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Some of my female relatives truly believe that no outfit should be worn twice, even for men. A piece might be worn a few times with different things, but never the same thing twice.

They have even criticized me for wearing the same tie two says in a row or not refreshing my t-shirt colours regularly. And I should have two suits in case I go to a two day event.

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Much of the men's style stuff I see is about trying to find high-quality, neutral articles that can be worn over and over again, and in different contexts. They talk about things like "cost per wear" and "capsule wardrobes" and the like.

I couldn't imagine throwing out some of my favorite pants, shirts, or jackets until they were beyond repair.

Yeah, seems insane to me. When I find a piece I like I often buy it in multiple colors. Best of both worlds: Same great clothing and still some variation.

Meanwhile my most recent clothes purchase was 6 identical plain black t-shirts.

I'd drive your relatives crazy.

>>Meanwhile my most recent clothes purchase was 6 identical plain black t-shirts.

I do slightly better, find a shirt I like, then buy identical set in 5 colors, and I am all set until next years shopping 'spree' of $60 (5x$12)

I do try to use a few more colours, but black is my default "I can't be bothered to think about clothes today" colour... But absolutely for buying identical sets. I'm never ever again just buying one of something when I find something I really like, because I hate shopping for clothes, so whenever I decide I like something I go back and buy several more.

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