Reorder before you run out
Short answer: Order new when two thirds are worn, not when the last one falls apart. That way there is never a morning without something clean and whole. The rule is easy to follow, because it only asks you to look in the drawer when you put clean clothes away.
Why two thirds
Because it takes time to order, receive and wash once before the clothes can be worn. If you wait until the last pair is worn out, there is a week when something is missing. Two thirds gives you a buffer, so the new clothes are ready while you still have something intact to wear.
What the waiting time consists of
The waiting time is more than delivery. There is the time to decide, the time for the parcel to arrive, and the wash new clothes should get before first wear. Add them up and it easily becomes a week or more. That is the time the two thirds rule has to cover, so you never run out.
How you spot it
Look in the drawer when you put clean clothes away. Everything is out in front of you anyway, and you can see how many pieces are left without wear. It takes under a minute. If only a third is in good shape, it is time to order. See bamboo dresses if a dress is due for replacement.
What worn means
Worn is not the same as old. Look for thin spots, elastic that no longer holds, seams coming apart and holes that cannot be mended. A piece that is only a little paler in colour is still usable. The practical condition decides whether it counts among the good two thirds.
What you order
Order the same as last time in the same size. If you have a piece that worked, there is no reason to experiment when restocking. Try new models when you have plenty of the old ones. See bamboo socks for men and bamboo loungewear for men for the items that get replaced most often.
Keep a note of the size
Write down the model and size the first time you find something that fits. Then you can order again without having to remember. A short note in your phone with brand, model and size is enough. It saves guessing and ordering a size that does not fit because you could not recall what you had.
If the model is discontinued
Then measure an old piece and find a model with the same measurements. Lay the piece flat, measure the width and length, and compare with the table on the page. The label in the clothes does not always say how they fit, but the measurements do. Keep to the same material blend if you want a similar feel.
Sales and timing
Only wait for a sale if you have enough to cover the waiting time. If you are down to a third, it is better to order now than to wait and run out. If you have plenty, you can let a sale pass and order at the next one. The rule should give you calm, not force you to rush.
Frequently asked questions
How many should you order
Enough to cover a week together with the rest. Count the clean pieces you have left and top up to the number you normally use in a week.
Should you wait for a sale
Only if you have enough to cover the waiting time. If you are down to a third, order now and avoid a week when something is missing.
What if the model is discontinued
Then measure an old piece and find a model with the same measurements. Compare with the size table on the page and pick the closest in size and material.
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