HOW TO STOP SHOPPING: 5 TIPS TO STOP BUYING CLOTHES YOU DON'T WEAR

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
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Комментарии • 116

  • @NajaSierra
    @NajaSierra  3 года назад +30

    Hi guys, as always thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please give it a like! Other than that I hope you have a wonderful day ✨🐓

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 3 года назад +91

    I buy good brands second hand, cashmere, leather bags etc. my costs can be as little as 10 cents per wear. I only buy great things.🤩

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +7

      You are the CPW Queen ✨👸

    • @JS-ns8dr
      @JS-ns8dr 3 года назад +2

      10 cents is expensive for me, I prefer 3 😂

  • @lainelee3632
    @lainelee3632 3 года назад +34

    I've mostly stopped buying things on sale because often, the reason why I bought it was because... It was on sale, not because I had planned to buy it. And looking back, it was the items paid full price for that had the most wear lasting the longest in my wardrobe. And that's simply because I bought knowing I was looking for it, needed it and liked it. I only learnt many years later of this concept of cost per wear. I'm so glad you talk about it in your channel.

  • @mckaymusick123
    @mckaymusick123 2 года назад +12

    Similarly to your questions, I try to separate my fantasy self from my actual self and lifestyle. I work from home, go to the gym, run errands, go to muddy dog parks- a silk blouse or fancy dress just doesn’t fit my life. I can appreciate its beauty in the store while recognizing it’s not for me.

  • @ivajekova7747
    @ivajekova7747 3 года назад +55

    I will defenetly try the tip with "Am I gonna wear it 30 times?!"😀 Sounds like very good saving tip!😁

    • @lizb4156
      @lizb4156 3 года назад

      30 x = 1 month! Surely you wear your clothes more than that?

  • @ItsJustFashion
    @ItsJustFashion 3 года назад +45

    I actually decided to do a year long no buy challenge because I realized that the answer to all of those questions is a no, at least for now...I'm already half way through!

  • @amandahuby871
    @amandahuby871 3 года назад +18

    Spent so much money on clothes that were never worn over the years... the phrase "quality not quantity " springs to mind . Am 53 and don't buy anything I don't need anymore . Lovely video xx

  • @kathrynhenderson4647
    @kathrynhenderson4647 3 года назад +16

    I love your analogy of "crow brain". I laugh and empathize every time I hear it!

  • @kawiothman
    @kawiothman 3 года назад +40

    Wish more creators on RUclips taught the importance of mindful shopping and buying sensibly! Please make more videos!! ❤️

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the wonderful comment x

  • @rhonda2337
    @rhonda2337 3 года назад +11

    Growing up poor and only able to shop in thrift stores and clearance racks, I became the queen of shopping sales. But with body image problems and not knowing my style, it wasn't a healthy shopping habit in the long run. I had to learn the value of buying something expensive in order for it to last a long time and not have to replace items the didn't fit, shrunk, was scratchy, or just never wore. Great tips!

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад

      That’s been my experience regarding more expensive items too.
      Thanks for watching! x

  • @AmyMarks
    @AmyMarks 3 года назад +16

    I have been tracking everything I wear every day since July 2019. I track total wears with additional columns to track if it has hit £1 per wear and if it is has hit 30 wears. I love seeing the 30 wears and £1 per wear columns turn from red to green!

  • @mckenzielangendorf1437
    @mckenzielangendorf1437 15 дней назад

    I think I’ve actually watched this one before but it’s been a while, and your tip about training yourself to leave a store empty-handed has really been smth I’ve been trying to do lately! I actually am not uncomfortable leaving a store empty-handed in general, but I’ve specifically been practicing leaving even after trying on and finding items that I like or maybe want. And I don’t mean I’m being foolhardy and not buying things that I need, ofc, but things that r kind of in the “would be nice to have but not necessary” or “I’m not in love with it but I do like it, and it’s cheap” zone. I’ve found it’s made such a difference for me! I think I have like shopping momentum, once I get smth then I’m like energized to get more and I have to purge the feeling, lol

  • @marciagarcia8486
    @marciagarcia8486 2 года назад +4

    Everybody is seeking happiness . By the time we find it not in things, we become free of consumption triggers. I love fashion, but surely now I know where my happiness is ❤️

  • @marciagarcia8486
    @marciagarcia8486 2 года назад +4

    There was a time not far ago I would wear a piece once 🥺 and already want another. Two years on conscious journey and now I surely wear them several times .

