What do you think about that study? Shocking right? 😃 READ MORE HERE 👉 10 Signs You Have TOO MUCH Clothing: atozenlife.com/too-many-clothes/
@MmM20978
Жыл бұрын
Having your own personal style is the best. We dot always Ike to copy each other as women.
@edennis8578
Жыл бұрын
One thing I think is wrong is that the women in the study only had $300 worth of unworn clothing. I read that on average we wear only 20% of our clothes and 80% goes unworn; that would mean that at least 80 items out of the 103 were unworn. At the cost of clothes these days, $300 is really low. How did they arrive at $300? If it was just a survey, I would say that the people answering the questions weren't exactly accurate.
@edennis8578
Жыл бұрын
Just to add, some of the things that go unworn in my closet are just too pretty, and I get freaked out at the thought of wearing them. My mother would never let me wear my nicest clothes; I usually outgrew them before I could wear them. She was like that with everything, even food. If we had cookies, she didn't let us eat them until they were stale and dry. She kept candy for years because it was just for "special." So, now as an adult, I have to fight that training every single day of my life. I'm trying, but it's a lot of work.
@helenebezencon8906
Жыл бұрын
Very good, very interesting, thank you. I am not a minimalist. But I have only one rule for buying clothes, and it works very well for me : NEVER BUY MORE THAN THE WORLD'S AVERAGE, which is ten items a year. Sometimes I buy less. But I never buy more (I count a pair of socks or shoes as one item, otherwise I count every item as one, from one piece of underwear to a whole coat).
@kericue2065
Жыл бұрын
You really need to read and answer some of these comments.
@soniaz8874
Жыл бұрын
The get rid after one season of no wear is a bit extreme and just further creates the potential to buy more and throw out more the endless cycle. Sometimes I park an item for a season or two and then bring it back and wear it differently all over again. What's key is buying pieces that are classic to your core style, colors that are classic to your personal style and cuts that are flattering to your body type regardless of weight fluctuation.
@trishagoodwin4069
Жыл бұрын
I do get rid of clothes I have not worn after one season, as I know from the past, that I will never wear them again. Better that someone else gets the wear out of them and a chairty gets the money. Part of the problem is my natural style is more urban than where I currently live in deepest countryside. There are few shops here and most are not my style, plus online orders take an age to come and even longer to return/get money back from. When I find a thing I love and feels right when I wear it, I wear it to death; but these are few and far between, hence I have a naturally minimal wardrobe.
@lynnebucher6537
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I live in a subtropical climate and we can go a number of years without cold weather, but suddenly we get a cold blast. I'm not getting rid of my super nice warm stuff in favor of having to rush out and buy the cheap junk that is sold now. What I did do was go thru my collection and get rid of anything I wasn't super in love with. Even then I have too much of all clothing, and should probably purge again.
@Kamikazyay
Жыл бұрын
I love my crop tops e.g. and wear them OFTEN, in summer. All the other seasons they just stay in the closet.
@TippyPuddles
Жыл бұрын
I find that some of those pieces I haven't worn are because, they were lost in the clutter. 😋
@barbarahallowell2613
11 ай бұрын
Yes. I live in 4 very extreme seasons, and some years we'll miss the very harsh of winter. I'm not going to ditch my nice wool sweaters because we didnt get freezing temps. They're all classics. * I do agree on painful shoes.
@agathareimer2924
Жыл бұрын
Oh Marissa, now more than ever do I need your advice on minimalism. My 10 year old son passed away from a car wreck this week and I know keeping things won't be good for me nor help me. I've always been a minimalist of sorts. So now I'll just need the strength and courage to go through his things.
@flamingodahlia3703
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss
@ChattyHousewife
Жыл бұрын
Praying that you feel comfort and peace. Praying for you as you face this difficult job. Don’t feel like you need to rush into it, please give yourself time.
@sharonshmuel3386
Жыл бұрын
So so sorry for your loss 😪 wishing you strength & blessings🙏 in this heartbreaking situation. When the time is right for you then you can decide what you want to keep.
