting Priorities In An Income Crisis | My Super-Charged Life http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-32784 Personal Finance Budgeting Priorities In An Income Crisis | My Super-Charged Life Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:01:01 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-32784 [...] myself with fashion.  For me, this would be a time where function would rule.  I would shop for clothing at secondhand stores and even look for hand-me-downs from extended family [...] [...] myself with fashion.  For me, this would be a time where function would rule.  I would shop for clothing at secondhand stores and even look for hand-me-downs from extended family [...]

]]> By: steve http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-21160 steve Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:02:51 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-21160 women seem to worry about this "wardrobe" issue a lot, i've noticed. On thought that might help: Considering some of the incredibly poor choices I'm sure you've noticed some people around you making with their money, I would hesitate to worry about their opinion about how you prioritize your life and cash and how you spend or don't spend on clothes. women seem to worry about this “wardrobe” issue a lot, i’ve noticed.
On thought that might help:
Considering some of the incredibly poor choices I’m sure you’ve noticed some people around you making with their money, I would hesitate to worry about their opinion about how you prioritize your life and cash and how you spend or don’t spend on clothes.

]]> By: weekend rewind: personal growth edition « Paradigm Shifted http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-16379 weekend rewind: personal growth edition « Paradigm Shifted Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:00:40 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-16379 [...] Mrs. Micah has no shame. [...] [...] Mrs. Micah has no shame. [...]

]]> By: Are You in Line With Your Priorities? And Welcome, BloggingAwayDebt Readers http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-16146 Are You in Line With Your Priorities? And Welcome, BloggingAwayDebt Readers Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:30:14 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-16146 [...] No Shame, I Can’t Afford New Clothes [...] [...] No Shame, I Can’t Afford New Clothes [...]

]]> By: Saving Money by Circumventing the Hedonic Treadmill http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-12540 Saving Money by Circumventing the Hedonic Treadmill Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:42:30 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-12540 [...] clothes.) But since we didn’t have much money and I didn’t actually need new clothes, I began to get tired of it 6 months later. Felt like the same old thing all the [...] [...] clothes.) But since we didn’t have much money and I didn’t actually need new clothes, I began to get tired of it 6 months later. Felt like the same old thing all the [...]

]]> By: calgirlfinance http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-10282 calgirlfinance Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:34:33 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-10282 Mrs. Micah, Great post! While I'm not in the same position as you, I actually appreciate it when I have less clothes. It's much easier to get ready in the morning when you only have a few outfits. I almost always wear the same clothes to the gym - I'm thinking about donating the rest so I only have 1 outfit that I'll wear 3+ times/week. Also a lot of people don't really notice your appearance - especially men. Once I got my haircut 10+ inches and my male co-worker that I work with in the same small room never even noticed! Mrs. Micah, Great post! While I’m not in the same position as you, I actually appreciate it when I have less clothes. It’s much easier to get ready in the morning when you only have a few outfits. I almost always wear the same clothes to the gym – I’m thinking about donating the rest so I only have 1 outfit that I’ll wear 3+ times/week. Also a lot of people don’t really notice your appearance – especially men. Once I got my haircut 10+ inches and my male co-worker that I work with in the same small room never even noticed!

]]> By: Rob Madrid http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-9536 Rob Madrid Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:04:39 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-9536 Over the years I've learned to trust my Wife's judgement (new) clothes, she has really good eye and rarely pays retail, recently she picked up 2 suits for less than 30€ a piece. A few people I know can shop used and look great but most people I know (usually young families with no money) buy used clothing and it looks that way. Ratty. Not for me. Over the years I’ve learned to trust my Wife’s judgement (new) clothes, she has really good eye and rarely pays retail, recently she picked up 2 suits for less than 30€ a piece.

A few people I know can shop used and look great but most people I know (usually young families with no money) buy used clothing and it looks that way. Ratty. Not for me.

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance » Carnival of Personal Finance #137 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-8229 Carnival of Personal Finance » Carnival of Personal Finance #137 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:29:49 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-8229 [...] No Shame: I Can’t Afford New Clothes [...] [...] No Shame: I Can’t Afford New Clothes [...]

]]> By: Livingalmostlarge http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-8177 Livingalmostlarge Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:28:39 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-8177 Why not shop Goodwill/Salvation Army or thrift shops? I also exchange clothes with girlfriends who are about the same size. No shame in that. Gives you an excuse to chat and try on stuff and exchange for free. Why not shop Goodwill/Salvation Army or thrift shops? I also exchange clothes with girlfriends who are about the same size. No shame in that. Gives you an excuse to chat and try on stuff and exchange for free.

]]> By: Jennifer http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-8166 Jennifer Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:03:19 +0000 http://financefreelancelife.com/2008/01/21/no-shame-i-cant-afford-new-clothes/#comment-8166 I am coming to realize more and more that clothes are a real problem for me. I have 3 sisters and they (really "we") are all "into" clothes. Dressing stylishly is important to us. Now that I am trying to be more responsible with my money it is making me really question the importance of "stylish" clothes. In my head I know that it doesn't matter, but I find that I can still be in a bad mood if I don't like the clothes I am wearing. The temptation to buy new clothes is always there for me. I need to work on this. Thanks for posting. :) I am coming to realize more and more that clothes are a real problem for me. I have 3 sisters and they (really “we”) are all “into” clothes. Dressing stylishly is important to us. Now that I am trying to be more responsible with my money it is making me really question the importance of “stylish” clothes. In my head I know that it doesn’t matter, but I find that I can still be in a bad mood if I don’t like the clothes I am wearing. The temptation to buy new clothes is always there for me. I need to work on this. Thanks for posting. :)

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