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Too many clothes!

bargainsgirl — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:42:38 GMT

Today I started sorting and putting away some summer things. Truly I have way too much. I have not even worn some of the new things I bought this year. Weather went from cool to HOT, I am retired and must keep reminding myself I do not NEED so many clothes! I just have a hard time getting rid of the older things!!

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IMW — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:51:25 GMT

I can absolutely relate---big time!

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On It — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:55:10 GMT

@bargainsgirl I know what you mean. I have purged and purged and still have too much. If it helps you to let go, I would suggest selecting garments that your local hospital could use to give to emergency room patients. Emergency rooms cut patient's clothing off to examine and treat those in car crashes and accidents. The patient needs something to wear when being discharged. Treated and released.

Our son was in a car crash. The nurse brought him some clothing and apologized because the pants were too large. She explained the nurses donate, but they were running low on clothing. We took a variety of men's and women's clothing to the hospital. They were very grateful.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:02:27 GMT

You are not alone in this,in my case i have a few different sizes!!

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LTT1 — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:05:09 GMT

@On It

what a great idea

thank you!

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goldensrbest — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:07:58 GMT

And so many of the older items are made so much better.

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Nana2158 — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:12:45 GMT

Retired moved to Delray Beach Florida no longer needed many items worn while working. My closet not cluttered anymore. Fun shopping new clothes for my new easy breasy lifestyle.

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LindaSal — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:14:06 GMT

I too am guilty of the same thing. I have been making a sincere effort to curb my shopping habits the past several years. I'm better than I used to be but I like to call it a "work in progress". I'll never quite master it.

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wagirl — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:42 GMT

I have way too much too---Am retired and don't need about 1/2 of the stuff crammed into my tiny closet.I live where I don't need to put away clothes for the different seasons--I wear most of mine year round.

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smoochy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:16:32 GMT

@On It wrote:
@bargainsgirl I know what you mean. I have purged and purged and still have too much. If it helps you to let go, I would suggest selecting garments that your local hospital could use to give to emergency room patients. Emergency rooms cut patient's clothing off to examine and treat those in car crashes and accidents. The patient needs something to wear when being discharged. Treated and released.

Our son was in a car crash. The nurse brought him some clothing and apologized because the pants were too large. She explained the nurses donate, but they were running low on clothing. We took a variety of men's and women's clothing to the hospital. They were very grateful.

hes ok now, I hope

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smoochy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:18:19 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
You are not alone in this,in my case i have a few different sizes!!

yes! I have the size I use to wear and the size I actually wear haha

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:21:09 GMT

I'm doing part of my closet today. I don't need to put away clothes for summer. I just keep everything in one closet but I have way to much stuff. Especially purses.

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smoochy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:21:38 GMT

@Nana2158 wrote:
Retired moved to Delray Beach Florida no longer needed many items worn while working. My closet not cluttered anymore. Fun shopping new clothes for my new easy breasy lifestyle.

hey neighbor. When we retired and moved to central Florida, I too found that I could do without many of my Michigan working woman clothes. I love the tropical look like you do.

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On It — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:22:59 GMT

@smoochy He is fully recovered. Thank you for asking.

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smoochy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:23:49 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I have way too much too---Am retired and don't need about 1/2 of the stuff crammed into my tiny closet.I live where I don't need to put away clothes for the different seasons--I wear most of mine year round.

same here- my wardrobe is a year round wardrobe with just a minor tweak during the "winter". 😊

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dana banana — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:04:37 GMT

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wilma — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:47:57 GMT

I'm doing another clothing purge right now. Just did one about about 6 weeks ago. I seem to always be purging because I'm always buying. 🥴

I've bought way too many things this year. I needed new shorts, jeans, and trousers because of weight gain, but I have no excuse for the multitude of tops, sweaters, jackets, and sweaters I've purchased. Just bored with the old ones and wanted something new.

I have tried "low buy years" with mixed results. One year I made it through July only buying absolute necessities. Then I went crazy and bought tons of stuff from August - December. I just love to shop and buy new clothes even though I'm retired.

Have a Good Day, Everyone!

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Zhills — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:59:25 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
same here- my wardrobe is a year round wardrobe with just a minor tweak during the "winter". 😊

I change colors for the "winter" months! Same type outfits!

People are often wearing shorts and a sweatshirt in the Winter! I don't think snowbirds bring long pants!

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Boop4321 — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:09:24 GMT

OMG ...lol Im retired ,I dont need anymore clothes,and i keep buying!!!

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smoochy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:27:27 GMT

@Boop4321 wrote:
OMG ...lol Im retired ,I dont need anymore clothes,and i keep buying!!!

I'm doing it too. We just love to shop for clothes, retired or not. Like many others, the new clothes aren't getting worn. I am actively looking for street markets and other events where I could get out of the house and wear some of the clothes in my store.umm I mean my closet haha