Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren’t sure exactly what the “right amount” is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally peek inside people’s closets, show the scale of the problem is far greater than most of us imagine.
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it depends on how cold it is where you live,
it depends on if you need work-specific clothes,
it depends on how infrequently you do laundry,
it depends on your society’s requirement for diversity-of-appearance,
etc.
also, wardrobe-coordination is something that few understand…
… just random points, is all …
The math makes the issue clear: There is no universal “right” number of clothes.
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The EU came up with number of wears needed to offset the impact of an article of clothing. They suggest 40-45 for tops and 70 for bottoms. The article seems to suggest that these are perceived as high numbers, but I’ve had clothes for years that I’ve worn way more than that and so have most people I know. I may on occasion get a top for an event that I will likely not wear often, like for a themed party, and I have some formal wear I’ve maybe worn 10 times over the years, but who regularly buys a shirt they don’t plan to wear at least that often?
