Extra time at home due to the current public health crisis means that if you’re feeling up to it, it’s a great time to clean out your closet. With that said, I’m aware that it’s a daunting task. (As a side note, I want to acknowledge that this is an old picture associated with this post. No, I’m not going out, and no I’m not dressed like this while I sit in front of my computer.)
I believe that fashion is cyclical, and part of building a timeless wardrobe is investing in high quality pieces that you can keep throughout the years, however keeping clothing that doesn’t serve you only intensifies closet clutter.
Let me start off by saying that this post is in no way sponsored. I just wanted to share a recent discovery that makes it easy to clean out your closet, recycle, and give back to the community. Give Back Box is a way to donate old clothing using old shipping boxes you have lying around the house.
I don’t know about you, but there have been numerous times that I’ve cleaned out my closet and packed bags to donate to charity, only to have them sit in the garage for months until I actually got around to dropping them off. Yes, they did make it to the donation bin, but it was one more thing I had to fit into my schedule.
This time when I cleaned out my closet, I packed the clothes in a box I had from a recent amazon delivery, went online to http://www.givebackbox.com/recycle to print the free label, and handed the box to the UPS guy. Simple as that.
When you are attempting to clean out your closet, there are some key factors to contemplate and keep in mind. When you are deciding whether or not to get rid of the item, ask yourself these questions:
- Does this fit?
- Does this flatter my figure?
- Do I love this?
- Does it hold any value to me?
- How often do I wear this?
- When was the last time I wore this?
- Is there a time in the near future when I may need something like this?
If you answer the majority of these questions with “no”, then you can safely get rid of the item without regret. Just be mindful of what you get rid of. If you’re constantly buying new clothing and getting rid of other items, it’s a cycle that won’t benefit the environment or your wallet.
When you clean out your closet for the new year, maybe you just get rid of a couple items that no longer fit you correctly or you haven’t worn in ages. It’s not about doing a full clean out to minimize your wardrobe. Instead, think of the process as eliminating clutter by donating items that don’t serve you well.