I think this was a success. You didn’t go shopping as a hobby or go on a spending spree. You made thoughtful purchases and considered whether you really needed something before getting it. I think maybe a low buy where you replace the items you’ve used to the point of being worn out or sizing up or down if your jeans don’t fit and just count the things where you’re adding something completely new to your wardrobe.
only 3 frivolous items is absolutely a win in my eyes!! i was one of the people yelling at you to buy new running shoes and not count them LOL but yeah honestly you inspired me to take my low buy seriously next year (i “tried” to do one but it ended up being me just tracking my purchases which i’d never done before so kind of a win! but i definitely bought 25 new items and maybe 5 were necessities whoops)
I can also suggest tracking things you were going to purchase but decided. At the end of the year it's really eye opening to see how much money you saved by not impulse buying but taking your time and making a purchase with intention.
I completely agree with all of the points that you made in this video. Even though you technically “failed” the low buy challenge that you set for yourself at the start of the year, it’s clear that you’ve developed healthier shopping habits and put a lot of thought into the pieces that you’ve added to your wardrobe - I’d chalk that up as a success! I’ve also mostly stopped following content creators who are constantly posting massive shopping hauls (especially SHEIN or Amazon). I’d much rather watch people (like you!) who shop mindfully and actually rewear pieces in their wardrobe.
I think people forget that you can't have forever pieces. Clothes do wear out. As a person with disabilities, it's kind of hard to thrift certain things, although I try, when I have functional needs.
I'm expecting to gain weight (intentionally) and potentially outgrow my current jeans. It sucks for a lot of reasons but what you said rly resonates with me and "punishing" yourself for your body changing is just adding extra stress on top of whatever body image issues someone might have already. wearing clothes that fit your current body is like the bare mijnimum to be comfortable in your day to day life ):
I did a low buy and had the same experience - I realised I needed some things (shoes) and clothes when I outgrew mine. In a way this was sort of helpful though, when I had NO jeans that fit I realised buying a pair of jeans was a real necessity in a way that like, a sundress but in a different colour to the 5 I already had was not. So now it's much easier for me shopping to differentiate needs from wants and think about being 'bored' of my clothes versus really needing new ones so it was still sort of a success in a way! Also, especially with shoes you're so right. I put off buying new walking shoes and ended up just trashing other shoes that weren't intended to be doing those big kms
I think you had an incredibly successful year! you used what you had and considered each purchase - your habits have changed. It’s hard to find more gentle and realistic takes like this, sometimes the no buy community can lean into this really grizzled take of literally having your shoes fall apart or I’ve seen people do like, no snacks…what are we doing lol. shoes that aren’t going to lead to injury and pants that fit aren’t what’s driving over consumption.
I wouldn’t consider a few purchases a fail for the entire year. Especially because it wasn’t really impulse shopping. I planned to do a low buy month in November and spent like 600$ on shopping … that’s what I consider a fail LOL but still less than my usual 1k$ a month….
I was also doing a low buy year, everything was going well until April, then exploded in November. I bought 26 items in total, kept 20 of them. I must say I absolutely love what I bought, wear it all the time. They were very practical items, that made my everyday life so much more enjoyable and after a reflection, I consider my low buy to be a success and I consider it to be my way of life now and normal healthy way of shopping rather than a challenge.
Totally agree, you have to buy the right thing at the right time, if you wait you end up using/spending more over time. People who complete a low buy have already over bought ;) or have backups!
I’ve recently lost 80 pds due to a health issue. Went from size 14 to 2/4. Had to replace my entire wardrobe including shoes and boots!! (Went down 1 size in footwear! Weird!) So 2025 is about low buy and adding those little bits like belts etc via thrifting. I’ve also changed my shopping habits and only buy quality, no fast fashion and better materials. I’m so tired of filling up bags of clothes that don’t last.