@JamieM470
Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry. Praying for strength and courage and comfort for you. 🙏
@user-ti8bw1ri5h
Жыл бұрын
Dear Agatha, you have my deepest sympathy, and my heart goes out to you. Losing a child is one of life's worst hardship, and you're very brave. By asking Marissa for advice, and verbalizing your situation, you're on the right track. Big hug
@edennis8578
Жыл бұрын
One more thing to add about getting rid of clothes you haven't worn in a year: last year and this year, two colors became available that aren't normally offered, so I stocked up like crazy on those colors. One was a particular shade of deep red that I haven't been able to find in 30 years! I had saved a dress from 30 years ago just for that color, and it has taken that long to get more items in the color. I may have enough to last me for 15-20 years with care, but they're absolutely classic pieces that will never be outdated. They're also quality knits, so if I fluctuate a few pounds, it's no big deal.😁
@susie9893
Жыл бұрын
Yes I'm a big believer in buying 2 sets of an item I absolutely love cos I KNOW I'm gonna wear it to death then not be able to replace it when that happens. I can think of several items in my wardrobe at present I have 2 of (and some I wear 1 of the set just to dag around cos it's getting a bit ratty and the other I save for more dressy occasions)
@TippyPuddles
Жыл бұрын
Yes, stock up on reds!
@HerCupOfSIMPLE
Жыл бұрын
Great, great list!! What changed my life was getting rid of my "just for home" clothes! I feel more put together, more confident now that I only keep What I would wear to go out with!🤗 Much love, Alessandra
@21mamaafrica
Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful tip. I need to get rid of my just for home clothes I own too many
@HerCupOfSIMPLE
Жыл бұрын
@@21mamaafrica aww, thanks so much for your sweet feedback 😊
@goodenoughgirl8102
Жыл бұрын
I decided to make most of my at home clothes nice enough for public wear. Lol. Focusing on balancing comfort and style. Had to get rid of a lot of my mismatched or worn out hobo clothes. Lol.
@anatolia0222
Жыл бұрын
This is an interesting perspective. I actually feel the opposite because I feel my nice clothes last longer/have less wear and tear when I use them for being outside of the house.
@HerCupOfSIMPLE
Жыл бұрын
@@goodenoughgirl8102 the hobo clothes!!I was holding on to them too!!🤦♀️💫😆
@nataliek3717
Жыл бұрын
I say if you can't get to your mending for six months then PAY for it to get done!! I found I was so happy doing this and enjoyed my clothing just as much!! I now get all my mending done by someone else and I'm so happy!!!!
@UCanCallMeJesus1
Жыл бұрын
The rags bit was so true. Was taught to hang on to anything ratty to use as cleaning rags but my closet was busting with rags I wasn't ever using. I'm glad they're gone 😌
@leighannestarks9178
Жыл бұрын
I agree on getting your wardrobe down to the basics. I am not one for fast fashion. I like the tried and true. It might be boring to some, but it's comfortable and predictable to me!! 😁 My family has loved using the Amazon gift list. We put things on there and family can go on there and pick something on there for B-day or Christmas' gifts. Takes the guess work out and the person is getting something they want/like.
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great hack! 👏
@MySweetSammy
Жыл бұрын
I wear / wore 100% of my clothes in the past year! Considering I own 25 items per Spring/Summer and 25 items per Fall/Winter (includes outer wear and pj's!) - it's not too difficult to wear everything I own!
@Spoiled_horsegirl
Жыл бұрын
I like your cat profile pic 🐈⬛💗
@squaretriangle9208
Жыл бұрын
I kept some dresses that didn't fit me in order to be motivated to lose weight - it did take me a few years but in the end it worked out just fine, proudly wearing them now
@amfla3787
Жыл бұрын
I love these tips and how you emphasize in your videos that the "rules" of decluttering aren't one-size-fits-all.
@veronikazejdova7109
Жыл бұрын
The part where you mentioned the gulity gifts was great! I struggled with throwing away things that were gifted to me from family members as I connected the items to the certain person, but taking responsibility just for accepting the gift and saying thant you is so freeing. Thank you!
@ericabertels
Жыл бұрын
Omg, when you called us out, I was getting ‘defensive’ and thinking: I wore everything! And then I was like: maybe not, is she right…? And then she said: Sorry, Belgium 😂 I’m from Belgium 🇧🇪 I laughed so hard! Amazing video btw 😍
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
All in good fun! I feel like I’m pretty minimalist and I STILL have things I hadn’t worn 😅 Thanks for watching!
@ericabertels
Жыл бұрын
@@AtoZenLife indeed, all in good fun! I just thought it was so funny 😆😍
@craftingafamilydinner
Жыл бұрын
Love love this video. Keep them coming. The more you give me solid reasons why keeping things are not good for me the more I’m willing to de-clutter. Working on all my pants today. Keeping your psychology for decluttering in mind as I move forward.