  • @michelleb6395
    @michelleb6395 3 года назад +13

    Thank you for encouraging responsible shopping on RUclips!

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +2

      Happy to be of service x

  • @kimberlyperrotis8962
    @kimberlyperrotis8962 3 года назад +3

    I recently decided to stop buying jeans and shorts. The number of times I’ve worn these in the last three years? Zero. If I do want to, I already have plenty, all brand new.

  • @jan-nl7rw
    @jan-nl7rw 3 года назад +15

    Great questions to ask with each and every purchase. Conscious consumption is the only smart thing that makes sense. The cost per wear is a real gauge to whether the items is worth the money and your time.

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +1

      Exactly my thoughts! All we can do is our best but cost per wear really makes it worth it

  • @heartquaked
    @heartquaked 2 года назад +3

    I hav 5 tops in my everlane bag right now... patiently waiting! My bank account and future self thank you for this video 😋

  • @mattanderson6672
    @mattanderson6672 3 года назад +2

    There's some gems of wisdom here.
    I've never thought of looking at shopping like this before.
    Interesting

  • @Antistylestyleclub
    @Antistylestyleclub 3 года назад +4

    Talking about resell value when talking about costs per wear is so important! Good analogy :) 🌻

  • @emilypasold7767
    @emilypasold7767 2 года назад +1

    Love your channel I used to be a shopaholic but now that I'm retired and just discovered what's my style I only buy good quality clothes no polyester love linen and cotton .

  • @westvirginiascoolestcanadian
    @westvirginiascoolestcanadian 8 месяцев назад

    I’m trying to cut down on the amount of money I spend on clothing because I am a broke college student and it’s not financially healthy for me. What works to prevent me for buying something is when I’m in the store, when something catches my eye I try to visualize myself wearing it, and where I’d wear it, what I’d do while wearing it, and how I’d look and feel in it. and if I can’t I immediately put it back. If I can, I ask myself if I’d ever realistically choose it over the similar items I already have in my closet, and about 70% of the time the answer is no. It’s very helpful.

  • @Deem57
    @Deem57 2 года назад +3

    One strategy I have is to go shopping in my closet. Often I can find better clothes for me there than I can find in the shops.

  • @anavictoriaher
    @anavictoriaher 2 года назад +2

    i just want to say, you literally always know how to put in words all those feelings that i go through each time I buy new clothes. My goal is to really stop buying new things and wear everything that I own and love, but it is so hard for me and I want to learn from you. Great video and channel.

  • @EmA-sm8se
    @EmA-sm8se 3 года назад +17

    Excellent tips! I really like your channel, it speaks to me more than the others out there.

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +2

      I’m very very glad to hear that! Thank you x

  • @g.m.4877
    @g.m.4877 2 года назад +1

    Wish I had seen this 20 years ago! You are very wise.

  • @elin9467
    @elin9467 3 года назад +4

    I buy most clothes second hand so pretty much all of them are under 10 cents per wear now! However I go though a lot of workout clothes and those usually don't get as low before they need to be replaced

  • @arabellascadillac6340
    @arabellascadillac6340 3 года назад +3

    I fell in love with that warm winter vibes! ❄️

  • @carolineg3079
    @carolineg3079 2 года назад +1

    My H&M top cost as much as my Hermes bag - :) such a powerful image

  • @valerijadimitrovska9376
    @valerijadimitrovska9376 2 года назад +1

    I love your energy! Thanks for sharing!

