Consigning success, closet edits, and rethinking my style.

This is a little long and disjointed!

I am in the midst of a major closet edit as the result of a recent health issue and a weight loss of several sizes. (I am OK now)

I brought a bunch of many-sizes-too-large clothing to a cash-on-the-spot consignment store recently and was handed $100. I am focusing on how much joy someone will get out of these items, since i knew I had no interest in selling them on Poshmark. (This is a change in thinking as in the past I would have dwelled on how much I actually spent on those items! )

At least it frees up closet space to more easily view - and wear my clothes... the good stuff ... including things that literally have not fit in maybe 20 years but still look current/stylish.

I have more to edit/purge but I want to wear older items with the intent to immediately donate if i do not feel fab in them.

Of course I still want to shop. With mostly black clothes, I am thinking of branching out into jewel tones. I dont even know what size I am! For once I have a list of specific items i need and will try to stick to a list. This is uncharted territory for me!!

1 year ago

Anonymous

I'm glad you are doing ok health wise.

Congratulations on your new mindset. Good luck on your journey through uncharted territory. I know you will be successful.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Glad you're feeling better, and are okay. Great news!

Good job editing and passing on items that no longer work, and good luck finding items that do

Roberta

Veteran

I'm very glad to hear you are healthier now. And I am also impressed that you are focusing on the positive aspects of creating a new wardrobe out of older things (and then finding some exciting new stuff!).

I've been thinking about the emotional aspect of cleaning out one's closet, and it can be a sad thing. If you find yourself in difficulties along the way, I hope you will come back to Fab Nation for consolation and excellent advice.

Suz

Glad you are feeling well again -- that in itself is a gift! And a new wardrobe approached in the way you suggest will be a second gift. Here's hoping you find what you'd like at a price you can manage.

Jaime

Glad you are feeling better and yes, releasing old clothes to others is a great move. Good luck finding what you want now!

Jenava

Glad to hear your health has improved! I also have take up a policy to immediate donate anything that I don't feel good in. This year has been a focus on what I actually prefer and getting to know my own taste after some confusing context switching (fancy office to casual office to home office, for example.)

Maybe next time you drop off you could take a look around the shop for new-to-you items! I've gotten a couple items off the real real lately (although buying consignment online is tricky because returns there aren't great).

Sal

Pleased you are feeling better!

Trying what you have and seeing what works and what doesn’t is a good idea. And a fun project.

Joy

I know what you are going through. Get a bra fitting and new hair style if you want first. Be sure that undies fit well. It made it easier to part with old favorites knowing I would not want to wear them if I gained the weight back. They would look and feel old.

ANewMindset

Active Member

Thank you everyone for the well wishes and wisdom!!!

Sounds like a good plan- and glad you're feeling better!
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