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Before I buy something, I ask myself these questions, because it is that serious!!
- If it’s clothing: Can I imagine 3 outfits with this piece? In a year, will I still like this? Can I recreate it myself? - Non-essentials: Can I afford to buy this twice? Is this the kind of thing I would rather receive as a gift? - Larger items: If I moved, would I want to sell this or get rid of it? Could I imagine someone else using it when they’re over? Will this improve my quality of life?
Two examples of these in motion: 1. I really wanted a dark wash denim skirt, but I certainly am not buying clothes right now. So, my old pair of work jeans is on the sewing table rn.
2. Clothes drying racks: feels like a frivolous purchase, but it was one I considered for 4 pay cycles, and has saved me room as I was hanging clothes to dry in my bathroom, and saved clothes as my good knits and denim are better preserved when air dried
- If it’s clothing: Can I imagine 3 outfits with this piece? In a year, will I still like this? Can I recreate it myself? - Non-essentials: Can I afford to buy this twice? Is this the kind of thing I would rather receive as a gift? - Larger items: If I moved, would I want to sell this or get rid of it? Could I imagine someone else using it when they’re over? Will this improve my quality of life?
Two examples of these in motion: 1. I really wanted a dark wash denim skirt, but I certainly am not buying clothes right now. So, my old pair of work jeans is on the sewing table rn.
2. Clothes drying racks: feels like a frivolous purchase, but it was one I considered for 4 pay cycles, and has saved me room as I was hanging clothes to dry in my bathroom, and saved clothes as my good knits and denim are better preserved when air dried
Nov 25, 2025