Did you know that studies show people only wear 20 to 38% of the clothing that they own. 
How much do you have that you don’t wear?
Do you have stuff that doesn’t fit? If only you were smaller, taller, bigger, shorter. Well, let’s get real most of us are not going to get shorter or taller so if that is your reason you really have to let them go. As far as the smaller or bigger are you really going to do it? When you do will that be something you really want to wear? Probably not. So let go of it.
Do you have clothes that you have only worn one time? Bridesmaid dresses or the dress you bought for your child’s wedding but will never ever wear again? Hawaiian shirt that you would never wear outside of Maui?
How many identical yoga pants do you have that you bought at an amazing deal only to discover they are so shear you can see thru them? No I agree you really don’t want to show that much of your stuff. But why are you keeping them? Can you return them?
Are you holding on the something from a bad fad? bedazzled, grunge, flower child, rocker, or Mario Batali orange crocks? Are you keeping them for a Halloween costume?
Do you have a closet of business suits, ties or black pumps but now you never wear business attire? You know someone just starting out could maybe benefit from your old clothes when they go on their next job interview or start their first job.
Parka’s, down jackets, snow books, and mittens but you live in Arizona? Not needed in phoenix -EVER. So maybe you moved to the frozen tundra and you might want to rethink your shorts and flip-flops? Not really sure how often you will be wearing them.
Do you have linen dresses, shorts, or tops? Do you HATE to iron? How about dry clean only but you don’t dry clean? OK you are very very limited as to the number of times you can wear those before you have to dry clean or iron.
Do you think you can reduce the amount of stuff you have that you don’t wear? Will you get rid of excess clothing? You can do it. You might just find your new favorite that was stuffed way in the back and you forgot you owned.
Thanks Pamela
#clutter #letitgo #organized #clothes #lessismore
For us might not be 80% but probably about 30%. Which is still a lot! Space. It really feels great to have lots of it
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Agreed. Space is valuable. You travel so much I assume you have clothes for ever climate. So you get a tiny pass. 🙂
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Heheh…yeah we’ve gotta lose some of those too!
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You said it not me. Heheh.
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I’ve gotten rid of tons and tons (literally I think!) of clothes and I still only wear 20% of what I have left.
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Jen, you are on the right track. Keep it up. You will get there. I really love your comments.
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Just cleared my closet out….my side anyway. My husband doesn’t want to part with his no longer fitting shirts! Someday…..
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Someday…….LOL. We can only do what we can do.
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My husband is the same way! I’m like, “honey, we live in Hawaii. Do you REALLY still need 3628024 jackets and sweatshirts?” 😂😂😂 I hate to admit, I did finally just part with my Uggs last week since I don’t see snow in our forecast for awhile🌺🌴🌊
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Goodness I hope not. It’s like us in Arizona. No sweatshirts required ever.
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LOL!!!! I think you might be right on your Uggs. My husband is always sure that we should have at least 5-6 spare of everything!
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He is always prepared.
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perhaps a little too prepared!!
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Right. 🙂
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Haha! My hubby is the same way. He’s a “just in case” kind of guy. I’m more of a “I can replace it for cheap if we need it” kind of girl!
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I am so with you on that one!
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Love it.
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Love Love Love the way you think!! That is the way to control your clutter. Besides what if you actually DON’T ever need it. You saved the space.
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I have been working on this a lot. Trying to do the one in one out rule. But being ruthless about chucking stuff. And only buy what i love..and less is more
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Outstanding. One in and one out is a great rule. I love the do I love it? Do I need it? Will I use it? Thanks so much for sharing your comments.
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Those are great too need to add them to the list of questions
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Thanks.
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This is one of the things I am good about – I only have so much closet space and I love clothes, so I want the things I have to be things I love and want to wear all the time. Some people I know are not good about this – I wish I could make them see how much nicer it is not to have the closet cluttered with all sorts of things you don’t wear!
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A agree with you. I have stuff I love. So that makes getting dresses so much better, faster and easier. I just lost 20 pounds so it was pretty bare and having to start my closet over has been fun. If felt amazing to remove all the too big clothes.
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It has to be somewhat motivating as well – you can’t gain the weight back, because you won’t have anything to wear (and all that money you spent on the new clothes will have been wasted!).
Also, congrats on the weight loss! I bet it feels great!
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Right. Thanks so much. It does feel pretty great.
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We just got rid of 10 garbage bags full of stuff from my bedroom! And, I’m far from a hoarder! We DO have too much stuff. I can’t wait to follow your blog for more encouragement!
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OUTSTANDING! You are doing a fantastic job!! Thanks so much for following. I hope you continue to find it encouraging.
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It seems like I’m getting rid of so much stuff but I can’t tell the difference. Ugh….it’ll get there! Ha
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It always looks worse before it looks better. Keep it up. You will get there.
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My problem is that I’m an organizer so my junk “looks nice.” I’m proud of how much I’m getting rid of. I probably am fine as is honestly. But, I’m aiming for more of a minimalist look. Thanks for your ideas!
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That is a problem. We as organizers are really good at making it look nice and maximizing the space. I really enjoy your comments.
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I’m going room by room…I couldn’t help but notice I am storing storage bins in the garage. Kinda ironic! 😂😂😂 that’s going to be the worst/best spot when I get to cleaning it out!
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True. The problem with out of sight out of mind in the garage is when you do see it you might loose your mind.
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Oh, but it’s all nicely organized and labeled 🤦🏼♀️
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❤
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