@jodybogdanovich4333
Жыл бұрын
I indicated in one of these comments that I replied to that I feel overwhelmed. Update: I read and saved the link you provided in the description, "20 Tips" blog. It motivated me to get started with a garbage bag. Setting a timer and clearing flat surfaces next! Then I deal with my mountain of clothes LOL. 🗻 Thank you!
@Jessica_Jones
Жыл бұрын
Way to go! Keep at it bit by bit and you will continue to succeed! 🎉
@deborahdawson5627
Жыл бұрын
So happy to see you back on youtube. You have been my biggest inspiration as I have downsized my closet, and my home, by at least 50 percent.
@mehitabel6564
Жыл бұрын
Patrick Grant of the Great British Sewing Bee gave us a startling statistic: there are enough garments currently existing to clothe the next SIX GENERATIONS. I recycle clothes I don't wear any more, take very good care laundering what I do keep (including hand-washing some items), and am only purchasing maybe 3 to 4 items a year to replace worn out things. Having a smaller wardrobe feels immensely freeing.
@katherinec2759
Жыл бұрын
Great British Sewing Bee? I think I have a new show to find and binge watch!
@saschamayer4050
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't think that a lot of those clothes will outlive the next year, let alone one or more generations. 😉😄
@katherinec2759
Жыл бұрын
@@saschamayer4050 Depends on how often they are worn. If they do nothing but sit in a warehouse or a closet, they might last a bit longer. Except maybe for Shien's stuff, I suppose. That will probably disintegrate if anyone so much as looks at it.
@andeebee2530
Жыл бұрын
So I thought I’d go count. I have around 80 items of clothing not including sleepwear and underwear. In the past year, I have worn around 50 per cent of them. Makes me realise, I could probably donate and/or sell another 40 items! I have already donated many bags of clothes. Wow, and I thought I was already down to only the things I wear.
@la_beatrice
Жыл бұрын
While I like stuff and am fine being a bit of a clutterer, I do like these videos a lot and find that many tips are quite useful for me, even if I have no intention of becoming a minimalist. Making room for things I feel are actually important by getting rid of "guilt items", taking good care of my feet, getting rid of clothes that don't fit in order not to live in the past... (not that into the robe in public thing, though 😂) I find all this really helpful to improve my life, and some of these tips are perfectly doable without a major lifestyle change which suits me, so thanks for the videos, they are great!
@HeronCoyote1234
Жыл бұрын
I read recently that, to determine which clothes in your closet you don’t wear, start out the season (or year) with all hangers facing the wrong way. When you wear an item, put it back with the hanger going the right way.
@federicarodolfi5858
Жыл бұрын
To be honest I've always been struggling with throwing away perfectly good clothing items that *didnt' make me feel good*. But instead of manically decluttering I found more effective to simply stop buying things I didn't 100% love or need, and gradually get rid of all the items that now feel useless, because I have much better options. Just throwing this out there cause maybe some of you reading have encountered this same problem ;)
@elaineharley5501
Жыл бұрын
Why throw them away though?
@hannahelireb
Жыл бұрын
If you have it in your area, try your local buy nothing group to gift good items to someone who would love it. Sometimes it’s nice to see someone loving it rather than giving to a thrift store that overprices their items.
@debranielsen2002
Жыл бұрын
I KonMari’d (is that a word? 😂) my closet years ago, and it changed everything. But then when I got a job that requires a uniform, I really came to see how much clothing I still had that I never wore. My biggest failing is hoping one day I will fit it again. 😢
@youthful64
Жыл бұрын
One of my daughters as a teen started turning her hanged clothes backwards every season in her closet. If something was worn it would be hung up frontwards and by the seasons end she knew what she could get rid of. Now as an adult with her own family she continues to do this.
@wilddogafricaoverland
Жыл бұрын
Oh my hat I didn’t know about the bathrobes trend I wear mine 24 7 in winter I’m on board 😮
@OdinsSage
Жыл бұрын
The diy/mending topic made me feel targeted 😆 I sew costumes and clothing and upcycle second hand clothing, but sometimes I lose interest in something before I can get to it and that stuff really stacks up. I really needed this permission from an external source to go through that nonsense, thank you!
