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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 ghaff »

vsareto wrote: post #60
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.

All of my Darn Tough socks have lasted 5 years so far. Cheap retail store brands (Hanes, Fruit, etc.) have always been awful after about 6 months. They're expensive to lose though. I've yet to find the equivalent for T-shirts.

The heavy duty cotton Hanes ones seem pretty good. Although, to be honest, even without seeking them out I end up with more tech swag than I can use and I end up donating a lot of it. So I basically never buy cotton T-shirts. The heavier pre-shrunk cotton Hanes ones seem solid though.

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

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Post by karatestomp »

kasey_junk wrote: post #36
londons_explore wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The real solution is to buy 2nd hand clothes. Most people hate the idea of wearing someone else's clothes... Having visited a small town in south western Ukraine, no shops even sell new clothes - everywhere is selling 2nd hand clothes, and they sell it by weight. Underwear is one price per kilo, and everything else is a higher price per kilo. Even then, a kilo (2 lbs) of clothes (maybe 3 items) cost around $1.50, whi…

For me I have no problem wearing used clothes and grew up effectively always shopping second hand. My issue is _time_. I hate shopping for clothes. Finding something that fits, is in good condition and meets my needs involves searching for hours at second hand shops.

1) find your sizing in a few quality brands that fit you well, 2) only buy those brands; use eBay, go to thrift stores that sort by size and then skip everything that’s not one of “your” brands, shop sales online (when they’re actually sales and not bullshit)

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

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Post by madhadron »

vsareto wrote: post #60
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.

All of my Darn Tough socks have lasted 5 years so far. Cheap retail store brands (Hanes, Fruit, etc.) have always been awful after about 6 months. They're expensive to lose though. I've yet to find the equivalent for T-shirts.

I've had the opposite experience. Darn Tough has replaced a half dozen pairs of socks for me because I end up with big holes in them in about nine months. Which is a shame because they're quite comfortable.

For pants, I was using lululemon for a while and just accepting that their build quality made them last about 18 months to 2 years, while the warranty was five years, so I would just have the company swap them out for new ones on a regular basis. I'm trying some pants from prana and arcteryx now that offer equal freedom of motion but hopefully will be a little more robust.

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

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Post by mikeappell »

zxcvbn4038 wrote: post #71

I hate shopping for clothes. Hate it. When I was growing up my parents made sure that buying clothes was as painful as possible and I never got over it. I still year the same members only jacket my father bought in the 80s and gave to me in the 90s - the lining could use some work but otherwise completely functional. I’ve had the same umbrella for almost twenty years - was a niche brand that built heavy duty frames a…

I know AE offers different types of soles, including some very weather resistant ones. You probably know this, but just in case; and you might have more options for different soles if you buy online.

That said, I've heard their QA and service have gone downhill dramatically over the past year or two since their aquisition.

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

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Post by dagw »

dominotw wrote: post #58
HenryBemis wrote: post #37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For women: it may be worth your while checking out Project333. I have searched for a respective project for men, but haven't found something similar/worthy. When I finished listening to the Minimalists podcast (first 120 episodes) for the second time I was already immersed in minimalism. I donated 90% of my clothes, I now have 5 t-shirts, 4 sweaters, 2 jeans, 10 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shoes, and some snow/skiing…

> 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 :)

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

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Post by fma »

I graduated 12 years ago and I still have clothes from college that I wear. The only new clothes I purchased after college was a few more dress shirt and pants for work, heavier jackets when I moved further north...I don't understand people who purchase clothes for the 'new season' every year.

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

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Post by irrational »

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.

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

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Post by gshdg »

zxcvbn4038 wrote: post #71

I hate shopping for clothes. Hate it. When I was growing up my parents made sure that buying clothes was as painful as possible and I never got over it. I still year the same members only jacket my father bought in the 80s and gave to me in the 90s - the lining could use some work but otherwise completely functional. I’ve had the same umbrella for almost twenty years - was a niche brand that built heavy duty frames a…

Bring your shoes to a local shoe repair shop. They'll put a tougher sole over the existing one for $20 or so. They can also replace worn soles.
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