If you have been following for a while, you know that I am constantly cleaning out my closet. My go-to rule, and what I will tell complete strangers is this:
- If you forgot you have it, or haven’t worn it in 6 months, get rid of it!
Now, obviously, there are some exceptions to the rule.
- If you live in a place with extreme climate. To me, living in San Diego, this means any place that has more than a 30 degree change between summer and winter. Obvisouly, if you live somewhere that has been having a mild winter or cooler summer, and you didn’t wear you layers as much, hold on to them.
- Specialty items. Things that have meaning to you. Have I worn my engagement party dress once since that gorgeous July night in 2010? NO. I had big plans to dye it navy and wear it to any and everything, but I didn’t. Will I wear it again? Maybe, maybe not. But I am not parting with it.
- Things that make you happy. I have a handbag addiction. It is sad for my bank account {and my husband} but it is true. There are some purses in my closet that I haven’t worn in a while, that won’t be going anywhere. Like the red Louis Vuitton {my one and only LV in my closet}, that my father in law gave me one Christmas. Or my mom’s vintage Chanel from the 80s that is so dated it doesn’t even hold a cellphone. A tweed J.Crew jacket that looks so Chanel that my mom gasped when she saw we wear it. It doesn’t get a bunch of wear, but I enjoy seeing it hanging in my closet on a daily basis. These are some examples of reasons to keep items that don’t follow THE rule.
What to Do With the Clothes???
When I do said closet purges, if the item is in good condition or a designer item, I will resell on Poshmark. If it is in good condition, but not worth reselling {less expensive brands, out of date style} I donate to AM Vets. If it has holes and stains, I take it in to H&M to donate.
Donation of Wearable Clothing
I schedule a monthly pick up with AM Vets. I leave boxes in the driveway and they come collect, no questions asked. Not only is this good for household items and old kids things, but they will give you a tax deduction. I have an ongoing shopping bag of items I am donating in my closet and office. When it gets a little full, I bring it to the garage {my husband’s side. Duh!} for the pile to be easily moved to the driveway on pick up day.
Google “Veterans Pick Up {your city name here}” to find where to schedule this in your area.
Donation of Unwearable Clothing
Items that are stained, not wearable, ripped, etc. I bring to H&M. They are trying to “close the gap” on their clothing, meaning they hope to decrease the need for new materials to make their fast fashion by this year. {read more about it HERE}. They take your old clothing and break it down to make new items. When you bring in to donate, they give you a 15% off coupon to use on your purchase. You can’t use it online, but bring it back with you when you shop, or take a spin around the store when you drop off!
While this job is a little strange for a minimalist, environmentalist shopping addict, who loves fashion, these donations resources make me feel ok about buying new items and sharing them with you!
Your Closet
Now that you know my rules, tips and where I take my clothes, you need some new ways to spruce up your perfectly curated and organized closet.
Wayfair has amazing ways to utilize the space in your closet to the fullest, keep things organized or to give it a makeover {which I really need to do}. Make the most of your current closet with a new closet system or shelving unit. Try utilizing every space by placing storage bins, drawer organizers, and shoe storage racks on all levels. Wayfair even carries hampers and drying racks to meet your laundry needs! {Fact:I hang dry about 90% of my clothing, drying only jeans, pjs and undergarments}
Check out my Wayfair selections below to make the most of your space.
Thank you to Wayfair for partnering on this post!


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