Is anyone actually buying new clothes/shoes/etc??

jellykingdom on 08/04/2020 - 12:11

I'm genuinely curious whether people are still out spending money on fashion at this time. I am getting constant emails about sales, discounts, "we're still here!", and Ozbargain posts (I have an alert for TM Lewin and it's gone off not stop)

But is anyone buying?? I already had a pretty decent wardrobe and i'm not expecting to be putting that to use anytime soon, we don't even know what season it will be when we're finally allowed back to pubs & clubs. I currently don't have any real need to be impressing anyone with my fashion sense except my wife and baby haha

What are other people doing?

Poll Options

  • 33
    Yes - gotta get them bargains!
  • 4
    Yes - gotta support small businesses
  • 40
    No - I'm not buying
  • 10
    No - I don't wear clothes
Fashion & Apparel

Comments

  • SnowDragon on 08/04/2020 - 12:19
    +2

    If I see something cheap that I like I'll get stuff. Like this target deal for example.

    I think the virus has been good for bargains.

    • netjock on 08/04/2020 - 12:21

      I think the virus has been good for bargains.

      Don't fall the trap. Asymptomatic carrier even if it looks good for them.

    • GangGang on 08/04/2020 - 12:34

      How did I miss that deal? I'm on ozb 24-7 and the day I'm busy at work I miss it.

  • netjock on 08/04/2020 - 12:20

    only trousers (pants to some) and underwear. Making a hole in them sitting for too long working from home.

  • mbck on 08/04/2020 - 12:30

    shoes? I've got too many new pairs I've been buying thanks to this website.

  • onetwothreefour on 08/04/2020 - 12:34
    +5

    Don't worry, my wife is keeping the economy afloat with her online shopping for clothes.

  • mini2 on 08/04/2020 - 12:42

    Yep bought a fair bit from yesterday's DJ sale. Got some DJ gift cards to sitting here so might as well use them while DJ is still solvent.

  • trustnoone on 08/04/2020 - 12:44

    I'd say same as before, not buying and more or any less to be honest. Only difference is I'm getting more takeaway as coles here has 3 lines to pass through before you can get in and I get to support local cafes/takeaway.

  • Gronk on 08/04/2020 - 12:49

    If we need it we still buy it, but we do take a closer look at whether it's an actual need or a want than we used to…

  • mskeggs on 08/04/2020 - 12:56
    +1

    Getting some kids tracking - for some reason they refuse to wear their school uniforms 5 days a week.

  • chumlee on 08/04/2020 - 12:59
    +2

    Bought some new underwear to use as face masks as the smell of my current underwear was making me use 2 underwear face masks

    • nfr on 08/04/2020 - 13:24

      Hentai Kamen is that you?

  • tallkid123 on 08/04/2020 - 13:21

    Yes, my wife and I have been buying discounted stuff from Amazon US, Reebok, etc.

    Ironically, a lot of fitness wear lately despite gyms being closed.

  • Ghost47 on 08/04/2020 - 13:33

    It's times like these you realise that you don't really need clothes. Especially when WFH. Just don't stand up when all you're wearing is a business shirt.

    • iampoor on 08/04/2020 - 14:23

      Just turn off video. Your excuse can be that your hair is a mess due to the fact that even though hairdressers are still open, you don't want to take the chance of visiting and maybe getting COVID-19.

      • dasher86 on 08/04/2020 - 16:31

        no need to go to that length.
        Sorry my video doesn't work works fine.

  • GG57 on 08/04/2020 - 13:34

    Completely changed the focus, but still shopping.
    No more office wear or shoes; more winter / comfy wear.

    Who knows what size I'll be by the time we get out of here.

  • Porker on 08/04/2020 - 15:58

    Is clothes shopping considered an essential activity/item? Genuine question. I assume so because those shops are still open, but it just seems counter-intuitive for survival purposes.

    My toddler son is quickly growing out of his clothes such that I wish to buy new ones along with new shoes. Kids/Baby clothes sizings seem to be different across the brands such that the only real way I know if it fits is to test him in the clothes - this requires me to take him out.

    The cold is getting colder too such that I want to ensure he's rugged up. Yes we have heating, but that's not always practical when a simple jumper can help.

    • MeesusEff on 08/04/2020 - 17:12
      +1

      I would say so. I'm gonna have to venture out soon to get some pool noodles for baby proofing shelves, can only imagine the amount of judgey stares I'll be getting

  • pjetson on 08/04/2020 - 18:52
    +1

    I need urgently a new pair of shoes. There's no way I'm going to a shopping centre to try on shoes, and I'm not sure I want to buy footwear online.

    You don't have a suitable poll option for me.

  • floppy on 09/04/2020 - 09:19

    yeah i know what you mean, constantly getting adverts or emails about sales.
    the only sale i have bit the bullet on and gone for so far was the friends and family sale at Puma over the weekend. was able to get a pair of football boots i have been eyeing up for a while at 50% off so pretty chuffed.

    seems funny though as i probably won't be able to use them until next year at the earliest it seems.

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