Some Fabbers mentioned that they are “anxious duplicators” in response to my recent post on the importance of a shopping list. That means that they purchase multiples of items that they think will be in short supply in future. That way they have extra on hand when said items wear out, which relieves their anxiety. Some also mentioned that they sometimes over-duplicate. 

I relate to this.

I am an anxious duplicator of some wardrobe basics and footwear. It’s hard to find comfortable bras and knickers that look good, fit well, and launder well. It’s even harder to find great fitting and comfortable shoes that look current and go the distance. When I can afford to buy multiples of my bras and knickers, and duplicate a pair of hard to find shoes, I do so to prevent future stress.

The Tommy John panties that I love wearing have been discontinued, so I’m MUCH relieved to have anxiously duplicated them last year, and the year before. I’ve bought four of my new favourite bra too, just in case my size is hard to find again. These items go into rotation right away.

From time to time when I duplicate a pair of shoes, I wait until the first pair is worn out before I break out the brand new pair that’s conveniently waiting in the wings of my wardrobe. It makes me happy and relieved to have a pristine pair of tried, tested, and ready-to-go shoes that work for my fussy feet.

So far, I don’t think I’ve anxiously over-duplicated items. I think I have duplicated in the right amounts and I haven’t regretted any duplications. Quite the opposite! As far as wardrobe basics go, it’s been money well spent. I’ll continue to anxiously duplicate my undies.

Over to you. Do you anxiously duplicate, and do you sometimes over-duplicate?