do finally need replacing:-) thanks for sharing martine Having failed the clothing challenge, (scuppered by a wedding outfit, buying things whilst on holiday on the grounds that I can't go back to Cornwall for that lovely waterproof coat if I go away and think about it, then discovering that I'd gone down two sizes in my winter trousers/jeans) I like the one in one out challenge-we do this with cookbooks and pans, so we know it feels right! I'm a newbie to your blog, so didn't know about your 2011 challenge until now. 12 items or less in 2012 sounds doable though, I'm in! I read recently that on average we buy 29 new items of clothing a year (was that in your book by chance?), which sounds incredibly high to me. I've found lately that I want new clothes because I'm bored with what's in my closet, but I don't need new clothes. When I "forbid" myself to buy anything new, I get a lot more creative and less picky about the clothes I already own. Thanks for your comment on my blog. I am going to try no more than 12 items including the walking gear I need and see how I get on. I know I will need some more boots and one pair of jeans, probably underwear and socks but the rest I have plenty of. I was afraid to commit to this challenge, but did rather well! Bought 3 sweaters, 2 blouses, 2 skirts, one