This past weekend my husband and I moved to a new apartment. As much as I hate moving, there is one aspect I absolutely love – throwing things away. Taking out the old to make room for the new is one of my most beloved hobbies.
When it comes to clothing, it seems easiest to pack everything in a suitcase and be done with it. However, taking advantage of this opportunity to get rid of some of your clothing will make unpacking easier and give you space to fill with new pieces.
To decide what to keep and what to toss, ask yourself a few questions with every item:
Have you worn this item in the last two years?
If you haven’t, chances are you don’t need to keep it. If you have worn it in the last two years, move on to the next questions to see if it’s worth keeping.
Does this item have sentimental value?
There are some items we keep for sentimental reasons but don’t necessarily wear on a regular basis (e.g. my wedding dress). If the item in question is important to you, keep it. If it doesn’t have any memories attached, and you haven’t worn it in two years, chuck it.
Does this item still fit?
I’m pretty sure we’re all guilty of hanging on to something “just in case”. Anything that is too big or too small needs to go unless it can be fixed with minor alterations, such as hemming.
Any item that requires extensive work to make it fit probably isn’t worth it.
Now that you’ve cleaned out your closet, what do you do with the items you aren’t keeping? Obviously, anything damaged should get tossed in the garbage.
Before you throw everything out, consider donating any items that are in good condition to a charity, such as women’s shelter.
Do you have tips for cleaning out your closet? Share them in the comments!
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