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Actually, I care more about quality than quantity.
It annoys me to tears to see a closet full of clothes that need to be replaced after a few washes. Yes, they are nice when one buys them, but I am sure they won't look the same in a (very) short while.
Some stuff should come with "almost-disposable" written on the label as well as washing instructions...
And there is no two ways about it, even if there is a huge brand stamped on whatever one buys (bc some people absolutely must know there is the fancy brand thing going on before they buy a pair of socks) , if they are cheap, one gets what one pays for.
The design is from whoever-it-might-be, but the manufacturing... oh, that is 99-cent quality, for sure...
My ideal closet would have few but good clothes, and I guess the best dresser is the one who knows how to combine clothing items so that they look great without looking boring or repetitive and without necessarily needing an enormous variety to be paired with.
I live in a vintage home that accordingly has limited closet space. It was built in an era/location where people didn't maintain huge wardrobes. That causes me to limit my clothing purchases, because I very quickly simply don't have room. I try to adhere to buy something new only when I've gotten rid of something old. If something's been repurposed or donated, then I have room for something else I need.
When I switched jobs from one that was completely casual to one that is on occasion business casual, I needed to change some things up, so I did a lot of donating to make space.
Actually, I care more about quality than quantity.
It annoys me to tears to see a closet full of clothes that need to be replaced after a few washes. Yes, they are nice when one buys them, but I am sure they won't look the same in a (very) short while.
Some stuff should come with "almost-disposable" written on the label as well as washing instructions...
And there is no two ways about it, even if there is a huge brand stamped on whatever one buys (bc some people absolutely must know there is the fancy brand thing going on before they buy a pair of socks) , if they are cheap, one gets what one pays for.
The design is from whoever-it-might-be, but the manufacturing... oh, that is 99-cent quality, for sure...
My ideal closet would have few but good clothes, and I guess the best dresser is the one who knows how to combine clothing items so that they look great without looking boring or repetitive and without necessarily needing an enormous variety to be paired with.
really? I buy fairly inexpensive clothes, wash them in cold water and hang them up (no matter what the instructions say) and they last for years.
really? I buy fairly inexpensive clothes, wash them in cold water and hang them up (no matter what the instructions say) and they last for years.
I have the same experience.
I have a pair of black trousers/slacks that I bought at Target at least 5 years ago, if not longer, and they are still going strong. I believe I paid about $24 for them.
I have a lot of other clothes from "cheap" places such as Target and Old Navy that have also lasted for years.
I have a great secret for anyone who wants to get their whites super-super white- find the powdered version of Biz bleach. Read the instructions on the side for how to do an overnight soak.
In the morning, the water will be brown, and when you pull your whites from the dryer (or clothesline), they will be super bright white.
This is particularly good for underarm stains and general yellowing that happens to whites. I have shirts that I've had for years that look brand new due to powdered Biz. It also works on other light colors as well, as long as the label says "non chlorine bleach" safe or something similar.
If something doesn't fit anymore (either too big or too small) and I don't wear something for a while (like over 4 months), I give them away and donate them to thrift stores. And then I just buy some newer clothes after.
I have a pair of black trousers/slacks that I bought at Target at least 5 years ago, if not longer, and they are still going strong. I believe I paid about $24 for them.
I have a lot of other clothes from "cheap" places such as Target and Old Navy that have also lasted for years.
I have a great secret for anyone who wants to get their whites super-super white- find the powdered version of Biz bleach. Read the instructions on the side for how to do an overnight soak.
In the morning, the water will be brown, and when you pull your whites from the dryer (or clothesline), they will be super bright white.
This is particularly good for underarm stains and general yellowing that happens to whites. I have shirts that I've had for years that look brand new due to powdered Biz. It also works on other light colors as well, as long as the label says "non chlorine bleach" safe or something similar.
great tip! thanks! I don't shop at Old Navy much any more, but I have some of their pants that are several years old and still in good shape.
When nearly 25% of the clothes hanging in my closet still have tags on them.
I don't think I can ever have enough but I do purge the items I don't use every Fall and Spring season. Either toss it out, give it to thrift stores, or for designer duds..I sell them online.
My work clothes are designer labels and I never get rid of those. My casual clothes are cheaper and typically trendy so it goes out of season fast...those are the ones I purge to make room for more.
When I pull something out of the closet and it still has tags on it saying "Filene's" but it got shoved in the back by all the other new clothes. LOL
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, if they are cheap, one gets what one pays for. 