Well done! You did great. Honestly though, you could have waited and bought all your "useless" items second hand, and use your 5s to replace necessary items. If the rule of 5s exists is because in average, the amount of brand new items that doesn't impact on the environment is 5. Still, failing a low buy year is ok, because starting a low buy year, and sticking to it for the most part, is already a way to be environmentally conscious. Also, you chose a couple of high end sustainable brands. So, you might have failed your ambitious 5s goal, but you didn't fail at protecting the environment. Congrats!
very inspired by your low buy videos and I agree that excessive restriction just ends up harming your other pieces or causing stress but I want to do a low buy next year now after watching your videos! when you said my life is not revolved around buying stuff something clicked into place In my brain and I was like oh yeah idk why I thought that my life was revolving around whether or not I got a certain pair of ballet flat lol. the axons are firing so I appreciate you igniting them and I look forward to seeing more of your content!
I don't think you failed. Sometimes we just need to replace something! If I remember correctly, you bought only 4 items, that you liked and wanted. As you said sometimes is just better to buy something than suffer prom pain. You did NOT failed, you learned a lesson! I want to do low buy in 2025, the rule of 5 new items is great, however i won't count replacement as new thing. So for example if my running shoes will broke i will buy new pair. I hope i will be able to do that! I told myself that I could buy next leggings when i run my first 10K, and.... I bought one, and i still cannot run 10K! 😂 But, yeah i will try my best in 2025 I am so proud of you! Have a nice day / evening. ;)
I’d absolutely say this was a success not a fail. And 2 of the things were gifted so they definitely shouldn’t count as “strikes against” you. If I could show you my “no buy” year fails you’d feel much better lol. But I’m glad you shared because it helps me too. I’d be curious if your no buy desire was to not consume or to help carefully consume. I had been on a SHEIN Temu spree for a few years & then heard all about the issues w them and took a look at my engorged closet & I still feel I have nothing to wear. So even though I broke my no buy it was more of a low buy where I not only was conscious of cost but quality. PS yay Wisco 🎉🎉🎉
IMO I don’t think replacements should count! Shoes last 300-500 miles and harming your health to hold onto them longer is not a good idea. It’s also a failure of our system that we can’t take a pair of Nikes to the cobbler to be repaired to lost for longer so I feel like on that note you’re pretty justified! Edit: I work on my feet so I have actually looked into this, but 10k steps is roughly 5 miles. That means if you do 10k steps a day and wear the same shoes every day, your shoes last 100 days max (and I’m sure you end up doing more than that sometimes)! If you have to stretch it at times I’m sure it’s fine, but overall a much less sustainable thing is having to get surgery later in life because of preventable injuries that would have simply cost you and the environment and extra pair of shoes.
I bought a pair of the hiking chunky style converse and they held up to my 1.5 mile walk to lab/ lab job for a year (minimum 3 miles every day most more like 5) I only had two shoes that year and i think they are a great. Platforms are very me i know they are not for everyone but a great walking shoe
1st: as a marathon runner i love new balance clothing and nike running clothing line and i think they are less expensive then lulu’s 2nd : i usually used up 2 pair of running shoes a year so i think every 3 months is a little excessive for walking shoes i usually run 5 to 7 thousands kilometres a year so do the maths lol 3rd: as a Canadian you just need more stuff then people living in more 2 seasons part of the world so yes the coats, boots and shoes are a necessities “more” in a 4 seasons part if the world so dont feel bad and finally i so need to go on a low buy not even funny !!!! 😩
I think this was a success. You didn’t go shopping as a hobby or go on a spending spree. You made thoughtful purchases and considered whether you really needed something before getting it.
I think maybe a low buy where you replace the items you’ve used to the point of being worn out or sizing up or down if your jeans don’t fit and just count the things where you’re adding something completely new to your wardrobe.
only 3 frivolous items is absolutely a win in my eyes!! i was one of the people yelling at you to buy new running shoes and not count them LOL but yeah honestly you inspired me to take my low buy seriously next year (i “tried” to do one but it ended up being me just tracking my purchases which i’d never done before so kind of a win! but i definitely bought 25 new items and maybe 5 were necessities whoops)
Tracking purchases is sooo helpful, I found it really eye opening!
