Decluttering ?

My  hubby has 14 pks of 3/5 pairs of socks unopened , how do I know ? After reading your post I went and counted  , He also has 5 pks of pants unopened 

I have been known to make the comment that hubby changes his cars more than changing his socks and pants 

when we retired almost 5 years ago we had a big sort out, anything that had been worn at work I tossed. OH is a little more attached to his things so its been a long process I'm afraid. We have however agreed that when buying anything new, first ask so what am I going to throw away in its place. This has slowed down his buying a bit as he is so reluctant to throw anything  Mind you he doesn't have the amount of socks and pants as you 2 have.

 .... OH is a little more attached to his things  ...

I found a picture of myself online from summer 2008 wearing a fleece that I still wear from time to time ..... 

I've just done another round of recycling bins and charity shops today. But 71 pairs of sock must be a record! 

I must admit I am guilty of keeping clothes that I hardly wear anymore, I do clear out from time to time but not enough. Your post has got me thinking that I might need a clear out soon  I'm sure SWMBO will take great pleasure in throwing out some of my old clothes lol

Since retiring OH has hardly ever worn a suit or his highland gear, (kilt/trews) dress jackets/trousers and shoes/brogues. Pretty much the same for me skirts/dresses evening wear, can't remember the last time I wore a pair of high heels, must get out more Wardrobes are still full to bursting in our room yet all these clothes are in the spare room, really need another declutter session.

 .... OH is a little more attached to his things  ...

I found a picture of myself online from summer 2008 wearing a fleece that I still wear from time to time ..... 

We can beat this, both attached to two fleeces we've had for about 15 years

we use them when out walking and keep newer ones for other things!

I must have 15 or more coates of which i wear no more than three the rest just hang there but the OH keeps on buying them.At least two thirds of my other clothes have not been worn since i dont know when but i cant match 71 pairs of socks

peter.

Have been up in the loft this week - as a result can almost see the far end of it!

Local charity shops have benefitted along with a heavily preggers niece.

Just got to keep the wife's attention on the job in hand and we will clear the lot - I wish!

i won't claim that I don't have a lot of stuff, but I do have a regular cull.  I try to cull OH's stuff, he has double wardrobe with hanging on two levels and it's stuffed full.  10 years this year since he was medically retired - at least one suit from those days remain and all his long sleeved shirts, don't know when they were last worn.  Socks and pants I can deal with quietly but not anything on hangers.  There is a leather coat that he has had for 15 years plus I don't think it's been worn more than a dozen times.   The really silly thing is he wears to death, I'm sick of seeing them, certain things and the rest just hang there.  Might have to try anything coming in with have to have something going out as he does buy things.  I think something like Triny and Susannah lear out would be fantastic for him