Typically I feel like a turd when I go out and buy myself new clothing. I consider the fact that I have a closet full of stuff that I never wear and feel like I'm being wasteful.
Feeling a little gloomy today, I realized that indeed, I have a lot of clothing but much of it is comprised of ill-fitting hand-me-downs that will be tragically out of style by the time (if ever) I grow into them.
I left work at around 3 believing that I would only buy a pair of shoes. I've already thrown away two pairs of black sandals this summer and needed to find a suitable replacement to wear to work. I had a DSW $10 coupon, so it was off I went. Like my new shoes? They're by Aerosole - yes, that company notorious for manufacturing "comfort" shoes. I think they've got a nice mid-century appeal about 'em and they should get me through the fall and the milder part of winter.
I then went to Kohls in search of tanks to wear under sweaters and jackets. All they had was crap. I called a friend and tried to have her talk me out of a trip to the mall which ended miserably.
Not only did I go to the mall, but I spent an hour and a half in JC Penney (under grandma's orders) (they're having an awesome sale, by the way). Got some stuff from Bath and Body Works, too (is it just me or is their sales staff a liiiiiiiitle creepy?).
So. I'm feeling a bit better than I was five hours ago. I've got stuff. Whee!
On a sadder note, the Gap khakis I bought on Sunday for full price are FUCKING DEFECTIVE and split down the crotch as I was driving home. Fortunately you don't need your receipt in these cases because I think I shredded it yesterday.
Can't win them all, I guess.
Posted by Tiffany at August 3, 2005 08:07 PM | TrackBackIt's time to thin-out. Since I used to move all-the-freakin'-time, I got used to cleaning out closets often but yesterday, I loaded up two leaf/lawn bags full of clothes to haul to Goodwill. If I'm ever able to fit into them again, they'll be out of style and some were just things I bought after having a baby and some were just, "WTF was I thinking" clothes. Get rid of the crap and you won't feel guilty about some new stuff. Lately, I've been hitting the summer clearance racks. Now, get in there!
Posted by: Nanc' at August 3, 2005 09:46 PMp.s. I recommend alcohol during the "weeding out" process. It's less painful and for some reason you are able to look at some item you've been hanging onto FOR YEARS and think, "Hmm...time to move on." At least, I know that's what I think when I've been drinking and see my current spouse.
Posted by: Nanc' at August 3, 2005 09:49 PMThe shoes? Are lovely!
Posted by: Fraulein N at August 8, 2005 12:05 PM