Saturday 3 June 2017

A Buyer's Archive: May

Since February 2015, inspired by Elise's Buyer's Archive project, I've been keeping a record of all my clothing purchases in an effort to track what works and what doesn't and - in theory - cut down on my spending. 

This time last year I bought a pair of denim shorts that I later returned, a pair of sunglasses that broke just last week after lots of wear, a secondhand Topshop dress that I've sadly accepted just isn't my colour, and a basic black tee which I wear a lot, giving a total of £33.98. Could I beat that total this May? With a grand total of one clothing purchase, yes I could.
Vintage midi skirt, Sue Ryder Vintage £9
The Sue Ryder shop in Leicester is a great source of vintage goodies and I've picked up some brilliant retro fabric here over the years. It's rare, though, that I find clothes that fit me so I was excited to spot this button front midi skirt. I've already worn it a lot - with my denim jacket, tights and clumpy shoes when it was chillier, and with bare legs, sandals and a black t-shirt now the weather is better - so I reckon it will be a wardrobe staple in the months to come.

Total for May: £9

Total so far for 2017: £249.69

Total this time last year: £237.62

Look out for the #buyersarchive hashtag on Twitter and Instagram to see the other bloggers taking part.

6 comments:

  1. I love it! I'm sure I had a very similar one a few years ago, very versatile :)

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    1. It's just slightly too big for me but oh well, a belt will sort that out.

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  2. I do love a purchase that you can wear no matter what the season. It's a lovely skirt and a nice length.

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    1. I actually took it up (badly) and have now realised I preferred it the original length - doh! But yeah I think the darker pattern will work as well in winter as it does now, which is what convinced me to splash out on it.

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  3. That's a lovely skirt and so versatile!

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  4. Super cute skirt! I spent kind of a lot this month for me....oops. :-0

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