Remember that time...

Remember that time Aimee and I wore only 7 items of clothing for a month? Or that time I read Jen Hatmaker's book, 7, and realized I have way too much stuff (like too many clothes in my closet)? Or even that time I wore only dresses for the month of December? Apparently I like projects that involve clothing.

Well, my current project started way back in January, and I just realized I should have been keeping track of it here since the beginning. It started as a New Year's Resolution idea: to stop buying new clothes for a year.

Why would I want to do that? 

1. I already have so many clothes in my closet, many of which I don't even wear. (See below).

2. A lot of my clothing I buy just because it's cheap, or "a good deal" but then I wear things once or twice and after that they just sit in the closet.

3. I've been reading and thinking and asking questions about how my choices contribute to some of the darker side of the fashion industry...Where is my clothing being made? Are the people who make my clothing paid a fair wage? What are the working and living conditions for the people making my clothing? Can the choices I make about buying (or not buying) clothing make a difference?

4. I'm always up for a project/challenge - I wanted to see if I could really do it!

My rules are pretty simple:

1. No buying new clothes for a year.
2. Buying used clothing (from garage sales, resale stores, etc...) is allowed.
3. Getting clothing as a gift (for birthday, Christmas, etc...) is allowed.
4. Any other questions could be solved by the (unofficial) Clothing Council.

I've been at this for about 6 months now, and you know I've got lots of thoughts and stories to share, so stay tuned...