i know just how you feel cat ! i love it when a friend passes along some clothes she doesn't wear anymore. i've never ended up with so many at one time, mainly because (like tom) i tend to keep my clothes forever (or until they litterally disintegrate) so even if i don't buy many i have a lot but i have a few choice pieces that i really love that i got from friends. it's always a bit like early christmas, isn't it ? when i do try to clear out my closet a bit i always propose to friends first, as well, for some reason it's easier to part with things if i know they're going to a good home where they'll be worn and appreciated.