  • @elrienmarais2440
    @elrienmarais2440 3 года назад +4

    Wow these tips are so good and definitely helped change my perspective.

  • @annetted5435
    @annetted5435 3 года назад +5

    Loved all the tips! Glad I found you on this minimalist journey!

  • @yap4808
    @yap4808 3 года назад +9

    I decided to buy some wool sweaters, because the ones i have do have polyester in the mix and i get soooo hot, i cant stand it anymore..I will replace them, buying secondhand..I want to create a better Wardrobe 😋..xo from germany

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +2

      I can so relate! Thank you for watching x

  • @tuvaamalie
    @tuvaamalie 3 года назад +45

    My biggest issue is the fear that the item will sell out if I wait before buying it... do you have any tips for how I can look at this problem differently?

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +30

      I'll probably address this more in more videos, but you can only really practice to get better. Let something you want sell out and hopefully you'll realise (not that you don't already know this on a conscious level) that nothing bad happens when that does happen and that other things you want will take it's stead.

    • @stucumins8511
      @stucumins8511 3 года назад +8

      @Tuva A Remember if you miss out on something, another special thing will always come along.

    • @jurysdykcja
      @jurysdykcja 2 года назад +4

      And a lot of old collections one can find second hand online. I bought like this a lot of things i really wanted to have. One, two years later - 75% cheaper. And after this kind of delay if i still wanted it, it means it was meant for me.

    • @agiimaajargalsuren4987
      @agiimaajargalsuren4987 2 года назад +5

      “All these things eventually turn on us” fumio sasaki

    • @TheGatorChompion
      @TheGatorChompion Год назад

      Especially at lululemon!

  • @WendyDarling94
    @WendyDarling94 3 года назад +2

    Love each one of your videos so so much❤️🤗

  • @tracygellatly1267
    @tracygellatly1267 3 года назад +5

    Excellent video! Very on point. You have inspired me to start a cost per wear tally for my wardrobe and accessories. Thank you!

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +2

      It’s surprisingly rewarding and teachable! x

  • @gbrown9942
    @gbrown9942 Год назад +1

    Super solid advice. Thank you!!

  • @kimberlyperrotis8962
    @kimberlyperrotis8962 3 года назад +3

    What I really want: daily comfort.

  • @pannarr8798
    @pannarr8798 3 года назад +3

    love your channel so much

  • @erikamaria2875
    @erikamaria2875 3 года назад +4

    Wow, what a great channel created by a beautiful young lady...... I declutter my wardrobe every spring and fall but still do have maaaany items. Recently I bought a bunch of new pieces because I feel like I am getting ready for a new beginning in my life and my style has changed quite a bit.... Yesterday a thought popped up in my head, you never ever must buy clothes anymore, now you have everything you need and you wanted...... And guess what happened a few minutes ago 😉😂... I was lead to your channel. How amazing is that!? Thumbs up, I love what you do..... Greetings from Austria!

  • @merb.3576
    @merb.3576 2 года назад +3

    Greetings from NYC! Just discovered your channel, have seen several of your videos, and now subscribe. You make great points, succinctly and with good examples. I look forward to more great things from you and expect your channel to grow rapidly. Best of luck and have a happy, healthy 2022. ❤

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  2 года назад

      Thank you for subscribing and happy new year xx

  • @mjane821
    @mjane821 3 года назад +2

    Hi from NZ! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and it has been very inspiring 😊 Keep up the good work!

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +1

      Welcome aboard and thank you x

  • @keodi1
    @keodi1 3 года назад +2

    I love the tip of am i going to wear this xx amount of times? I love it! as always great video!

