Fashion

[wilma]

Time for my seasonal closet edit. I do this twice a year. Once near the end of Summer & beginning of Autumn and again near the end of Winter with Spring approaching. There's still plenty of summer left, so I'm a bit early this year on my purge, but I'm in the mood to do it, so now is the time. 

Some things I can purge quickly without trying them on; others I try on and think about. When in doubt I ask myself, "Would I buy this today?" and "Am I looking forward to wearing this in the future?" Both answers remove any doubts.

I went through all my Spring/Summer items first. Getting rid of 2 tops, a dress, and one cardigan that are old looking, rarely worn, or just don't like anymore. Another dress was way too tight so out it goes. I have a half zip top, but I don't like the feel of the metal zipper against my skin. Wore it once with a tank under it, but since it's a summer piece that was too warm for me, so letting it go too. I need to remember, "No more zipper tops."

Next, I looked at my Fall/Winter items. Getting rid of 2 blouses I never wore and 2 dresses I don't want anymore. Said goodbye to a pullover sweater that I only wore a few times. 

Decided to let go of a favorite top I've worn numerous times over the years, but I'm just tired of it. When I put it on my feeling was "meh". Definitely got my money's worth out of that top. 

A dozen items total. That's not bad. I guess I'm doing a decent job with my purchases, but it's not good that 2 of the items were never worn and a few others were worn only once or twice. Need to continue working on making smarter purchases. 

Anyone else editing their closet or planning a purge as seasons change? 

Have a Great Day! 

ETA: 

Just to clarify I'm not swapping out clothes for the change in seasons. Way too early for that. My clothes for all 4 seasons are stored in the same closet and dressers anyway so there's no need. What I am doing is going through my closet and dressers deciding what stays and what goes for the future. 

[Mz iMac]

@wilma  Once a year, I donate or trash all clothing items I have not worn in over a year & don't look back.

I've always thrown away my tennis ankle socks by the end of September because I buy new ones the same day I trash the old.

2024 I have NOTING to donate.  Just my socks to trash.

[wilma]

@Mz iMac 

I think the "one year" rule is a good one to follow. If I haven't worn something in a year, I doubt I will ever wear it. 

Thanks for the reminder about throwing out old socks. I need to go through that drawer. 

Have a Good Day! 

[SandySparkles]

I am OCD and switch out my wardrobe with each season, and will begin switching out my summer wardrobe the first week of September as we transition into fall.😊

Congratulations on your purge thus far! I know how cumbersome it can sometimes be.😊

Have a WONDERFUL day!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[LavernLuvsShoes]

It's still waaay too hot and humid where I live to even think about my "Summer Purge and Swap Out""

I wear lightweight, sleeveless and short sleeve clothing until around Halloween, so my "Seasonal Swap Out" will occur around the first week in November.

Congrats and good on you for getting a head start! 

[haddon9]

I'm not there yet but you have to do it when you have the urge & energy to get that task done!

For the last several years when I've been cleaning out my closet, if an item is in excellent shape I have been bringing my things to a local consignment shop.

 I only get a bit of what I spent on the item but I have often gotten over $100.00 after having it sit there for three months.  After that time period I told the shop to just donate what they don't sell.

I feel like it's a small win for me and she usually has quite a few items that have been left over & donated.

[wilma]

@haddon9 

I've sold some things over the years to consignments stores too. Mine seem to be turning down more items lately. Whether donated or consigned, I hope some of my items are helping someone. I've also bought things for myself at consignment stores. I've found a few really nice pieces at my local stores. 

Have a Good Day! 

[Lucky Charm]

I don't go by the *toss/donate after one year rule* because I do wear my things again. I'm just not repeating the same summer to summer outfits or winter to winter outfits. It switches things up. And I keep summer clothes downstairs and winter clothes upstairs. So nothing really gets *transferred*. We just have to walk a little farther.

[shoptilyadropagain]

It's still a little early for me to think about switching over to fall/winter items but I did notice a couple of things in my closet the other day that I've not worn in a few years so I'll be doing a pre-edit soon to go through and pull out those items.  

[Meowingkitty]

I don't swap out my clothes. I wear shorts and short sleeves till October then long pants and long sleeves until March. Everything is in one closet. We don't have season in Arizona. Only hot, miserably hot and comfortable.