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Originally Posted by Gruntina
But maybe I am the oddball here... I have 4 interchangeable outfits for work and only two work shoes and two exercise shoes. I have 2 rings (my engagement ring and wedding band) and 6 pairs of earrings that I wear. I do have make-up but stopped wearing them for daily use. I won’t go into the details of my undergarments and the like. Maybe that is why I think it’s a luxury for 50 pairs of shoes and etc.
I am quite content with that. I love to not have too many choices and more time to relax in the mornings before heading to work. Unlike my sister, I can run out the door in an instant if something comes up without the worry I don’t have my face painted.
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I think I'm a lot like you. I have a serviceable wardrobe that is clean and works for most occasions. I don't need a whole lot of fancy clothes or to slavishly follow trends. I have a few pieces that I splurged on, but that's discretionary spending.
I don't wear makeup except for on special occasions (not worth the money or time for me), and I don't have an elaborate hairstyle or lots of jewelry. I don't need 56 separate moisturizers and potions to get ready in the morning. I own 8 pairs of shoes--about the same as DH.
I don't think of myself as "butch", unattractive, or lacking style. I prefer to consider myself simple, clean, natural, and unaffected.
I don't begrudge anyone wanting to be more elaborate with their personal habits or clothing--it can be fun and some people really enjoy it. But you just can't blur the line between needs and wants.