London - Almost half of women cannot bring themselves to throw away clothes that are too small for them, according to research.
The survey of 1 000 women revealed more than half spend up to £360 (about R6 000) a year on clothes.
But a third admit they are still “bored” of their wardrobe and 23 percent think they have nothing to wear.
Half of the women polled see buying clothes as a way to ‘treat’ themselves, with one in ten rushing out on payday to pick up a new outfit.
About six percent even believe they are addicted to shopping for clothes, according to the research for George at Asda.
Four out of nine admitted they are hoarding clothes that they will never wear. Asked why they keep hold of the neglected items, 42 percent said they kept clothing that was too small because they hope they will lose weight and be able to wear it one day.
A George spokesperson said: “It’s rare for us to get an honest glimpse into the world of women’s wardrobes and it is intriguing to uncover the reasons we shop, why we are reluctant to let go of items we don’t wear and how we can shop smarter.
“What this research has revealed is that clothing bought in smaller sizes accounts for a huge percentage of unworn purchases, so it really is important to buy and dress for your size and shape and feel confident in everything you wear.”
Daily Mail