Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 6 items to purge from your closet before Spring
Spring will be here before we know it, and there’s one task you’ll be happy you tackled now rather than later: switching your closet! Rotating from a winter to spring wardrobe is a great way to kick off spring cleaning and de-clutter your closet.
Here are six types of clothing you should purge:
Clothes you haven’t worn in over a year. Seems like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many items you probably have that you haven’t touched since last year! If you can’t remember the last time you wore it, toss it!
Anything uncomfortable. That goes for physically and mentally! Even if they’re currently in style, things that are itchy, too tight or bring up bad memories are always out.
Themed clothes. Maybe it’s a bridesmaid’s dress or a Halloween costume. Maybe your daughter’s closet is full of old dance wear or formals for pageants. You can donate these items to charity or even sell the more expensive items on the internet.
Anything damaged or faded. Faded light-colored t-shirts can be easily replaced. Thinning heels or holes in socks? These are bad for your feet as well as embarrassing if you need to remove your shoes! But if you have a particularly damaged item like a suit or dress that you don’t want to part with, consult with a tailor.
Nostalgic items. This one is tough, I know. Sometimes we’re just too attached to that old, lucky jersey or concert t-shirt. If it’s something you think can be donated, take a picture with it on. If you really just can’t part with it, move it to a storage area with other memorabilia to free up space.
Repeat items. I once bought a shirt in five different colors because I liked the fit so much. Of course, I ended up only wearing two of them most of the time. Out goes those other three! It can also help to keep stock of how many pieces you have in each category. It helps you to decide if you really need that new sweater or skirt.
Shoes: the good, the bad and the ugly. Clothes can often be restyled, repurposed or donated, but it’s much harder to do with shoes. So purge those heels that hurt your feet. Chuck the chucks that don’t fit well. If those boots are falling apart, why are you letting them take up space? When it comes to your footwear, never settle. Your feet will thank you.
Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago
