Fashion

[chiclet]

I started to clean out bathroom (makeup and lotions etc) and clothing to go to good will.  I have got to start buying less and start buying things that I like instead of these great buys that never get the tags off or I wear once.   I know what looks okay on my body type but still buy stupid stuff.  I just got rid of all my liquid knit.  It just clings to my bad spots and made the mistake of wearing a piece on vacation and almost had a heat stroke.  I am not a fan of maxi dresses because I feel I am wearing a nightgown and yet they were still in my closet.  I have got to change my ways.

[BeingKindIsEasy]

Great job, Aubegirl!  I started this last year and will continue on into this year.  Some (me) get caught up in a "good deal" or this is what is "in" this year!   I'm trying for "less is more" and changing my ways also.

[nyc1]

Thanks for the inspiration.  I started doing the same thing, but not as intensely as I truly needed to do.  I'm back on track!  You've inspired me.  I need to be more honest in my assessment of what I'm actually going to wear and how much I need.  I'm in 3 big closets and armoirs and still overflowing.  Ridiculous.  Shame on me.  Back to work on ridding myself of the excess.  Thank you.

[Karie2022]

I love to purge....such a good feeling, I think we all buy stuff sometimes we don't need..I know I'm guilty 

[Witchy Woman]

Must be something going around as I am on a mission to not only clear my closet, but my house!

Good for you!

When I worked, I think there was a "security blanket" feeling of having a full closet.

Now, it just confuses me.

[circles]

I purge often...but still have way too much...guess I need to get back in there....

[Sweet_Serenity]

Minimalist lifestyle, Yesterday donated puffer coat and few other items shelter. Show you what i mean, At this time own one winter coat. Do have lighter all weather North Face. Do agree! Dislike liquid knit. Same with makeup very minimal. Thank you!

[kelsey17]

I congratulate you....!!.....I have been trying to cut down also.......it is HARD to decided to donate or be rid of some of these things...............good luck.!!  I have to stop saying to myself....."but i might want to use this one day".....and

end up holding on to things.....a few years back my MIL passed away and i had to clean out the house....it is amazing all the things one saves..........but it did teach me to clear things out sooner...i don't want my kids to have to sort through alot of "stuff" after i go.............so i try to keep up with  papers, filing and "stuff" and to keep only what i really need...and it is HARD!!...

[bonnielu]

I have PURGE ENVY.  I cannot seem to do it.  I cannot let go.  I feel guilty for buying in the first place 0R I might need it OR it still looks good, or whatever keeps me from getting rid of whatever is taking up space.  

[151949]

I just finished a whole purge - it feels so good to look into closets or drawers etc and see extra room. It is wonderful when I go to my closet to put away the laundry and there is ample room. I have no difficulty getting rid of things but I do buy what I don't need. I am inspired to wear what I have and not to buy anything new. 

One of my criteria when I was going thru my closet was - Do I have a nice top for each skirt and do I have a nice bottom for each nice top. If I couldn't make a complete outfit - say for instance the top that goes with a certain skirt had gotten faded and I don't have another top to match that skirt - then out the skirt went. In previous years I may have said I will get a top to match that skirt , then never do so it sits unworn in my closet.