@@kitkat9373 that’s a very valid point! In my case I think I’m going to wear my preferred sweater more anyway so it’s going to wear out the same, but I’ll just try to take care of it x
I'm so glad you've covered this topic. I am a nightmare for buying dupilcates. I have been known to buy 10+ of the same basic top as I've seen it on sale and consider it so versatile and such a staple that I couldn't resist. I do think that this is a mental health issue for me, and I want to stop doing it as I have too many multiple items that are the same (or similar like different colour). My wardrobe is busting, and I inevitability can not wear all of my items. I usually go off them before too long as I change my style regularly, too. Does anyone else have the same problem?
@@L64934 I’m sorry you feel you’re struggling with this so much. It may be a case where you’re buying them for some kind of comfort or security, if you feel like that has any relevance in other areas of your life for you. I’m no therapist so I can’t advise there but I do know I express my other issues through shopping etc. it’s like a cover for a deeper feeling of discomfort. Xx
I'm okay with having duplicates in different colours if it's something that is a part of my style uniform like relaxed a button down shirt. I have three of the same shirt in different colours and I have worn them between 29 and 72 times and still love wearing them. On the other hand I have three pairs of the same shorts in different colours and I don't wear shorts that often, so that definitely is excessive. If it's something I wear very often, and they give different vibes I'm okay with buying duplicates but if it's something I rarely reach for, it's not worth it to me.
@@sigriddjernaes I guess sometimes having multiples work and sometimes it doesn’t. You’re right, if we’re wearing the items then great, but if we’re buying duplicates but not wearing them then what’s the point x
My wardrobe is quite minimal but if I like an item, I ALWAYS buy a dupe of it, but in another colour. Generally one is a dark neutral, while the other is a bright, or a light neutral. This makes mixing and matching really easy - if I know a top in x colour goes with my trousers, I know that the same top in y colour will also work. I do have some accidental duplicates - I found the perfect trouser and bought it in navy, but then found I preferred it in black. I pensioned off the navy ones for rambling/gardening.
@@carolefletcher I guess it works for the pieces we know are part of our core style, but maybe not for other pieces. It’s great you know your style so well! X
This is a challenging subject. On the one hand. If you know what you like and buy multiples, it’s logical because it’s exactly what you wear all the time. On the other hand too many of the same is true that it will seem like it’s the same but that’s uniform dressing. It’s better than buying into trends. That’s more wasteful because it’s usually less likely they’ll be worn. I’m pro duplicates.
I don’t believe all duplicates are bad either. Like I have multiple pairs of jeans and wear them all, but they’re not the exact same either. But if I had 2 or 3 of the exact same pair that might be a bit of a waste. Whereas I have a few pairs of black wide leg trousers, but one is silky, one is velvet and one is a smarter pair. Similar, but not exact dupes so they serve their own purpose. I’m all for uniform dressing too! xx
I love buying duplicates. Currently I have very refined style uniform that feels like “me” that I wear everyday apart from special occasions. I do wear different jackets and coats depending on weather conditions and different shoes. Buying duplicates is extremely useful because clothes gets worn out very quickly if you wear it this often. Wish I bought more of my favourite jeans as sadly they are not available anymore even second hand.
For a very long time, I was on the hunt for "the perfect" cable knit jumper. I really tried to find it secondhand. I thought I would find a lot to choose from but searched for so long with no success. So when I finally found one that was slightly close to what I imagined, I bought it because I was afraid what if I won't find any better? Shopping secondhand I often feel that fomo... So over the last two years I bought several cream cable knits that are almost there but still neither of them are "perfect". I don't want to get rid of the "almost right" ones so I wear those because I like the cream cable knit look so much! And also I don't want to be wasteful. But still if I found "the perfect" cable knit, I would be afraid that it would wear out quicker if I wore it all the time, so I would still keep one or two of the not perfect ones to wear on rotation. Does it make any sence? 🫣 What would be your suggestion for this situation?
