Do you love FASHION but HATE shopping?

[susie_bubble]

Just wanted to start a little discussion topic. I should think that most ppl who love fashion also love shopping BUT are there those out there who simply love fashion as an artform but loathe the consumerism of fashion?? Some just dislike shopping as a pastime altogether. Are the two inextricably linked? Discuss!

 

[a984mel]

i absolutely LOVE shopping. Although I prefer to do it not at peak times, because weekend busyness just stresses me out. I do quite a lot of my shopping online now aswell

 

[Nelly Cat]

I'm into fashion, but I definitely prefer watching it (on the runway, on other people) over shopping. I don't HATE shopping, though.

 

[izze]

What if you LOVE shopping but are a little clueless about fashion?

 

[faust]

Just wanted to start a little discussion topic. I should think that most ppl who love fashion also love shopping BUT are there those out there who simply love fashion as an artform but loathe the consumerism of fashion?? Some just dislike shopping as a pastime altogether. Are the two inextricably linked? Discuss!

We have several threads on this, search for "materialistic society". You are not alone

 

[fashionista-ta]

Just wanted to start a little discussion topic. I should think that most ppl who love fashion also love shopping BUT are there those out there who simply love fashion as an artform but loathe the consumerism of fashion?? Some just dislike shopping as a pastime altogether. Are the two inextricably linked? Discuss!

Good question. Love fashion, not wild about consumerism, enjoy shopping, but not as much as some here Somehow shopping for clothes is different for me than say, antiquing. I find antiquing non-stressful (and stress-relieving) because almost by definition it usually has to be a bit non-focused. Sure, you may have a wish list in the back of your head, but in a certain way you have to take or leave what you find. The situation's a bit different with antique malls ... I can run to one that's 5 minutes from my house intending to buy a pink depression glass platter and come back with one. Had I specified the pattern, though, I could probably forget it. But in general you can just kind of float ...

When I'm shopping for clothes or accessories, I know what I want. Ideally I have checked out the catalogs and looked online so I have a pretty good idea already of what I want to look at--that makes everything go much more smoothly. I guess I am not very patient with the whole process of trying on. I'm a big reader and I can read fashion magazines forever. When I'm in the mood there aren't enough magazines printed to keep me supplied. But yeah, physically shopping for clothes I do not really enjoy most of the time. I guess part of it depends on the store. I guess one nice thing about antiquing is no one's bothering you. Sometimes a store owner is friendly and wants to chat, but there really aren't hovering SAs. You can look & think & get into your zen shopping zone. This really is making me think about how poor most fashion shopping experiences are ... cold dressing rooms, flourescent lighting, marginal SAs ... no wonder I don't like it

 

[BBgIZzZMo]

I luv both fashion and shopping!

haven't heard any girls who luv fashion doesn't like to shop tbh!

 

[IAmEllie]

i absolutely love shopping, but i always seem to see things i like when i have no money, and then when i do, there's nothing!

 

[susie_bubble]

I'm not talking about me personally coz I love shopping as well. But I hate that kind of rushed, chaotic kind of shopping where everyone is grabbing at stuff. Topshop on Oxford Street can sometimes be a bit too much for me. Though I can't live without H&M and Topshop (budgets being limited et all), sometimes I do think that the clothes aren't really made with love and I am just being sucked into the big consumer vat of fashion.
I love going to small quiet boutiques and just browsing with some nice music in the b/g. Or if it has to be really noisy, then markets are also really atmospheric and interesting.
Hmmm....maybe I'm really feeling my age (all of my 21 years). Don't have that teenybopping energy anymore.....

And like I said, some people love fashion as an artform and admire from a purely aesthetic point of view and don't feel the need to consume it. Just wanted to see if there were such people out there.

 

[BBgIZzZMo]

sort of understand what u feel. felt like that sometimes that is y i hate shopping in the weekends
go on monday mornings!

I'm not talking about me personally coz I love shopping as well. But I hate that kind of rushed, chaotic kind of shopping where everyone is grabbing at stuff. Topshop on Oxford Street can sometimes be a bit too much for me. Though I can't live without H&M and Topshop (budgets being limited et all), sometimes I do think that the clothes aren't really made with love and I am just being sucked into the big consumer vat of fashion.
I love going to small quiet boutiques and just browsing with some nice music in the b/g. Or if it has to be really noisy, then markets are also really atmospheric and interesting.
Hmmm....maybe I'm really feeling my age (all of my 21 years). Don't have that teenybopping energy anymore.....

