This is an average amount of clothing.

I mean in some areas I have more.

i do wild swimming and in the winter especially it can take time for things to dry so I have seven swimsuits of various sizes from a burkini which is honestly very nice to wear under a wetsuit to a couple of bikinis.

i also have three wetsuits and a neoprene vest.

i’d count that as hobby clothing rather than general clothing though

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you win the most passive aggressive post on this thread so far award 🥇

what on earth makes to think the OP has a spending problem? Women are allowed to buy nice things. There’s no indication she can’t afford the items, is feeding a habit or any other red flags

I think some items are way more than average and what people need (e.g. jeans, shorts, cardigans, trainers, swimsuits as examples).

Other items seem normal depending on your lifestyle. I have a lot of coats, but it fits my lifestyle. Smarter ones for work, formal situations, combinations of jackets, knee length, waterproof, warm, lightweight, but my whole life is built around the outdoors/dog walking/hiking and go around the country in all sorts of seasons so they are all used for different functions.

Same with having different clothes for functions, knowing I spend a lot of time outdoors, in different seasons, so I have a lot of outdoor activity clothes. I need several pairs of walking boots/shoes because I need to rotate on a 2 week walking holiday so things can dry/air.

Some of my wardrobe is just for fun though and I have a lot of fabulous shoes. But I am an adult, it's my money, my choice and no one else business to judge.

I 'stock rotate' to ensure clothes are all worn and not left at the bottom of a pile. If I find myself not wanting to wear things regularly it's put aside for donation so I feel my wardrobe is all used.

Indeed - I’m currently frequently wearing a Hayley Menzies bomber cardigan and a Philip Lim wrap cardigan outside of work.

But in my office, in my industry, it’s not a look I’d lean into.

Agree that your overspending is out of control OP. Have you looked for help? Maybe some kind of addiction program?

Like WHAT adult ever 'wears clothes out'???

I do. I'm self employed working from home so I don't need 'work wear'. I mostly wear natural fibres like linen thanks to peri hot sweats, and it does wear through eventually.

I repair what I can, or repurposed, then I replace when it's worn out.

That’s fine . I’ve far more than that - but know I have an issue !

I’ve got one wardrobe and a chest of drawers. A rack of shoes and hooks with five coats/jackets on. As it is, half the clothes I own rarely get worn.

I have at least twice as much but around half of it (mostly summer clothes and older stuffs still wearable) is stored in a holiday/weekend home. Given space is not an issue (large dressing rooms) I’m under no pressure to get rid of clothes I no longer tend to wear and keep “just in case”. It’s a source of conflict with my husband who doesn’t see the point… I wish I was able to get rid of at least half of it. I did a big cull last year giving away loads to charity and another big lot to my daughter who’s responsible for selling them online.

The problem arises when it overspills the space you have for storage, my clothes amount grew when DS left home.

I have no shoes. Just trainers, boots and sandals.

Love fashion and clothes. I have way more than OP. Esp shoes. I love them and have no regrets.

I've probably got mire than tgat. If you counted underwear I could double it! I love buying bras!! Have term in every colour/style possible. Yes I know I gave a spending problem......

I have a similar amount and everything gets worn in rotation. I have regular clear outs if I feel there’s too much so I don’t feel like a hoarder!

Oh dear. No, no, that's not average.

😱Your wardrobe must be an entire room small house

Looks like you need a proper clear-out…

But you don’t seem to have any proper shoes - only trainers, sandals and boots. Very odd.

OP, I don't have a third of what you own, probably even less if I found the time to properly cull my wardrobe.

If it makes you happy, why not? For me, the amount would be overwhelming. I would like to have less than I have and have a one in, one out approach, but that just doesn’t happen.

You have 680 tops?!

Depends on which country you live in. In UK most will say it’s a lot. But in cities like LA New York Miami Dubai even Mumbai, South Africa and Lagos it’s about average if you socialize ALOT. Think day and night events weekly. And where the weather is less temperamental. But if you have items you haven’t worn in 2 years, please give them out

You could easily have that many if you've changed shape/ size over the course of a couple of years - pregnancy related weight gain and loss, medication related weight gain, menopause, or if you're prone to the dreaded cyclical bloat.

Sounds about right to me tbh

I have never counted but off the top of my head, my coats alone are …

Levis jacket
bird + wolf camo jacket
navy wool coat
brown wool coat
black rain coat
cream rain coat
oversized black blazer
denim blazer
fitted smart blazer
north face casual jacket
oxblood leather jacket
grey leather jacket
cream suede jacket
brown suede jacket
trench coat
padded duvet coat
at least 4 casual jackets
… and that’s just what’s come to me by memory as I struggle to sleep right now!

AND I said to my husband yesterday that I felt I dont have a suitable jacket for my upcoming new job!

a minimalist regarding clothes and shoes and perfume and make up I am not! I own 300 odd lipsticks 😀😀

Presumably handbags don't fit into that category.

I don’t think that’s very much clothing.