Blog Entry - BrandHabit

Getting Rid of Old Clothes: The Art of...

I know there is an "art" to getting rid of old clothes, or clothes that you no longer wear.

This has always been SO hard for me!
Really. I am known for holding on to clothes for 20 years and FINALLY getting rid of them, JUST as they are coming BACK into fashion. I mean, it was only a few years ago that I gave away a butter soft BLUE leather skirt that I had from the 80's. But let's be honest: I can't wear a skirt like that anymore. Blue and above the knee? Forget it!

I know, I know, the experts say, "if you haven't worn it in a year, get rid if it" blah blah blah....I totally disagree with that. Sometimes clothes do have a revival in your closet.. with a year or two in between.

For me it's especially hard since I tend to wear something to DEATH one season. The next year when the season comes around again, I can barely look at that item. But get rid of something I loved SO MUCH? How could I?

My sister said, "You have to be in the mood to let go of clothes."

Last week I realized that getting rid of clothes I don't wear would be like an exchange of sorts. If I can get rid of some good pieces that are still in excellent condition and stylish, I can sell them to one of the many well-edited second hand clothing boutiques. With the sale of these clothes, I will then EARN the right to buy new ones! Yeah!

So, last weekend I got in the "mood".
I went through everything and forced myself to get rid of even my "favorite items" of yester-year. I cleaned, pressed and readied the clothes for exit and I am on my way to "Stella's", a great second hand place in San Anselmo, Ca.

Okay, so as I was hanging some sweaters that I haven't worn for a few years, I decided to give them one more try this season and I hung them back in my closet.

Wish me luck getting the rest of my things to "Stella's" today and on their way to a new appreciative closet!