Do I need to go on a diet?

So I have been hearing about it more and more. The newest thing in diets. It grabs my attention every time, and I am forced to mull it over in my brain. And every time I come to the same conclusion. I think I need to diet.

It's called The Great American Apparel Diet. You can read about here: http://www.thegreatamericanappareldiet.com/

Basically it means no buying for one year. Nothing. No new purses, coats, cardigans, jeans, or shoes. Most people are excluding socks and undergarments. I mean you pretty much can't go with out those if they honestly need replacing. There are as many reasons for joining the movement as there are people in it. Some wish to reduce their carbon foot print by consuming less. Others wish to get their budget in check. Some are in protest of the gluttony of consumerism that has gripped the world today. Each reason is personal, each is valid.

But why does this intrigue me so? Is it the challenge? My husband thinks I can't do it, and I admit that part of me is scared that he is right. Which opens a new train of thought: am I so obsessed with my wardrobe that i can't go a year with out buying something new? It's not like I don't have enough to last me a year, far from it. The idea has spurred me to take an honest inventory of my closet. I have included it here:

T shirts: 44

Sweatshirts: 27

Jeans: 21

Pants: 4

Skirts: 18

Shirts: 45

Jackets: 27

Coats: 4

Scarves: 20

Shoes: 46

Tank tops (layering): 18

Sweaters: 22

Shorts: 12

Dresses: 26

Purses: 5

I think I can make it. Who's with me?