The Great American Apparel Diet
no buying for one year

MJ

I'm MJ, a 30-year-old law student in the Midwest. I'm joining TGAAD in 2011 to save time, reduce my spending, and tread more lightly on the planet. I don't consider myself a huge overspender on clothes, but I do waste a TON of time shopping online when I should be studying, writing, or doing things that bring me real joy. I'm tired of being distracted by our disposable clothing culture when I have plenty of satisfying items in my closet for my life as a student. A couple of modifications for my personal dietary needs: (1) I'm adding shoes, bags, and accessories to the ban. (2) If needed, I can spend up to $200 on office clothes (including shoes) after I find out the dress code at my summer internship. I look forward to the next eight months!