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People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by 11235813213455 »

dagw wrote: post #86
dominotw wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I now have 5 t-shirts, 4 sweaters, 2 jeans, 10 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shoes I take it you don't live in place with cold winters?

Or do much in the way of outdoor activities. 2 pairs of shoes Having to decide between wearing my climbing shoes and my ski boots to work would suck :)

I've the same single pair of 20€ shoes since 5 years. Some holes, but they still work well, probably for another 5 years. The only drawback is when it rains, I need to dry them with newspaper. I do a lot of sports (mostly bike (I've no car) for all my commuting, hiking/trail, ..

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by HenryBemis »

dagw wrote: post #86
dominotw wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I now have 5 t-shirts, 4 sweaters, 2 jeans, 10 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shoes I take it you don't live in place with cold winters?

Or do much in the way of outdoor activities. 2 pairs of shoes Having to decide between wearing my climbing shoes and my ski boots to work would suck :)

I got 1x Nike for lounging/running that I just bought (the previous one was 'retired'), and 1x Salomon for hiking/snow/outdoors activities (bought in 2009). I spend one month per year in the very northern parts of Scandinavian countries usually Dec-Jan.

My "office gear" includes two pairs of "office shoes" that I absolutely never wear when not in the clients' offices/meetings/interviews. I hate those clothes :)

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by e12e »

faster wrote: post #69

I had some Levi's 501s that I got at a farm supply store for $12 when I was in college (early 80s). I wore them regularly for about 15 years then occasionally until a few years ago. They had no holes when I donated them. Newer 501s don't last anywhere near that long. Carhartts are more functional for me now, but they wear out after 5-8 years depending on the style (model?). I haven't noticed any change in durability…

Carhartts, Blåkläder - probably other brands that still actually sell work clothes - tend to have separate "fashion" models that sell through typical fashion stores. They're generally higher price and less durable in my experience.

In the US it's not hard to find regular carhartts work wear - in Norway I've only seen the fashion stuff. On the other hand, Blåkläder operate a few outlets that are aimed at the business market - and there it's possible to buy their "actual" work clothes.

Ed: in addition to such work wear, military surplus & second hand is also a good bet.

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by HenryBemis »

irrational wrote: post #88

I didn't know that the normal way I live my life is anything worth commenting on. I still wear clothes from when I was in college 25 years ago. But this is more from laziness and a generally dislike of shopping, combined with zero fashion sense, than from any altruistic values.

If the clothes work for you, then there is your answer. No need to change something that is not broken (for you).

I kept the following quote from the article: "but it is only you who inherently cares what you look like"

And I remembered the phrase: those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by philshem »

adrianN wrote: post #72
keiferski wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Leather and denim are probably your best bet. Higher quality leather jackets can last for 10-20 years if you take care of them. Personally I recommend Schott in NYC. A bit pricey but my jacket still looks great 5 years later. I imagine it will be wearable for at least another decade. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schott_NYC

Jeans last for at most a year for me before my saddle eats through them.

99% sure you are referring to a bike but 1% curious if it’s a horse.

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by HenryBemis »

joostdecock wrote: post #92

I make my own clothes. Have been for a bit more than 8 years. It's a nice hobby to have. I also started https://freesewing.org/ which is the most geeky way to get into sewing :)

Shameless plug, but thank you, this looks cool!

If your logo wasn't a "scary skull" I would be showing this to my kid in our "where clothes come from" lesson (we do everything ranging from pottery to NASA space missions)(buy scary skulls are a no-no)(let them figure it out when they discover my Iron Maiden albums - many years from now!)

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by avcdsuia »

dagw wrote: post #86
dominotw wrote: post #58

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I now have 5 t-shirts, 4 sweaters, 2 jeans, 10 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shoes I take it you don't live in place with cold winters?

Or do much in the way of outdoor activities. 2 pairs of shoes Having to decide between wearing my climbing shoes and my ski boots to work would suck :)

One thing I really don't like about minimalists is they boast too much about the numbers of different items they own. Not all wears are made by the fast fashion industry as a result of consumerism. I have bike wear, climbing wear and running wears but I use them interchangeably and try to buy less because I'm relatively poor. IMO minimalists should expand their hobbies (which are rarely low-cost so they will try to optimize their spendings) rather than confine themselves in the established social norms.

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by HenryBemis »

gentleman11 wrote: post #98

I buy pants from Costco but they always wear out after 2 years with big holes in the seat. Where do you even buy something that lasts 10 years?

I had a pair of Levi's jeans, my weight is pretty stable, so they were good on me for a decade. Someone else above also mentioned having Levi's for a decade. Treat them well and they tend to last a long time.

Re: People who haven't bought clothes for a decade

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Post by astura »

keiferski wrote: post #9
sjf wrote: post #3

I don't want to buy new clothes either. Where can I find clothes that will last 10 years. The article didn't help with any specifics.

Leather and denim are probably your best bet. Higher quality leather jackets can last for 10-20 years if you take care of them. Personally I recommend Schott in NYC. A bit pricey but my jacket still looks great 5 years later. I imagine it will be wearable for at least another decade. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schott_NYC

Denim doesn't last anymore, last pair of jeans I bought blew out at the ass at work after about six months. They weren't cheap or ill fitting either.

Plus denim isn't acceptable attire at many workplaces.

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