82 days.

It has been 82 days since I challenged myself not to buy clothes. 

The first few weeks were the hardest part. I went shopping with a friend. Twice. We went into a certain shop where I usually can't leave without buying a new bandshirt. The worst part was that they just received a bunch of new Sisters of Mercy shirts. However, I'm probably just going to buy one (ALL OF THEM) at the concert.

But after about two months I became more and more critical about every item I see while shopping with friends. I have always been picky about quality, but it feels like that has gotten worse. Somehow I start to notice all the loose threads on clothing, and I'm even more critical about fabrics. This might just be my inner shop-a-holic-defence-system that prevents me from buying anything.

But the weirdest part is that I'm starting to get grossed out by watching certain people shop for clothes. Most of them aren't picky at all, they just buy anything cheap. Of course this could possibly be because they have not much money to spend, but I doubt that if they are walking around with more bags then they can carry.

The good part is that I have started to explore my long-lost treasures in my closet. I'm a bit ashamed that I found pieces of clothing that I have never worn, for example two long chiffon skirts. A year ago I bought two skirts that are almost exactly the same because I love the aestethics of a flowy see-through skirt, but I never worn them because I can't find a top that looks good with them.

I'm very proud of myself that I got this far. I also saved a lot of money, that is the best part!

Tomorrow I'm going shopping with a friend. I hope I can hang tough.

Have you ever tried a similar challenge? x