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Do you do this ?

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:19:52 GMT

Recently, I bought a gray elbow sleeve sweater that I've been wanting. Long story short, I have this sweater already. This has happened a few times and I really need to go through my packed closets again and remind myself of what I have. Do you sometimes purchase items that you forgot you have, or am I senile, LOL.

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Still Raining — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:21:54 GMT

Not senile, just sure of your taste 🥰

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:30:37 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I've lost count how many times I've done that.

I used to joke about it and say, "What I like...I REALLY like". But it does get annoying.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:32:57 GMT

I haven't done that. I don't keep an abundance of clothes. Birkenstocks? Yes. Clothes? No.

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50Mickey — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:33:51 GMT

I did this last year. I bought the same pink sweater fromTalbots twice. And I have never worn either one. The material is a little too clingy for my taste. I need to donate the sweaters. I do not buy a lot of clothes and from now on I'll be sure not to do this again. It's such a waste to have them just hanging in the closet.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:38:27 GMT

Yes, I've bought duplicates several times. At least my taste is consistent. I've got so many clothes, I don't know what I own. I'm always pul!ing something out of a closet I swear I've never seen before.

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Jk9 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:43:34 GMT

@QVCkitty1 You aren't alone! I have done that a couple of times. I have too many clothes.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:09:56 GMT

no. I remember what I have bought. Not an issue for me

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rms1954 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:47:16 GMT

@QVCkitty1 Been there, done that.

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LindaSal — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:01:30 GMT

It happened to me once and only once because that is when it hit me that I just have too many clothes!

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shoptilyadropagain — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:18:12 GMT

I don't recall ever purchasing the exact same article of clothing. I have, however, thought to myself that I need to order something (black cardigan, for example) and then later find I already own one.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:22:00 GMT

@QVCkitty1 What you might want to do is go through your closet and anything that you haven't worn in a year, donate. I don't recall ever purchasiing the same thing twice.

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ECBG — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:41:08 GMT

I did that with a pink tunic. Just got rid if one.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:47:58 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@QVCkitty1 What you might want to do is go through your closet and anything that you haven't worn in a year, donate. I don't recall ever purchasiing the same thing twice.

@Katcat1 , That's the odd thing , I do occasionally purge and donate, however during the height of the pandemic no one around here was taking donations. I also seem to gravitate to the same kinds of clothing because I'm boring. I vow to be better in the future. 🌺

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Sage04 — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:10:16 GMT

Oh yes, especially blouses and pants and sometimes the exact colors, so then I have to give them away. Some I keep especially the tops. I know maybe sometimes the neighbors think I'm wearing the same things.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:20:57 GMT

No, but I do buy things too similar to others I already have now and then. Also, I do a pretty good job purging my closet but I don't get rid of items not worn in a year. I sometimes just don't get them worn or hardly worn before the weather changes. I have work clothes, plays clothes and then some dressier items.

I only get rid of an item of clothing if it no longer fits, beat up or my taste has changed but usually those are the older items. Or simply too many of the same thing and just don't need so much any more. Jackets, sweaters, etc. What I have done is cut way back on purchases and start wearing what I do have more. I'm surprised the combos I can come up with and forgot all about.

I like to watch the fashion shows and reminds me what I could pull off with what I already have.

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okaywitheasypay — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:41:45 GMT

That is one reason I do not do like some hosts /vendors counsel to never hang your sweaters. I forget I have a certain one if I fold and put in a drawer or tote. Of course I live in a four season area, so do not see a couple of seasons clothes for awhile.

Just at the start of fall this year I was thinking "I sure would like to have a chesnut colored turtleneck"--eh-- wait a minute I thought I purchased one a few years ago...searched through my tote & yep, I did.

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Sooner — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:43:49 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Recently, I bought a gray elbow sleeve sweater that I've been wanting. Long story short, I have this sweater already. This has happened a few times and I really need to go through my packed closets again and remind myself of what I have. Do you sometimes purchase items that you forgot you have, or am I senile, LOL.

@QVCkitty1 Yes I have done that. Also, sometimes I buy two alike because if it is a t-shirt or little dress to wear at home I WANT two of them.

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SandySparkles — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:45:11 GMT

I am sheepishly raising my hand because I am guilty of it also.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:32:52 GMT

I've found some things in the closet that I don't remember buying.

I found some things I forgot I bought.

I frequently deliberately buy duplicates of things I wear often. (I have 33 black turtleneck shirts, and an unknown number in other colors.

I even make the same sweater patterns over and over. If I like something ... there's no stopping me!