Fashion

[AuntG]

Maddie, you did just what the experts tell us to do. I'm hanging on to so much of the early Quacker Factory stuff which I will never wear (picture a jumper with ghosts on it or a sweater with a bunny the size of Kansas on the front) but I just can't part with them. Luckily, I don't need the closet in our spare room for anything else.

[Steffdoggy10]

I'm trying to learn from my mistakes, so took a hard look at my giveaway pile.

Too much black! How many black tops, pants and summer dresses do I need in black? I think that I tend to defer to black because it's so easy to pair with.

Crew neck t-shirts and tops. They look boyish to me and just aren't flattering on my figure type.

Polyester tops, I just don't like how they feel on (too clammy) so no longer buying no matter how cute they are!

Hopefully these realizations will keep my closet pared down to only what I really love!

[magicmoodz]

Hi maddie! Isn't it a great feeling! Perhaps I am more fickle than most, but I remember a time when I would have 10 pair of black pants in my wardrobe. And still, I always reached for the newest favorite. I began feeling like those other pairs were just unnecessary clutter in my closet and my life.

But back to you. Good job of getting rid of the excess. This is your second purge recently, correct? Do you have a goal in mind?

[lolakimono]

On 3/2/2015 AuntG said:

I'm hanging on to so much of the early Quacker Factory stuff which I will never wear (picture a jumper with ghosts on it or a sweater with a bunny the size of Kansas on the front) but I just can't part with them.

Make a quilt from the items you love!

[ECBG]

Great! Proud of you!

I always do this at the season's end and put them in marked bags in the basement or in a closet. During the season I know where everything should go and I don't have to try to remember; also, consignment wants things really early, and since Easter is early, I want my black in there first because they will only take "so much" of some things!

[ECBG]

On 3/2/2015 Heart of Spade said:

I don't buy particularly trendy items, and it never fails! Every time I get rid of something, I'm looking for it a few months later! I got rid of some fashion jewelry a few years ago and could kick myself. I will never get rid of any accessory ever again. I'm thinking this "hoarding" business doesn't sound so bad.

If you look for things you've gotten rid of, try "two years not worn" before you let it go.

[FastDogWalker2]

On 3/2/2015 molly47 said:

I wish I could get motivated to do this. I retired last spring and have not gotten rid of any of my work clothes plus other I do not need. I always get stuck thinking maybe someday I will wear things.

I am anticipating retiring this summer and am already getting rid of work clothes that are for winter that I know I will not need again! I donate and figure someone will be very pleased!

[maddiecat]

I don't find that I regret giving up items for donation. They have served their purpose.

However, sometimes I wish I could find a newer version of an old favorite.

Magic, to answer your question, I'm not purging to reach a goal amount of clothes. Just getting real with myself about why I'm not wearing some of these clothes, which have been hanging around too long.

I had an ah-ha moment yesterday as a result of the closet purge. My past reaction would have been to start thinking about shopping and buying some new "replacement" items. But I realize that I don't have to rush out and buy the first thing that appeals to me. I can take my time, do some browsing, and really put some thought into what I bring into my closet. I still have enough to wear and there's no rush.

[Rock_chick]

I love these posts! I'm now relocated, and I've discovered that most of my clothes don't work for a "business" wardrobe. However, all those jackets I've purchased over the years look wonderful with the handful of dresses I've been wearing. I did bring a few skirts but so far it's been too easy to just throw on a dress and go, and I feel that I look the part.

Meanwhile, after work I change into lounge clothes. So super casual when I get home. Most of my "in between clothes" dont really work anymore. I need to get rid of more (only so many hangers can fit in my tiny closet in the RV) but so far have not. Now when I go home to "country home" the closet looks forlorn, and I'm sure I will end up getting rid of most of what is left.

[granddi]

On 3/2/2015 FastDogWalker2 said:

On 3/2/2015 molly47 said:

I wish I could get motivated to do this. I retired last spring and have not gotten rid of any of my work clothes plus other I do not need. I always get stuck thinking maybe someday I will wear things.

I am anticipating retiring this summer and am already getting rid of work clothes that are for winter that I know I will not need again! I donate and figure someone will be very pleased!

For years, I read that upon retirement you will get rid of lots of career/work clothes. I retired last July 2014 and cannot believe the items that have been donated. I am having a hard time shopping with the "casual" clothes mind set. Today I went to routine med appt. and got out my black pants, sweater--just like I was going to work. I still cannot go to appointments in jeans unless I have a jacket.