Clothing Countdown

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  May 30, 2020

  Anyone who has posted here in the past made further wardrobe reductions recently?

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Jun 1, 2020

  [quote]Yes of course. Why not -[/quote] Have you reduced your wardrobe or encouraging others who have done so to post?

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Jun 10, 2020

  Down 4 since my last post.
  Donated an almost new pair of jeans and stRIPped off my oldest tank top, t shirt and one of my 2 swimsuits.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Aug 24, 2020

  Grandson went home Saturday. Considering getting rid of my last swimsuit since I didn't think I would need one until our next vacation.
  My wife invited a friend for a swim today.
  Glad I didn't toss the swimsuit yet!

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Aug 24, 2020

  I had bought 2 pair of shorter shorts a little while ago,
  Tossed my oldest gym shorts and one t shirt is missing so count is unchanged.
  If shirt appears, something else will go.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 3, 2020

  [quote]Grandson went home Saturday. Considering getting rid of my last swimsuit since I didn't think I would need one until our next vacation. My wife invited a friend for a swim today. Glad I didn't toss the swimsuit yet![/quote] Friend decided not to come so I didn't need the suit that day after all. A few days later, another one of my wife's friends was supposed to come but she didn't either.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 3, 2020

  [quote]I had bought 2 pair of shorter shorts a little while ago,Tossed my oldest gym shorts and one t shirt is missing so count is unchanged.If shirt appears, something else will go.[/quote]
  
  Went the next step down and ordered a pair with a 3" inseam. First 2 were 5".
  Probably won't be able to wear the 3'" ones to the gym, but they should be fine for yard work or when I can't be nude at home.
  Now I will have to decide what to toss to keep the count even.
  'Probably one of my 2 remaining pair of 8" gym shorts.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 3, 2020

  3" shorts arrived today.
  Perfect for yard work and when I can't be naked at home but probably too short for the gym.
  Need to toss something soon.
  Any suggestions?

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 5, 2020

  Wore them for a while today. Even better than expected.
  Notch on side gives a little more leg freedom.
  If you put something in the pocket, it hangs below the hem.
  Just like the shorts I wore many years ago.
  Back then I almost always wore briefs, so i didn't get to fully appreciate how great shorts like this could be!
  Will probably toss one (or even both) of my 8" gym shorts soon.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 7, 2020

  [quote]Grandson went home Saturday. Considering getting rid of my last swimsuit since I didn't think I would need one until our next vacation.My wife invited a friend for a swim today.Glad I didn't toss the swimsuit yet! Friend decided not to come so I didn't need the suit that day after all. A few days later, another one of my wife's friends was supposed to come but she didn't either.[/quote] Younger son and his girlfriend had asked about coming over for a swim but it didn't work out. Want to try again before we close the pool. Last swimsuit hasn't been worn in over 2 weeks but still can't get rid of it.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 7, 2020

  [quote]When are you going to start spilling the beans and get rid of that last swimsuit...your house and your pool...[/quote] True, but spending time with our son and his girlfriend is more important to me than swimming nude.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 8, 2020

  [quote]When are you going to start spilling the beans and get rid of that last swimsuit...your house and your pool... True, but spending time with our son and his girlfriend is more important to me than swimming nude.[/quote] Also, having no swimwear would be temporary rather than permanent because I like to sun and swim on my annual trip to some place warmer than here, our grandson will probably be back for a while next summer, and we do occasionally have non nudist company for a swim.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Sep 8, 2020

  [quote]You should plan a trip this direction some time...Central Texas is a helluva lot warmer in the fall and early winter than New Jersey. Only time it really gets cold is a few days in January and February...then it rarely gets below freezing...[/quote] True, but Florida is definitely closer and probably warmer.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Oct 14, 2020

  [quote]I had about 50 garments and declared that I would reduce it to 25 if our prime minister got Brexit approved. I started my clothing reduction when he go EU approval for his deal. (He's now trying to get our parliament to agree). And I got carried away.I now have 28 garments:a DJ with 2 dress shirtsa suita pair of trousersa jacketa pair of jeans5 T shirts4 sweaters3 shirts4 mini kilts, and5 other kilts2 mini kilts and a kilt is yet to be disposed of.[/quote]
  Now that you are at the one year point with the reduced wardrobe, how is it working out?
  Have you been inconvenienced by the small amount of clothing?
  Has anything worn out and been replaced (or not replaced making your count even smaller)?
  Do you miss being able to strip and put your clothes in a donation bin or rip up what you are wearing since you have nothing to spare?

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  Nov 2, 2020

  Here's the run down of what I've got. Most of the stuff listed as "(Haven't worn in over a year)" means it's in the closet. I keep most of my clothes in a tray for quick access. It's about the size of two shoe boxes.