Thats a tough one because sometimes it can be a very long search for that “perfect “ item and sometimes it doesn’t even exist yet. It’s just a dream pieces we’ve invented in our heads 😂 as long as you can find one you still really like and enjoy wearing I think it’s a great option to have while you keep hunting for that more ideal piece. I think if you’re wearing the items then they’re worth having. But if you’re not liking them or wearing them much they’re not worth hanging onto. I usually say whatever FEELS like the best option for you. Xx
@@gemmaamclean Yes! Thank you for pointing it out that the perfect pieces don't even exist! I guess I have to learn how to knit a jumper myself, or I should let go of my perfectionism and be content with what I already have. So if I am content, I stop searching and purchasing the same type of clothing over and over... wow! Revelation! 😃 Thank you, Gemma! ☺
@ I bought a jumper knitting pattern that I really need to get started on 😂 running out of time to have a new jumper by winter! Haha maybe it’s a balance about being picky about the pieces we introduce into our wardrobes, but also knowing when to compromise if a piece still feels nice to wear and matches our style. Xx
I guess it’s all about knowing what works for you. I’m petite, and I have real trouble finding long sleeved t shirts which fit properly - but they’re part of my basic outfit formula so I do buy several the same when I find them. I don’t want multiples of more occasionally used items, though.
@@AlexLouiseWest yeh that makes a lot of sense! Same for me, im happy to have various pairs of tailored trousers or jeans, in slightly different colour or styles. I think for those core essentials it makes sense to duplicate, and everyone’s essentials are different x
It's so hard to be aware of the habit of buying iterations of the same items. I guess we "like what we like" and are drawn to it. I've tried no spending periods this year to help with this.
@@cm-nj it’s true, we are drawn to things over and over again. Sometimes having a better idea of what’s in your wardrobe can help, whether that’s doing a regular clean out and just putting everything back in one by one, or trying to wear more of what you own. Xx
@@gemmaamclean I'm going to try 25 in 25 next year. My goal is to not buy more than 25 new items of clothing or shoes next year. I just thought it up today and now that I'm putting in writing here, I'm committed to doing it.
I was noticing recently that a lot of my tops are in the white to cream range. For me it's not an issue because a lot of the pants I wear are rather colorful.And this is the perfect color for them, in my opinion. So for reference, I have a lot of olive green pants and burgundy. Those happen to be some very different colors.But to me, cream is the ideal color for each of them. This makes putting together outfits effortless. I have my entire wardrobe catalogued on a digital wardrobe. The one I use is open wardrobe, and I love it! It makes it so much easier to see what I already have.And what is missing if I am out shopping. Even if i'm shopping online, I don't have to go dig through everything to figure it out. Really to me, it's a matter of preference. Having very similar pieces could be a huge help for somebody that doesn't really crave variety. Other people might get pretty bored. Another thing to consider is how often the person does laundry. This applies to the whole wardrobe.Of course, but it does matter depending on how often you need a specific top. I recently made the bold decision to start doing laundry only every two weeks! 😅 i had to buy more clothes because I wouldn't have been able to make it that long otherwise. It's just a time thing for me, and I would rather just do it all at once occasionally. Of course, if you are a minimalist, that wouldn't be acceptable.
It sounds like you have a preferred uniform/outfit formula that really works for you. I feel like this duplicate item thing is only a problem if you’re someone who craves versatility and gets bored super easily. For example, I recently got quite a few unique tops or multicoloured tops cos I realised I was feeling stagnant in my style BECAUSE most of my tops were solid colours or the same four silhouettes. So even though I was wearing something different, the end result felt similar enough that I was getting bored. Everyone is different and it’s kinda cool to see that 💕 also your style sounds lovely 😊
@@Eastlikesolace I totally agree and thank you 💖 I do have a more defined style now after a lot of work. I feel like it's a bit of a journey of self discovery, figuring out your own personal style. The thing is, that is kind of annoying, I guess is that we always keep changing 😄.
