Im a minimalist

[Minimalist86]

Im a minimalist.
AMA.

Sorry you had to go through that 3 times.
But you done you`re best to donate as much as you could.

Same im starting this week end.

Iv`e got more than this, and i dont wear most of it.
And whats boxed up i dont even no whats in the boxs.
The whole thread is an eye opener.

Yes, they came from poverty in Ireland and never had much, so what they had was hard earned and looked after. It went to various charities and good causes. I kept a few things of sentimental value.
Very little was actually thrown away. Even old blankets and towels went to an animal rescue centre.

I can’t decide whether that amount is a lot or not. It’d be interesting to find what most people’s average is. Not on S&B though, I think that average would be high.

Im not going to say right where i live but i am in the uk.
Winters is my favorite time of the year, of course it gets cold i just get on with it.
I dont need winter boots, a good pair of trainers keep my feet warm enough.
The last pair of wellies i owned i think i was about 8.

I'm not a minimalist but it's a great deal less than most people and that is winter summer sports weddings funerals casual work wear etc as I do need a wardrobe for 2different lifestyles and the 4seasons in 1day we get in western Scotland

It works for you thats all that matters.

You say you have 2 lifestyles and 4 seasons.

Sounds like op has 1 life and 1 style and lives all seasons freely .
Im so jealous.

I'm not a minimalist but it's a great deal less than most people

It really isn't.

@IlovedLadybirdbooks it's a tiny bit below average but the average of 118 doesn't include bags and accessories and I could easily be below 100, OP has 75 including shoes and backpack
Lots of set piece ideas like 33-3 only count outer layers of clothes no sleepwear gym or underwear and it's 33 items for 3 months . If 118 is average there are lots of people with more than average to make it average.
I suspect if many people counted what they actually wear as opposed to what is in the wardrobe most people wear only 60-70%of what they own. I do I have occasional wear items which I might not wear frequently but I don't want to re buy so I wear the same 2 dresses for all occasions with with 2 interchangeable jackets and shoes and a hat if necessary OP doesn't need formal wear , but I do and it can't really be worn informally.

Ok. I was going to guess Scotland, but maybe not.
I'm sure the broad area isn't outing!

Tbh if I had the money I'd absolutely not cook. You can get such good fresh food these days premade if you're not living on Basic Range etc.

I agree. I have stashed of "going out dresses" from when I used to have a socal life, and from buying just in case. Skirts and trousers and dresses for every day wear but I consistently wear a small selection. But getting rid feels like such a, waste of money...