  • @marianao2270
    @marianao2270 2 года назад +1

    So helpful. I am about to start ion this journey

  • @shannonfleming-wood476
    @shannonfleming-wood476 3 года назад +2

    Loved these tips and also your wintry scenery and cabin interior:)

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад

      I'm glad, thanks for letting me know! x

  • @maureenrose9166
    @maureenrose9166 3 года назад +1

    Very interesting video with wonderful and helpful guidelines! Thanks for inspiring us!

  • @heidifarris1458
    @heidifarris1458 2 года назад +1

    spare oom.... that brings back memories (:

  • @destinyforreal9744
    @destinyforreal9744 Год назад

    This is so good I love it thanks

  • @larissaaocm
    @larissaaocm 3 года назад +2

    I love your content ❤️

  • @deedeec776
    @deedeec776 3 года назад +1

    Great and useful tips

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад

      I'm glad you thought so x

  • @samanthawhitted525
    @samanthawhitted525 2 года назад

    I love this. I’m very much run by my crow brain and my crow brain also said “she looks amazing in that yellow shirt tho” ☺️

  • @katiemacmillan3122
    @katiemacmillan3122 2 года назад +1

    I loved this video so much!! Subscribed !!! : ))))

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 2 года назад

    I didn’t realize you were married. I didn’t know how I missed this. How long? Watching this again.❤️❤️❤️

  • @ameliewunderkind3449
    @ameliewunderkind3449 2 года назад +1

    Great! Trank you!

  • @freesoul2804
    @freesoul2804 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful and encouraging 🤗

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +1

      I'm very glad you think so! x

  • @cabbagecrosby1993
    @cabbagecrosby1993 2 года назад

    “Crow brain,” I like that analogy! 😂

  • @kimberlyperrotis8962
    @kimberlyperrotis8962 3 года назад +1

    I don’t think expected resale value should be taken into account, except for luxury bags and solid gold jewelry, maybe. Clothing and accessories lose all their value instantly because clothes are so inexpensive nowadays. There are many poor people where I live, they won’t pay $20 for a higher-quality used item, they’ll go to Target or H&M and get two new items for that price. My lowest cost-per-wear items are mostly fast fashion, or one level up high-street. The main thing is how many times an item is worn. That said, I do have quality standards for my cheaper items, mainly no synthetic fiber fabrics.

  • @RO-wy5lx
    @RO-wy5lx Год назад

    Fantastic video! Just subscribed! Mindfully shopping for long-sleeved pink top with stripe down sleeves. No luck yet. I can select, try on and leave a store empty-handed when nothing looks and/or feels right or I own a similar one I'm already not wearing because I have favourite go to pieces😒 Rosie 🇨🇦

  • @rowbex3522
    @rowbex3522 3 года назад +2

    nice video

  • @emilypasold7767
    @emilypasold7767 2 года назад

    Now it's about quality not quantity as a matter of fact you can buy more quality clothing to second hand and it's still in good shapes.

  • @sarahthatcher123
    @sarahthatcher123 3 года назад +1

    Ah...a few different takes on this...thank you.

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад

      I'm happy you thought so x

  • @gabrielas3602
    @gabrielas3602 3 года назад +1

    Hi, thanks for the Idea of the useless trinkets.

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 3 года назад +2

    💖

  • @dinahassan4320
    @dinahassan4320 3 года назад +2

    Hello Naja, could you allow The captain option please, as English is not my first language so it would be very useful if u allow such option , thanks for the video anyways 🌹

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +3

      Hi Dina, absolutely. I always have the automatic captions on, but for some reason, they sometimes take a while to appear!
      Thanks for watching x

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 2 года назад

    Have always wanted a black cashmere sweater. What do you think?

  • @duajeveten2745
    @duajeveten2745 3 года назад +3

    I have on shopping two problems, first buy clothes smaller size and shoes big size because my size is sold out and I told my self... stop, this is stupid it.

