Clothes.. and MORE Clothes.
Spending the last few hours of the day before going to sleep packing clothes is surely one of the most arduous task to complete. Was bugged by my mum to get some of the old clothes that i haven’t been wearing out of the cupboard to give it away to some less fortunate and people from the more backward countries.
I knew it was going to be difficult, considering that i do have A LOT of clothes. As i begin packing, there were many of them which i had never actually seen or wore before. To make a decision, whether to keep or to give away, these are some of the criteria that i take into considerations.
1) The clothing quality
In my take, the top priority on the list would be comfort. I hate clothes that makes me feel uncomfortable wearing it, i think it defies the whole purpose of wearing them. Why bother so put on something that will make you feel uneasy.
Also, clothes that are too old have to be taken off the shelve. Remembering that there will be newer ones to replace them.
2) Branding
Well, if you think I’m not the materialistic kind of person, then think twice. Somehow, the brand of clothes that you wear tells another story about yourself when one walks on the street. People do notice about the type of shirts you are wearing and judge you just by it. Though the saying goes.. “Never judge a book by its cover”, somehow its just not applicable here.
Most of the time, good brands come with good quality material and design. So, its a hit for three. Why not?
3) Design
You’ve got to admit that some shops do sell clothing that has pretty good and interesting, though they are not very branded or popular. Its just another personal feel, when the designs look good, why care so much about the brand. Though the quality and material of it still stands.
4) Sentimental
Some clothes you just have to keep them, not because its nice or whatsoever. Its just the priceless value behind the piece of rag that is deemed treasure in the eye of the beholder. Some of them would include the old class t-shirts, or band t-shirts. Its definitely something that you can’t just pick it up from the stores, even with the purchasing power to do so.
So, my criteria seems to be rather strict aren’t they? But somehow.. Whats left is still massive.
The Reason: I do have really loads of them.
My sources of clothings are huge. I have relatives and friends that contribute to them, my dad who never fails to get Adidas’s merchandise from India everytime he visits there (he’s coming back soon), also some by me myself and my mum.
Sometimes, i do wish that i can have multiple bodies, so that i can ever finish wearing all of them. I think at this rate, i can afford to wear one every single day, without replacing them for at least 2 months.
The problem lies when there are some which are considered to be favourites and is more frequently worn than the others, resulting the others to be neglected and forgotten.
My wardrobe has exploded. I would invest in a walk-in wardrobe next time, if i ever own a house of my own. Something which will look like this..
More picture..
The stacks and bags of clothing that is going to leave Daryl soon. May you find a better owner, or find a better purpose in life. Maybe as a rag or something, rather that lying in my shelves collecting dust.
The leftovers, though its still a lot.
Yes thats so much of clothes i have.
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