@jefferybrownmd1
Жыл бұрын
Useful tips. Great insight at around / 6:45 about sentimental items. Letting go of the item, doesn’t mean letting go of the memory, too. Thank you!
@almudeverdaddelabuena572
Жыл бұрын
Another great video, thank you! I am actually in the opposite situation. In the next weeks I may be starting a new job, and I've realized that after a while without working and with the pandemic, I only have tracksuits and confortable clothes. But before starting to buy a bunch of new clothes, I am going to try to see what I can do with what I have. Have a nice day!💜
@jodybogdanovich4333
Жыл бұрын
Congrats and best wishes!
@almudeverdaddelabuena572
Жыл бұрын
@@jodybogdanovich4333 thank you, thats so nice!
@ElleISOElohim
Жыл бұрын
I paused the video a few moments in to count and 5/75 things in my closet have potentially not been worn in the last year, but they're all fairly recent additions, some of which I just got hanging tonight. The other 70 have gotten worn quite a lot, and anything that isn't in my closet has definitely been worn bc it's either on me or just washed after being worn yet again. I'm still a little uncomfortable about saying "75" and knowing there's more than that with the wash / dry / store cycle, because that sounds like such a big number compared to so many "minimalists", but really, I'm still pretty excited with myself as that's hundreds and hundreds of items less than I had up until recent years. Even today I got rid of a bunch more things, and it's a continuing process. Looking forward to moving beyond the first few seconds of this video now to see if I can narrow down anything else with it's help.
@bremnerelectrical4552
11 ай бұрын
I love your bathrobe comment, I call mine my blessing gown. I wear it all the time over my clothes at home
@lindabourketempleton4040
Жыл бұрын
One good winter coat is the only thing not worn in my wardrobe in the last year. I have a couple of items in my memory box but that is it. I have a kimono on the wall as a display
@4kassis
Жыл бұрын
you know what fits into my life style? All the stuff I own!
@T_Cup
11 ай бұрын
Genuinely love the list. What really spoke to me is how it relates to the main issues I’m trying to address in my wardrobe now, which are figuring out my basics and realizing that everyone’s basics look different from everyone else’s. For example, someone who works in an office 6 days a week probably shouldn’t stock up on bikinis and sandals, since those aren’t everyday basics for their lifestyle. But even for me, who has a more laid back, homebody lifestyle, the typical uniform of regular t-shirts, jeans and ballet flats are not my personal basics, as none of these items feel comfortable, look stylish on me or fit the daily activities I pursue. Learning this has made it a lot easier to let things go from the “just in case” pile and from re/purchasing items I think I need because they’re the norm, as they’re not my norm
@thisforestspice
Жыл бұрын
What's the chance that you'll wear an item next season that you did not in the last? Depends on the person, but for me it is HIGHLY likely. I get bored of items really sometimes, but absolutely love them and just need time to be interested again. Would be such a shame and waste to declutter those items every year (I still remember sandals I miss).
@Vizivirag
Жыл бұрын
Same for me! Usually it's a three-year rotation. I think minimalism is for rich people that can buy something new in place of something they got bored of. My life went through a lot of changes: from uni student, choir member w international tours, to factory worker, to teacher, to office worker and then the pandemic under 1.5 years - without the money for buying any new clothes. I don't know how would I've managed if I hadn't had a 'cluttered' wardrobe in the first place. I'll never go minimalist, it's just too risky. I also darn my socks :)
@GravityFallsUp
Жыл бұрын
I go through “sweater year” and “jacket year” phases every fall and winter where I either only want to wear my sweaters or only want to wear my jackets. So one of those categories gets almost entirely neglected then abused the next year
@motherof1132
Жыл бұрын
Love the dress you were wearing. The light colored long dress.
@tamlynrn
Жыл бұрын
I just gave my granddaughter my Levi jeans from 1980 (she loves them) lol
@missmayflower
Жыл бұрын
Slippers. You need slippers to wear around the house.
@Woeschhuesli
Жыл бұрын
Oops, you reminded me I need to get the sewing machine set up to do those alterations that have been hanging around for tooooo long!!
@sarabogren5223
Жыл бұрын
About gifts: Swedish, now past away, etiquette-guru, Magdalena Ribbing, said: If you feel offered because of what someone does to a gift you have given them, you didn't actually GIVE IT AWAY, because given "the ownership away" includes giving away the right to decide what to do with the gift. I find that a comforting thing to think about.
