I have a bad habit. When I find something I like in clothing, I tend to buy multiples. I even get two of the same color because, you know, things wear out.
Yes, moving to more merino wool items has helped. I wear more for function and comfort and very little for style. Even before the merino, I cleaned out several large garbage bags of things the just didn't fit or I just didn't like.
A second purge started early this year as I purchased merino things (many from resale sites, some from wool&, and a lot from Woolx). I even cleaned out a lot of shoes as I purchased more Allbirds Wool Runners.
But I still have too many things. I need to work towards a color capsule as well as cull things I really never wear.
I'm going to try the reverse hanger trick as well as putting my many t-shirts into the cubes backwards. Any that are facing front or hung normally after 6 months, stay. The rest go via donation or resale. I will start this in June and donate in December.
Then I will move on to the winter items. Long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, and heavier pants. Reverse in December and donate or sell in June.
I feel your pain! I too have heavily destashed recently but, my closet is still bulging. As I’ve examined each remaining piece in my wardrobe, I still wish to keep them want but know I likely don’t need all of this stuff. And of course, I continue to purchase new wool pieces. I may just need to buy one, donate one method, every time I buy a new piece I donate or sell one in its place. Decisions, decisions! Such a dilemma. 🧐
ReplyDeleteI tried to do the one in, one out when we were full-time in our RV. Yup, that didn't work so well. My problem is I love quirky tees & sweatshirts but I know I can't wear them all. LOL!
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