I’ve finally finished clearing out all my clothes. At the end there really wasn’t much to get rid of – a jacket in an ‘unusual’ green that I had bought secondhand years ago and never worn (because it doesn’t go with ANYTHING. The clothes have not been created that go with that jacket. I know. I’ve tried) and a bikini that isn’t ever going to see the light of day again. The Daily Mail said a while ago that 47 is the age to stop wearing bikinis and I’m taking their advice. It’s been many years since I’ve felt comfortable in a bikini in the summer. Mostly a bikini just makes me want to go and hide under a rock. I think it’s time to stop putting myself through that anymore. Not to mention my family…<\/p>\n
So simplifying didn’t really happen. But at least it’s all tidy now and so looks much better and I came across several things that I haven’t worn for ages and had forgotten about. Which was a nice surprise and actually even better than buying something new, because I didn’t have to spend any money. I think I agree with Tracey who commented on my last clothes post, that maybe what I have is just right. Through this exercise I have really realized though that I have more than enough to be going on with and so I won’t be buying anything new…for a very long time!<\/p>\n
Mel sent me some links to minimalism sites – have a look at the comments for the last clothes post and you can click right through to them. I guess it’s a nice idea, but I think I’d just die. One of them recommends having 10 (10!!!) critical pieces of clothing – most of which are black and all of which mix and match. They are so very sensible….and so dull. I guess it would work if you’re a black or a beige sort of girl. My mother could certainly do the beige version. At the drop of a beige hat. I’m not sure there are many black or beige quilters around. I think patchwork and quilting are all about colour. I LOVE colour. I love pattern and most of all…I love variety.<\/p>\n
So a full wardrobe it is, ladies. Maybe if I keep it tidy it won’t overwhelm me and things are bound to wear out sometimes. But hopefully not the things I absolutely love!<\/p>\n
Helen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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