After completing a major clean-out on my closest, I ended up with so many bags of clothing to sell/give away that I am truly embarrassed. How can one person accumulate so many articles of clothing that for one reason or another are no longer wearable?
First there were the business suits from my former life as a banker that really don’t fit in at my current job. I’ve been here almost six years now- why were they still in my closet? Then comes the western wear from my brief stint as a cowgirl. This phase passed quickly, but left a surprising number of colored jeans and brightly patterned shirts in its wake. I also found a couple of pairs of boots that have not seen daylight in years.
This last weight gain wiped out most- or maybe all of the pants and jeans. And those size 5
Next was the culling of the special event clothing. Bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses, Christmas outfits- all gone. And as a side note, I have no idea where my wedding dress is. Kind of ironic that I have kept all this crap but can’t find something important.
And the shoes! Why was I keeping all of these? Some were still practically new- just victims of impulse buying, but then there were some that were just disgusting. They were dirty and crinkled and apparently I am part elf, because the toes are all turned up.
I even got rid of some of the stuff I was keeping for sentimental reasons. But I kept the really important things- like my cheerleading stuff and the sweater I was wearing the first night I met my husband.
And now that my closet is clean and spare and as organized as it has ever been- I can’t wait to go shopping and start filling it up again!
