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Choose Your Sweatpants and T-Shirts Carefully for a Happier Life
You have nothing to lose from trying
I have a crowded closet like most people. I have work outfits and I have comfy casual wear and around the house clothing. My casual and around the house clothing brings me a huge amount of happiness, and it’s worth curating your comfy clothes to do the same for you.
There Isn’t a Single Item in My Dresser I Put Back after Picking Up
When I open my dresser to look for a shirt, I have many options and I like all of them. I don’t buy or keep any shirts that are uncomfortable or I think I look bad wearing.
[These are my casual clothes — I’m not talking about any of my fancy work clothing in this article.]
I have 2 tank tops of one style in different colors and 7 tank tops of another style in many colors. The 2 are my around the house/pajama tanks, and the other 7 look great with my jeans.
I like all the colors I chose. I prefer neutrals, so I have blacks, greys, and whites, but I also have a dark green, dark red, and a purple tank.
You don’t need to go the tank top route. Pick what makes you comfortable and get it in a bunch of different colors for some variety. Don’t be afraid to mail back clothes you don’t like and get a refund, or sell them online to clear out space for clothing you like better.
Quality Clothing Isn’t Always Expensive
My favorite lounge shorts are from H&M. I have five pairs of booty shorts I love. They’re great to sleep in, exercise, and do chores in.
They’re $13 a pair right now, but I got them on sale for $7. None of the pairs have any tears or holes, and they are all at least a year old.
The five shorts are in 3 different styles, and I wear each pair at least once every two weeks. H&M makes good shorts.
However, big brands like H&M aren’t the best option, planet-wise and human-wise, so get clothing from smaller companies if you can afford to, or buy big brand clothing secondhand. Help a thrifter out if you can — Poshmark’s a great site to buy from secondhand sellers on.
