hmm I got hand me down clothes as a girl (2nd daughter). So when I grew up and had my own money I spent it on new clothes. I couldn't afford the latest but at least they were MINE and not someone else's discards lol
However I'm not averse to wearing pre-loved clothes from an op shop, because there are some good ones in there. Also I love clothes that fit!
I didnt' have a Hello Kitty obsession it was more Garfield, but later on I gave up Garfield and seemed to be on a Miffy bent. I was like in my late 20s and wearing Miffy t-shirts, having Miffy toys and reading Miffy books. Don't ask me why...I was supposed to be a grown up! I just thought she was so cute!