With the advent of cooler weather, I thought it time to assess my winter wear. Standard SAHM fare. Plenty of tops, to be sure. I have more sweaters in my wardrobe, too.
In fact, I’m not convinced it’s not too many clothes; I’m kind of a wear-my-favorites over-and-over kind of gal. So I thought I’d try the old reverse hangar trick: start all your clothes hanging “backwards,” and after you wear it rehang it forwards. At the end of the season, it’s easy to tell what you never wore — and easy to know what to get rid of. (At least, that’s the idea.)
My goal is to only keep clothes that I love to wear and clothes that love me back. I’ve slowly purged many articles of clothing that I’ve been carrying around for years. Many items no longer fit as my body shape has changed (ahem) the last couple of years…
I do most of my shopping at Goodwill and the Thrift Store. I am very lucky that this area has so many good second-hand stores, ones that are particular about their inventory. But it can be very easy to justify picking up some great-quality, name-brand clothing when you’re finding them at $2-$5 a pop. I am steadily learning to be more and more discerning about how I spend every single dollar: just because it’s a great deal doesn’t mean it belongs on my body — or in my closet.
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Hannah, I think that is so awesome. I need me a friend like that — of course, I also need to get out more often! You reminded me that I have raided Carmen's closet before, but I haven't done that in a couple of visits now. Problem is, she culls her stuff so quickly, I have to warn her I'm coming before she takes a load to goodwill! Or wherever.
Oh, and your OCD is awesome, too;)
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I do have a little OCD going on, but I have all my clothes in order by color. That way I know that if there is a top or pants that I haven't worn in that color for a while, it is time to donate.
Also, I have a friend that is my size and we swap clothes on occasion so our wardrobes are never dull. If I have a fancy dinner or wedding to go to, I hit up a friend for a dress instead of buying a new outfit!
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