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Deep Breath - starting the closet purge

puffenstuff

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The long dreaded closet purge had started tonight. I cannot waste any more of my time and energy looking at a whole bunch of clothes that dont fit, dont suit me or need repair. I have looked through a bunch of Angie's threads on this so hopefully I am heading in the right direction. So far I have started piles for donating to the op-shop (thrift shop) and a pile for reselling on E-Bay. I have to be ruthless, no time for being sentimental now! I want to to be able to see everything I have not have them shoved away at the top of my wardrobe and forget they are there. I want to be able to look at my wardrobe and not be so stressed out and overwhelmed and feel like I have no options for what to wear.

There I feel better just getting that out. Sorry for the rant ladies you can all tune out now

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Latest reply was from stringy

anne

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Hope it goes well! Looking at at a wardrobe that only contains things that fit, suit you and can be worn straight away will make the work worthwhile.
Let us know how it goes!

Katiepea

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Go for it! You will feel so much better once it is done, that I can promise you!

(I will be checking up on you too to make sure you finish it too - no backing down now, young lady! )

Lynne

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Good luck! I find it easier to purge other things, clothes are so personal....i hope you arrive at a good bunch of clothes that love you back to work with. Keep us posted!

Queen Mum

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have fun! can't wait to hear about the new and improved closet

marianna

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Enjoy the process!

Sparky

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Good luck! Hope you can report back when you're done, or during the process. It would be great to hear how it goes for you!

Debora

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Good luck, Puff! Don't forget to look at April's closet thread, too, for inspiration:

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....t-thread-1

Frances

Good luck, Puffenstuff! Keep us posted and check in if you need encouragement. You're going to feel so much better when you're done and have a legitimate need to go shopping for new flattering clothes that fit you.

Louise

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Good luck and remember we're here if you need a hand deciding on things we can be ruthless for you x

Vix

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Good luck! I hate the process but love the outcome -- once you're done, it's so much easier to get dressed and feel put together/like your clothes are "you."

If you're at all unsure what to keep, people had great, super-ruthless ideas about how to pare way way down in this thread about closet downsizing:

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-wardrobe

[It almost made me want to do another purge, but I will just use the advice next time!]

Lisa

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Good luck with your closet purge, I will look out for how you feel once it's done. Relief, get dressed faster in the am, etc. Then maybe I will follow your lead.

biscuitsmom

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YAY! Good for you, girl!

April

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Woo hoo -- how I love closet organization! How's it going, PNS?

puffenstuff

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Ok just reporting in - it has started and it is much easier than I though although I am only maybe 1/4 of the way through my wardrobe. I feel better already! Thanks for the links too Debra & Vix I've looked through them and envious about how other people's wardrobes already look. I have a few things already that I am not sure of keeping so stay tuned for a "keep or toss" thread from me!

Sveta

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Good for you to start on this! I need to do it too but still gathering courage here
I will watch your progress with the bated breath.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I'm proud of you. You'll feel SO liberated once you are done.

Lisa

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puffenstuff-Happy to help with a keep or toss post. Good luck weeding through!

Katiepea

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How appropriate that your name is Puffenstuff, it reminds me of that little train that could story....:
[Up the hill]
"I think I can,
I think I can,
I think I can,
I think I can....

[At the top]
I knew I could!
I knew I could!
I knew I could!
I knew I could!

stringy

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Good luck! It's tough but you'll feel so good afterwards it'll be worth it.

florida

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I'm long overdue for a closet purge, so I'm admiring your gumption! Go for it!
My mom's mantra for this task is--"When in doubt, throw it out!"

yublocka

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Ooh good luck! I've gotta do a mini-purge as well. Just realised I haven't unpacked a box of winter clothes yet and my wardrobe is already full. Eeeek!!!!

puffenstuff

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Rightyo - closet purge over and now it's time for public embaressment! I thought taking these photos is going to be a constant reminder to me to do the following:

1. Dont buy things that are only just ok
2. Keep things in order so I can see what I have
3. Closet purge more often for things that dont fit, dont suit or are worn out

Without further ado, view if you dare!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com.....7748c3.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com.....62cecb.jpg

I have left behind some items that I wasnt sure of, which will be in a keep or toss post in hopefully the not too distant future.

anne

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OOh that is a lot to get rid of. Well Done!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

WELL DONE!

You just got the next YLF award. Your closet cleansing is mega inspiring.

stringy

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Well done! I bet you've got much more space now in your closets, you'll be able to see the stuff you love much more easily now.