  1 suit jacket (Haven't worn in over a year)
  2 dress slacks (Haven't worn in over a year)
  1 suit vest (Haven't worn in over a year)
  3 cargo pants (Retiring one soon, may not need to replace it.)
  0 sweat pants
  1 swim suits (haven't worn in over 3 years)
  2 cargo shorts
  0 sleeveless shirts
  9 t shirts (Only using about 5 regularly)
  5 collared shirts (Haven't worn in over a year)
  1 sweaters (Haven't worn in years)
  0 sweat shirts
  2 Gym Short (2 1/5" inseam. For yard work and neighborhood walks.)
  2 Hot pants (Rarely wear and may not ever again.)
  1 crop top (Haven't worn in over a year)
  11 socks (Various types)
  5 coats/jackets and/or hoodies
  7 Pairs of shoes and/or boots (wear only 2 pairs regularly, retiring some soon)
  2 Hats (Haven't worn in over a year)

  Total: 55 Items
  And plenty of them could be removed apparently!

  This list doesn't include clothing that was kept for nostalgic purposes and/or are collectable/novelties and will never be worn. (I've been meaning to turn some of those old shirts into wall art.)

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Nov 2, 2020

  [quote]Here's the run down of what I've got. Most of the stuff listed as "(Haven't worn in over a year)" means it's in the closet. I keep most of my clothes in a tray for quick access. It's about the size of two shoe boxes. 1 suit jacket (Haven't worn in over a year) 2 dress slacks (Haven't worn in over a year) 1 suit vest (Haven't worn in over a year) 3 cargo pants (Retiring one soon, may not need to replace it.) 0 sweat pants 1 swim suits (haven't worn in over 3 years) 2 cargo shorts 0 sleeveless shirts 9 t shirts (Only using about 5 regularly) 5 collared shirts (Haven't worn in over a year) 1 sweaters (Haven't worn in years) 0 sweat shirts 2 Gym Short (2 1/5" inseam. For yard work and neighborhood walks.) 2 Hot pants (Rarely wear and may not ever again.) 1 crop top (Haven't worn in over a year) 11 socks (Various types) 5 coats/jackets and/or hoodies 7 Pairs of shoes and/or boots (wear only 2 pairs regularly, retiring some soon) 2 Hats (Haven't worn in over a year) Total: 55 Items And plenty of them could be removed apparently! This list doesn't include clothing that was kept for nostalgic purposes and/or are collectable/novelties and will never be worn. (I've been meaning to turn some of those old shirts into wall art.)[/quote] Thanks. We generally don't count footwear and outerwear, so that would get you down to 30. Form your description, you could probably get rid of 1 pair of Cargo pants, the vest, 1 pair of dress slacks, crop top and hot pants, and 3 each of the two types of shirts. That would get you under 20. May be a good idea to keep the sweater and swimsuit just in case. I always find getting rid of unneeded clothing to be a liberating experience. Let us know if you make any reductions.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Nov 2, 2020

  [quote]Here's the run down of what I've got. Most of the stuff listed as "(Haven't worn in over a year)" means it's in the closet. I keep most of my clothes in a tray for quick access. It's about the size of two shoe boxes.1 suit jacket (Haven't worn in over a year)2 dress slacks (Haven't worn in over a year)1 suit vest (Haven't worn in over a year)3 cargo pants (Retiring one soon, may not need to replace it.)0 sweat pants1 swim suits (haven't worn in over 3 years)2 cargo shorts0 sleeveless shirts9 t shirts (Only using about 5 regularly)5 collared shirts (Haven't worn in over a year)1 sweaters (Haven't worn in years)0 sweat shirts2 Gym Short (2 1/5" inseam. For yard work and neighborhood walks.)2 Hot pants (Rarely wear and may not ever again.)1 crop top (Haven't worn in over a year)11 socks (Various types)5 coats/jackets and/or hoodies7 Pairs of shoes and/or boots (wear only 2 pairs regularly, retiring some soon)2 Hats (Haven't worn in over a year)Total: 55 ItemsAnd plenty of them could be removed apparently!This list doesn't include clothing that was kept for nostalgic purposes and/or are collectable/novelties and will never be worn. (I've been meaning to turn some of those old shirts into wall art.) Thanks. We generally don't count footwear and outerwear, so that would get you down to 30. Form your description, you could probably get rid of 1 pair of Cargo pants, the vest, 1 pair of dress slacks, crop top and hot pants, and 3 each of the two types of shirts. That would get you under 20. May be a good idea to keep the sweater and swimsuit just in case. I always find getting rid of unneeded clothing to be a liberating experience. Let us know if you make any reductions.[/quote] By the way, if your gym shorts are only 2.5 inches, how short are the hot pants?

