My Ex-Boyfriend Still Wears the Clothes I Bought Him

I can help you with this topic. I know all about ex-boyfriends who still wear the clothes you bought them. Take it from me – I literally bought my ex-boyfriend an entirely new wardrobe during the pandemic. It was retail therapy (and relationship therapy) to a whole new degree. I didn’t just buy a few clothes. I bought a ton! Way more than I could afford at the time. And I know for a fact my ex-boyfriend still wears the clothes.

In my case, he wears the clothes because they are pretty much the only clothes that still fit him. When we met, he had a pretty poor wardrobe. But I fell in love with him for his personality and not his style. However, he definitely appreciated the new clothes I bought him because they are the only clothes he wears today. Even he knows they are an upgrade from his old clothes.

Sometimes when he washes the clothes that I bought him, I noticed that they seem faded or pilly. But that’s just me being really critical and probably a little bit possessive of the clothes still.

I’m happy my ex-boyfriend still wears the clothes I bought him.

I mean, what is the alternative? Him selling them? Are you really going to ask for the clothes back so that you can sell them? Or return them to the store? None of those seem like logical conclusions.

Take it as a compliment! The clothes must’ve been quite nice. I’m guessing your ex-boyfriend really enjoys your style.

Don’t read too much into your ex wearing the clothes.

Your ex-boyfriend wearing the clothes you bought him doesn’t mean he is still in love with you. It means he doesn’t hate you enough to get rid of all the clothes, but it doesn’t mean much more than that.

My ex-boyfriend still wears the clothes I bought him. During the pandemic, I went on a shopping spree at American Eagle. I bought way too many clothes and shoes for both of us. I tried to feel better with some retail therapy, and I didn’t want him to feel left out.

When we meet up, he still wears the clothes I bought him. However, I can tell he feels more confident, which makes me really happy.

The clothes you bought your ex-boyfriend might make him feel confident.

It’s okay for your ex-boyfriend if you look good wearing the clothes you bought him. not only might the clothes make me feel confident, but maybe even the memories attached to receiving the clothes make me feel confident. On the other hand, it’s doubtful that he would wear the clothes you bought him if he thought there was some sort of negative Karma or Juju attached to them.

You’re really into his actions.

I know it can be hard, but try not to obsess about things like what your ex-boyfriend is wearing. Chances are, he doesn’t think much about what you’re wearing. If he bought you clothes too, he might wonder if you still wear them, but I wouldn’t count on it.

How would you feel if your ex-boyfriend didn’t still wear the clothes?

Imagine giving him the clothes, and he just refuses them or does something Patty like dropping them off on your porch. That would be rude, right? So try to get some credit where credit is due – it might hurt worse if your ex-boyfriend didn’t wear the clothes you bought him. Just imagine him returning the clothes in spiteful if you are ever uncomfortable with the fact he’s wearing them. Then be thankful that isn’t happening.

Do you think your ex-boyfriend wears the clothes on dates?

This one can be a bit painful and understandably so. Like I am imagining my ex-boyfriend wearing some of the American Eagle clothes I bought him out on a date. And I’m imagining the guy across from him and saying, “Wow, I really like that shirt on you! You look beautiful!” yeah, I’m not going to lie… that stings a lot.

So I guess the idea of your ex-boyfriend wearing the clothes on dates is really sticky. Technically, the 100% has the right to wear anything he wants no matter who bought it for him. But you also have the right to be hurt.

I think the key and this nightmare scenario is just to stop yourself before you go down that dark Rabbit Hole up imagining your ex’s date just because you bought him a shirt one year ago. Don’t do that to yourself! It is complete torture. There is no point in doing it.

Does your ex-boyfriend think of you while he wears the clothes you bought him?

Probably not. At this point, clothes are just clothes. The clothes have been washed many times, presumably. Maybe there are even stains now. Let’s just say the clothes smell like your ex-boyfriend, so he probably doesn’t think of you when he wears the clothes anymore.

Don’t ask for the clothes back from your ex-boyfriend.

One of the worst things you can do when you break up with your ex-boyfriend is asking for the clothes back. If your ex still wears the clothes, you bought him, smile. You have great taste in clothing, and he likes you enough not to burn the items. Also, when you gift somebody something, it is theirs to keep. So don’t ask your ex-boyfriend for his clothes back.

Do you want your ex-boyfriend to stop wearing the clothes you bought him?

One time I gave my ex-boyfriend a gift that I asked for back eventually. And it was really embarrassing. So don’t be like me and ask for the clothes back.

In my situation, this was when I was about 20 years old, and my ex-boyfriend’s mom text messaged me to tell me that it is improper to ask for the gift back. So despite his abuse and everything, I had to swallow my pride and let my abusive ex-boyfriend keep everything I gave him.