  • @destinyforreal9744
    @destinyforreal9744 Год назад

    I wish I saw this yesterday before I went and bought a bunch of clothes

  • @lizasoliman723
    @lizasoliman723 2 года назад

    0:28 priceless humor

  • @MY-rh5fw
    @MY-rh5fw 3 года назад +2

    I’m not sure I’m understanding you correctly by “crow brain”. But if you are talking about our attraction to shiny things and collecting them, I’m pretty sure its a magpie and not crow😁

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +6

      And you would be wrong! Neither bird have been scientifically proven to be attracted to trinkets, actually, it's been disproven. But anecdotally both will steal trinkets like coins, stones etc and I grew up with crow anecdotes.
      Seems like you understood me perfectly though x

  • @clarabella8
    @clarabella8 3 года назад +1

    Wow! You have a daith piercing! Do you recommend it? Was it painful to get your ear piercied? I was considering doing it since many say it helps with migraine and even some doctors recommend it as a possible solution... I think that it is also very cute and elegant :)

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +1

      I only recommend it if you want it of course. I have one in both ears and I think it’s sooo beautiful.
      I heard about the migraine thing too and I would say it’s definitely worth trying if there’s a chance it would work, don’t you think? 😊
      I’ve had 15 piercings in the ears in total and this was the most painful one because it’s hard for the piecer to get inside and get a grip, so they have to pull as they pierce. But it’s over in 5 seconds, which is no time!

  • @leeanncomeau8930
    @leeanncomeau8930 2 года назад +2

    I think I will wake up every weekend watching this video to stop myself and my stupid crow brain.

  • @chika_333
    @chika_333 3 года назад +2

    i have bought 6 shorts in the month of january alone and have bought shorts in the past (summer 2020) that i have not worn yet. 😅🥲 i dont know why i couldnt stop. the only month/weather i could potentially wear it is August when its peak summer here in japan. other months its just too cold for me 😭 is it because im deprived of summer/hot weather? since i used to live in a tropical country in philippines where its basically various state of hot.

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад

      Maybe that and out of habit? Sounds like you're unconscious and not really in a mindful place when shopping for shorts. Like you said yourself, you can't even really wear them. Maybe it's time to set up some rules and challenges for yourself for a while regarding shorts xx

    • @chika_333
      @chika_333 3 года назад

      @@NajaSierra i kept thinking i might be coming home for vacation and thats the time when i could use them but then covid happened and i dont think i'l be going home soon enough 😭 i'l do some downsizing and sell some of the things i hoard

    • @KathleenGreer-hk6yl
      @KathleenGreer-hk6yl 28 дней назад

      I have only 2 shorts. I live in the mountains so summer itself is short. I have a black short and 1 khaki colored short. So neutral and goes with just about every shirt and t-shirt in my closet. I've had these shorts for about 10 years. Still look like new. When I downsized upon retirement, I adopted the capsule wardrobe concept. Now, everything in my closet gets worn and I only kept things I felt great in. I no longer impulse buy. At the beginning of each year, I make a short list of items I would like to add to my wardrobe. Then I go back and look at each item and ask myself if this item would work with my existing wardrobe. Often, I decide I don't really need that item. I've become very intentional about spending. It saves a lot of money and I always feel "put together."

  • @valeriebouchard7365
    @valeriebouchard7365 2 года назад +1

    Crow brain!! 😂

  • @mochalatte665
    @mochalatte665 3 года назад +2

    I just watched Narnia. IS “SPARE OOM” @ 0:11 A REFERENCE OR JUST A COINCIDENCE I NEED TO KNOW

    • @NajaSierra
      @NajaSierra  3 года назад +3

      Yes it's a Narnia reference, it was my favorite movie as a young teenager xx

    • @mochalatte665
      @mochalatte665 3 года назад

      @@NajaSierra hahaha I love it!

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 2 года назад

    Mother-in-law! I didn’t realize you were married. How long?

  • @kathyesargent9088
    @kathyesargent9088 2 года назад

    Watching again. How you still seeing your boyfriend?