Clothes!

 My house has limited closet and other storage spaces which means I don't have space for a lot of items. Since I live better when I have less things, this lack of storage space doesn't bother me, but it does demand that I think carefully about what I need and what I don't need. 

My clothes' needs have changed quite. bit since I retired from my full time job. After years of a busy, busy life, I finally had time to think about what I like to wear and what I don't like to wear. Plus this new stage of life required a somewhat different wardrobe. So what do I need and what don't I need?

Gym, biking, hiking and outdoor adventure clothes

For many reasons including blocking the sun and comfort, I require a good wardrobe of outdoor adventure clothes which include the following:

1. Lots of layers including a warm fleece, good workout shirts, undershirts/sports bras, rain gear, leggings, athletic socks, sneakers, water shoes, flip flops, sunscreen shirts, neck gaiters, bike shorts, and bike shirts. Having the right clothes for outdoor adventures helps you to enjoy those adventures much more. 

Garden clothes

I'm not a neat gardener. In fact, I get really dirty out there in the garden. The garden clothes I like most are clothes that cover me up from sun and ticks. I also like clothes that are hardy so they don't rip easily as I work in the garden. My garden clothes include jean shirts, pants, long thick socks, rubber slip-on garden shoes, neck gaiters, and a hat. 

Everyday clothes

I like easy, comfortable classic looks made with good fabrics that don't itch or lose their shape easily. I also like light weight sweaters, no-iron blouses with collars, button-up jackets with collars, knee socks, and vests. 

Special occasion clothes

It takes me some time to find dress-up clothes that I really like. I have a number of nice dresses, jackets blouses, and dressy pants for occasions like this, 

Pajamas

I love pajamas, and I have a good collection of comfy pajamas. I create better when I'm very comfortable and I create well when I'm wearing my pajamas. 

Beach/pool clothes

I like two piece suits tankini's, linen or cotton-like shirt style cover-ups, beach dresses, leggings, flip flops, and a sweatshirt for the beach. I have a couple good swim suits for the gym pool too.

Shoes

These are the shoes, I most like to have:

1. sneakers for sports activities
2. hiking boots for rocky hiking
3. water shoes for rocky lake or ocean adventures
4. rubber garden shoes for gardening
5. slip ons for easy daily wear 
6. leather loafers
7. dressy sandals and shoes for special occasions
8. old sneakers for dirty work around the house
9. flip flops for beach and other summer events

Basically that's what I like to wear. Knowing what you like to wear helps you to clean out those drawers and closets in order to give away the items you don't wear anymore or need at all. Onward.