Because I like summer, I really prepare for it. My preparation includes of clothes to wear. Because I don't have a natural affinity of experimenting with my clothes, I really make it a point to buy ones that are ready to wear and ready to be paired with other clothes. I don't buy and spend much though. I still try to save for the sake of summer activities. I might have clothes, but what to do with them, if I would not be able to do, participate and enjoy summer activities, when I am just at home?
I always buy summer clothes. I think you could get away with being cool and comfortable during the summer in some of your fall/winter clothes but eventually it is going to get so warm a long sleeve shirt and pants will just be too heavy. I actually have a lot of summer clothes, but I tend to only bu a few new pieces (generally trendy) at the beginning of the season and then stock up on summer clothes during the end of season sales.