Hi everyone. I am on a bit of a mission as I really want to cut back the amount of clothes I currently own. Over the years I seem to have accumulated a lot, and along with struggling to let go of other items unless they no longer fit or are really worn out I think that I probably have twice the amount of clothes I actually 'need' for each season. I do actually like it all which is my main issue when it comes to the rule regarding getting rid of anything not worn in the past 6/12 months as I do genuinely feel that I will wear the item at some time (this has been the case in the past).
If it all still fits and is not scruffy enough for rags, I'm really reluctant to clear it out as I suppose I feel like it's been a waste of money, so Im trying to make an effort to wear some of the nicer items I had previously 'saved for best'. I feel I need to down scale by about 50% but as I'm finding it hard parting with stuff I wondered if I set myself a bit of loose rule regarding the amount of times I've worn the item that perhaps I may feel slightly less guilty about letting go of it. I suppose it's a bit like applying the cost per wear method until I feel I've cut right down. I guess I'm just in need of some reassurance that I'm not being too wasteful or something if that makes sense?! My main problem are tops so they are getting the most attention. Do most of you expect to get a couple of seasons out of an item? I feel that provided I've worn something say a dozen times it can't be seen as a waste, as most of the items in my wardrobe cost on average £10-£18 so not hugely expensive. Ramble over.