@csillaszabo9458
Жыл бұрын
Belgium? Makes sense, you never know what weather you'll have, makes you panic shopping, but I hope it'll get lower soon 😅
@Lulu-oi9ue
Жыл бұрын
It’s spring and I’m in the process of spring cleaning and my wardrobe is next.
@caroles5258
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful wedding dress by the way.
@luanap.f.4109
11 ай бұрын
I took a flight once in a fleece robe, it's very comfortable
@TechieSewing
Жыл бұрын
That's a lot of food for thought. I do find 1y limit... limiting. Also hard to replace items, like perfect but too small or too big trousers, I do keep and have a pair for every weight interval I've been at. As I've changed measurements a lot throughout my life, I once made a mistake getting rid of most of the clothes I couldn't fit for 3 years. Guess what, I suddenly lost a lot of weight and the style I liked wasn't in fashion/available to buy anymore. I did keep the favourite pair and was able to wear them again :) I do suggest only keeping the loved and good things like that. No purpose of keeping something of the right size but I won't wear it anyway.
@sharonshmuel3386
Жыл бұрын
Marissa hi loved these tips & looking forward to next week’s decluttering. Was amazed at the results of that survey. The whole clothing situation has completely gone way overboard with non-stop buying cheap stuff 🙄 I see people decluttering heaps of clothes in every country 😳 lol 💖🇮🇱🙏❤️
@JC-sf2qm
Жыл бұрын
Hey there! SAVE those holey underwear!!! They are great for travel ... especially if you fly all day!!! Wear once and throw away ... it will keep your suitcase clothes cleaner😀
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
😂
@isabellaesteves1958
Жыл бұрын
The uncomfortable shoe tip is one I’ve been trying to fight for years 😂
@anitakotvalourlifeingermany
Жыл бұрын
I gave my entire wedding outfit including the tiara and shoes to the church so that someone else could wear it on their big day...I got it professionally washed ofcourse....All the items were in their original packaging cleaned and ready to wear... This can be done for other items as well like first holy communion dresses...or baptism outfit...
@caroline_guimaraes_889
Жыл бұрын
OMG the sentimental clothes !! This IS DEFINITELY my biggest struggle. I don't buy as much as others. I think that in the last 6 months I bought 2 items for winter hahaha But still, I have lots of items that were gifted and that I have a sentimental connection and still cannot get rid of them hahaha New Year, let's hope I can have the necessary strength to let go.
@susie9893
Жыл бұрын
Take a photo and donate (or sell if you can). If you're not using it it's just baggage. You'll be surprised how much lighter you'll feel once you shed those sentimental items. (If it's really a wrench consider saving a button or something)
@Tired_Night_Owl_in_the_Woods
Жыл бұрын
At the beginning of January life was very busy and both my jeans (my usual go to) were in laundry 😅 soo... I found out I have nice skirts and trousers in my wardrobe that I was not wearing for quite a long time 😅 Thus, sometimes you need to gid into your wardrobe and try to wear something forgotten 🤷🏻♀️ (shop your closet 😅)
@jesseostone386
Жыл бұрын
Bathrobes in public, a hard line NO! 100% comfortable shoes, every single pair, a drastic YES! Keeping items of sentimental value until they are no longer sentimental, YES! And yes, age appropriate clothing is a thing.
@susie9893
Жыл бұрын
Hmm. Well there's public and there's public. For guesthouses (or any place with no private bathroom) bathrobes are a must imo
@margo3367
Жыл бұрын
I went to Catholic school and as part of our uniforms we had to wear saddle/oxford shoes. I hated them so much. I wanted to wear feminine shoes, Mary Janes. I used to spend my allowance on little girl play high heels and I loved them. As an adult, I would never give up my high heels. Never!
@juliettailor1616
Жыл бұрын
Well said! Even bathrobes all the time at home is a bad idea.
@clevercloggs7029
Жыл бұрын
No adult should ever be seen in public in sleepwear or loungewear. Vulgar and crass.
@KawaiiCat2
Жыл бұрын
This hits different as someone who is trans and decluttered all of their old work clothes but then realized I was bigender and started to buy dresses again lol. I only buy pieces I really like. If something makes me feel weird I get rid of it. So in that sense I don’t have clothes from my past because of all the bad memories associated with it. I started fresh when I transitioned.
