Comments on: Do You Have Rules for Purging Clothing?

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:57:52 +0000

In reply to Suekay. I used to struggle with that too. I know find the more I do it, the easier it is to do :-)

By: Suekay

Suekay — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:00:23 +0000

Clothing that I’ve received as a gift, especially from particular people in the family, are hard to get rid of. I feel guilty getting rid of them. That stuff accumulates and I have to get in the right mood, take a big breath, and let it go into the Goodwill bag, knowing that I’ll probably forget all about it after it’s gone. I also have trouble getting rid of classic clothing that may come back in style someday.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:49:13 +0000

In reply to Iona. Love this comment! I never thought about my clothes on a spiritual/connected level. It's an interesting concept.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:48:16 +0000

In reply to Maralunga. I'm pretty good about that. I only have one t-shirt from my childhood that I can't seem to part with. Everything else has gone to donation. I had good times at concerts back in the day, but I definitely don't need t-shirts to remind me of those times :-)

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:47:19 +0000

In reply to Amii. Agreed! If it doesn't fit it has to go. Love the backward hanger idea. I am definitely implementing it!

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:46:40 +0000

In reply to Mary. This is interesting. I will definitely think about it as I look through my closet and in the future when I buy clothes.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:46:08 +0000

In reply to dilettante. Oh the lack of space is a good reason for purging. Maybe I have too many closets in my house :-) I like the tape idea it's similar to the suggestion of another commenter to turn the hangers around. That way I can see what I wear and what never gets worn. Great idea!

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:44:59 +0000

In reply to dainty10. My mom kept clothes forever. She had some great little dresses from the 70s that I wore when I was in high school and early college. My clothes aren't nearly as fun as hers were! I like the idea of trying to mix in clothes. Maybe I'll find there is a reason I don't wear them or find that I will wear them given the right mix.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:42:44 +0000

In reply to Mary. Yup I got it. The concept definitely makes a lot of sense and it's something I'll need to think about more when I buy clothing.

By: Iona

Iona — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:16:40 +0000

I get rid of clothes for obvious reasons, like gradual shrinkage, tired fabrics & faded colors, styles, etc… but mostly I base it on how they make me feel when I wear them. Who do I feel like? Capable me, or discombobulaed me? Flowing me, or blocked me? How do others react when I’m wearing them? Do I find I’m brushed off consistently in a certain garment? I’m fortunate to live in a town so eclectic & comfortable, we can wear literally anything, so for me its all about what I experience as a person while wearing a certain thing. If it consistently brings me a sense of good connection & identity, internally & externally, it stays, regardless. If it doesn’t, out it must go!