First Closet Purge of 2016

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

I purged about 25 items from my closet the last few days. I took everything to Goodwill today except the dresses, handbags, and blazers which I am going to try and sell.

When I purge my wardrobe the questions I ask myself are...

1. Does it fit & flatter? Yes, keep.

2. Am I constantly pulling or tugging on it? Donate.

3. Does it make me smile when I put it on? Yes, keep.

4. Would I buy this today? No, donate.

Here is the list of what I said good-bye to...

2 dresses

2 handbags

2 pairs dress pants

1 pair khaki pants

5 pairs of shoes/boots

4 t-shirts

1 Henley sweater

2 knit tops

2 knit shrugs

1 crochet shrug

1 velvet blazer

1 leather blazer

Anyone else doing a New Year inventory and purge?

hoosieroriginal · ‎03-04-2012

Took a big batch to Goodwill myself today! Feeling so much lighter!

Snicks1 · ‎07-28-2012

I did pull 5 jackets/coats from my closet today for donation. Have so much more to go through, but it's a start. Feels good.

"To each their own, in all things".

MacDUFF · ‎05-29-2015

@wilma

You go girl! Although I'm pretty good at purging as I go, I do major purging in the spring and fall...it's a good feeling. Are you done?

~~~ I call dibs on the popcorn concession!! ~~~

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

Every time I buy something, I go through the closet and create room by passing things on. Feels great as some of the posters have already commented.

It is nice to know that somewhere someone is going to be enjoying the fruits of my choice to donate.

Keep on purging then splurging ? !!!!

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

KailaS · ‎03-09-2010

Did a mega purge in Fall. Since January 2, every time I go to my closet or to a drawer, I pull a few items out, try them on, and instantly decide on whether to keep or donate. (To do everything at one time gets overwhelming to me. ) It is freeing to keep paring down what I have. I actually can see my clothing now. Moreover, I have a much better sense of what I own/ have.

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

@MacDUFF wrote:
@wilma

You go girl! Although I'm pretty good at purging as I go, I do major purging in the spring and fall...it's a good feeling. Are you done?

I am done for now. I usually purge a few times a year. My next purge will probably be in Spring or Summer.

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

@wilma

I did the KonMari - does it bring me joy thing late from the mid summer to early fall.

Discard:

black clark loafers

blue clark loafers

blue white mountain loafers

pink shawl cardigan

denim & co s/s sweatshirt

george simonton leopard top

grey worthington cardigan

mocha worthington cardigan

leopard white mountain loafers

lee black checked pants

feather earrings

lee brown checked pants

coral/tan/grey striped tee

tan tank

olive tank

olive/tank patterned tank

kmart pink ditzy floral tee

nude flats - serena

kmart taupe grey geometric tee

Donate:

sterling silver red jasper necklace

sterling silver novica necklace

sterling silver link station bracelet

sterling silver circle links bracelet

sterling silver diamond cut drop earrings

sterling silver wing earrings

judith jack wolf/moon/stars earrings

sterling silver mexico artisan crafted pendant

sterling silver relios night scene inlay pendant

orange a wheat summer maxi skirt

tan tank

denim & co moleskin maxi skirt

denim & co moleskin vest

black slacks - 2

navy slacks

grey slacks

brown slacks

bare traps black short boots

st john's baby brown riding boots

travelon pink purse

travelon sage purse

I donated some more things, between Thanksgiving and Christmas. A St. John's bay (JCP) purse, some housewares, a Howard Miller clock, some lennox small china containers - came with jewelry purchases in the past.

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

TY · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, I did a shoe purge which I wrote about in the shoes section. The shoes no longer fit when tried on and/or were not comfortable as my feet have gotten wider in the forefoot and I cannot tolerate more than a 2-2.5 inch heel. I have some winter sweaters that I will soon be donating as I do not wear or like them even though they are nice. One sweater looks odd when worn and several are scratchy so out they go soon. I am not much of a sweater person.

Edited to add that I got rid of 3 winter and 1 summer sweaters (3 cardigans and 1 pullover). I prefer wearing jackets or outerwear coats.

I do mini closet cleanups all year long so that I don't have an overwhelming task facing me. I try and do a bit at a time. My rule which isn't hard and fast is 1 in and 1 out.