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Impulse buys and do you regret them?

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M0nica Tue 20-Nov-18 12:02:45

I bought a lovely red boucle fabric 3/4 coat this winter. I live in it.

Me? I do not mind standing out. I tend to stick out like a sore thumb anyway so I decided I might as well make a feature of it.

Marydoll Tue 20-Nov-18 12:00:44

Jane, wear it! I usually wear a coat when I come through to Edinburgh, It always freezing!! You will brighten everyone's day.

EllanVannin Tue 20-Nov-18 11:58:29

Listening/seeing the words of encouragement makes me tempted also to wear a long ( pure wool ) red coat with black velvet wrists collar and buttons,which was an impulse buy from Debenhams years ago. I've worn it twice-----in the dark.
I don't know why I bought t because I hate " standing out ".

J52 Tue 20-Nov-18 11:43:37

Wear it and enjoy it! Brighten up grey winter.
It’s worse to not buy something and then regret it. I’ve done that, gone back and the item’s sold out.

Teetime Tue 20-Nov-18 11:40:22

The red coat sounds fabulous- look great and be cosy on a cold winters day.

gillybob Tue 20-Nov-18 11:28:57

It sounds lovely Jane10 but if you’re sure you won’t ever wear it then I think you should probably take it back and say you bought it on impulse and it’s really not your thing .

GrannyGravy13 Tue 20-Nov-18 11:22:50

Wear it with pride and a big smile, it sounds fabulous!!

Some of the most worn and loved items in my wardrobe are impulse buys. Knee length boots from LK Bennett 10 years ago which come out each winter and look nearly new. A blue and white striped long linen dress, feels so comfortable and makes me feel good.

Gave up overthinking shopping on retirement, the AC always tell us to enjoy what we have earned/saved.

DoraMarr Tue 20-Nov-18 11:10:31

Wear it- it sounds gorgeous!

Jane10 Tue 20-Nov-18 11:08:39

Yesterday, on the way to a group, I was walking through some little streets. Suddenly I saw a coat in a shop window. Reader I bought it!! (apologies Charlotte Bronte). I really don't do that sort of thing. I went in, tried it on and heard myself say 'I'll take it'.
I've never bought a coat before and live in anoraks and jackets. This new item is a long bright red coat. I look like an elderly grenadier guard in it. I just need a bearskin and a black horse to carry it off as an outfit.
Today. Do I regret it? Not really although I'll never actually wear it.
Mind you, previous impulse buys have always been a success. Maybe I should let my subconscious do the shopping more often? How about you others?