5 Things To Keep In Mind When You Are Getting Rid Of Clothes

Hey Friends!

Here are a few things to consider as you are culling your wardrobe and simplifying your life. All of these are things that I keep in mind as I go through my wardrobe every couple of seasons or so.

1. Cut the words, "What" and "If" out of your vocabulary. I had this wonderful Ralph Lauren sweater jacket that I was given as a gift. It was a little too small for me to wear comfortably, but I have held to that jacket for a long time thinking about the "what ifs." For example: "What if I get a little skinnier?," "What if I lose weight and it's the only jacket I have?," and so on. It's really pretty sad and ridiculous. I have maintained my weight for a couple of years now. It's not a good weight and I could stand to lose quite a bit, but hanging onto this jacket isn't helping either. Instead, I am giving it to a girl friend who will wear it!

2. That brings me to my next point, dress your current body and ditch the rest of your clothes. Ask, does this fit? You don't need those jeans you haven't been able to squeeze into in 2 years. You really don't. Even if you do lose weight, you will have way more fun buying some new jeans!

3. Think about the last time you wore it. How did you feel in it? If you didn't feel good, comfortable, and confident, then it's probably a sign you need to let it go.

4. Think again to the last time you wore it. Did you have to keep constantly adjusting it? If so, it may be a sign that you need to get rid of it and go in search of something similar that fits you better! This was the hardest one for me to initially come to grips with. I thought nothing fit my body, but this is not true! Now that I have committed to buying clothes that work for me and not settling and "making it work", I am a lot happier!

5. Is it worn out? I have had to get rid of several beloved clothing items because they are threadbare, have developed holes, stains, or otherwise have just become too loved to be usable anymore. It's a sad day to let them go, but it has to happen.

I hope these tips help, and if you have any more, I would love to hear about them in the comments!

Love,
Sherayah