I can also suggest tracking things you were going to purchase but decided. At the end of the year it's really eye opening to see how much money you saved by not impulse buying but taking your time and making a purchase with intention.
I completely agree with all of the points that you made in this video. Even though you technically “failed” the low buy challenge that you set for yourself at the start of the year, it’s clear that you’ve developed healthier shopping habits and put a lot of thought into the pieces that you’ve added to your wardrobe - I’d chalk that up as a success!
I’ve also mostly stopped following content creators who are constantly posting massive shopping hauls (especially SHEIN or Amazon). I’d much rather watch people (like you!) who shop mindfully and actually rewear pieces in their wardrobe.
I think people forget that you can't have forever pieces. Clothes do wear out. As a person with disabilities, it's kind of hard to thrift certain things, although I try, when I have functional needs.
Truth. Most clothing averages 120 wears. Some clothing will last well past that but some don't depending on the quality.
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I'm expecting to gain weight (intentionally) and potentially outgrow my current jeans. It sucks for a lot of reasons but what you said rly resonates with me and "punishing" yourself for your body changing is just adding extra stress on top of whatever body image issues someone might have already. wearing clothes that fit your current body is like the bare mijnimum to be comfortable in your day to day life ):
I did a low buy and had the same experience - I realised I needed some things (shoes) and clothes when I outgrew mine. In a way this was sort of helpful though, when I had NO jeans that fit I realised buying a pair of jeans was a real necessity in a way that like, a sundress but in a different colour to the 5 I already had was not. So now it's much easier for me shopping to differentiate needs from wants and think about being 'bored' of my clothes versus really needing new ones so it was still sort of a success in a way!
Also, especially with shoes you're so right. I put off buying new walking shoes and ended up just trashing other shoes that weren't intended to be doing those big kms
Shoes and bras worn on heavy rotation wear out within the year. Sensible shoes are never a bad purchase.
I think you had an incredibly successful year! you used what you had and considered each purchase - your habits have changed. It’s hard to find more gentle and realistic takes like this, sometimes the no buy community can lean into this really grizzled take of literally having your shoes fall apart or I’ve seen people do like, no snacks…what are we doing lol. shoes that aren’t going to lead to injury and pants that fit aren’t what’s driving over consumption.
You described my thoughts perfectly hahaha like some minimalists have lost the plot 😂😂
I wouldn’t consider a few purchases a fail for the entire year. Especially because it wasn’t really impulse shopping. I planned to do a low buy month in November and spent like 600$ on shopping … that’s what I consider a fail LOL but still less than my usual 1k$ a month….
I was also doing a low buy year, everything was going well until April, then exploded in November. I bought 26 items in total, kept 20 of them. I must say I absolutely love what I bought, wear it all the time. They were very practical items, that made my everyday life so much more enjoyable and after a reflection, I consider my low buy to be a success and I consider it to be my way of life now and normal healthy way of shopping rather than a challenge.
Replacements are exempt! You did great ❤
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Totally agree, you have to buy the right thing at the right time, if you wait you end up using/spending more over time. People who complete a low buy have already over bought ;) or have backups!
15 items espacially as around 1/3 are sports related is a big sucess in my book.
Found your channel last month and I absolutely adore your content! Please keep keeping it real and keep being you.
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I’ve recently lost 80 pds due to a health issue. Went from size 14 to 2/4. Had to replace my entire wardrobe including shoes and boots!! (Went down 1 size in footwear! Weird!) So 2025 is about low buy and adding those little bits like belts etc via thrifting. I’ve also changed my shopping habits and only buy quality, no fast fashion and better materials. I’m so tired of filling up bags of clothes that don’t last.
I think you killed it!!! You were intentional and very reasonable. Job well done IMO 👏
even if you “failed”, you still made an impact regardless!
