Context: I noticed I have some clothes from 10 years ago that are still good to wear, and some newer things I have barely worn yet. I wondered if I reached a point where all the clothes I own would be enough to last for the rest of my life. There is a dresser and a closet worth of things.
For the sake of this question, let’s say you can’t buy, borrow, steal, receive as a gift, find, or make anything new to wear. All you get is what you have now. Is it enough?
I have three shirts in good condition I got in 2007. Two are t-shirts, one is a plaid overshirt. I’ve had to re-sew the overshirt a few times.
I also have at least one pair of pants from the same time period, same thing, have patched and sewn it up when needed.
Anyway, I’m glad to know I’m not the only person who takes good care of their clothing so they don’t have to spend much on it.
Tips: Don’t dry things like t-shirts in a dryer. Wash them on a delicates cycle with a small amount of vinegar to help cut through bad smells, and then hang them out to dry. Get a clothes drying rack if you can, and if you’re in humid climate, get a dehumidifier for the room you dry your clothes in. Finally, learn some basic hand-sewing techniques.