@@jessicacox2005 i usually aim for weekly with my laundry but sometimes it ends up being every 2 weeks. I think for certain items that need to be washed regularly having a couple of duplicates is great. like we wouldn’t only have one pair of socks for instance, and some tops need more washing than others. I guess I’m talking about items that don’t need as regular washing but we still duplicate those. Or even duplicates we don’t wear, because we’re wearing the original piece the most. Your items sound like they all have a place for you xx
@@cristinapiano6190 it doesn’t feel as different to me, and I’m reaching for the chunkier fit way more already. To me they serve a similar purpose but only one seems to be the preferred choice x
What a coincidence as I just bought another sweatshirt I don’t need because it is off-the-shoulder and I don’t have anything off the shoulder. But I’m trying really hard to not buy another, even though there’s this cute Berkley Uni jumper I want.
I do that on purpose. It works for me. If a trousers or jumpers or shirts work on perfection and fit amazing i buy them on diferent colours or duplicates.
I have to disagree. I like to wear certainly styles and colours and don’t want a wardrobe full of different colours and styles that don’t go together. Its a nightmare finding jeans that even fit so when I find a good pair I get 2 or 3. I still only have a very small wardrobe of items and I don’t have to waste time thinking about items
@@Kittycats26 they’re all valid points! I guess part of my point is having duplicates that we don’t wear, like my examples of my jumpers that I now prefer one over the other. I love a style uniform and rewearing very similar things. I guess this is where sometimes duplicates make sense and sometime they don’t xx
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Do you buy duplicate items, and if so, why? ✨
Because i don't want my fave items to get worn out so fast.
@@kitkat9373 that’s a very valid point! In my case I think I’m going to wear my preferred sweater more anyway so it’s going to wear out the same, but I’ll just try to take care of it x
I'm so glad you've covered this topic. I am a nightmare for buying dupilcates. I have been known to buy 10+ of the same basic top as I've seen it on sale and consider it so versatile and such a staple that I couldn't resist. I do think that this is a mental health issue for me, and I want to stop doing it as I have too many multiple items that are the same (or similar like different colour). My wardrobe is busting, and I inevitability can not wear all of my items. I usually go off them before too long as I change my style regularly, too. Does anyone else have the same problem?
@@L64934 I’m sorry you feel you’re struggling with this so much. It may be a case where you’re buying them for some kind of comfort or security, if you feel like that has any relevance in other areas of your life for you. I’m no therapist so I can’t advise there but I do know I express my other issues through shopping etc. it’s like a cover for a deeper feeling of discomfort. Xx
I'm okay with having duplicates in different colours if it's something that is a part of my style uniform like relaxed a button down shirt. I have three of the same shirt in different colours and I have worn them between 29 and 72 times and still love wearing them. On the other hand I have three pairs of the same shorts in different colours and I don't wear shorts that often, so that definitely is excessive. If it's something I wear very often, and they give different vibes I'm okay with buying duplicates but if it's something I rarely reach for, it's not worth it to me.
@@sigriddjernaes I guess sometimes having multiples work and sometimes it doesn’t. You’re right, if we’re wearing the items then great, but if we’re buying duplicates but not wearing them then what’s the point x
My wardrobe is quite minimal but if I like an item, I ALWAYS buy a dupe of it, but in another colour. Generally one is a dark neutral, while the other is a bright, or a light neutral. This makes mixing and matching really easy - if I know a top in x colour goes with my trousers, I know that the same top in y colour will also work. I do have some accidental duplicates - I found the perfect trouser and bought it in navy, but then found I preferred it in black. I pensioned off the navy ones for rambling/gardening.
@@carolefletcher I guess it works for the pieces we know are part of our core style, but maybe not for other pieces. It’s great you know your style so well! X
This is a challenging subject. On the one hand. If you know what you like and buy multiples, it’s logical because it’s exactly what you wear all the time. On the other hand too many of the same is true that it will seem like it’s the same but that’s uniform dressing. It’s better than buying into trends. That’s more wasteful because it’s usually less likely they’ll be worn. I’m pro duplicates.
