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03-13-2015 03:14 PM
I have determined just talking to women, first hand with my mom's clothes, and reading bits and pieces here that as we age we donate less and have a tendency to keep old clothes.
For example, when my mom was living, if I really didn't force the situation, she would be wearing clothing she had 10 years + ago. She kept telling me "there's nothing wrong with that jacket, top etc. and I would say probably not but it's time to let go and just buy new tops, buy yourself a new jacket, new purse etc. It just seemed as she was getting older and older she didn't want anything new.
I'm like out with the old and in with the new. I really do believe the above philosophy is associated with older women.
03-13-2015 03:21 PM
Well aren't you the controlling, my way is the best way, person. If you want to discard and get new that's your prerogative but who are you to decide for others or cast aspersions on those who feel otherwise?
03-13-2015 03:38 PM
On 3/13/2015 occasional rain said:Well aren't you the controlling, my way is the best way, person. If you want to discard and get new that's your prerogative but who are you to decide for others or cast aspersions on those who feel otherwise?
There's no controlling, it's an opinion and observation
03-13-2015 03:41 PM
On 3/13/2015 nantucket shore said:I have determined just talking to women, first hand with my mom's clothes, and reading bits and pieces here that as we age we donate less and have a tendency to keep old clothes.
For example, when my mom was living, if I really didn't force the situation, she would be wearing clothing she had 10 years + ago. She kept telling me "there's nothing wrong with that jacket, top etc. and I would say probably not but it's time to let go and just buy new tops, buy yourself a new jacket, new purse etc. It just seemed as she was getting older and older she didn't want anything new.
I'm like out with the old and in with the new. I really do believe the above philosophy is associated with older women.
Why would you decide for your mother? She had a right to decide for herself without you forcing your choice on her.
03-13-2015 03:43 PM
03-13-2015 03:47 PM
I have always been one to hang on to clothing. In my young adult years, I had very little money, and it necessitated taking care of clothing and keeping it long, I couldn't afford to do otherwise.
In my mid thirties and on (I'm now in my 50's), I just have to admit, I hate clothes. I don't like to shop for them, try them on, and I'm not interested much in style. I still wear clothing and shoes from a decade ago. They are simple and classic styles, I never do much with fads, and they still fit and are in good condition. It isn't unusual for me to go several years and not purchase any new clothing at all. I don't have a job that requires a wardrobe, so I choose to spend my money on something else.
I think many older people ( those who would have seen WW II and before) remember to 'waste not want not', and truly don't find the need to always have 'new and better'. They are just happy to have enough.
03-13-2015 03:48 PM
As a daughter I could do that with my mom and very happy I did so. The last year was a year of just hospitals and nursing homes and it's sad to see what I saw. I'm very happy my mom's clothing was updated, bright and fresh. I really do believe a person's attitude is reflective on that too.
03-13-2015 03:50 PM
03-13-2015 03:51 PM
I grew up with 'waste not want not' and to this day I agree totally. I have lots of new, but there is something special in holding on to the OLDER THINGS. Mine are made in America and for the most part held up over time. And as I see it styles come back. I hear that the 70's look is about to make a comeback in fashion.
03-13-2015 03:54 PM
On 3/13/2015 nantucket shore said:I really do believe the above philosophy is associated with older women.
AGE 64 & RETIRED
When I moved 1 1/2 yrs ago, I gave the Salvation Army all my clothes & shoes that I have not worn in over a year.
My motto: If it's not worn in a year, I either trash it or give it away.
"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
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