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Post by DigDug on Jun 6, 2016 9:49:08 GMT -6
Not spending on myself makes it easy and enjoyable to help my wife build a more quality wordrobe.
Not that she didn't have nice things already but now it's fine to get that Brooks Brothers Navy Blazer.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 6, 2016 10:17:33 GMT -6
i'm about 3.5 months into my 90 day no spend and honestly, it's been pretty easy. there are still a few things I want but i'm also pretty content with what I have. maybe i'll set a budget for myself and allocate those funds to a once per year purchase on something I really want. that seems like the sensible thing to do.
things I really want:
Ande Whall denim
PBJ denim (not sure of the fit though)
3sixteen crosscut flannel in salmon check
Rogue Territory Stantons
IH UHF
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Post by matt on Jun 6, 2016 11:49:45 GMT -6
I've significantly paired by my clothing spend this year (from the inception of this sub-thread). It's been a nice piece of perspective. I'm not cold turkey yet, but definitely few and far between. Building a new mountain bike has certainly given me a new focus.
I did end up going in on the Soso kickstarter last week, but only for $60 to get the super early bird deal. I'm debating a few short-sleeved shirting options, but that's more out of necessity for the lovely triple digits that we've already had here in the desert.
I may consider another pair of denim (heavier weight) as a later 2016 (winter) option to start working on. But aside from that and the aforementioned shirting, I'm good without clothes for a while. It's been a welcome break for the wallet too.
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Post by DigDug on Jun 14, 2016 13:00:06 GMT -6
Been over 3 months now! So far so good. Starting to find stuff in my closet that I haven't used and put them into rotation. I may even have some things altered. A pair of IH khakis that I don't wear will be better off as a pair of shorts. I still have a pair of CF canvas chinos coming (but I'm losing faith  Summer should be easy to not spend. But I'm expecting fall to be hard. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 15, 2016 8:05:52 GMT -6
I'm finding it difficult because there are a ton of summer sales going on. I see stuff I want but have shown a lot of restraint.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jun 15, 2016 11:31:07 GMT -6
9 months since last shirt and jeans. 5 months since the last anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 15:49:38 GMT -6
9 months since last shirt and jeans. 5 months since the last anything. i just realized it's been 10 months since i've bought a pair of jeans. have had many other purchases since that time...and will still likely pick up a pair of lightweight denim at some point in the near future. i only really think about it when there are two warm days back to back...which has been a rarity so far this year. |
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Post by DigDug on Jun 20, 2016 13:53:38 GMT -6
Almost fell off the wagon It's 90 degrees here and I don't have any decent shorts. Almost bought a pair on line. But held back! Now I'm heading to the Tailor with a pair of IH chinos to have them hemmed into shorts. |
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Post by devastitis on Jun 20, 2016 13:56:10 GMT -6
Almost fell off the wagon It's 90 degrees here and I don't have any decent shorts. Almost bought a pair on line. But held back! Now I'm heading to the Tailor with a pair of IH chinos to have them hemmed into shorts. Wat! That's blasphemous. Keep dropping hints to the wife. "Hey you know what would be nice? Canvas shorts. Wish I had a pair.." |
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Post by DigDug on Jun 20, 2016 14:01:15 GMT -6
Almost fell off the wagon It's 90 degrees here and I don't have any decent shorts. Almost bought a pair on line. But held back! Now I'm heading to the Tailor with a pair of IH chinos to have them hemmed into shorts. Wat! That's blasphemous. Keep dropping hints to the wife. "Hey you know what would be nice? Canvas shorts. Wish I had a pair.." Problem is that I couldn't find any I liked. |
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Post by bentin on Jun 20, 2016 14:01:16 GMT -6
Almost fell off the wagon It's 90 degrees here and I don't have any decent shorts. Almost bought a pair on line. But held back! Now I'm heading to the Tailor with a pair of IH chinos to have them hemmed into shorts. Good bye bell bottoms. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 20, 2016 14:15:35 GMT -6
Almost fell off the wagon It's 90 degrees here and I don't have any decent shorts. Almost bought a pair on line. But held back! Now I'm heading to the Tailor with a pair of IH chinos to have them hemmed into shorts.  get a pair of these made out of denim. |
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Post by DigDug on Jun 20, 2016 14:46:52 GMT -6
Almost fell off the wagon It's 90 degrees here and I don't have any decent shorts. Almost bought a pair on line. But held back! Now I'm heading to the Tailor with a pair of IH chinos to have them hemmed into shorts. get a pair of these made out of denim. Already have a pair. Got them from LD Big Wedgie! |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 20, 2016 14:50:13 GMT -6
get a pair of these made out of denim. Already have a pair. Got them from LD Big Wedgie! Comes with a brown selvedge id up the ole poop shoot |
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Post by DigDug on Jun 30, 2016 20:15:51 GMT -6
God I Need to buy something!
