I’m still pretty careful of what I spend, so I can’t say things have changed in my spending. I’m still cautious.
I prefer classic choices and colours, updating it all with a few cheaper things but the core is still the same, and if I see a sale on something I know I use a lot of (black turtleneck sweaters or cream knit shells or black pants), I buy it then and there.
No matter what happens in the economy I still need clothing, and for years I’ve had to be on a very tight budget, so I just see it like buying food, you have a certain minimum standard, go below and your health will fail, forget vegetables and you’ll pay in health care later. Pay now or pay later.
I’m always going to need black pants, black pumps or runners or ivory tops, so I have a choice, buy now on sale, or wait and pay full price.
When I cut back to “bare bones” I’m conscious of not buying two where one will do, or forgetting about that trendy but cheep and cheerful blouse.
