What to keep/discard when cleaning clothes closets?

Question

I have clothes that still fit and to give away but can't make the final break with them.

Answer 1

We wear 20% of what is in our closets 80% of the time. If the clothes fit but are not in style there is no reason to keep them because they are taking up valuable space. Also, if there are things like formal dresses that you know you will never wear again go ahead and donate them and let someone else put them to good use. If you are feeling "wasteful" by throwing them out donate them and know you are helping someone else out by doing that.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I would keep anything that could be considered a staple. Thow away anything you have not worn recently if it is not in a classic color ie: it is somthing that was only in this past year. I would only throw out things if I am in the season in which I am cleaning out the closet eg: it is summer and I am sifting through summer clothes. Otherwise if it is summer and you are tossing winter clothes, you'll miss that jacket you tossed when winter comes back around.

Answer 3

i read in instyle magazine years ago that if it fits but you haven't worn it in the last year pitch it.
i've been doing this every year and it actually helps me break down and get rid of the stuff i'm not wearing because i just didn't like it once i bought it or its just not in fashion anymore.

if you are donating remember to get a donation slip you can use it for your taxes!!

or if you're not donating you should have a trade party invide friends over for an evening and have them bring clothes, purses ect that they don't want and you can all trade, its a great way to get new items into you're closet and get rid of stuff that you don't want

Answer 4

If you haven't worn them in awhile, then it's time to part ways.

Answer 5

My rule of thumb is this:

If I haven't worn it in one year, I get rid of it.

Answer 6

are the style gone if so get rid of that junk, n buy some new stuff dah!