Breaking Up with Old Clothes is Hard To Do

[myfieldnotes]

Random ramblings of de-cluttering randomness

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[redpimpernel]

I have very little closet space, so I have to be pretty ruthless when I get new clothes, something in something out, or at least that's the plan

[myfieldnotes]

>>I picture a homeless person, dressed in rags of course, who is just thrilled beyond belief that my particular castoff sweater, T-shirt, jacket was there for them to find because it is PERFECT for them and will make their life meaningful and get them a good job and health insurance and a place to live. (My emotional self is pretty gullible.)<<

I like this scenario a lot for cutting through the clothes sorting emotional baggage. Am imagining my waifish orphan right now looking longingly through the stacks of hideous 60's polyester reject clothes to spy my one good, clean item in the stack.

Will apply directly to my closet this weekend.

[redpimpernel]

Putting no and maybe stuff, er, acquaintances and strangers, into the bag/box that you can't see into is extremely helpful in reducing the sad-puppy eyes effect of rejected clothing.

[wonderlandchick]

I have a hard time parting with things. I blame The Velveteen Rabbit.