Like many readers of Dappered and other sites, I have slowly been overhauling my wardrobe over the past year or so with an emphasis on fit, timelessness, and minimalism. I'd rather have a pared-down wardrobe of stuff I actually like and wear regularly than a large wardrobe of stuff I regret buying. That said, getting rid of stuff can be tough for those of us raised to not waste money. (In fact, saving money has also resulted in my buying shit I really shouldn't have because it was "on sale." I've been tricked into that more than once.) It can be frustrating to see a purchase get wasted, and it's tempting to try to hold on to stuff and wear it "to get my money's worth," even if the fit, style, or quality is off, or even though my taste and style has evolved.
Lately I've been better about purging the closet of ill-fitting or poorly designed stuff. Donating clothes to charity helps with not wanting to waste stuff, since the clothes will go to someone who needs them, but I have a few things I bought even a few months ago that I regret, and it seems early to give them away. Maybe I'm just being overly cheap or OCD haha. What about you guys? Do you ever find yourself torn between purging the wardrobe and not wanting to waste money?
Lately I've been better about purging the closet of ill-fitting or poorly designed stuff. Donating clothes to charity helps with not wanting to waste stuff, since the clothes will go to someone who needs them, but I have a few things I bought even a few months ago that I regret, and it seems early to give them away. Maybe I'm just being overly cheap or OCD haha. What about you guys? Do you ever find yourself torn between purging the wardrobe and not wanting to waste money?
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