017/ Buying Mistakes I've Made (Part 2)

...and what I've learned from them.

Hello dear readers,

I’m back with more buying mistakes! (In case you missed Part 1, you can find it here.)

Based on the comments to Part 1, “buying mistakes” is something many of you can relate to — and so can I, which is why I have enough material to do a Part 2 (and possibly a Part 3)! Part 1 focused on the red flags the clothes themselves present, while Part 2 will focus on the circumstances surrounding our purchases.

Almost all of what I’ve learned can still be distilled to the underlying principle of Know Thyself — which is the crux of Question #1 of my Five Questions I Ask Myself Before Buying Anything: Do I love it?). I’ll also be addressing Question #2 (Do I need it?) and the societal pressures and messaging we encounter daily which contribute to our missteps. On a brighter note, I’ll share what I’ve learned from all of my experiences. There’s a lot to unpack here, so I look forward to continuing the discussion in the comments!

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