Am I the eager beaver immediately commenting on your post; why yes I am!! I am so intrigued by your piece with Lindsay because it's something I've thought about a lot on SS. Everyone's budget varies wildly and I would be curious HOW people set their clothing budget. I've had the same monthly budget since I got married (when I was 22 🙈) and it wasn't until a few years ago that I actually said "wait, I think I can manage slightly more." I'm talking $200/month which is probably a lot for some people BUT seemingly very little for others!
I think about this a lot too… I’ve even considered putting “$500 monthly budget” in my substack description so people understand what they’re in for. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on that…. $500 is higher than it’s been in the past, but I’m in a “replenishment” year and had squirreled away money for this exact purpose when I did rule of five last year.
Wait, I love this!!! Can I copy you?! Wouldn’t it be so empowering to know “oh that person spends more than me but only by a little (or whatever) so they are a good follow for me.”
I love this concept!!!! Some newsletters, even if I love the ideas, I cannot ever click the links because I just know everything will be out of my budget. It’s nice to find a follow where I know we are shopping similarly or have similar aspirational/wishlist items. But also people who are adding new pieces at a similar cadence is always helpful too!
Also Emily I love the replenishment year. I felt like I did that last year a little, buying nicer higher quality items than I normally would. Sometimes that’s necessary and I like the idea that the budget can ebb and flow with your current situation! And you TOTALLY earned that with your rule of 5 🙃
YES!! I actually choose not to click any link because I don’t want to find myself wanting something that I would have to scrimp and save for. I’d rather just know it’s not for me.
I love your articles because I work in an office and have to dress up every day of the week. Most folks on Substack seem to work in much more casual environments, so I don’t tend to see looks that will work for my week. I also love when you share your thoughts from the night before and then in the morning when you’re getting dressed. I so relate to it when something you thought would work just doesn’t do it for you as you’re getting ready in the morning 😂Thanks for sharing!
I love "Red Shoe Day"! I also adore your dress + cardi (not too colourful for me!) and your sheer-sleeved blouse is STUNNING.
My "spend" budget is $200 dumped in my discretionary fund bank account every paycheque. As long as I have money in there, I can buy whatever I want. My recent clothing sale plumped that up nicely, and I want to ultimately have my clothing shopping $ all come from that.
I LOVE your posts and it’s so fun to hear the thought process behind each outfit with so much context into weather, mood, etc! Those red sneakers are GOOD. Love it all 💕
Am I the eager beaver immediately commenting on your post; why yes I am!! I am so intrigued by your piece with Lindsay because it's something I've thought about a lot on SS. Everyone's budget varies wildly and I would be curious HOW people set their clothing budget. I've had the same monthly budget since I got married (when I was 22 🙈) and it wasn't until a few years ago that I actually said "wait, I think I can manage slightly more." I'm talking $200/month which is probably a lot for some people BUT seemingly very little for others!
I think about this a lot too… I’ve even considered putting “$500 monthly budget” in my substack description so people understand what they’re in for. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on that…. $500 is higher than it’s been in the past, but I’m in a “replenishment” year and had squirreled away money for this exact purpose when I did rule of five last year.
Wait, I love this!!! Can I copy you?! Wouldn’t it be so empowering to know “oh that person spends more than me but only by a little (or whatever) so they are a good follow for me.”
I love this concept!!!! Some newsletters, even if I love the ideas, I cannot ever click the links because I just know everything will be out of my budget. It’s nice to find a follow where I know we are shopping similarly or have similar aspirational/wishlist items. But also people who are adding new pieces at a similar cadence is always helpful too!
Also Emily I love the replenishment year. I felt like I did that last year a little, buying nicer higher quality items than I normally would. Sometimes that’s necessary and I like the idea that the budget can ebb and flow with your current situation! And you TOTALLY earned that with your rule of 5 🙃
YES!! I actually choose not to click any link because I don’t want to find myself wanting something that I would have to scrimp and save for. I’d rather just know it’s not for me.
Let’s start a movement, Kelly! I’m doing it now. In the Target parking lot. Hahahahaha
LOVE IT
DOING IT!!! (Once I figure out how real quick 😅)
I love your articles because I work in an office and have to dress up every day of the week. Most folks on Substack seem to work in much more casual environments, so I don’t tend to see looks that will work for my week. I also love when you share your thoughts from the night before and then in the morning when you’re getting dressed. I so relate to it when something you thought would work just doesn’t do it for you as you’re getting ready in the morning 😂Thanks for sharing!
I love "Red Shoe Day"! I also adore your dress + cardi (not too colourful for me!) and your sheer-sleeved blouse is STUNNING.
My "spend" budget is $200 dumped in my discretionary fund bank account every paycheque. As long as I have money in there, I can buy whatever I want. My recent clothing sale plumped that up nicely, and I want to ultimately have my clothing shopping $ all come from that.
Loved chatting with you, Meighan, and I love the conversation this sparked below!
I LOVE your posts and it’s so fun to hear the thought process behind each outfit with so much context into weather, mood, etc! Those red sneakers are GOOD. Love it all 💕