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.