Early last week my husband bought a Patagonia Nano Puff hooded jacket. I really liked it and felt it would be a great grab and go jacket all winter (our winters are mild and wet), so I ordered one online for me (well before Oct 1). Thinking that I was being smart, I ordered an XS men's version from last year for $124 instead of the original $250, directly from Patagonia. Today we went to REI to look at backpacking gear. While there, I found the men's jacket and tried it on in a small (they had no xs) to see if it would fit. It will be perfect in the shoulders, arms and chest...but waaayyy too tight in the hips. I won't even be able to zip it. :-( Oh well, guess I'll just ship it back when it arrives. Rick suggested just going ahead and getting the women's version...even if it's full price. Yeah, great idea except that I can't buy anything anymore. When I pointed that out, I could tell that he felt a little sorry for me (even if just briefly!). Well, now he sees what this challenge will mean!
No biggie though - later today I stumbled upon a fleece lined hard-shell jacket I bought on a whim last year and it'll serve the exact same purpose. I'd totally forgotten that I had it and it's one of my favorites! And, as a bonus, it actually fits me. This is why I need to get rid of more clothing...favorites in hiding. We can't have that!
Yesterday I pulled a light weight orange sweater out of my closet to donate. I bought it for our trip to Maui and wore it there, but I've not worn it since. I saw it in the front of my closet all summer long and never once pulled it on. Time for it to go to someone who will appreciate it.
Today I selected a white tech t that I've never even worn. Such a shame.
I also plan to pull out a few things in advance to cover my give-aways for Wed - Fri when I'll be recovering from eye surgery. I doubt I'll want to even look at my closet then!
Let the purging begin.
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