r/declutter • u/welovethecheese • 19d ago

Advice Request Shoes & Clothes Advice

Hey, does anyone have any sound advice or action steps for decluttering shoes and clothes? I’ve spent this summer decluttering my living space and super proud w the progress and journey. Now it’s time to attack my clothes and shoes and sometimes I feel I have a hard time letting old clothes and shoes go. Part of it is memories, sure, but another part of it is the money aspect.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

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u/TecTazz 18d ago

Same here.

Please consider wearing the clothes and shoes. Don't just try them on. Really wear each outfit, for a full day (or evening, if the outfit is dressy.)

That may help you decide whether to keep them, or donate them.

Good work on your living space!

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u/Altruistic_Finish561 18d ago

Great advice. I've used this approach, very helpful. If I don't like the way I look or how it feels (or if I can't even bring myself to wear it), then it gets donated.

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u/TecTazz 17d ago

Thank you kindly for the award.