VP, you are one sharp cookie. You have succeded in taking a perfectly mundane subject (Thrift Store clothing), mixing it in with a couple of family relationships, and used some creative writing techniques to develop a captive audience, which grows by leaps and bounds every time you post a new scenario. I've just finished this relatively brief (so far) posting and I see you've now collected Various and MF, who's an authouity on absolutely everything. Boy is he/she ever in for a suprise.
You must be enjoying yourself and you probably lay awake at night thinking of the next clothing adventure and our collective reactions to it. I've skimmed Yedda and several other sites and you're getting more time and attention than (ready for this) social security, the current health care program, Ted Kennedy's death, JFK's assassination, UFO's, Obama's job performance, world hunger, the NFL season, Tiger Wood's, group sex (now how bad is that???) and other subjects to numerous to mention.
I actually left my computer for a day and what a mistake that was. In the 24 hours I was gone you posted your latest scenario and by the time I returned there were 20+ replies plus comments from all the usual suspects and I'm still working my way thru them. It's not easy but I'll get there.
Now that you've read my preamble here's the answers to your questions;
"So should I go over all my things because of my moms comments or should I just ignore what she said and wear it. You cannot see it if you are wearing it."
First of all, send the letter. I know you'll want our feedback and just thinking of her reaction, the drama it's going to create, and how many wonderful posts you'll write to discuss this with us, is something i can look forward to. Secondly, pull out every article of clothing and examine it in fine detail to ensure yourself that you'll have an answer (no matter how unacceptable it will be) to your mother the next time you wear it. Thirdly, under no circumstances ignore her comments. If you did that, one of your main theme's for writing would dry up and then what would we do??? Personally, I couldn't stand it because I might actually have to do some work here instead of participating in this great clothing adventure with you ladies and ... well, I COULDN'T STAND IT! I'm also seriously considering recommending a dress code here. Some of my coworkers are looking too good, which is ok for the ladies, but frankly, I'm a little jealous of some of these guys and the good looking stuff they're wearing. They must be shopping at that #$%x*^%$# thrift store.