Resolution

At the beginning of 2010 I made the resolution to not purchase new clothes for 6 months. Here are the rules:

1. I cannot purchase NEW clothes for 6 months
2. Exceptions are under garments and bathing suits
3. I may purchase thrift store/consignment clothes minimally

I moved into my townhouse in November and quickly filled up my walk in closet. After lugging crazy amounts of clothes up the stairs of my new house and realizing how ridiculous it was for me to have so many clothes I knew it was time to take action. Regularly buying new clothes each season has always been a weakness of mine and what better way to control it than to stop buying. My exception to the resolution is thrift stores. I’ve only been about three times, but boy have I been enlightened. I take my clients all the time, but I never shopped for myself because I was always helping them look for something in particular. I’ve quickly learned that thrift stores and consignment shops still fulfill that need for a new look and the prices are dramatically different..SCORE! I’m just as satisfied with a thrift store purchase as I am with a new outfit from the mall.

I have no doubt that I will be able to make it until the end of June and I’m toying with the idea of doing it for the entire year. For the second half of 2010 I am contemplating only being able to purchase a thrift store item if I have donated one. That way I don’t continue to add to my wardrobe. I can already tell that my bank account is reaping the benefits and I feel much better about my spending habits. Below is a picture of my most recent find. An Ann Taylor dress from the Rescue Mission Thrift Store for a whopping….yes, yes…wait for it….TWO BUCKS! Woot! It's a little snug at the moment, but if I drop a few or a friend is in need of a cute dress to borrow its all theirs :]