https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 22:08:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-253174 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:02:15 +0000 Anonymous 253174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in the process of a major purge, I haven't really done one in the last 2 years. Once I'm done I'll fill in any holes and start a one in one out policy.</p> <p>Looking at these 30 items, 30 days challenges is making me think I don't need as much as I think I do. Perhaps once I'm done my purge I'll do a count . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-253170 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:49:53 +0000 Barbara 253170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to use Angie's one in one out system for closet editing (editing - I like the sound of that). And I think it SHOULD be ongoing.</p> <p>I just completed a major closet/storage container purge after losing the dreaded belly fat (aka menopot). It's nice to be forced to buy new stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-253142 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:35:04 +0000 krishnidoux 253142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just like Mo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-253121 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:05:56 +0000 Mac 253121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fits and starts. Try to do it in an ongoing manner, but sometimes I'll go months without purging and some months I'll do it several times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252726 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:19:54 +0000 Theresa 252726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since YLF has influenced me, I find myself with constantly purging. I have a box in my bedroom, and as soon as I try something and cannot get it to work, into the box it goes!</p> <p>This year I've probably done 1 major purge of going through everything, but I think by getting rid of individual pieces as I'm dealing with them, it keeps it pretty under control.</p> <p>I've just put away all my washing and folding, and was quite happy that there is very little hanging in my *everyday* section that isn't worn frequently... perhaps too frequently!!</p> <p>Still some gaps though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252457 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:38:40 +0000 Anonymous 252457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do a major edit in spring and fall when I reorganize for change of seasons. But since moving into a smaller closet, my philosophy has become one-in-one-out so the process has become more ongoing. I have a finite number of hangers so if I want to hang something new, something else needs to go. My challenge/issue is the non-hanging items since I keep stuffing until I cannot close the drawer. I need to be more firm with myself in that department as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252455 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:33:29 +0000 Louise 252455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lost weight a couple of years ago pre YLF. I reached goal weight and found YLF about the same time, due to the weight loss I got rid of pretty much EVERYTHING. So far if I notice I'm not wearing something I make a effort to include it and if I can't it goes in the charity bag, we seem to have a bag come through the door every week x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252451 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:29:50 +0000 Angie 252451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Closet editing is on going for me. One in one out principle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252348 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:07:46 +0000 Mo 252348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, moves and seasons precipitate a purge. Other than that, I tend to just push unworn stuff aside or back further in the closet or drawer. It's not until a year or two later when I still haven't worn it that I realize it should have been tossed! I'm trying to change this to be more aware of what I have and actually use but I still tend toward a larger wardrobe with more options than a small one to be reworked many ways. So I will probably always have those items that should go, but still hang around a season or year too long. I have the room, so it's more of a personal comfort thing than necessity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252343 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:02:39 +0000 Vix 252343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last couple of years I've really tried to get on a regular schedule (a few months before a seasonal change, I'll get rid of/put aside what won't seem to work) in addition to my "whenever" purges. </p> <p>I find this forces me to be more realistic about what I have...and what I need (or more realistically, WANT!).</p> <p>Overall I guess you can dump me in the "smaller but more frequent clearouts" category. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252339 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:59:12 +0000 Kate 252339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer constant editing to infrequent purges, but I think that going though everything at least once a year (and before moving!) is important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252336 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:54:27 +0000 Becky 252336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My purging is ongoing. I purge as soon as I know something doesn't fit right, is looking tired, etc. However, I set these things aside (bag them up in my basement) and actually take them in for donation every 2-3 months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252316 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:24:56 +0000 Queen Mum 252316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I toss as the urge hits. Spending the past few months not shopping, I've settled on how many of each wardrobe item I need to have, and so will be following the one-in, one-out rule come January. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252314 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:22:25 +0000 LeahJanes 252314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purge when I run out of hangers or the drawers have to be packed like suitcases to close. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252306 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:04:50 +0000 rute 252306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do it all the time! Normally when I buy something new.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252290 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:28:51 +0000 JenT 252290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purge whenever the urge hits me. An item out here or there whenever I have decided it's too worn or I don't like the way I feel in it. I keep a donation bag in the garage, and once it gets full, I drop it off. I have a tiny closet so this helps sort of keep it all manageable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252266 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:32:44 +0000 Steffie 252266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did one monster wardrobe purge a couple years ago, getting rid of most of my clothing- all of which was leftover from college. (I was 29 at the time.) Now I do a moderate purge once at the beginning of autumn and summer. This is usually done for size issues more than anything as my size keeps going up and up. I follow a strict 1 in 1 out rule and this system works pretty well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-purges-how-often#post-252249 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:02:18 +0000 Velma 252249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just hauled a small bag to the Salvation Army yesterday: not too much, maybe 10 items. I would say that I pull out a few unworn items every couple of months (six times a year) for donation. Our house is small, with only one closet, so this is a necessity more than a virtue! I would like a leaner wardrobe--maybe a one in/one out policy--with less frequent donations, but I'm not there yet . . .</p> <p>Last night I was talking with a dear friend, who is sentimental and maybe a bit of a packrat. She told me that she just donated three giant trash bags of outgrown clothes from college. I have known this friend for 20 years, and her size has not changed a smidge--and college was before that. We celebrated! But I got to thinking: she must have moved these clothes three times across country + twice locally.</p> <p>Where do you all fall with wardrobe purges: small and frequent? large and infrequent? Have you stored clothes for long periods and later decided to donate them? </p>