https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 08:36:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-274243 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:00:44 +0000 Bianca 274243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! Like # 2! I did a little purge right before Christmas. Just a few things since I'm pretty good a purging all year round. Love making room in my closet for better stuff! Have a great time on your trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-274214 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:53:00 +0000 Barbara 274214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK, what a great idea! My sisters and I do a swap once or twice a year.</p> <p>Have a blast on your cruise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-274098 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:19:09 +0000 Laura 274098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! Ridding clutter is good for the soul :)</p> <p>I've put a bunch of things on a "hold" pile, and I'm trying to wear each one to see how it feels. So far, one piece has gone back on the hangar, and another has gone back in the pile. I tend to be the kind of person who gets rid of so many things that I regret it later!</p> <p>BTW, should I save my items for a YLF swap? Did I hear mention of that somewhere? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-274092 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:05:24 +0000 kimlee 274092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did a major purge of my closest on Friday. The husband and I went thru each and every item in my closet, eliminating those that did not fit properly, that did not flatter, or that I just did not love. Then we compiled a least of my wardrobe gaps. On New Year's day, we went shopping and I was able to fill in several of those gaps. I still have a few items I need to purchase....but I feel like I can "shop my closet" for the next few months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273873 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:59:41 +0000 wilson 273873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every new year I do a major ruthless purge of my whole life: clothes, households, cosmetics, books, paperwork, etc. It is one of my New Year's traditions. Each year I am amazed at how much stuff I accumulate over the year! I'm like Tricia and give some to friends, sell some on ebay and some I donate to my favorite charity thrift store where 100% of the profits goes to a home for women and children affected by AIDS in India. I always feel so "cleansed" and "free" afterwards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273750 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:29:12 +0000 Lynne 273750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely way to bring in the new year, Mary! Has your friend booked the date for next year, too ? I'd love to pass on unused things to a good home but I usually end up giving them to the charity store as my friends are different colouring/size/shape.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273708 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:58:09 +0000 biscuitsmom 273708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so great! I am planning a *major* purge, starting tomorrow when DH goes back to work...otherwise he always says 'keep that, or why are you getting rid of this'? to everything I am trying to get rid of! lol...never mind it doesnt fit correctly or Im beyond tired of it! Have a great time on your cruise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273669 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:48:35 +0000 Queen Mum 273669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so great that you were able to bless your friend with some great new clothes that she feels fab in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273651 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:44:55 +0000 crazyone 273651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also did a New Year's purge. But it was mostly knits that are on the older (but still intact) side...so I wouldn't give them to friends, I think. I've got another suitcase ready to roll down to Goodwill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273644 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:27:53 +0000 Lisa 273644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your purge. When I do stick to purging a good friend of mine who has multiple siblings and/or my sister make out very well with my stuff. And the items ALWAYS look better on them too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273581 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:21:40 +0000 Debora 273581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you and your BFF had a wonderful time and I'm sure she will appreciate her new wardrobe. What a good friend you are! I have no plans to purge my closet for now - still recovering from the holidays. Have a wonderful time on your cruise and be sure to get some pics of your cruise-wear for us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273579 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:18:08 +0000 LeahJanes 273579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have fun on your cruise! </p> <p>It's nice to give clothes a good home. My friends and I often swap and most of my stuff looks better on them anyway :)</p> <p>I did a purge a few weeks ago but I think I need to go through and be more brutal. Lots of good stuff is getting lost among the not-so-good-stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273577 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:03:47 +0000 Theresa 273577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww that sounds like just awesome fun!! And what a fabulous way to purge :)</p> <p>I've filled another bag of things to take to the thrift store, but considering the major flooding in my state at the moment, I'm going to hold on to see if I can donate it to the flood victims...</p> <p>Have a fabulous time Mary - I can't wait to see the photo's when you return!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273561 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:12:02 +0000 Mo 273561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, I was happy to see both the skirt I sent you and the wrap dress that I sent to Debbie live on in other's closets. I try and donate as much as I can and I always love seeing a piece get a second life on one of my friends! I have a few things set aside now that I plan on bringing back to Tahoe for the cute young gals at work there when I come back for a visit - short shorts, skimpy bikini's etc. I find purging hard because I've been about the same size give or take 10 pounds most of my life. Clothing can accumulate before you realize and there staring at you is a 20 year old dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273558 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:55:32 +0000 Tricia 273558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm purging now - I've given some stuff to my mom and swapped other things with a similarly-sized friend, sold a few things on eBay, and sent a few things off to the thrift store.</p> <p>Have a wonderful cruise! (Did you buy that Stop Staring bathing suit we were all drooling over a week or two ago??) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273545 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:35:34 +0000 Anonymous 273545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not yet but I did find some things for my sister and for a possible future DIL from my closet. I've got a couple of other items that may head out west to our wonderful Sandy if she wants them. Isn't it fun to find a great new home for the things you don't wear?<br /> Have a great time on your cruise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273543 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:34:42 +0000 taylor 273543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How Fabulous you are able to give so freely to others. I wish people would do that more!</p> <p>I haven't purged yet, but i am trying to get some time to do so!</p> <p>Have a fabulous trip...report back!! We will miss your FAB style while you are away! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-years-closet-purge#post-273539 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:30:35 +0000 MsMary 273539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a fantastic New Year with my BFF while my hubby was working out of town (he's back now and we're going on a cruise tomorrow -- squee!!). One of the fun things we did was go through my closet and have her try on a bunch of stuff I was planning to give away. A lot of it fit and looked great on her, and she went out of here with a carload of new-to-her clothes.</p> <p>I was particularly happy that a consignment dress that never quite clicked with me (here: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-monday-and-tuesday-with-emergency-scarf" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ency-scarf</a>) looked absolutely amazing on her! It made my waist look thick, and it makes hers look tiny! Go figure!!</p> <p>Anybody else do a New Year's purge? </p>