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  Nov 2, 2020

  [quote]Thanks. We generally don't count footwear and outerwear, so that would get you down to 30. Form your description, you could probably get rid of 1 pair of Cargo pants, the vest, 1 pair of dress slacks, crop top and hot pants, and 3 each of the two types of shirts. That would get you under 20. May be a good idea to keep the sweater and swimsuit just in case. I always find getting rid of unneeded clothing to be a liberating experience. Let us know if you make any reductions. By the way, if your gym shorts are only 2.5 inches, how short are the hot pants?[/quote] Thank you for the advice on how to reduce the wardrobe. A lot of that I have already considered. Just a matter of doing it. I've strongly considered just deep sixing all of it and then buying only what I find I have to wear. As for the shorts, they are maybe .5 inches? There's really not much. One is really just a glorified thong. I certainly can't wear them in public. Just too much of an accident waiting to happen. I thought I could wear them to friends' houses or private events, but I'm usually nude at those anyway so there's no point. They are also a pain to put on and take off.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Nov 3, 2020

  [quote]Thank you for the advice on how to reduce the wardrobe. A lot of that I have already considered. Just a matter of doing it.I've strongly considered just deep sixing all of it and then buying only what I find I have to wear.[/quote]
  Someone on another board has the same idea for when he retires. He is planning to donate his better clothing and destroying the rest. He would then live completely clothing free for as long as possible then buying only the absolute minimum he must have as he needs it.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Nov 4, 2020

  [quote]Here's the run down of what I've got. Most of the stuff listed as "(Haven't worn in over a year)" means it's in the closet. I keep most of my clothes in a tray for quick access. It's about the size of two shoe boxes. 1 suit jacket (Haven't worn in over a year) 2 dress slacks (Haven't worn in over a year) 1 suit vest (Haven't worn in over a year) 3 cargo pants (Retiring one soon, may not need to replace it.) 0 sweat pants 1 swim suits (haven't worn in over 3 years) 2 cargo shorts 0 sleeveless shirts 9 t shirts (Only using about 5 regularly) 5 collared shirts (Haven't worn in over a year) 1 sweaters (Haven't worn in years) 0 sweat shirts 2 Gym Short (2 1/5" inseam. For yard work and neighborhood walks.) 2 Hot pants (Rarely wear and may not ever again.) 1 crop top (Haven't worn in over a year) 11 socks (Various types) 5 coats/jackets and/or hoodies 7 Pairs of shoes and/or boots (wear only 2 pairs regularly, retiring some soon) 2 Hats (Haven't worn in over a year) Total: 55 Items And plenty of them could be removed apparently! This list doesn't include clothing that was kept for nostalgic purposes and/or are collectable/novelties and will never be worn. (I've been meaning to turn some of those old shirts into wall art.)[/quote] Is your closest mostly empty or is there something else in it besides your clothes? It sounds like you don't have a dresser if you keep the clothes you wear in a tray.

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  Nov 4, 2020

  [quote]Someone on another board has the same idea for when he retires. He is planning to donate his better clothing and destroying the rest. He would then live completely clothing free for as long as possible then buying only the absolute minimum he must have as he needs it.[/quote] YAY! Glad I'm not the only one to think of this. Thanks.

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  Nov 4, 2020

  [quote]Is your closest mostly empty or is there something else in it besides your clothes? It sounds like you don't have a dresser if you keep the clothes you wear in a tray.[/quote] There are some coats in there. It's just a storage unit for me. I keep an office chair in there too. Files, archives, and other stuff like that. I keep imagining that if I designed a house for nudists, none of the rooms would have closets.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Nov 4, 2020

  [quote]Is your closest mostly empty or is there something else in it besides your clothes? It sounds like you don't have a dresser if you keep the clothes you wear in a tray. There are some coats in there. It's just a storage unit for me. I keep an office chair in there too. Files, archives, and other stuff like that. I keep imagining that if I designed a house for nudists, none of the rooms would have closets.[/quote] One male couple on another board found they needed so little clothing when they retired that they took the closets out or their house, got rid of their dressers, and kept what little clothing they had on two shelves in the laundry room. They also made an agreement to dress in the laundry room when they were leaving and undress there when they returned and keep the rest or their house completely clothing free. Another male couple on the same board were designing a retirement cabin with no closets and were planning to do the same. They were also planning to give away or destroy all of their work wardrobe and most of their causal clothing. I believe their goal was a total clothing supply of about 20 items for the two of them to share, not counting footwear and outerwear!

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  Nov 6, 2020

  [quote]One male couple on another board found they needed so little clothing when they retired that they took the closets out or their house, got rid of their dressers, and kept what little clothing they had on two shelves in the laundry room. They also made an agreement to dress in the laundry room when they were leaving and undress there when they returned and keep the rest or their house completely clothing free. Another male couple on the same board were designing a retirement cabin with no closets and were planning to do the same. They were also planning to give away or destroy all of their work wardrobe and most of their causal clothing. I believe their goal was a total clothing supply of about 20 items for the two of them to share, not counting footwear and outerwear![/quote] I wish them luck. It sounds like a dream home to. If I could, I'd keep clothes in the garage with the washer/dryer. That way no clothes would be in the house at all! Arrive home, get undressed, go inside. Easy. Ideally, I wouldn't have any clothes, but the end goal isn't so much a number, but a a point where I barely have enough clothes to make up a load of laundry a month.

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