grivettcarnac,
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One of the things that has fallen to the way side with the past few years is the idea of brand loyalty. Yes for certain items I have a preference (I’ve had some clothing etc for 5-10+ yrs) in terms of durability and quality but beside that? Fuck no. Price. Patagonia? Nope. Canadian brands? Not really. If it’s not on sale then won’t even bother. I have mostly had the same clothes for the past five years, repairing them, maintaining, which I’ve always done but now with earnest

grivettcarnac,
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I well aware the privilege of being able to own quality items that last. But the past few years have just cemented habits I’ve had for a while. The only challenge has been that I’m someone whose weight has fluctuated and so I have clothing that fits and doesn’t fit and then may fit again. But when even Value Village isn’t a deal I just keep to the same sets of clothes until I can’t wear them anymore

Dianora,
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@grivettcarnac I patch my jeans a lot using newly made cut-off jeans as patch material.

grivettcarnac,
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@Dianora I thankfully dont have to patch too often but the issue I find with stretchy pants is the thread and stitching isn’t very good so I’ve had a few repairs done for that but they keep on working fine otherwise!

Dianora,
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@grivettcarnac I keep the good clothes for concerts etc. There is no point wearing out brand new jeans working in the garden or whatever. ;)

ShaunOttawa,
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@grivettcarnac
I can relate on the weight fluctuations. I have a entire wardrobe that's a size smaller that's waiting for me in my closet.

stephanie,
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@ShaunOttawa @grivettcarnac I have pants in about 4-5 different sizes.. and the written sizes are not all the same real size. Women's clothes 🤦🏻‍♀️

grivettcarnac,
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@stephanie @ShaunOttawa hahaha oh my goe of course

robattrell,
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@stephanie @ShaunOttawa @grivettcarnac ooooh we’re doing this today?! I just swapped out my 40+ wardrobe for my 36/38 wardrobe in April, feels impossible to stay a consistent weight for more than 3-4 years.

grivettcarnac,
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@robattrell @stephanie @ShaunOttawa ya I hear you. I’ve managed to stay consistent the past 3-4 yrs but at a weight I’d like to get down a bit but thankfully my small wardrobe is hanging on without too much need right now

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