Following yesterday's thread on clothes.............

What was Sodapop ‘s suggestion?

She suggested that we try different combinations of outfits with what we have.

Sorry, assumed everyone would have seen it.

Was it Sago kitty? Not that it matters!

It’s better to do what Sago suggested, repurposing clothes you already have I think, but send them to charity if you can’t make them work. I’d rather save my money to spend on other things.

Oh flip. you are right Kate. Sorry for the confusion.

Following on from Sago's thread

Sago's suggestion was a good one for me. I had a look through my wardrobe and found several items that I hadn't worn for ages.
They have had a wash and I feel as though I have new clothes.

Our big Tesco has a 'Detox Your Wardrobe' box for recycling shoes and clothes.

Agree with Casdon. I have recently found two pairs of jeans that I can wear hidden away in a suitcase, plus a few jumpers. The jeans are slim leg and boot leg, a change from my usual skinnies, so I have a new look. The things I send to the charity shop are things I bought that I then found I really didn't like wearing - sometimes with tags on! Things like summer tops that I thought were so pretty but just didn't suit me. I have hardly bought any clothes for four years now and am not planning on getting anything until I need some boots for Winter.

Sago here, it was my thread.
I am totally sold on shopping your wardrobe!
I buy a good pair of jeans and a cashmere jumper every year and then tend to buy far too many separates.
I have unworn clothes in my wardrobe and impulse buys that I thought were a mistake.
By committing to not buying anymore clothes for a year and trying different combinations I aim to save a lot of money and utilise every item in my wardrobe.
I am seriously regretting sending a navy blazer to the charity shop last month?.

I am nerdish. I review my wardrobe twice a year, with the seasons, decide what needs replacing, jiggle clothes round between outfits and then fill the gaps. I rarely impulse buy, and do not buy if I cannot find exactly what I want. I can get all my clothes into one wardrobe and one chest of drawers.

I have a few garments brought out on special occasions, and a few spares for warmth or other purpose occasions. But that is it.

This summer I am buying a new dress for DD's graduation, but bought the dress on impulse, and want to get a denim jacket to go with it, but do not plan any other clothing buys

Looking at the winter clothes I am about to put away. After 8 years, one dress will probably be retired and replaced by a dress, I have pattern and fabric for, but just need to make it.

I don’t go out anywhere much (by choice) nowadays and rarely need to buy new clothes for my simple rural life. I look after my clothes, always have, and they last. I don’t get bored with them and my style these days after years of smart suits is just jeans or leggings and tops. I might buy a couple of items in a year perhaps. The only things to have found their way to the charity shop are those I have accepted no longer fit me or the life I lead. I suppose this is sustainable living! I’m sure it sounds terribly dull but I’m happy!

A lady of my acquaintance who has lots of style and little money has just completed a challenge’30 Outfits in 30 Days’.

Using only what’s in her wardrobe she has put together a different outfit every day in April. She is taller and more flamboyant than me and has come up with some fabulous and colourful looks.

I like getting good use out of my clothes, I have one black flower print summer wrap dress that gets worn on its own in summer, as a loose kimono jacket over crops and a vest, or over a long sleeved top, leggings and boots in winter.

I decided not to buy any new clothes after feeling quite ashamed of myself when decluttering. So much stuff! I have bought one inexpensive dress to wear to a summer wedding. It’s from an ethical company so I feel a bit better about it! My intention was to wear what I already have, but Sago’s post has made me look at some things with fresh eyes.

I’m quite good at buying summer clothes, but hopeless with winter clothes.
I never find anything I really like, dislike the colours, and don’t like feeling too bundled up.
I’ve been wearing the same winter clothes to work for years, next year I know I have to replace a lot of it.
Can’t resist pretty summer things though.

Much better for the environment if we use what we have

Isn’t it a fact that every item of clothing is worn an average of seven times?

Blimey! Not in my house!

mumofmadboys

Much better for the environment if we use what we have

But is it better for the whole 'environment'.

I prefer to use what I’ve got until it needs replacing through wear. It’s more environmentally friendly and I think it’s a bit profligate to buy new if it’s not necessary.

I think about this topic now and again. Buying less stuff is certainly good for the planet but it isn’t good for our independents and the wider economy! Not easy to square this circle.

i buy mostly tops as i only ever wear black trousers, i hate shopping so it is catalogue and local charity shops, i don't have a big wardrobe and just have what i need, any extras go to charity shop, most of my clothing including pjs and underwear are all sale items. i have some family members who hate to be seen in the same item more than a couple of times.....seems such a waste and another aunt who bins clothes as she would not be seen dead in a charity shop (her words).

Buying less stuff is certainly good for the planet but it isn’t good for our independents and the wider economy! Not easy to square this circle.

I wonder about this as well. But I read recently that the Chinese internet company Shein (which trades I believe under a few names) is now worth more than Zara and H&M combined, and growing. Which means that a vast amount of money spent by Brits on clothing and home goods is being sent abroad anyway, rather than into UK companies of any description.

Any clothes I buy now must have a purpose. Either for a specific event, to support the wearing of something already lurking in the wardrobe or to replace something worn out. I feel better when I’ve had a clear out, I no longer keep anything that doesn’t make me feel good, doesn’t fit or I dislike for any reason. We’re all different. I’m not sure one approach is better than another, as long as someone is clear what it is they are doing and are happy with it that’s fine by me

I have just had sort out if my ward robe and have a pile of dresses for the charity bin outside the Fire Station. I am not going to buying anything that isn't discounted or on sale as things have gone up so much and I have quite a few clothes. Most of my going out is to Netball and golf so it's sports clothes which are pricey too.

The more clothes that are made and discarded the more stuff goes to landfill. We need more people globally employed in the service industries and less in manufacturing . We all have more 'stuff'than we need, especially in the west.