When You Shop What Do You Typically Buy?

[soulstice]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
usually tees, bags, and accessories (bracelets, necklaces).

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
i'd reckon my wardrobe is 50% tops, 40% bottoms, and 10% dresses.

How often do you buy swimwear?
very rarely.

How often do you buy underware?
at least once every 2 months.

What colors do you typically buy?
green (most shades), yellow, brown, off-white, purple, pink.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
i've just started working, so i'd say i spend under $200-$300 every one or two months.

Where do you shop most often?
anywhere and everywhere! any shop which catches my eye, i'd step right in =)

 

[Flyingama]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Shirts/tops and accessories

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
I guess, 7:3:1?

How often do you buy swimwear?
Pretty much never.

How often do you buy underware?
About once a month or so..

What colors do you typically buy?
Yellow and black. I have a lot of green stuff for some reason.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Lately, way too much. This month I've spent about $400

Where do you shop most often?
Online... ebay and delias mostly.

 

[tinuvielberen]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Shoes, bags, jackets.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
Hard to say; 2-3 to 1 tops to bottoms. I only have a few dresses.

How often do you buy swimwear?
If I have a tropical vacation scheduled. My last one was about 5 years ago.

How often do you buy underwear?
About once or twice per year. I find a brand that works for me and stick to it.

What colors do you typically buy?
Black, brown, tan, cream, white, and green.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
About 25% of my net income. Too much!

Where do you shop most often?
J. Gilbert (a Seattle shoe boutique), Via Lago in Kirkland, WA, and Nordstrom.

 

[marcjacobspanda]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Anything worth buying, usually tops

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
Tops: 70%, Bottoms: 25%, Dresses: 5%

How often do you buy swimwear?
I don't swim. Last purchase was 3 yrs ago

How often do you buy underwear?
Every 3/4 months

What colors do you typically buy?
Black, Cream, Gray

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Depending, especially during Sales when i am out of control. Average about $1,000/month

Where do you shop most often?
Saks Fifth Avenue, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vanessa Bruno, Tsumori Chisato, Satine, Shopbop & Isetan Tokyo

 

[gsquared]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
tees, shoes, makeup/skincare (and food.. )

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
70% tops (incl jackets, zip ups. tees etc.), 20% bottoms, 10% skirts/dresses

How often do you buy swimwear?
RARE. i buy when i need one which is almost never.

How often do you buy underware?
not often. When i go back to HK, i get packs and packs of comfy cotton underwear I buy underwear unexpectedly when i see something cute in store.

What colors do you typically buy?
i'm boring lol. black, white, blue, purple/burgundy; in the summer-->yellow and pale green

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
I'm a poor university student...that can't resist the sales I see on my way to class (on Bloor street XD)..I'd say $100-200...more during holidays and summer

Where do you shop most often?
Anywhere, but not a thrift shop person; not a luxury person (can't afford)...no sl*tty stores like Guess or cheap quality stores like Stitches ..everywhere else is fine. Let's just say I like sample sales and clearance racks..expensive looking clothes for cheap

 

[unplugged66]

When you shop what do you typically buy?

T-Shirts, Jeans and Accessories.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?

60% T-Shirts, Jackets, Shirts, 30% Jeans, 10% Accessories.

How often do you buy swimwear?

Once a year.

How often do you buy underware?

Every 3 months.

What colors do you typically buy?

White.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?

A few hundreds, depending on my salary.

Where do you shop most often?

Holt Renfrew.

 

[Blondes]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
A top and some fun accessories.
When I shop online I try to think of what I'll need this season and get some sweaters and cardigans in the mix too.
Sometimes I feel like nothing that I own will make me feel fabulous, and go out and buy a whole outfit for a party or some important thing, like an interview.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
Mostly tops.
I have real trouble finding jeans that fit my waist to hip ratio, so I usually have a pair or two that I wear to shreds and then hunt for the next pair. This winter I managed to get some nice trousers, so I wasn't in jeans 99% of the time like I used to be.

How often do you buy swimwear?
I usually buy one or two bikinis in the beginning of summer.

How often do you buy underwear?
Every now and then I realize that all my underwear looks like old rags, about two months after this point I finally remember to buy some.
Socks and underwear are the two things I'm really bad at buying. Maybe I shoudld make notes in my calendar every couple of months: "Buy underwear!"

What colors do you typically buy?
In the winter: Black. I made a decision to only buy black clothes for winter in the beginning if this past season, because I had so much stuff that didn't match, due to my erratic shopping behaviour.

For the warmer moths I like beige, blue in different shades, white, pink. Sometimes I get an urge for a green or yellow top.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
About 130$. (Thank you Forex calculator ) If I had some sort of income other than my student loan it would be more.