Well done! You did great. Honestly though, you could have waited and bought all your "useless" items second hand, and use your 5s to replace necessary items. If the rule of 5s exists is because in average, the amount of brand new items that doesn't impact on the environment is 5. Still, failing a low buy year is ok, because starting a low buy year, and sticking to it for the most part, is already a way to be environmentally conscious. Also, you chose a couple of high end sustainable brands. So, you might have failed your ambitious 5s goal, but you didn't fail at protecting the environment. Congrats!
very inspired by your low buy videos and I agree that excessive restriction just ends up harming your other pieces or causing stress but I want to do a low buy next year now after watching your videos! when you said my life is not revolved around buying stuff something clicked into place In my brain and I was like oh yeah idk why I thought that my life was revolving around whether or not I got a certain pair of ballet flat lol. the axons are firing so I appreciate you igniting them and I look forward to seeing more of your content!
I don't think you failed. Sometimes we just need to replace something! If I remember correctly, you bought only 4 items, that you liked and wanted. As you said sometimes is just better to buy something than suffer prom pain. You did NOT failed, you learned a lesson!
I want to do low buy in 2025, the rule of 5 new items is great, however i won't count replacement as new thing. So for example if my running shoes will broke i will buy new pair.
I hope i will be able to do that! I told myself that I could buy next leggings when i run my first 10K, and.... I bought one, and i still cannot run 10K! 😂 But, yeah i will try my best in 2025
I am so proud of you! Have a nice day / evening. ;)
I think rule of 5 for wants is a great plan!! Good luck ☺️💖
@michaeladickson thank You so much! ❤️
This video was great! I'm so snoopy so I love to hear what other people have purchased lol. Btw love your hair, I might use it as hairspo!
I’d absolutely say this was a success not a fail. And 2 of the things were gifted so they definitely shouldn’t count as “strikes against” you. If I could show you my “no buy” year fails you’d feel much better lol. But I’m glad you shared because it helps me too. I’d be curious if your no buy desire was to not consume or to help carefully consume. I had been on a SHEIN Temu spree for a few years & then heard all about the issues w them and took a look at my engorged closet & I still feel I have nothing to wear. So even though I broke my no buy it was more of a low buy where I not only was conscious of cost but quality. PS yay Wisco 🎉🎉🎉
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IMO I don’t think replacements should count! Shoes last 300-500 miles and harming your health to hold onto them longer is not a good idea. It’s also a failure of our system that we can’t take a pair of Nikes to the cobbler to be repaired to lost for longer so I feel like on that note you’re pretty justified!
Edit: I work on my feet so I have actually looked into this, but 10k steps is roughly 5 miles. That means if you do 10k steps a day and wear the same shoes every day, your shoes last 100 days max (and I’m sure you end up doing more than that sometimes)! If you have to stretch it at times I’m sure it’s fine, but overall a much less sustainable thing is having to get surgery later in life because of preventable injuries that would have simply cost you and the environment and extra pair of shoes.
I bought a pair of the hiking chunky style converse and they held up to my 1.5 mile walk to lab/ lab job for a year (minimum 3 miles every day most more like 5) I only had two shoes that year and i think they are a great. Platforms are very me i know they are not for everyone but a great walking shoe
you did great!
You said the words “cardio barre” and I instantly knew 😭🥵😂 omg
Right like why was it that intense????? 🤮💀
1st: as a marathon runner i love new balance clothing and nike running clothing line and i think they are less expensive then lulu’s 2nd : i usually used up 2 pair of running shoes a year so i think every 3 months is a little excessive for walking shoes i usually run 5 to 7 thousands kilometres a year so do the maths lol 3rd: as a Canadian you just need more stuff then people living in more 2 seasons part of the world so yes the coats, boots and shoes are a necessities “more” in a 4 seasons part if the world so dont feel bad and finally i so need to go on a low buy not even funny !!!! 😩
Haha yeah I agree with your second point, I use my walking shoes for roughly a year before replacing
Replacement is not a fail
lol I tried to do a low buy and then I got pregnant 😅
billie eilish twin????
hahaha I get this so often 😂