I don’t believe all duplicates are bad either. Like I have multiple pairs of jeans and wear them all, but they’re not the exact same either. But if I had 2 or 3 of the exact same pair that might be a bit of a waste. Whereas I have a few pairs of black wide leg trousers, but one is silky, one is velvet and one is a smarter pair. Similar, but not exact dupes so they serve their own purpose. I’m all for uniform dressing too! xx
I love buying duplicates. Currently I have very refined style uniform that feels like “me” that I wear everyday apart from special occasions. I do wear different jackets and coats depending on weather conditions and different shoes. Buying duplicates is extremely useful because clothes gets worn out very quickly if you wear it this often. Wish I bought more of my favourite jeans as sadly they are not available anymore even second hand.
@@elizaollett that’s a great point, I love a style uniform too!
For a very long time, I was on the hunt for "the perfect" cable knit jumper. I really tried to find it secondhand. I thought I would find a lot to choose from but searched for so long with no success. So when I finally found one that was slightly close to what I imagined, I bought it because I was afraid what if I won't find any better? Shopping secondhand I often feel that fomo... So over the last two years I bought several cream cable knits that are almost there but still neither of them are "perfect". I don't want to get rid of the "almost right" ones so I wear those because I like the cream cable knit look so much! And also I don't want to be wasteful. But still if I found "the perfect" cable knit, I would be afraid that it would wear out quicker if I wore it all the time, so I would still keep one or two of the not perfect ones to wear on rotation. Does it make any sence? 🫣 What would be your suggestion for this situation?
Thats a tough one because sometimes it can be a very long search for that “perfect “ item and sometimes it doesn’t even exist yet. It’s just a dream pieces we’ve invented in our heads 😂 as long as you can find one you still really like and enjoy wearing I think it’s a great option to have while you keep hunting for that more ideal piece. I think if you’re wearing the items then they’re worth having. But if you’re not liking them or wearing them much they’re not worth hanging onto. I usually say whatever FEELS like the best option for you. Xx
@@gemmaamclean Yes! Thank you for pointing it out that the perfect pieces don't even exist! I guess I have to learn how to knit a jumper myself, or I should let go of my perfectionism and be content with what I already have. So if I am content, I stop searching and purchasing the same type of clothing over and over... wow! Revelation! 😃 Thank you, Gemma! ☺
@ I bought a jumper knitting pattern that I really need to get started on 😂 running out of time to have a new jumper by winter! Haha maybe it’s a balance about being picky about the pieces we introduce into our wardrobes, but also knowing when to compromise if a piece still feels nice to wear and matches our style. Xx
I guess it’s all about knowing what works for you. I’m petite, and I have real trouble finding long sleeved t shirts which fit properly - but they’re part of my basic outfit formula so I do buy several the same when I find them. I don’t want multiples of more occasionally used items, though.
@@AlexLouiseWest yeh that makes a lot of sense! Same for me, im happy to have various pairs of tailored trousers or jeans, in slightly different colour or styles. I think for those core essentials it makes sense to duplicate, and everyone’s essentials are different x
It's so hard to be aware of the habit of buying iterations of the same items. I guess we "like what we like" and are drawn to it. I've tried no spending periods this year to help with this.
@@cm-nj it’s true, we are drawn to things over and over again. Sometimes having a better idea of what’s in your wardrobe can help, whether that’s doing a regular clean out and just putting everything back in one by one, or trying to wear more of what you own. Xx
@@gemmaamclean I'm going to try 25 in 25 next year. My goal is to not buy more than 25 new items of clothing or shoes next year. I just thought it up today and now that I'm putting in writing here, I'm committed to doing it.
