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I am about to gut my wardrobe

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 08:13

And throw out/charity shop all the stuff that is bobbled, worn out, doesn’t fit or I never wear.

Pray for me I’m going to have no clothes left lol.

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 09:44

So I have a huge pile for charity shop, a smaller pile for bin and I’ve found stuff I’d forgotten about. I don’t need new clothes I’ve plenty 😂😂😂

When did I think I’d ever be a size 12 again though?

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 09:45

I do need shoes. A pair of navy casual shoes, a pair of black brogues and a pair of tan brogues. (Need lace ups can’t wear super flats or heels).

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 09:51

And I have a pile of random shit that doesn’t go with anything else but looks nice. A fabulous red jacket for a start.

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StarfishDish · 29/08/2021 09:52

@Miniroofbox How are you getting on? I need to do mine. 7 months after giving birth and nothing fits Grin

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 09:56

I’ve been so ruthless. It makes me a bit sad all the stuff I was keeping that isn’t close to fitting (menopausal body shape change, disabled weight gain). But hopefully I’ll have stuff I actually wear now

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 29/08/2021 10:03

I did mine earlier this year - it was very satisfying. I can actually find the clothes I want to wear now!

MrsPumpkinSeed · 29/08/2021 10:04

🙏🙏🙏

Grin Good luck. Badly need to do mine. It will be great and you will feel better everyday.
Pucarbuile · 29/08/2021 10:07

I've been out of our house (renovations) for three months with only what was in the laundry basket and a couple of things I could contort myself to reach (dh forgot I hadn't packed when he moved ds's bedroom furniture into our room) so I'm doing similar with anything summery. I figure if I haven't needed it, I don't really need it. I'm a cold creature though and need lots of winter layers so I'm being more cautious with those bits. It feels good to get through it though.

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 10:16

Yeah I’m glad I’ve done it I feel like I have outfits I can wear instead of just feeling crap

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CommanderBurnham · 29/08/2021 10:31

You wardrobe and you mind will be so much better for doing this. Plan yourself a little treat for afterwards

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 10:49

The sweat is lashing off me. No joke.

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poolblue · 29/08/2021 12:54

Ah I love a good clear out. I officially retire on Tuesday and have had great fun moving my formal clothes into the spare wardrobe/charity shop/friends. I found it daunting to do it all in one go though so did it in stages- trousers, tops, knitwear, underwear etc. Good luck!

Anothermountain · 29/08/2021 13:00

Well done op. I need to do the same. I've put on weight and I need to face it.

I'd be interested to know roughly how long it takes? Including getting rid of bobbled stuff, rags, and anything you are giving away or selling? I tend to underestimate the time it takes to do jobs like this.

Anothermountain · 29/08/2021 13:01

Happy retirement poolblue! Flowers

Justilou1 · 29/08/2021 13:21

I need to accept that I have moved to a climate that I don’t love and that 80% of my wardrobe I love, but I can’t justify storing it. (Plus, it will probably get mildew here.) I have also moved on from a perimenopausal period of wishing to disappear into a sea of neutrality and am now recognizing that the truth is that neutrals don’t actually work for everyone. (I look like I need a blood transfusion.)

thefourgp · 29/08/2021 13:23

I did it yesterday and I’m giving to a local charity in our county that need donations for the Afghan refugees coming here. Just an idea in case you’d like to help them too. There might be a similar collection where you live. Smile

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 17:32

I’m donating to a local women’s refuge :)

Right. So. What do you do with something you love but goes with nothing else (stunning red jacket)?

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 17:34

Also. What’s “in” for autumn for a 50 year old apple?

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MarleneDietrichsSmile · 29/08/2021 17:37

Keep the jacket. Could you wear it with a denim skirt? Red and denim can look good together

jellybeanteaparty · 29/08/2021 17:50

If you love the red jacket and it's stunning buy something to go with it especially as you have got rid of a lot of stuff

Baileystruffle · 29/08/2021 18:28

Would the stunning red jacket look great with a pair of jeans and white/neutral top?

MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 29/08/2021 22:03

@jellybeanteaparty

If you love the red jacket and it's stunning buy something to go with it especially as you have got rid of a lot of stuff
Yes! Don't chuck out something fabulous: build some outfits round it.

Red goes brilliantly with tan/beige/light browns, also khaki, navy, white and (in moderation, to avoid an 80s effect) black. So lots of options.

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 22:19

Thanks I really do appreciate the ideas

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Miniroofbox · 29/08/2021 22:19

I’m exhausted

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PalmsandCharms · 29/08/2021 22:22

@Baileystruffle

Would the stunning red jacket look great with a pair of jeans and white/neutral top?
I was just going to suggest the same. I think itd be a fabulous outfit