As far as not shopping ... consulting my records for fall, I shopped in June, August, and December for fall. No shopping in July, September, October, and November
My shopping was very minimal this past season. I only bought one key piece (but it was expensive) ... everything else was pajamas, lingerie, tights, socks ...
For spring of last year, I shopped in February, March, May, and June. No shopping in January or April. For spring, I bought 10 pieces, including some transitional ones. So 11 for the whole year ...