Clothing Clutter
If It Don’t Fit, You Must Omit
Photo by: Hannah Morgan @hannahmorgan7
Most people have clothing taking up real estate in their closets and drawers since the original Karate Kid was released. These closets are serving as time capsules rather than proper storage for active clothing. If you’re still reading, then you guessed it, it’s time to remove some of these items, but not necessarily forever. Take out anything that is too tight, too loose and anything that you would not go out in public wearing today and place them in a donation pile. Remove any clothing that you haven’t had an opportunity to wear in a long time including those goal weight items from closets and drawers and create another pile. These items can be stored in airtight storage bags to be revisited in six months. This will give you time to see if these items could be reintroduced to your wardrobe or donated. Place special occasion clothing that holds significant memories from events such as; birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, prom and weddings into airtight storage bags with a label. Sentimental pieces are anything that belonged to family members or friends that have passed on so these items need to be preserved and accessible. Try to add the sentimental pieces to a garment bag or an airtight storage bag with a cedar block. Garment bags, airtight storage bags and cedar blocks are sold in Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and some Dollar Stores.
Another benefit to cutting down on clothing clutter is that it will provide space to keep your regularly used clothing wrinkle-free. You will also be grateful for the accessibility on those rushed mornings and evening quick wardrobe changes.