@Natasha-fg5lt
Жыл бұрын
That opening reminded me that I have 1 pair of shoes I haven’t worn for 2 years that I should get rid of but I’ll be wearing them for my sisters wedding this month. It’s my only nice dress so I wore it this week meaning excluding that pair of shoes I’ve worn 100%. Btw that dress was worn twice in the previous 5 years because I don’t go out anywhere fancy.
@wsszeto3476
Жыл бұрын
Due to the Covid, work at home and no socializing makes me stop buying and donate clothing.
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
I bet a lot of people can relate to that!
@wsszeto3476
Жыл бұрын
@@AtoZenLife you got the point👍 I should still get rid unsuitable clothes
@TippyPuddles
Жыл бұрын
Cloths that I love, but are not wearing, I box up. I just pulled out a mid weight 3/4 sleeve "Territory Ahead" knit top in RED to wear again. I've had that darn thing for over 10 years. Is in and out of my wardrobe over and over. I get sick of it and love it at the same time. I now have some tubs of clothing that I love but won't part with. I've come to the conclusion that just because I'm not wearing it now, does not mean I won't in the future. To declutter, I pull everything out of my closet. I immediately pick out everything I love to wear. and put it back. Then all those, "oh no, never wear it again" things are next. What's left are the, "do I want to keep it" group. I sort into keep and dispose of. The keep group is divided into the ones that go back into the closet and the ones that go into the tub for safe keeping. I usually store by season. I revisit the seasonal tub and then I decided if an item is a keeper or not. This takes the stress of having to decide to get ride of a piece, even though you're thinking "no".
@rainbowwarr
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are structured in a great way! You really got me with the mending projects, I probably won't do it, and that's okay. For the gift part I would say that you don't necessarily have to accept and say thank you. Especially if people are close to you, they can return it and you know right away that this won't be for you, you can tell so :)
@Joshua-qs3rh
Жыл бұрын
“Living in the future” “just incase” “DYI” clothes. Thank you! 👍👍
@mariapilaryork6219
Жыл бұрын
Oohhh, I suffer from “sentimental clothes”. Too hurt to let them go 😢
@HopeSingh
Жыл бұрын
I got rid of almost half of my shoes because I now wear only minimalist shoes (barefoot style shoes), and nothing else feels comfortable enough. Granted, they all look almost the same, except for color and material, but honestly - I couldn't care less.
@dianastacey919
Жыл бұрын
Didn't have time to clean out closet while working so now I grab a skirt each week and must wear or box it up in too small/big. Then I grab a top. After cleaning it goes to the end of the rack and I reverse the hanger. This is going to take awhile. I had no idea what was in that closet. My first step was just sorting by type of clothes. Someday I may sort by season/color. Also anything with a price tag on it is not getting worn. I no longer work and will be selling the lot. Jean skirts are my preference but I am going to wear these suckers out. I look a little dressy at the grocery store. I am finally losing weight since I have the time to focus (due to new allergies I get to eat nuts and berries whippee). So eventually I have to go through the too small box from prior years. That should be fun but I have already had to go digging for more skirts. Those boxes go back to the 70's because if it wasn't worn out I kept it. I tend to plan ahead. I did discard a few things over the years and now I regret it because today I would sell that stuff on ebay. My big mistake was not planning ahead for an early retirement. Milliman thought my trainee would be cheaper but of course she quit because only a moron like me would work nights and weekends. Young people today are so much smarter. One thing I should mention is that when my husband was sick I didn't have time for laundry except every three months. So I just bought more underwear, etc. I still use this method for laundry. The sheets do not get folded either but go on the bed. This works if you don't have kids and it saves water since every load is full.
@courtneybaeyen
Жыл бұрын
I like to flip my hanger (so everything is hanging backwards) and put things in the right way after I've worn them. Then after a year I can see what I didn't wear that year, and better decide what to get rid of.
@RachelJayne92
Жыл бұрын
I’ve lost a lot of weight - so have had to replace everything in my wardrobe (and it’s still ongoing). My advice would be; if you don’t want to wear it as soon as it’s clean and back in your wardrobe, you don’t need it.
@motherof1132
Жыл бұрын
I havé decluttered sheets, blankets, pillowcases and flat sheets.
