tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post4947031352888934743..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Closet cleansing success!Adventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-81598137338610633802011-09-14T10:38:31.438-07:002011-09-14T10:38:31.438-07:00I used to keep my closet organized in ROYGBIV orde...I used to keep my closet organized in ROYGBIV order withing clothing article categories. As in ROYGBIV sleeve shirts, ROYGBIV long sleave shirts, ROYGBIV skirts, etc. Now, all of my clean clothes go in on the right side of my closet and make their way to the left end of the rod. I pick my outfits based on what is at the left. If something gets to the left and I do not want to wear it, I put it back in on the right with the hanger facing backward (hook facing out). If an item on a backward hanger makes it back to the left and I still don't want to wear it, into the donate pile it goes. Obviously there are exceptions for cocktail dresses and formal wear, but for the most part, this totally helps me keep things under control. Good luck!Never A Plain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663921921684385606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-71616051571439892022011-09-13T08:34:24.162-07:002011-09-13T08:34:24.162-07:00I've been doing a couple of those "clothi...I've been doing a couple of those "clothing parties" that Sarah mentioned! It's a cool way to get rid of some clothes, find some nice new/pre-loved ones, have a fun afternoon and afterwards we take everything that nobody wanted to the thrift store together...Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35561000928987549782011-09-12T22:24:59.629-07:002011-09-12T22:24:59.629-07:00I was the same way with the clothes I wore to work...I was the same way with the clothes I wore to work. At one of my old jobs, I didn't repeat an outfit or pair of shoes for over six months! I can't believe I used to have that much stuff. What changed for me was moving on from that job to a more casual work environment, coupled with the realization of how much money I was spending to do that. <br /><br />I go through my closet seasonally and get rid of whatever I haven't been wearing or don't like anymore. When shopping, I also consider the price per use, like someone else mentioned. I have no problem dropping hundreds of dollars on an item that I will wear over and over again. My favorite purse cost quite a bit, but I have carried it a lot in the years I've owned it, unlike a few cheaper purses I bought that I've used once, if that.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512285222993565838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-1600377912576774792011-09-12T21:08:14.607-07:002011-09-12T21:08:14.607-07:00Wow, that is one big project! Something I definite...Wow, that is one big project! Something I definitely need to do in the near future.....<br /><br />I love the closet photos you posted, they're amazing.Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783823686564686418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-25310788556719177082011-09-12T09:43:06.660-07:002011-09-12T09:43:06.660-07:00I used to have this idea that I couldn't wear ...I used to have this idea that I couldn't wear the same outfit twice within two weeks... then I realized that I would never notice if one of my coworkers or friends did, so I didn't need to own that many clothes.<br />Before buying new clothes, think about the "price-per-wear." This has considerably cut down on how much I buy and the quality of what I buy. I have to really want it and be willing to wear it a lot before I'll buy it. Even if it's on clearance or on sale, if I only wear it once it was a waste of money, and it's taking space in my closet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-78820544638636884342011-09-12T09:31:50.842-07:002011-09-12T09:31:50.842-07:00Have you tried one of those clothing parties? Bas...Have you tried one of those clothing parties? Basically you get together with your friends and you all bring clothes you don't want and everyone trades with each other. I've never done it before, but I think it would be a fun way to get new pieces without spending. <br /><br />Oh, and I love Kendi Everyday too! She has such cute style and a good mix of new and thrifted/less expensive items!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35146541709789593702011-09-12T08:53:09.408-07:002011-09-12T08:53:09.408-07:00I have opted for the 'phone a friend' opti...I have opted for the 'phone a friend' option. I got my bluntest girlfriend to come over and I tried on all my clothes after my initial purge. She told me which were fantastic and which definitely should go. It helped a lot. I find I have a harder time parting with my sewn clothes but they have to get judged just like the others.banclothinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346705403696187772noreply@blogger.com