Where do you shop most often?
H&M. Since moving to this smaller city to study, I have gotten so lazy I hardly even look in other shops. Luckily my mother gives me some of her second-hand finds when I see her, and I use my clothes for a long time, so I don't look like I've escaped from the display window at H&M.

 

[milkbar]

when you shop what do you typically buy? DESIGNER BAGS, SHOES, TOPS, JEANS
what is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses...etc? MORE TOPS THAN BOTTOMS. MORE OR LESS 10 TO 15 DRESSES!
how often do you buy swimwear? VERY SELDOM
how often do you buy underwear? IF I SEE SOMETHING NICE & COMFY, I BUY IT.
what colors do you typically buy? BLACK, NAVY, RED, WHITE, CHOCOLATE BROWN, LIGHT PINK, POWDER BLUE, PURPLE, GRAY
how much do you spend a month on apparel? $200 (MORE OR LESS)
where do you shop most often? MANGO, ZARA, H & M, TOPSHOP, DOROTHY PERKINS, ESCADA, ARMANI, CALVIN KLEIN

 

[sakina]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
tops ! and than other useless items i don't need- shoes, bags, bracelets, etc.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
I have about 3 pairs of jeans I wear I desperately need more. I have a ton of tops but only wear about 50%. I think I only have about 2-3 dresses so it doesn't really count. I'd say I wear 4:1:0

How often do you buy swimwear?
only when I have to ! i dread it, so it's usually when i'm on vacation.

How often do you buy underwear?
only once or twice a year! some of you guys buy underwear an awful lot.

What colors do you typically buy?
black. and lots of it. white, red, grey. i'm trying to branch out, i swear.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
about $130 considering that's about all i have every month.

Where do you shop most often?
nordstroms, express, gap, all over the place..

 

[Princess Coco]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
I'm a real basic t's and jeans girl, so mostly those, and I love accessories - especially silk scarves right now. I am a handbag freak, but since I love Louis Vuitton, I can't splurge as often as I would like!!

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
I have no dresses in my wardrobe, just do not have the confidence for that. I have tons of jeans though, and millions of tops!! I'm thinking 3:2:0

How often do you buy swimwear?
never ever ever..... But if a holiday so calls for it, then I have no option. But I hate it, so depressing shopping for swimwear.

How often do you buy underwear?
every few months or so, but not matching sets

What colors do you typically buy?
I am totally into red, black, pink and green right now.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Hmm, it varys depending on what I want that month, probably average of about £200 when I am not shopping for a handbag.....

Where do you shop most often?
Topshop, Oasis, Primark, Louis Vuitton, French Connection, H&M

 

[La bordélique]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Necklaces, basics.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
2/4 are tops, 1/5 are bottoms. The rest are dresses.

How often do you buy swimwear?
Every year, a little before summer.

How often do you buy underwear?
I'm not sure... Hah.

What colors do you typically buy?
Black, white, navy blue, olive green, dark grey.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Over 200.

Where do you shop most often?
On St-Denis and Ste-Catherine, in Montreal.

 

[tuomas]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
knitwear, tailored pieces and SHOES
What is the ratio of tops to bottoms...etc?
normally I find shopping for pants very uninspiring...
How often do you buy swimwear?
NEVER
How often do you buy underware?
once a month maybe
What colors do you typically buy?
black, white and gray
How much do you spend a month on apparel?
from nothing to way too much
Where do you shop most often?
I shop while I'm traveling for work or hit the designer sample sales in Paris and Antwerp. Fave shops : Atelier (NY), Maria Luisa and L'eclaireur (Paris), Louis and Ann Demeulemeester (Antwerp), DSM and B-Store (London) plus all the Comme & Margiela stores in the world
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[Monsieur]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
random accessories (bracelets, necklaces, antique keys, badges, hats, sunglasses, ties, scarves)... long sleeved shirts, especially in white. i buy bottoms and shoes quite rarely (although i am always looking for them!)

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
70% tops 30% bottoms 0 dresses...

How often do you buy swimwear?
maybe once a year

How often do you buy underware?
once or twice a year

What colors do you typically buy?
white, green, other bright colours - red, yellow, fuschia, turquoise... but not orange for some reason... and im a lover of bold patterns... stripes

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
thats hard.. im terrible at budgeting but i think at least 200 euros (even though im a poor student)

Where do you shop most often?
no specific place really.. i'll go into almost anystore and try random things on - anything that catches my eye especially kooky items - i end up buying a lot of kooky stuff.
i find that when im looking for something in particular, i never find it. i do most of my major shopping when im travelling/on holiday.. its just more exciting to buy something when ur somewhere else... for me its all about the fun of discovery!

