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.

[tmckay2]

Too many outfits?

We're deducting points from your man card.

No, it's more over the years people have gifted things, work clothes don't really work as every day clothes, every day clothes can't really be used outdoors to hike or camp or shoot due to not being very sturdy. It seems like I've gone most my life having clothes for particular purposes and trying to buy stuff cheap (thus cheaply made usually) and end up burning through clothes and not having much universality to it.

[Great-Kazoo]

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

[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.

[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.

[Great-Kazoo]

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

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

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

Slightly OT

Throw some stuff in the laundry while back east. My sister is taking care of it for me when I hear. SON OF A BITCH you've got to be kidding me.
What's wrong I ask.
I can't find your other sock.....
Ummm you forget I only have 1 leg. that got everyone laughing.

[NFATrustGuy]

Slightly OT

Throw some stuff in the laundry while back east. My sister is taking care of it for me when I hear. SON OF A BITCH you've got to be kidding me.
What's wrong I ask.
I can't find your other sock.....
Ummm you forget I only have 1 leg. that got everyone laughing.

We should all start sending Kazoo our orphan socks whenever we lose one... He'll never have to buy socks again!