Shall I just throw the bag of clothes

Sally

I'm actually moving cities and as some of you know I have lost weight. I have thrown all the clothes that just fall off me but I've just gone through my wardrobe and I have two huge bags of clothes that are not my size anymore(which I bought in the last couple of the years when I was at the weight I had been pre-baby). As I am at a healthy weight now (which Im finding easy to maintain) what should I do? Should I give all my clothes away and move or sell them on e-bay. I am slowly altering the things I love. Its the emotional part of giving away a whole lot of clothes that I spent time and money buying. I am thinking of just sitting on the bags till I feel better about throwing them away. It does feel good to have a small wardrobe though.
I also thought I might try and keep a small wardrobe and only make clothing changes through accessories.

15 years ago

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Late Bloomer

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Sounds like you are ready to let them go. If you are just holding on to them out of guilt think about how great it is to give clothes to charity if they are current. They would probably sell better now too.

15 years ago

bella

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I say sell them, so you can make a bit more money to buy new stuff!

15 years ago

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I grappled with this myself. I probably should have sold some on eBay. But a good 80% was only donate worthy due to being dated or from too much wear over the years. I found it freeing to donate, in that it was done the moment I dropped it off and walked away.

15 years ago

Sally

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I just thought of an idea...maybe I could give them to the charity where they help women go back to work - dress for success or something because there are some really nice clothes.

If I sell them, I will have to do it after I move as I am so busy at the moment but I will have some time in 6 weeks so that is an option. But some of the brands are very expensive in NZ such as levis jeans which I paid $30 in US and could easily sell for $30 NZ second hand as they are in mint condition.

Mo - yeah I have given heaps of clothes away because they didn't suit me or were dated...these are in great condition but just dont fit anymore and since being here I have started to see how awful it is have to bunch your jeans up with a belt, so I am not happy wearing them anymore. It was like I bought a new wardrobe and dropped a stone.

15 years ago

Kate

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Do you have a place like buffalo exchange or plato's closet nearby? They can buy everything they want all at once, and donate the rest.

15 years ago

Kristine

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Maybe you could sell them as a lot on Ebay. That'll save you the hassle of selling item by item, although the shipping cost for the buyer might be a lot for two bags. Or you could just let them go to a charity. I'm sure it's hard but I bet it'll feel good once you let them go!

15 years ago

JewelryGirl

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If it's something you really love - think of getting it altered. If not, consider consignment - you get some cash back. Or, donate to a worthy cause - like you mentioned. You will never feel bad about that decision. If there's anything in there you are thinking you might regret later - pull it out & sit on it for a bit...

15 years ago

Anonymous

I say either sell them (on ebay or take it the consignment store) or donate as you sound ready to do so. Please don't hang on to it as no matter how tempting it might be as in the end I am afraid it will always bother you...
And yes, I know the feeling about a small wardrobe - it feels sooooo good and helps (strangely enough) to always find/have "something to wear". I just think it makes the whole "process" way simpler and much less confusing (at least that's what is does to me :)). The accessories will make you appreciate the small wardrobe even more.

15 years ago

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