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How much time do you spend thinking about clothes?

Sally

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Just wondered because I think I'm becoming obssessed. Believe me before I just threw on whatever I found in the cupboard and went out. Now I watch films to see the clothes, I buy fashion magazines, have long conversations with people about clothes and am forever going into clothes shops or looking online. If I didn't have to work, look after my child and attempt to take care of other areas of my life, I would be worse. Everyone I know IRL does not worry this much about clothes....

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Maya

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24/7 and no apologies for it.

Mo

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I am off work and have no children to tend to so I have way too much time to think about them right now, but I don't believe I'm obsessed. I am, rather, spending my time trying to make better decisions about clothes

MsMary

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Uh, a lot...

taylor

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Every moment I can...If it isn't clothing specific it is fashion related.... ..Like Maya I make no apologies either...it is who I am after all:)

MNsara

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More than I used to, which is also more than I like to . . .

I wish I was more analytical - then my style/clothing thoughts would probably be more productive!

I know I need to take a step back, though, when I start to dream about clothes & shopping :-\

mumtojessandluke

I'm thinking not enough! lol. I hate the shops. Mostly, because it is difficult to get time out by myself, and taking two kids with me isn't fun or productive.

lyn*

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24/7 Usually thinking not so many positive thoughts though!!!

Kari

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Well, I don't know that I'm constantly thinking about it, but I certainly notice fashion issues more, particularly points like PPL or fit issues, or wearing/not wearing a good bra, that I've learned to be conscious of on myself.

Scarlet

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I actually think about clothes sometimes to take my mind off of worries. It's like cheap therapy.

CocoLion

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They say a man has a thought about you know what every 7 minutes.

Do I think about clothes as much? Yes, when I'm not working. It's my distraction from the obsessiveness of owning & operating your own business.

Louise

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@cocolion LOL!!
I woke up this morning thinking about boots!!! x

Theresa

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Oh yes... 24/7 would apply to me too!!!!

And if its not style related things for me, then its outfits for my girls, or ways to decorate my home... or things I can sew to wear!

Now if only I could actually get paid for my obsessing I'd be a very happy gal

crwilson

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More now that I'm doing SYC. I was hoping that not buying clothes would help me obsess less, but it's having the opposite effect...

ticksgirl

Far too much after finding YLF. I keep thinking "Once I have a nice, working wardrobe that perfectly suits my body and lifestyle, I can get back to my real life," but it doesn't seem to be working that way. I too have started dreaming about clothes, but they're stressful dreams, not happy ones. I should really take a break now that I'm finished buying fall/winter things, but am I? No...I'm scouring blogs and magazines for spring fashion news instead.

Mellllls

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a lot...i spend a lot of time thinking about what to wear but not much else related to clothes.

biscuitsmom

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Too much! I am trying not to buy online (after sooo many disappointments) yet how do I spend a bulk of my time? Store websites, of course! lol...

Angie

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I don't think about clothes, fashion and style.

halfpass

I would be embarrassed if the people I know IRL had an idea of how much time I spend thinking about my wardrobe :-). One of the things I really like about this forum is the connection with other people who spend a lot of time thinking about fashion, because I don't "think" anyone I interact with regularly does. When I see someone who is consistently well dressed, it often crosses my mind.."does she follow YLF and I would be flattered if that someone thought the same thing about me
While I spend a LOT of time thinking about fashion, shopping and planning the details of outfits, I like to think I give off the impression that it just comes naturally.

MsMaven

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It goes in cycles. Right now I'm trying to lose the last few pounds and I am on the verge of needing a different size, so I don't want to buy anything yet. I don't think there is too much out there for me until spring styles come in. I'm also having to stay at home a lot more than usual, so instead of cleaning out my cupboards as planned, I'm reading and thinking about fashion. Usually at this time of year I am working on gardening plans.

Most of my friends my age have opted to drop out of fashion, so it's great to have a place to come and share.

Becky

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Angie, surely you're going to explain such a provocative statement! Do you mean you frame the issue in terms of self-expression, presentation of oneself and one's characteristics, etc.?

Maya

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I think Angie is just messing with us...

MNsara

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Becky - I was thinking that Angie's got it down pat and there is no need for her to think about these things any more . . .

Mellllls

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Angie's post just made me laugh out loud!

chewyspaghetti

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If I'm not thinking about fashion/style (including home decorating and organization), then I am thinking about food and cooking. I don't know which is worse!

Marley

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Hmmmm . . . I'm not sure! I don't think that I really Think about clothes per say - but rather, about expression! What I wear is a real reflection of me - just like my home, my writings, my music, etc. etc. - I think about expressing myself ALL of the time - and my clothes are a part of that. Now that I am SYCing I am having even more fun expressing myself with my clothes and so am thinking about it more than usual. So, I guess that I need to edit the first line of my "reply" and say "All of the time!" LOL

Sveta

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Now I feel much better knowing that I am not alone in this! I will side up with Marley about expressing myself and fashion and clothing is a big part of it.

Velma

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I actually had a dream the other night featuring Angie. She was telling me that we are all going to wear 70s clothes! I guess clothes and especially YLF are on my mind plenty.

Jonesy

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Too. Much. Time.

Sally

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Good to know I'm not the only one...I think its just the guilt of me thinking I'm being frivoulous thinking about fashion and my clothes. I think I would applauded if I thought more about cooking and homekeeping since I'm a mother and wife.....its just that i'm not interested. My other obsession is books and I find both interests relaxing and a good way to take my mind off other things.
I think Angie is messing around or she doesn't think about work when she's not working. I have to tell you I dont think about my work at home!

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