The single-word term "clotheshorse" describes men and women who are so passionate about clothes that they maintain unusually large wardrobes of the latest, most stylish clothes; will never willingly appear in public in unstylish or outdated clothes; and will often change into many different stylish outfits during a single day. [Wikipedia]
I remember seeing the closet which took up an entire wall, filled with just her clothing. The scuttlebutt was that there were pieces in that closet with the price tags still attached, unworn!
Here are some things I just don't understand:
- Thrift stores or yard sales sometimes sell new clothing with the original store tags still attached.
- Watching people on HGTV complain about how little closet space the new homes offer
- Having clothing you never wear and then holding on to it
- Causing problems in a marriage by overspending on things you don't use
I know I'm a bit extreme in my quest for a more simplified existence, but really…how many outfits does a person need? If there are articles of clothing hanging in your closet with the tags still attached, please use them, or realize this life lesson: we all make mistake purchases. It's OK to let them go. Sadly, we cannot recoup the money spent.
More about a more manageable closet tomorrow...
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