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Original poster

To think most people can’t list every item of clothing they currently own

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camrtal · 21/09/2024 21:48

As the title said most - I’m sure people who just like a basic capsule wardrobe can or those really not interested in clothes.

I’m doing a huge clothes cleanse at the moment and I’m so embarrassed, multiple of items that are similar, trainers I don’t remember buying etc

Anyone else?

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Homebird8 · 21/09/2024 23:11

TylerEndicott · 21/09/2024 22:56

I use an app, whenever I buy something new I paste photo and details on there, items are categorised.
It's been really helpful in working out what I need, whilst reminding myself what I already have.

Ooh, what's the app?

ThirstyThursday · 21/09/2024 23:09

SunnieShine · 21/09/2024 22:10

Why would you want to?

There is that😇

TomatoSandwiches · 21/09/2024 23:07

YANBU

I started a clear out today and itemised everything I want to go. Managed to get 27 items done, photoed and packaged but still have 2 double wardrobes full to go 😫

TimelyIntervention · 21/09/2024 23:03

God no I couldn’t even begin to list mine.

However. I bet I could fairly easily give you a list of clothes which would cover 95% of what I’ve worn in the last year, plus a few special occasion items. There is definitely a lesson there which I am steadfastly ignoring!

Original poster
camrtal · 21/09/2024 23:01

TylerEndicott · 21/09/2024 22:56

I use an app, whenever I buy something new I paste photo and details on there, items are categorised.
It's been really helpful in working out what I need, whilst reminding myself what I already have.

I’m tempted to start listing things that are hung up, in the spare bedroom, in my wardrobe - otherwise it’ll just get forgotten about and never worn.

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camrtal · 21/09/2024 23:00

SunnieShine · 21/09/2024 22:10

Why would you want to?

It’s not that deep, certainly not enough for the passive aggressive aibu attitude.

I just thought it would be an interesting discussion and I was enjoying reading the comments until I got to yours, But there always has to be one I guess.

It’s like throwing confetti on the bride and groom, there’s always one who dumps their confetti right on the brides head. You are the confetti dumper.

OP posts:
TylerEndicott · 21/09/2024 22:56

I use an app, whenever I buy something new I paste photo and details on there, items are categorised.
It's been really helpful in working out what I need, whilst reminding myself what I already have.

NZDreaming · 21/09/2024 22:47

@camrtal i could probably give a good run down of most of what is in my wardrobe. I only have what’s in there - nothing stored in the loft or under the bed. I don’t buy clothes regularly, maybe twice a year I’ll buy a handful of new things but I do get rid as well. I used to have a lot of shoes but recently sold most of them as I just wasn’t wearing them post pandemic.

I don’t have a huge interest in clothes and dislike shopping but I take care of what I have. I have some items that I still wear which I’ve owned for about 15years. I try not to buy fast fashion anymore and can’t understand the mentality many people seem to have nowadays of buying something new every week. I read something the other day where a lady was complaining she had to ‘throw out items that still had tags on’ as she’d moved in with a partner and she didn’t have enough room.

I get that some people love clothes and that’s fine but I wish the focus was more on quality over quantity.

1033NWCAL069 · 21/09/2024 22:17

I probably could and I have quite a lot of clothes. They are not fashionable or anything but I'm very particular about what I buy. I love my clothes and spend a lot of time picking out exactly what I want. If I don't like something I return it or get rid of it.

SunnieShine · 21/09/2024 22:10

Why would you want to?

Monvelo · 21/09/2024 22:08

I could give it a fair go.

ResultsMayVary · 21/09/2024 22:08

I don't know about other people but I certainly couldn't list mine!

Currently doing a cull and it's partly a trip down memory lane (I have clothes many decades old) or a realisation that I am a dumping ground for other people's unwanted clothes - many of the clothes I was gifted second hand. About to get rid of three bags of clothes and even that doesn't put a serious dent in the number.

Teenagerantruns · 21/09/2024 22:08

I have far to many cheap leggings and tee shirts not am sure how many But could list my coats, shoes and nice clothes for going out. I also now only have 4 jumpers and 7 bras after having a clear last week.

No33 · 21/09/2024 22:06

I just moved house. I was disgusted at my amount of clothing.

I then went into the loft and found even bloody more.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 21/09/2024 22:03

I was really pleased the other week when I found a pair of jeans from my favourite brand, in my size, on sale for a really cheap price.

Until I looked in my wardrobe a few days later and realised I already own a literally identical pair.

LillyLeaf · 21/09/2024 22:01

Absolutely no way could I list everything. I probably couldn't even list just coats and jackets. I have way too many clothes. Lots of bags in the loft too. I worked in fashion for years so bought way too much. Now I don't buy much but would love to do a clear out.

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