So, the closet reorganizing, prioritizing and purging has been going well. I found yet another "new" outfit that I didn't know existed in the depths of my closet - its like going shopping in my own home! So this evening I knew I needed to take on my weakness......sweaters. Just ask my husband, he has made a rule (which I don't always follow), that when I purchase a new sweater, I must get rid of an old one.
I'm not sure where my obsession with sweaters originated, perhaps it's all those years growing up in those cold and bitter northern Wisconsin winters. It's really the only good excuse I can come up with - that and the great deals I find on sweaters at local thrift shops.
To my credit, I did part with many sweaters before our move here to Indy......and even a few since we have been here, but today I took the brave step of unloading all of my sweaters onto our bed and counting them.....any guesses.............I'm ashamed to say, I own 63 sweaters!! The good news most of these were bought second hand, so even with this many, it didn't set me back more than $250 over the years........and those of you who know me well, know that I spent this much on ONE dress when I was in my 20's and so foolish!
So, one would think I really don't NEED 63 sweaters. So now comes the task of sorting through them. I wear many of them, actually, but I would like to only keep 50 (which I realize is still too many) We'll see if I make it......I will report back when I have worked my way to the bottom of the pile.
50. One for each week of the year with 2 weeks off in August when it must get warm enough for a break.
ReplyDeleteOr, I suppose you could move to Alaska where you could legitimize all the sweaters. =)
Wow! I have a lot of sweaters but don't think I come close to 63. You may have inspired me to count mine.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll count mine too. I NEED to go through them. I made a "Stuff" appointment which is in two weeks, so I have a dead line. Sometimes it helps.
ReplyDeleteI'm also sending a big hug your way. I thought I was the ONLY one who has an extensive sweater collection.
I like your thinking Rebecca! Not the moving to Alaska part, I don't think I love my sweaters that much, but the 1 for each week, with two weeks off. I've done the "first sort" and I've managed to part with 4 sweaters, so I'm up to a 6 week sweater break :-)
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