When clearing out your closet...

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

,,,do you get rid of things you just do not like or do you also let go of things you have not worn for maybe a year or so, even tho the items are nice?

Old topic, I know, but struggling to let go of several clothing items that are in great shape, still on trend but have not been worn for a year.

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
,,,do you get rid of things you just do not like or do you also let go of things you have not worn for maybe a year or so, even tho the items are nice?

Old topic, I know, but struggling to let go of several clothing items that are in great shape, still on trend but have not been worn for a year.

If they're still nice and in good shape and I still like them, I would hang on to them.

Is there a chance you are going to wear them again? Have you forgotten about them or just not had a chance to wear them?

Sometimes I hang on to things I might wear for a while and then think about it. After a while, I decide to keep them or get rid of them.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

If you love them...........keep for another year.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

I have been going through clothes ,i have saved, can not wear any longer, so donated them,but if you can wear your items,like them keep them.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

Runner26 · ‎09-30-2013

I don't hang on to clothes I haven't/don't wear. I feel better when I have less things.

I recommend: Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White.

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

@Mom2Dogs

I ask myself: Can I buy a similar item today that is made as well?

Keep quality.

~My philosophy: Dogs are God's most perfect creatures. Angels, here on Earth, who teach us to be better human beings.~

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
,,,do you get rid of things you just do not like or do you also let go of things you have not worn for maybe a year or so, even tho the items are nice?

Old topic, I know, but struggling to let go of several clothing items that are in great shape, still on trend but have not been worn for a year.

@Mom2Dogs NO I do not get rid of clothes because they are a year old and I haven't worn them. I don't buy clothes I would not wear and I buy good clothes to last for years.

Clothes for ME don't need to be on trend. They need to be clothes of good quality and clothes I will wear. It wouldn't occur to me to throw away good clothing I paid good money for just because they are a year old. Terrible purchase if you are buying clothes that are not wearable in one year.

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

This is my problem too. I am cleaning out closets and had a pile of favorite things that I loved but had not worn for 5+ years. Austin Reed, City Girl, Jones of NY. . . but they were so out of style. My friend that owns a consignment shop said to just get rid of them so I did just that. I took them to an event at the YWCA for girls/women entering or re-entering the workforce. The more tailored clothing went immediately, some of what I thought was beautiful . . . oh well, I did love them! LOL! So just my opinion and what I did was clear them out and move on. My life and the styles have all changed, a 3-piece suit has no real place in the motorhome!

Lynn-Critter Lover!
(especially cats!)

JYWilliams · ‎03-10-2010

If I haven't worn it in a year I'll get rid of it

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
,,,do you get rid of things you just do not like or do you also let go of things you have not worn for maybe a year or so, even tho the items are nice?

Old topic, I know, but struggling to let go of several clothing items that are in great shape, still on trend but have not been worn for a year.

@Mom2Dogs This is my struggle as well. I am getting ready to do another major clothing dump and it is hard for me. I have some Issac cardigan sweaters that I hardly ever wore. I live in Florida and don't really have a need for them. Plus they are "lay flat to dry," which takes FOREVER for them to dry, so I don't want to wear them. There are some tops that I don't like, but if I bought multiple colors, I either have to keep them all or donate them all, I can't just donate one or two of the colors - that is dumb and just me being me. Also if something is just a little bit too small, I want to keep it because, you know, I am going to lose that last 10 lbs. There are clothes that I wore to my boys HS and college graduations, so I don't want to donate those. These are my internal struggles with donations, and I know in the end it all means nothing. But I will be forging ahead to get rid of some things. What I really need to do is to stop buying. Good luck with your purge!

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead