The best way to revamp my wardrobe is to get rid of the old shit that’s taking up space. It’s the “your cup cannot be filled if it’s already full” philosophy. Anyway, with possibly an imminent move to the Big Apple, I told my boyfriend, “I am going to get rid of a lot of my clothes if we make the move” and he replied, ‘I am all in favor”.
I helped my close friend throw out old pieces the other day, and today I decided to make some headway on my own closet. Common themes I discovered:
♥ Things you wore in middle school
Get rid of that. Seriously. The flared sleeves and the fake lace with sequins haphazardly attached were never really in style and will never be. Even spaghetti straps, unless they make you look amazing, should go, go, go. You know how I feel about spaghetti straps. Toss that shit.
♥ Things that you layer with
Got some particularly ugly shirts, but thinking, “I can just wear it underneath my other shirts. To layer. You know.” Well, stop that. If it doesn’t deserve to be seen above your other clothes, then it certainly doesn’t deserve to be worn underneath anything else. I used to layer all the time, but in my experience, it just makes a girl look bulky. Toss that shit.
♥ Things you tell yourself you’ll wear one day
You haven’t, have you? Worn it, I mean. If you don’t wear it now, and you didn’t wear it then, you won’t ever wear it tomorrow. Even if its in decent condition. Even if it looks good on someone else. Toss that shit.
♥ Things that were expensive
Yes, it’s hard to part with things that cost you a pretty penny back in the day. But think of all the things you got for free or at a discount, and perhaps you can justify throwing out that $20 tee-shirt that you never wear. Toss that shit.
♥ Things that just don’t look good
There are plenty of reasons people hang on to clothing that isn’t flattering. Nostalgia. Attachment. Delusion. It might be helpful to get a second opinion on this one — employ the services of a friend who will be honest with you and who will say, “Toss that shit!”
♥ Things that you’re iffy about
When in doubt, throw it out! Believe that there are other things out there that you’ll love and that looks spectacular on you. No reason to hang on to things that you’re only lukewarm about. Toss that shit!
Minimizing is a good exercise. Very zen, don't you think?
And by “tossing”, I mean donating to your local thrift store. Unless it’s underwear, clothing *can* be reused. There’s no need to go running to a store to restock your closet, either. The things we do wear are well-used, much loved, and the rest just fills a void. Clean your closet and I guarantee you’ll feel liberated.
