I think I need to ask my husband to hide my credit card

I have a problem.  A shopping problem.  Most of this problem is caused by the fact that I have very little clothing that fits and it's really hot.  I have an obsession with dresses.  I've always had an obsession with dresses, but I wouldn't always wear them and the lure of single digit sized dresses is too much for this girl to handle.  Granted I haven't bought anything other than yoga pants & tank tops for myself for the last two years and I actually do NEED some clothing, but this has to stop.  I have a really good job, we're great financially and I can afford my splurges, but no more.  I am going to make one more purchase (teeheehee) that includes a pair of shorts (gasp!) and yet another casual, summer dress and then NOTHING ELSE UNTIL GOAL.  I mean it, people.  Obviously my problems are large and very important ;)

LOL that's awesome :) I'm not a shopper, but am having to learn. Being a big non-girlie girl, your racks and racks of crazy fluffy blouses and dresses overwhelm me. I long for the single rack of oversized polos and men's shorts.

Once you reach goal, maybe you can have a class :) That'll pay for your obsession :)

I was the same way until I dropped 50lbs before meeting my future husband in person 7 years ago (long story, we met online initially, etc).  After that, it's like the beast was unleashed.  I LOVE clothes, shoes, jewelry, makeup, all of it.  I would completely teach a class.  I'm usually the person my friends go to when they need help finding something bc my love of shopping extends to other people as well.  It makes me a very good gift giver. 

I don't do fluff, but some people look really good in it.  :)

HAH oh girl I am right there with you.  I literally had to give away my entire summer wardrobe from last year and start from scratch.  But I've ALWAYS had a shopping problem and I'm at the point too where my husband needs to hide my credit card too.  I don't make enough to shop excessively but I still do it anyway.   I've become a champion at clearance rack sales.  Old Navy recently put all their spring dresses on clearance! Say what?  I bought FIVE jersey knit, light weight, comfy and cute dresses at $10 each.  Can you go wrong?  No, I don't think so.  I also just bought another pair of sandals on zulily.com this morning.  Zulily actually has some great sales sometimes...clothes and shoes below $20 a lot of the time!

I've built up a nice little summer collection so I'm going to *try* to be good until end of summer but we'll see how that goes haha.  I'm proud of myself for using Rent the Runway for two weddings in June rather than buying dresses.  I rented two different designer dresses for under $140, which in my opinion is really great because I would've spent AT LEAST that amount on buying a dress at macy's or somewhere.  And you know this girl can't wear the same dress twice...  lol

I love Rent the Runway!  I want to use them so bad, but I need an excuse.  I never wear the same nice dress twice except for this one satin, black, tight, halter dress bc I've never owned a dress I felt sexier in.  It was $30 :)  I'm always looking at Zulily, primarily for their kid stuff.  My shopping problem extends to my adorable toddler (her daycare provider says I dress her like a doll.  Well, you know, I'm going to do it while I can, and she's a little princess anyways.)  I've bought three jersey dresses from ON.  Best dresses ever for TX heat. 

I can't wait until I have a child.  My shopping addiction will FOR SURE get even worse because baby-toddler clothes are so damn cute!  And if it's a girl?  FORGET ABOUT IT (said in my Brooklyn accent) haha.

I love Rent the Runway - I've used it three times in the last 2 months...I'm trying to figure out if I can find some other reason I need a designer dress...lol

I fess up to the same problem here. In my case, I believe it is a transfer addiction. I used the rationalization that I didn't have clothes that fit, but there is no doubt, the problem is out of hand. I look for cute things even though I haven't thought through whether I need them. It is such a high to now try things on when everything looks so good. I am able to pay my credit card bills right now, but if I continue on this path, I soon won't be able to.

I hear you.  I actually am thinking of letting my hubs hide my credit card.  It is a high, and I can see it being a transfer addiction.  I need to rein myself in.  Plus, I really want plastics sooooo that's going to take some major savings, and I'm a nut about savings so I'll have to start another savings fund bc I won't use my regular savings. 

Instead of hiding it, you could freeze it in some water in a plastic baggie..  Just a thought! :)