@ that’s a great idea! I love the sound of that 😊
I was noticing recently that a lot of my tops are in the white to cream range. For me it's not an issue because a lot of the pants I wear are rather colorful.And this is the perfect color for them, in my opinion. So for reference, I have a lot of olive green pants and burgundy. Those happen to be some very different colors.But to me, cream is the ideal color for each of them. This makes putting together outfits effortless. I have my entire wardrobe catalogued on a digital wardrobe. The one I use is open wardrobe, and I love it! It makes it so much easier to see what I already have.And what is missing if I am out shopping. Even if i'm shopping online, I don't have to go dig through everything to figure it out. Really to me, it's a matter of preference. Having very similar pieces could be a huge help for somebody that doesn't really crave variety. Other people might get pretty bored. Another thing to consider is how often the person does laundry. This applies to the whole wardrobe.Of course, but it does matter depending on how often you need a specific top. I recently made the bold decision to start doing laundry only every two weeks! 😅 i had to buy more clothes because I wouldn't have been able to make it that long otherwise. It's just a time thing for me, and I would rather just do it all at once occasionally. Of course, if you are a minimalist, that wouldn't be acceptable.
It sounds like you have a preferred uniform/outfit formula that really works for you. I feel like this duplicate item thing is only a problem if you’re someone who craves versatility and gets bored super easily. For example, I recently got quite a few unique tops or multicoloured tops cos I realised I was feeling stagnant in my style BECAUSE most of my tops were solid colours or the same four silhouettes. So even though I was wearing something different, the end result felt similar enough that I was getting bored. Everyone is different and it’s kinda cool to see that 💕 also your style sounds lovely 😊
@@Eastlikesolace I totally agree and thank you 💖 I do have a more defined style now after a lot of work. I feel like it's a bit of a journey of self discovery, figuring out your own personal style. The thing is, that is kind of annoying, I guess is that we always keep changing 😄.
@@jessicacox2005 i usually aim for weekly with my laundry but sometimes it ends up being every 2 weeks. I think for certain items that need to be washed regularly having a couple of duplicates is great. like we wouldn’t only have one pair of socks for instance, and some tops need more washing than others. I guess I’m talking about items that don’t need as regular washing but we still duplicate those. Or even duplicates we don’t wear, because we’re wearing the original piece the most. Your items sound like they all have a place for you xx
Agree❤
Your cream jumpers are so diferent. The pattern. The fit. The purpose.
@@cristinapiano6190 it doesn’t feel as different to me, and I’m reaching for the chunkier fit way more already. To me they serve a similar purpose but only one seems to be the preferred choice x
@@gemmaamclean If you still like the other one, try dyeing it. If it's a pure fibre or even a blend, it should take colour fairly well.
What a coincidence as I just bought another sweatshirt I don’t need because it is off-the-shoulder and I don’t have anything off the shoulder. But I’m trying really hard to not buy another, even though there’s this cute Berkley Uni jumper I want.
I guess an off shoulder sweater isn’t a duplicate if you don’t already have one like that. It’s still a different vibe. Xx
I do that on purpose. It works for me. If a trousers or jumpers or shirts work on perfection and fit amazing i buy them on diferent colours or duplicates.
@@cristinapiano6190 I think different colours don’t always count as dupes because they’re not just replicas of each other x
I have to disagree. I like to wear certainly styles and colours and don’t want a wardrobe full of different colours and styles that don’t go together. Its a nightmare finding jeans that even fit so when I find a good pair I get 2 or 3. I still only have a very small wardrobe of items and I don’t have to waste time thinking about items
@@Kittycats26 they’re all valid points! I guess part of my point is having duplicates that we don’t wear, like my examples of my jumpers that I now prefer one over the other. I love a style uniform and rewearing very similar things. I guess this is where sometimes duplicates make sense and sometime they don’t xx
I find it hard when I love a certain dress or skirt I buy two sometimes in case I can’t get them again 🤍
@@sophiawisdomharps yeh I get that!
Quite a few of my favourites were discontinued, so I'm glad I have dupes of them.