I'm tired of getting just bills and junk mail!
I need Hope and a Purpose when I go to the mail box.
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Post by devastitis on Jun 30, 2016 20:35:29 GMT -6
God I Need to buy something! I'm tired of getting just bills and junk mail! I need Hope and a Purpose when I go to the mail box. youre 25% of the way there! |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jul 1, 2016 5:20:30 GMT -6
God I Need to buy something! I'm tired of getting just bills and junk mail! I need Hope and a Purpose when I go to the mail box. Do it. I'm sure a bunch of 4th of July sales will pop up |
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Post by DigDug on Jul 25, 2016 20:19:32 GMT -6
Confession...
I bought a blazer!
BUT I feel in still within my self made rules.
I was needing and allowing myself one jacket/blazer.
At first I thought I was going to buy a LE LABOUREUR moleskin jacket. After looking at it for awhile it seems a bit to Blue for what id be using for and bring to much attention.
This past week I was shopping for suits for my boys and came across a Wool Hunter Green HerringBone blazer for $29. Perfect!
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Post by DigDug on Sept 1, 2016 20:27:27 GMT -6
So I'm 5 months in on this and have done very well I feel. I myself have only bought a Blazer (see above post), some underwear (that doesn't really count does it?), a pair of BR wool pants (hell they were only $6.99) and my wife bought me a pair of Fluevogs (that she liked). Now I'm feeling tested with a Rogue Territory shirt - www.rogueterritory.com/shop/hunter-shirt-maroon-navy/Have I been good enough? |
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Post by northcoast on Sept 1, 2016 21:26:01 GMT -6
So I'm 5 months in on this and have done very well I feel. I myself have only bought a Blazer (see above post), some underwear (that doesn't really count does it?), a pair of BR wool pants (hell they were only $6.99) and my wife bought me a pair of Fluevogs (that she liked). Now I'm feeling tested with a Rogue Territory shirt - www.rogueterritory.com/shop/hunter-shirt-maroon-navy/Have I been good enough? I have often thought of you for inspiration and then I think.......nahhh. But I am slowing down. Yeah, go buy some stuff, it's the 'merican way. Have you been good enough? Uh, I'd say so, but Fluevogs are not cheap! sidenote: I bought a pair of purple Doc's @ TOR Fluevog in 1989. Went there last year but nothing was calling my name. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 2, 2016 5:59:45 GMT -6
So I'm 5 months in on this and have done very well I feel. I myself have only bought a Blazer (see above post), some underwear (that doesn't really count does it?), a pair of BR wool pants (hell they were only $6.99) and my wife bought me a pair of Fluevogs (that she liked). Now I'm feeling tested with a Rogue Territory shirt - www.rogueterritory.com/shop/hunter-shirt-maroon-navy/Have I been good enough? I bought a few things after my 90 day no spend, but I got them on discount. I say go for it. 5 months is a long time without really buying something expensive. |
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Post by DigDug on Sept 19, 2016 19:41:37 GMT -6
How Long Has it Been?
I'm starting to get Delirious, starting to think I don't need anything....
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Post by matt on Sept 20, 2016 8:31:57 GMT -6
How Long Has it Been? I'm starting to get Delirious, starting to think I don't need anything.... We'll only reach out to save you if you start giving away all of your possessions and express a desire to relocate to a shack in the woods. |
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Post by drewcandraw on Sept 20, 2016 13:26:59 GMT -6
I shall join the similar 1 year no spending with you DigDug. Got engaged two weeks ago and my fiance and me need to come up a good 20-30k to pay for the wedding she wants. At least I have two years to save but means I need to thin the herd of all my hobbies. Already started with my a couple of watches/guns/shoes. Hoping to sell some knives as well as make some money off my GSW tickets. I think most expensive non-hobby I partake in is eating out. I love to eat food. Wish me luck lol cause I need to make sure I put away at least 20% a month for my cause. Lots of oatmeal breakfast and turkey/chicken dinners in my future. |
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Post by bentin on Sept 20, 2016 13:34:45 GMT -6
Step 1, look at a calendar and determine a time that you can both be off of work AND court houses will be open. Create a casual reason to both have the day offf. Talking to florists or cake tasting should do it.
Step 2, buy a large bottle of Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Port (yeah yeah), Armagnac or Bookers. Preferably something she likes.
Step 3, hopefully you see where I'm going here. Apply Step 2 to Step 1 and get married at the courthouse. Chock full of win.
I've done one of each, paying more than the court fees to get married is stupid.
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