 

[aizawa]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
jackets & jeans & necklaces. i dont normally shop for handbags because nothing beats my speedy 25.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
i have a ton of tops some with tags and never been touched. also lately i've been getting into the habit of buying more jeans. i have like a few dresses too.. but i hardly wear them. so its probably 4:2:0 or 0.5 =)

How often do you buy swimwear?
rarely - i buy one if i have to. but otherwise i wont.

How often do you buy underwear?
whenever i happen to walk in one of those places & buy heaps. 3-5 times a year.

What colors do you typically buy?
grey, black, white, browns, purple - but never red & orange. i just dont like those colours & dont know what will go with them.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
$400 or more, but if i needed something really bad then i'll use my fathers'.

Where do you shop most often?
anything that catches my eye when im looking for something. but normally i'll shop at myers, its stocked with all these designers & has everything. i always make a stop in bardot because i love their jeans.

 

[litchickuk]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
whatever takes my eye - unless I have a list of things to get/look for. Usually its tops and bags

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
65% tops, 30% bottoms (includes many skirts) and 5% dresses

How often do you buy swimwear?
about 2-3 times a year, depends how bored i get of the one ive got
How often do you buy underware?
at least twice a month
What colors do you typically buy?
black, white, pink, (green and blue).

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
wouldnt know, dont want to know!

Where do you shop most often?
anywhere and everywhere! any shop which catches my eye

 

[djork]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
jeans, tshirts, dress shirts & ties.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
Heads: 60 Tails: 40 and i dont wear dresses

How often do you buy swimwear?
everytime i move because it ends up getting misplaced.

How often do you buy underwear?
not that often.

What colors do you typically buy?
grey, black, baby blue, white.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
everything i have left over after bills.

Where do you shop most often?
saks fifth avenue, neiman marcus, zara, various thrift stores.

 

[Chinor1z]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Shirts, jackets, shoes (too picky about pants/jeans to buy them that often)

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
Tops: 70 Bottoms: 30

How often do you buy swimwear?
once in a blue moon.

How often do you buy underwear?
once in a blue moon, and then I stock up like crazy. Gap $3 a pair boxer saleB)

What colors do you typically buy?
Black, white, sometimes singular bright colors

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Varies.... sometimes $15, sometimes $3000. This month it was around $2000... likely going to go up due to mr. Carol Christian Poell.

Where do you shop most often?
Atelier (my new love), IF, Alan Bilzerian, Barneys (I realized the other day that I haven't set foot or even gone near Dior NYC in something like 8 or 9 months!!!)

 

[Beautiful Stranger]

When you shop what do you typically buy? - T-shirts, shoes, jeans, everything i guess.

How often do you buy swimwear? - Never. 1-2 times a year. Im not a swimmer.

How often do you buy underware? hmm.. Monthly, perhaps? When i buy underwear, i buy alot of underwear.

What colors do you typically buy? Black.

How much do you spend a month on apparel? Thats a secret.

Where do you shop most often? This month i've been buying alot on ebay.

 

[Singerson]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Boots, Jeans and Bags (My Fav). Tops last

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
30% tops 60% bottoms 10% dresses

How often do you buy swimwear?
I live in Florida so I am constantly in a bathing suit by my pool. Once every 2 months.

How often do you buy underwear?
I buy about 5 times a year.

What colors do you typically buy?
Black, White, Cream and DENIM

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Around $3000.00

Where do you shop most often?
Lots of Online shops, and the Town Center in Boca

 

[Sophia.]

When you shop what do you typically buy?
Apparently jackets. I LOVE them. Whether they be heavy or light, in any and every material and style. After jackets, definitely shoes. I buy them so often. I'll always go out planning to buy one pair, and come home with three. And then lastly I'd say silk scarves. I looove them.

What is the ratio of tops to bottoms to dresses ...etc?
Hmmm.. I'd say probably about 55% tops, 35% bottoms (Basically only pants, jeans and shorts. I'm not a fan of skirts.) and 10% dresses.

How often do you buy swimwear?
MAYBE twice a year. Usually only once, though. In the summer. I'll buy 2-3 suits.

How often do you buy underwear?
Oh no. TOO often. This is a weird addiction for me. I buy 'under garments' probably 2-3 times a month? Yikes.

What colors do you typically buy?
Black dominates, for sure. Probably black, grey, ivory, navy, dark plum and white. I do have a splash of bright colour every now and then, and when I do it's usually red or yellow.

How much do you spend a month on apparel?
Probably around $500, sometimes more. And in the summer... TOO much.

Where do you shop most often?
Indie boutiques, thrift stores, urban outfitters, vintage, Zara, Ebay, etc.