Well, things have been leading up to this post. The big move… the stress of everything… the change in my roles… the change in the weather… Yes, the time has come to say goodbye… to some clothes. ;p Did I have you worried? If so, YESSSSS! I was going for drama. I find ways to amuse myself.
It’s true though. All those factors have led me to some closet edits, which I tend to do on an ongoing basis whether or not I shout it from the internet. To be honest, I’m wont to donate a whole lot more than what you’ll see below, but I’m reminding myself not to be hasty, to wait a year – yes, a whole year – before I unleash my closet editing desires! (There’s the drama again, as dramatic as cleaning out one’s closet can be.) I don’t yet know how “cold” it will get in the winter; I don’t yet know if I’ll work and if so, where; I don’t yet know if I will ever fit wear pants again. However, I do know that the following pieces have had their day and their day is done.
C’est ca! Au revoir mes amis! Thank you for serving my closet so well!
This post was great to read because I am in the process of doing a closet purge myself. Do you ever save special pieces that don’t fit anymore just because they are well made or one of a kind (vintage)? That’s my biggest hurdle. I believe you did some kind of thrifting challenge last year where you posted a daily purge? Any plans to do that again?
Great question. I do have a few special memento pieces like the white mini skirt I wore in Korea in 1996 or my Levis 501s from the same time period! I also have some designer pieces – a vintage Christian Dior suit in perfect condition, for example – that I’m keeping with the hope of passing on to my daughter. I ALSO have several special dresses just waiting for a party! If it’s hanging in your closet, the party will come??? I think that’s how it goes! I do tend to keep one of a kind “special” pieces because they are irreplaceable. I did the closet purge “Closet Minimalism Game” last November and have meant ever since to get it in downloadable form onto my site but haven’t done that yet. I would definitely have to update it for the warm weather climate I now live in. I will try to get it ready to go!
Shahna
I’m in the middle of another purge too that includes some recently thrifted items, whoops. I thrifted a lot over the summer to experiment with different work clothing styles and also because I didn’t know what my laundry rotation was going to be like. You know the deal.
I’m with you on the v-neck tops. Those thin gauzy ones that show half your bra (or in my case my whole flat chest) need to go. I don’t understand why womens v-neck tops can’t be more modest like the men’s versions. If I have to wear a tank top underneath what is the point of a t-shirt?
I actually almost donated a couple sheer print tops that require a layering tank but thought they might work when it gets a little cooler so I can tolerate that extra layer but if I don’t wear them soon, they’re going! The tees present a problem too for those of us not in a season of tucking (!). They just hang there shapeless and frumpy and no one needs that kind of negativity in their life!
Beth M.
Mammal foe! So great!! Glad you’re not going anywhere.
I need to do a good purge to get rid of meh clothes. Thanks for the reminder. Then I need to go thrifting to get some woohoo clothes. Wish you were here to help.
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This post was great to read because I am in the process of doing a closet purge myself. Do you ever save special pieces that don’t fit anymore just because they are well made or one of a kind (vintage)? That’s my biggest hurdle. I believe you did some kind of thrifting challenge last year where you posted a daily purge? Any plans to do that again?
Great question. I do have a few special memento pieces like the white mini skirt I wore in Korea in 1996 or my Levis 501s from the same time period! I also have some designer pieces – a vintage Christian Dior suit in perfect condition, for example – that I’m keeping with the hope of passing on to my daughter. I ALSO have several special dresses just waiting for a party! If it’s hanging in your closet, the party will come??? I think that’s how it goes! I do tend to keep one of a kind “special” pieces because they are irreplaceable. I did the closet purge “Closet Minimalism Game” last November and have meant ever since to get it in downloadable form onto my site but haven’t done that yet. I would definitely have to update it for the warm weather climate I now live in. I will try to get it ready to go!
I’m in the middle of another purge too that includes some recently thrifted items, whoops. I thrifted a lot over the summer to experiment with different work clothing styles and also because I didn’t know what my laundry rotation was going to be like. You know the deal.
I’m with you on the v-neck tops. Those thin gauzy ones that show half your bra (or in my case my whole flat chest) need to go. I don’t understand why womens v-neck tops can’t be more modest like the men’s versions. If I have to wear a tank top underneath what is the point of a t-shirt?
I actually almost donated a couple sheer print tops that require a layering tank but thought they might work when it gets a little cooler so I can tolerate that extra layer but if I don’t wear them soon, they’re going! The tees present a problem too for those of us not in a season of tucking (!). They just hang there shapeless and frumpy and no one needs that kind of negativity in their life!
Mammal foe! So great!! Glad you’re not going anywhere.
🙂 me too!
I need to do a good purge to get rid of meh clothes. Thanks for the reminder. Then I need to go thrifting to get some woohoo clothes. Wish you were here to help.