@joannavaldez
Жыл бұрын
I always think to myself my wardrobe is already downsized to items I only use... But there's always something... Like me hoarding shoes that I NEVER use... 🙄
@shanab1298
2 ай бұрын
I think my problem is that I'm a stay-at-home mom and I have a bunch of stuff that I keep because I could wear it to a dressy event or to a family gathering, but I don't really wear it on a regular basis and I don't want to get rid of it because I've done that in the past and then regretted it. And most of the stuff that I buy is from thrift stores so it's usually a steal and it feels upsetting if I have to buy it full price again later on or even rebuy it from a thrift store which I will admit that I've done!
@violayla
Жыл бұрын
you are a fan of german books😊regarding your bookshelf
@HomemakerDaze
Жыл бұрын
I definitely save some clothes that I dnt fit since I keep surprising myself losing and gaining a size over the yrs but I'm putting some in a bag away from sight.
@karlashmeedavlasta6365
4 ай бұрын
Most of my clothes were too small....but I couldn't get rid of... Then I had to move all my stuff...it was tons...😅😅😅....lost so much weight in the process, that I can thankfully wear my clothes again. Getting rid of clothes too big is so much easier!!!
@aidal.arnaldy4726
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice.
@-MEL16-A.O.C
Жыл бұрын
waow 👍 These tips are great,even it's hard declutter some sentimental clothes 💪👍 Your cream dress at the end is awsome 😁,bises
@Catplanty
Жыл бұрын
I really struggle with the "clothes you don't like" thing. I love to wear casual stuff. However, in my office in need to wear business clothes. I hate them 😭😅 so every time I open my closet to go to work, I'm frustrated... Same goes for office shoes
@tracyc5773
Жыл бұрын
Lol love your videos. So hear your point on too many DIY and mending projects. I have WAY too many
@ande100
Жыл бұрын
I have a ton of clothes and I'm sorting them right now. 1. clothes I can wear when I'm in pain. 2 clothes for my lower weight 3 clothes for my higher weight. Capsule wardrobe e. Clothes that I wear indoors to get dirty and eventually trash. 4 clothes for special occasions. 5. Everything g else goes in nons to revisit midsummer This will probably take 2 years?,but I'll not toss stuff and regret it.
@fabiennetosi1842
Жыл бұрын
You are funny!!! And great advice. Thanks!
@_JanetLouise
Жыл бұрын
good tips ..... tfs
@SheriPhaffArtPaintBrushed
Жыл бұрын
I am have too many jackets and tshirts. I just went through them all because I am moving and still have a half closet full of various types of jackets/hoodies/cardigans/dusters. I wear them all!! One full drawer of casual tshirts, and some dressier tshirts hanging in my closet. I could probably downsize the tshirts quite a bit more. Sigh.
@anne-mariec.3609
Жыл бұрын
Make a nice shoulder bag with your jeans !
@BritDybvadClausen-fn1xs
Жыл бұрын
Tak!
@katherinec2759
Жыл бұрын
1:50 You like the trend of wearing bathrobes in public. Fun fact: this is actually at least the third time this has happened, historically speaking. At least two of the "chemise" fashions in the 1600s-1800s were "man, these dressing gowns are SO comfortable. What if there was a dressing gown that we could wear in public?"
@panna603
Жыл бұрын
I mostly agree with the points but I would never ever throw out my wedding dress just to spare a little space.
@vvitch-mist20
Жыл бұрын
because I don't get a chance to really wear my clothing as I would like. I tend to keep them, but these are pieces I will be buried with. I have decluttered my woredrobe a bunch over the last year.
@goodenoughgirl8102
Жыл бұрын
You had me at robes in public. Lol. I have a cute one and people say, “I like your coat.” 😂😂 The only thing I’m not so sure about now are some more dressy items Bcuz dressing up is just so rare for me these days but it might not stay that way in the future. I’m thinking maybe I need to find more “stepping out” occasions to start going to or maybe start dressing up a little bit just for the heck of it. Lol. I’m down to 80 something items so far for all hanging clothes for all seasons including robes and coats. All drawer clothes (undies, jammies etc) fit into one chest (3 average drawers). It’s easy to manage. Still working on tweaking them to make them all things I love. Most of them I already do like wearing a lot tho.
@christinebutler7630
Жыл бұрын
Nightwear just isn't necessary! T shirts and running shorts in summer, sweats or long johns in winter. Each can be used for regular clothing, not only sleeping.
@mariatopczij4525
Жыл бұрын
you had me laughing, thank you! btw I will NOT being wearing a robe out of the house!
