So this is a super tough topic to write about my love of clothing! I love shopping, I love finding deals. I shop Goodwill, sales racks, and boutiques. But with all that clothing it takes up a lot of space and clothing weights a "ton". I had two closets (one in my parents home and one in my
college house) when I sorted through all of my clothing I donated of 5
trash bags of clothing and threw away 2 trash bags. But getting rid of
some excess that you don't even wear will make room for more new items and will ease your move.
How I sort through my clothing is by size and by season. My very first decision starts with the question. "Did I wear this in the past season?" If I did not then I have to decided is it a classic, would it work better in a different climate, is it a Ball Gown or formal wear? If I don't have a good reason why I didn't wear it or I've never worn it; I will donate it. If it has stains or is torn I up-cycle it in a craft, use it to make cleaning rags, or I throw it away. Amy H. said "
Take out anything you haven't
worn in the last year. If it is a special event/ occasion
outfit/garment and may be worn again - that can stay. Everything else,
sell or give away." which firms up my belief if you didn't wear it this year are you ever gonna really wear it?
I organize my clothing by size first. So I own 3 sizes currently (y'all know how it goes skinny clothing, normal, and "oh crap I need Weight Watchers fast!"). My skinny clothing which doesn't fit currently is neatly folded and put in 18 gallon
storage tubs. I normally sort by "Summer" and "Winter", because I grew up in a place that had all 4 seasons. My winter gear (coats, heavy jackets, ski accessories, and snow boots) is normally in one box (its all so puffy). I normally try to keep the season together, then sort by size I put tissue paper between the size layers. I store my formal gowns in
Cotton storage bags at the back of the closet.
Shoes, shoes, shoes! When I moved to our current location I was moving minimal amount of things Shoe boxes did not come with. But then shoes got scratched just sitting in piles in the closet and it was driving me crazy. Current location is Tucson, AZ the dust is amazing here it gets everywhere! So after 18 months of dusting off shoes every time I wore them; I decided enough was enough. I bought 6 shoe boxes at the dollar store ever time I went. Eventually I had enough to put every pair in a box. Love my now organized closet. I saved a lot of space.
Other clothing topics.
I don't do yard sales. I love shopping at them I don't host them. I get rid of things every month. I never just let it build up in my town house (its so small). But my Aunt Nessy L. said that
Ebay has been a great option for her and the extras they have around the house. Which made me think of lot sales on
craigslist.. Both are great option of how to get rid of some extras around the house and possibly make a little cash. Please do craigslist.org with caution there are some crazies out there. This would be especially good if you have children.
My husband prior to this move had never gone through his clothing since he moved out of his house when he joined the U.S. Navy. He seem unaware to the fact that 7 years ago he was a size M and he is now a size XL. When I helped him go through his things it was like pulling tooth and nail (next time I'll just wait til he's gone and go through it by myself). Seriously go through or have your husband go through his clothing.
Found a great website! Thought I would share!
http://orgjunkie.com/2012/04/org-junkies-tips-for-parting-with-your-clothes-free-printable.html
