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Just found this thread. I stumbled on MMM's blog about six months ago, so I suppose my challenge started then. Haven't bought any clothes since July, other than a pair of running shoes to replace a worn-out pair (I run half marathons so I go through runners fast). I'll see how long I can hold out - avoiding the fancy mall under my office and the main shopping street in my city has been effective so far.
Just realizing that you don't need to be fashionable and change your wardrobe every season helps a lot. It can give you a feeling of strength just walking past those shops full of stuff that you don't need to spend money on. Until that day that you need something new.
Yup, that's a good quote. Thanks for sharing.
This year I stranded and bought too much that I didn't NEED but wanted and I already have enough. For me, NOT buying anything is easier than only what I need because I will debate myself on needs versus wants. Strict rules are necessary to avoid having to make choices.
I don't need to be fashionable. I KNOW this and don't like trends anyway so this should be a no-brainer but I like adding new (new for me, usually 2nd hand) things because I like choices. I have enough to choose from and it won't all wear out in one year at all.
2020 will therefore be a year of NO clothes buying for me. Only exception is underwear (including panty hose because I'm low on that and don't want to buy in advance), but only if really needed. This will not be a problem for me because I don't buy this for fun, only when needed anyway. No clothes, no shoes, no bags, no scarves.
Swapping is also allowed (I rarely do but if this happens, it's ok).