I spent all afternoon doing a massive closet cleanout.
It’s something I do on a fairly regular basis, but I’ve
noticed lately that every single time I have a tendency to keep a few items
that I never wear. We’re talking
stuff I’ve owned since before I had a driver’s license.
So, in the spirit of joining the “adult” world, I got rid of
a huge pile of Hollister tank tops, cutoff mini-skirts, Forever 21 dresses and
a substantial chunk of my jeans collection.
The jeans probably hurt the most. I had a few really
nice pairs that I can barely pull over my thighs anymore, and while I do feel
stronger and healthier than I did a few years ago, knowing how much I paid for
that pile of designer jeans makes me cringe. But you know what? Most of them
never really fit me that well, anyway, and it made me realize that spending a
ton on certain brands just because they’re “in” is really stupid. I’ve only
ever found one brand of shorts and pants that I actually feel comfortable in:
Yes, Abercrombie & Fitch. Their jeans are all 50% off right now, so
yesterday I stocked up on four pairs that fit me perfectly: two skinny, and two
boot-cut. Now if only the smell and sound of that store didn’t give me a
headache. And I wasn't the oldest person in the store by five years. Also, I still don’t understand how their models are advertising clothes
without any on…
Anyways, I took a few bags of stuff to Plato’s Closet and
got a pretty sweet return that paid for the new jeans, so I can’t complain.
And for the first time in years, I actually have extra space
in my closet and drawers! Now I just have to resist the urge to refill them…
How often do you weed
through your closet? What do you usually do with the castaways- sell them,
donate them, give them to friends? And have you ever bought anything that
didn’t fit, just because you liked it so much?
