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I Keep a List of All the Clothes I Own

I Keep a List of All the Clothes I Own

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Dec 08, 2023
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A rack of shirts.
Image credit: cicerocastro.

A few years ago, I had a closet full of “nothing to wear.” Back then I shopped more than I do now. That wasn’t the only reason though. I also kept everything, even items that were too small or too big, worn-out, completely hideous, or absolutely uncomfortable. Now I know what I own. Precisely. Let me explain!

How it all started. No, I’m not a minimalist.

It started with a nifty little video about minimalism by Matt D’Avella a few years back. Until then, I had already applied minimalism to a few areas in my life, without knowing the term. I had kept my digital space clutter-free, simple, and minimal. I had always been a fan of clean, basic, Scandinavian interior which I would describe as minimalist as well. But where I didn’t succeed in being minimal was in my wardrobe.

In hindsight, I’d suspect it to be a lack of confidence that led to many, many purchases over the years. In false hope that those clothes would improve confidence, or self-worth, would impress ot…

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