Anyone else trying to thin the herd regarding clothes?

[tmckay2]

Every year it seems I look at my closet and drawers and realize I have too many clothes and rarely wear most of them. And mind you, I'm not a hoarder, I donate clothes every year and am not a "shopper". However, recently I have debated parting from my ultra thrift ways regarding purchasing clothes cheap and investing in fewer, more costly but better and American made (when possible) clothes.

My biggest focus has been finding clothes that fit several categories at once, for example can be worn fairly dressy but still casually or even hiking/Shooting if need be. I've also gone more to layering for warmth so I only need one or two pieces of each layer to switch between. I am getting rid of nearly all my old clothes and starting fresh.

Anyone else have a similar desire/idea? I thought it might be interesting to have a running thread discussing what articles of clothes people have found that might help cut down on the sheer number of clothes that often never get touched. However, if people want to discuss it let's please refrain from having a pissing match about what's too expensive what's too designer or what's to cheap and crap like that.

I'll get it started by pointing out I got a few pairs of triple aught design spartan rs pants and tradecraft shirts one sale which I have used for both dress work attire and for hiking with zero problems. The shirts are also very breathable and stain/odor resistant. I also got two merino wool t shirts of theirs which I have tested lounging in for 3 days without washing, zero smell. The colors can be easily mixed and matched so technically I can get about 9 or 10 different combos out of 6 pieces and they can be worn in several different situations.

I have a few others too ill point out later. Total those cost me $400 due to sales. I don't think that's too bad for the ruggedness and versatility. If anything I would highly recommend the pants, triple stitched, gusseted crotch, durable and not too heavy material.

[tmckay2]

Oh I forgot to mention I picked up a pair of their intercept pd pants as well (jeans). As a rule I've never spent more than 30 bucks on jeans so these I got for $90 which I thought was ridiculous, but wow, they are nice. Triple stitched, reinforced pockets including ones you could even cc with but look very classy and very flexible for moving around. I don't buy into "grayman" stuff too much but must admit these are nice jeans that I would feel very comfortable running and climbing it but also wearing to a semi dress party.

[ray1970]

Too many outfits?

We're deducting points from your man card.

[Great-Kazoo]

Outside of pants i've cut back the amount of socks purchased

[gnihcraes]

Fortunately I can live simple on clothes. Work only requires jeans and a collar shirt. Polo or dress shirt. Everyone else must dress business casual or better.

Wranglers, shirts and t-shirts get me by for the most part. I splurge a bit on socks, and other items to make my pain as bearable as possible. (medical issues) New batteries for the mobility scooter appear to be my expense.

A couple of suits for the job interviews or required look for the company holiday party.

But yes, I do need to purge though and get rid of some older items - especially after a few clothing christmas gifts.

[JohnnyEgo]

Outside of pants i've cut back the amount of socks purchased

I heard you get double the life out of them.
Also, much easier to do laundry.

[Jamnanc]

Outside of pants i've cut back the amount of socks purchased

I have a bunch of socks with no matches if that helps Jim.

[mtnrider]

I feel your pain. I need to thin out my clothing for sure. I don't know what or how it happened but I have become a clothes whore. My closet is overflowing. Hate to say it but even buying high end stuff didn't stop me from buying more.
Part of my issue was weight gain/loss over the past 10 years. Kept having to buy different sizes then didn't want to get rid of what I had. Then I travel a lot so I would buy clothes appropriate for that climate/county etc.

I donate a lot of it but still have way to much. I feel I just need to clean house and start over again.

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[TheGrey]

Yes! I just reassessed my closet and put a bunch of stuff I hadn't won in a year in the donate bag, and I also went through items needing to be mended or have buttons re-sewn, etc.

I could truly pare down even more. I tend to shop at the thrift stores because I may find high-quality stuff, but much of what I have is lightweight, cheaply-made crap. :/

There are a couple of trends right now: The "Capsule" wardrobe, which pares your wardrobe down to 37 items, and the KonMari method, which has you consider each piece of clothing to see if you REALLY need it.

The Capsule method means each piece must work with each other, so neutral colors, styles, etc. are best. This doesn't take into account specific uses for clothes, such as hunting/fishing, construction, seasonal clothes and so on, but the basic principles could still apply.

The KonMari method takes much more time, but forces you to assess each item in your wardrobe to see if it "brings joy" and proves as useful as you'd hoped. If it doesn't, it goes to be donated.

[Gman]

Outside of pants i've cut back the amount of socks purchased

I am unwilling to make that kind of commitment at this point in time.