Shopping, buying new stuff,
clothes, shoes, make-up, decoration, kitchen utensils. Things you really want
at that moment. But never actually need, or use a lot. Things I buy because,
well, reasons?
Until this month, the month
after my summer vacation, the month that will not be finished by the end of my
money. Unfortunately, this month has quite some fancy occasions that require
some awesome dresses. Dresses that I can't buy, because of my lack of budget for
it. Dresses that I won't need, because I have so many already.
And it was this realisation
that made me feel quite uncomfortable. You see, I've got so many clothes, and
own a closet full of shoes. And still I think it's necessary to buy more. Even
though I haven't worn most of these. At least, not for more than half a
day.
When I packed my bags for
two weeks of travel, you could hardly see a gap between the stacks of clothes
in my closet.
So why did I want a new
dress for the glamorous birthday party? In spring I bought a super glamorous
dress, one that I've never worn. Because I didn't like it? No, because I've not
yet found the right occasion. And now that occasion has come, I still don't
want to wear it.
I've bought blazers, that
I've been wearing only once before they disappeared in the back of my closet.
Shirts that have only seen the living room and the supermarket. Skirts that
have only been to the pub once. How much money did I spend on these pieces?
Money that I would've
otherwise spend on different wardrobe pieces. Because somehow, I enjoy it. When
all I do is waste my money, and feed the pollution, the consuming nature of
today's society. Exactly what I dislike. And still, I surrender.
While, honestly, I don't
want to.
So since this month is a
time where I don't have the money to fill my wardrobe with useless pieces. I
think this is the best time to finally wear the forgotten items. To not waste
money on other pieces that'll end up in the back of my closet. To go to the party,
wearing last spring's dress. And wear it with pride. Probably without anyone
taking notice.
This is the time to get
creative and find new outfits, without spending another euro for one whole
month.
Love,
-M
