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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, I have found myself in the same boat lately and I was glad to run across your thread. The advice others on here have given is what I've done too: buy quality basics at regular stores, and stop buying synthetics.

My outfits couldn't come together because everything I thrifted was so random.  I ended up with lots of odd/statement pieces that could almost work but were maybe a bit ill-fitting and didn't quite match other items in my closet.  The white sweater I thought I was smart to thrift wasn't crisp white, and not very soft, and didn't end up filling the hole I wanted it to. It was a game changer to buy a new classic white sweater (from Quince, coincidentally) that I love and that I can pair with anything.  All of the sudden, the thrifted bottoms in my closet have new life.

The same is true of synthetic thrifted finds. I have come to hate polyester, and the acrylic sweaters I have thrifted don't hold up so I have to replace them after a few wears.

I have had to remind myself that clothing is a basic need.  Even in video games you spend money to buy clothes.  You don't have to spend a fortune, but it's an allowable expense.  Just because you can buy something for <$10 doesn't mean everything has to be <$10.  You deserve staple pieces that make you feel good.

I struggle with the same shopping anxiety - spending a lot of money feels bad, spending a lot of time and ending up with a lackluster wardrobe feels bad, having my size change and needing new clothes feels bad.  I try to treat myself with kindness and understanding about how I have been trying my best (to save money by thrifting, to manage the things in my life but neglecting my self-care and gaining weight, getting older because time happens).  Even if I've made mistakes, I am learning and am going to do my best to course correct from here.

Sending you good clothing vibes!  Good luck![/quote]

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