And like I said, some people love fashion as an artform and admire from a purely aesthetic point of view and don't feel the need to consume it. Just wanted to see if there were such people out there.

 

[Merrysage]

I love fashion but I find shopping tedious. Mainly for two reasons;

1. I have a very bijou budget
2. I live miles away from any decent shopping

I am however, going to London at the end of the month for two days. I'm hoping to get a chance to browse around at least a few good shops. Whether or not I can afford to do more than look is another question.

 

[Erin]

haven't heard any girls who luv fashion doesn't like to shop tbh!

I don't know, you just may have me pinned. Actual shopping, as in brick-and-mortar style, is rather tedious to me. I try to do it with my girlfriends without getting impatient, but I simply can't anymore. Maybe it always feels like I'm pressed for time...

 

[Asha123]

i absolutely love shopping, but i always seem to see things i like when i have no money, and then when i do, there's nothing!

I know what you mean it is the same with me! I love shopping an ddon't see why anyone else wouldn't, mabey I am being ignorant then I apologise, nut I just can't seem to understand.

 

[james]

I love clothes and fashion, but I hate shopping, because every shop is full of the same stuff that everyone wears, the best pieces are just too expensive and I don't know...I just don't find anything and get frustrated.I also hate going shopping because there is so many stylish people, and I'm just always in a black tee and jeans, never finding anything or actually knowing what I want . I always feel like I'm "trying to be something I'm not and then I'll look ridiculous" in every store I go to.but that's actually how I normally think about myself, but when I'm shopping that feeling becomes much,much more stronger.I just hate shopping.I maybe wouldn't, if I'd knew how to dress.

 

[travolta]

hate to shop, unless it's at my favorite thrift or vintage store, and then it's more treasure hunting. i guess i hate to spend money without feeling i get an experience back like good food and wine w/ friends or a trip.

 

[Fade to Black]

I love clothes and fashion, but I hate shopping, because every shop is full of the same stuff that everyone wears, the best pieces are just too expensive and I don't know...I just don't find anything and get frustrated.I also hate going shopping because there is so many stylish people, and I'm just always in a black tee and jeans, never finding anything or actually knowing what I want . I always feel like I'm "trying to be something I'm not and then I'll look ridiculous" in every store I go to.but that's actually how I normally think about myself, but when I'm shopping that feeling becomes much,much more stronger.I just hate shopping.I maybe wouldn't, if I'd knew how to dress.

There's nothing wrong with wearing a simple black tee and jeans, it's a basic outfit but always works well especially if the pieces are well cut and nice fabric. I'm actually puzzled by people who dress up to go shopping...how you gonna try on clothes, take them off and try other stuff on if you have to remove 4-5 layers every time you're in the fitting room or have to be careful of some details on a meticulous garment when you're removing it. I believe shopping should be done in comfortable, casual outfits like the ones you mentioned. Leave the dressing up for other occasions.

 

[Fashion_addict19]

it depends on my mood sometimes im on such a fashion high it doesnt matter what i get or go as long as there is fashion but other times i have high expectations and think im going to get something awesome, but dont.

 

[i_<3_chanel]

i like shopping ! lots !
but i do two v.seperate types of shopping
browsing + buying are v.seperate in my book !
i also often get v.frustrated b/c i have a v.defined idea of wht i want in my head
& often tht fails to materialise & i can't find anythn tht fits wht i've been imagining !
tht's why i'm always altering my clothes !

 

[susie_bubble]

i like shopping ! lots !
but i do two v.seperate types of shopping
browsing + buying are v.seperate in my book !
i also often get v.frustrated b/c i have a v.defined idea of wht i want in my head
& often tht fails to materialise & i can't find anythn tht fits wht i've been imagining !
tht's why i'm always altering my clothes !

I know exactly what you mean. I picture things that I think I'm gonna find in the shops and it never turns up. Then I get distracted by something else and end up getting something that I didn't plan to get.

 

[i_<3_chanel]

true.
& almost always whtevr i do buy doesn't really go w/much of my stuff !
b/c it's impulsive & i haven't thought abt wht i'm buying
so tht's a bad excuse to buy more stuff . .