How many times do you wear something before washing it again

[bricklayer]

My husband informed me that he finds it weird that I will wear something 2 times before washing the item again. Unless I get sweaty or spill on it, I don't do enough during a day that it would get that dirty.

Is that not normal?

 

[Guilty Pleasure]

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I wear jeans to school/work nearly every day, and I'll wear a pair several times before washing. If nothing gets spilled on them, then it's better not to wash them since washing can fade and break down the fabric and quite frankly, I don't care if I'm wearing "dirty" jeans to work in the lab.

Also, anything that needs dry cleaning gets worn at least twice between cleanings as long as it doesn't get (visibly) dirty. It is actually bad to dry clean suits more often than necessary since it wears the fabric.

T-shirts, underwear, socks, work-out clothes, etc. get worn only once.

 

[dragonfly411]

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I wear jeans two or three times before washing. Shirts I generally wear once unless I just really didn't get it dirty, then I'll wear it twice lol.

 

[davi_el_mejor]

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I definitely wear pants like 3 times before they get washed. Button up shirts, maybe twice, depends on if I run into anyone I know the day I wear it. If I don't and it's clean enough, I wear it again. Regular shirts, undies, socks and undershirts are a one day thing.

 

[Puppmom]

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Shirts - once
Pants - two or three times unless they're dirty
Jeans - until they get loose or dirty. I could really go a while.
PJs - up to a week
Bras - two or three times
Undies - once

 

[Ninna]

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Dry cleaning items maybe twice.
Everything else once, I know.... I have a problem

 

[bricklayer]

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I don't really use my drier for my pants or shirts, I hang as much as I can, just to keep the fabrics nice but underwear,etc. goes into the drier.

My husband will only wear things one time. It's so strange to me!

I guess I will admit that I wear jeans frequently, as I am unable to wear them to work so they will only get worn on random evenings or on weekends. I often stay in my pajamas on weekends if not going out (lazy!) and on evenings I come straight home from the gym and shower and then get into my pajamas. I usually have dinner cooking while I shower (which is probably fairly unsafe) so I figure I might as well eat clean!

 

[stephbolt]

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Jeans, work pants, and sweaters I'll wear two or three times.
Bras I will wear four or five times (but I try not to wear the same one on back to back days).
Most everything else I will only wear once - I'm on the sweaty side so my shirts generally won't last more than one wearing.

 

[Miss Sparkly]

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Underware and socks - once. Work clothes, about three times. Jeans - I hate to say it, but I don't really know! I lose track of that one

 

[zoebartlett]

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It depends on the item of clothing, but for most of my clothes, I'll wear something 2-3 times before washing it. Certain items only get worn once though.

 

[oranges]

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I wash my jeans every few weeks but everything else I wear once. Cardigans I may consider wearing twice.

 

[Circe]

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... when they need it?

Honestly, it depends on the fabric. Silks tend to get washed either every time I wear them, or every other time: cottons can go a few more wears, and heavy wool (i.e., my good suits) actually aren't supposed to be cleaned too frequently. I do think it's verging into OCD territory to clean an item for psychological cleanliness as opposed to actual dirtiness ....

 

[lknvrb4]

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I wear everything once, pjs and bras are my only exception.

 

[charbie]

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... when they need it?

Honestly, it depends on the fabric. Silks tend to get washed either every time I wear them, or every other time: cottons can go a few more wears, and heavy wool (i.e., my good suits) actually aren't supposed to be cleaned too frequently. I do think it's verging into OCD territory to clean an item for psychological cleanliness as opposed to actual dirtiness ....

I'm in the same boat. Many of my work pants get worn out quicker the more they are washed. I don't wash something until it is actually dirty...besides underwear. I layer a cami with a shelf bra under everything, and ill wear camis 3-4 times before washing it.
I'm really anxious to see what our European PSers say.
When I lived in Europe, my classmates would wear the same outfit back to back for the entire school week. Some would change every 2-3 days, but for the most part, I felt like each day was from the movie Groundhog Day since everyone was in the same thing as the day before. I loved it...made it easier to pick out clothes!

 

[katamari]

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I am far more concerned with keeping my clothing in good condition than keeping them perfectly clean. Overly cleaned clothes wear out faster than I am willing to buy new clothes. I basically take into consideration the fabric, the amount of the garment that touches my skin, and the amount of food and beverage that has been spilled on it on an item by item basis.

 

[that_someone_special]

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I used to wash everything after wearing it. Now that I do my own laundry I wait a little longer

 

[kittybean]

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I try not to wash anything too frequently since I like my clothes to last a while. I will go as long as possible before I dry clean something--usually three or so wears for suits. Socks, underwear, and t-shirts are the exception; I wear those only once. Jeans are washed whenever they stretch out or have visible stains on them.

 

[elrohwen]

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I usually wear pants at least 3 times before washing them, unless I wear them to a restaurant that makes them smell greasy or something. I do usually wash shirts every day, but I don't really need to. It's not like I get sweaty just sitting around at work. I wear cardigans every day at work, because it's freezing in the office, and I wash those rarely since they're not even touching my skin.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

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I wear everything (except undies) twice and then I line dry all rather than using the dryer so my clothes last longer and also to save on the power bill.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

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... when they need it?

Honestly, it depends on the fabric. Silks tend to get washed either every time I wear them, or every other time: cottons can go a few more wears, and heavy wool (i.e., my good suits) actually aren't supposed to be cleaned too frequently. I do think it's verging into OCD territory to clean an item for psychological cleanliness as opposed to actual dirtiness ....

I'm in the same boat. Many of my work pants get worn out quicker the more they are washed. I don't wash something until it is actually dirty...besides underwear. I layer a cami with a shelf bra under everything, and ill wear camis 3-4 times before washing it.
I'm really anxious to see what our European PSers say.
When I lived in Europe, my classmates would wear the same outfit back to back for the entire school week. Some would change every 2-3 days, but for the most part, I felt like each day was from the movie Groundhog Day since everyone was in the same thing as the day before. I loved it...made it easier to pick out clothes!

My mom lived in Europe for 12 years and here, while in the states, always air dried her clothes after wearing rather than washing them. I am not sure if I recall her ever doing a load of laundry! lol (okay, maybe one or two loads. . .)

 

[Tacori E-ring]

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Pants, bras, and sweaters I wear several times. Everything else gets washed after one day of wear.

 

[kittybean]

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I forgot to mention that I quarantine and wash anything that smells greasy or smoky immediately. I make DH do this, too--I can't handle how those types of smells seem to transfer to other clothing.

 

[PilsnPinkysMom]

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T-shirts, cotton button-downs, underwear & workout-wear are washed after one wearing.

Sweaters or sweatshirts are worn two or so times.

Jeans & dress slacks are worn till dirty or stretched out- whichever comes first. (usually within 3 wears)

I'm horrible with bras, though. I'll wear the same one for five to seven days before throwing it in the washer ( ) It's no wonder they wear out so quickly!