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
😂
@cassie.minimalist
Жыл бұрын
I think Darn Sturdy makes socks with LIFETIME guarantee so maybe you should switch to such😊😊😊
@zoeriococo
Жыл бұрын
actually today I added sweater that i haven’t been wearing for 4 years to my “wearable closet” because apparently stripes are in again😋
@MisiaRen
Жыл бұрын
I kinda don't know about getting rid of my summer clothes because I don't wear them that much but it's because i didn't really got out of the House last summer
@jeanniestaller797
Жыл бұрын
I do still have my wedding dress (40 yrs). Still waiting to see of my daughter will want to have it remade when she gets married some day.
@motherof1132
Жыл бұрын
As long as you wear it or use it all the time. Then keep it.
@lovelasnow
Жыл бұрын
I would like if like maybe you or any decluttering KZitemr could make a video of how important it is for children to be involved in decluttering their own things. I almost became a hoarder because my mother threw away things I liked and used simply because I had a lot of it. She tossed my old notebooks full of songs and drawings because I had too many notebooks even though I used those notebooks constantly but she never tossed the clothes that I refused to wear since she only let me out of the house when I wore them.
@katherineaguirre9208
Жыл бұрын
Do you have anything on Winter clothes? Germany like the UK gets really cold so I'd love to know how you do minimalist layering.
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
I recently did a 10-item capsule wardrobe challenge for winter and these fuzzy thermal pants are EPIC: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tH2ZtnamoaGYqaQ
@katisugarbaker7349
Жыл бұрын
Well, if I had to choose between an ugly Pink Floyd T shirt and my gorgeous 42 year old prom dress, I’m keeping the prom dress. It’s immaculate white sateen cotton with exquisite embroidery and it makes me very happy when I see it. I felt so wonderful wearing it and always remember that feeling when I look at it. But I’m glad I don’t have to choose. I’d throw out the nasty T shirt and keep the dress anyway.
@syazzie5560
Жыл бұрын
What about hand me downs for your kids? I am so ready do get rid of them but I have 3 girls.
@cs4887
Жыл бұрын
No2 is me as well!!! I have terribly sensitive feet
@bitrudder3792
Жыл бұрын
If you have put off some pleasurable listening or viewing, it might be a great time to do that while doing some of your DIY projects. I set up a table and chair in view of the television and I’ve done projects like updating my password book, putting my nursing and first aid supplies into an old but very practical overnight/toiletry case that was not very useful after 911 insisted that I couldn’t have decent size bottles of shampoo in my carry-on, gone through broken costume jewelry and separated the beds into jars to pass on to people who like to do that kind of crafting, while making sure I didn’t still want them. (I didn’t.), adding some decorative paper crafting to my planner for fun, mending clothes, Converting my stash of paper to repurpose to put in two different sized disc binders (because I always love to have something with me to jot down ideas), cutting up chicken to marinade, and other cooking activities, and next I’m going to do some digital purging computer while enjoying half watching or just listening to things. It’s a nice way to be with the family while they enjoy some entertainment, without wishing I could be getting stuff done. Things leave the house on my terms, or they stay and I enjoy them. I’m not wastefully throwing things away and re-purchasing them. I like to give things away strategically, where they are most likely to be of use to the recipient.
@EricaLucasLoves
Жыл бұрын
The wall 😂❤
@AtoZenLife
Жыл бұрын
😂
@jackiebrown6577
Жыл бұрын
Good points! ❤
@sunflowers730
Жыл бұрын
It's so true that you wear 20% of your wardrobe, shoes or accessories, 80% of the time
@glow1815
Жыл бұрын
I disagree on blazer I work from home yes I don't need it. However I kept for occasions like going out to eat a nice restaurant with my jeans. Blazer never go out of style. It's about mix and match.
@Pklball11
Жыл бұрын
I would love your thoughts on a category that trips me up. I have a clothing items with a bit of value. I don’t have the time and energy to figure out how to sell them online so instead they sit in a bag. Do you suggest just suck it up and donate them? Thanks!!
@karendinkel9040
Жыл бұрын
Something huge I figured out today: I don’t have to keep clothes even if they’re cute and even if it’s cute on me if I don’t like the style anymore. Huge relief
@elinannestad5320
Жыл бұрын
you have hit on the most important thing: liking. If you like it, don't chuck it out. If you don't really like it.......sayonara.
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