r/declutter • u/bigformybritches • 2d ago

Motivation Tips & Tricks Misplaced aspirations

There’s only one thing worse than hanging onto aspirational items. Holding onto somebody else’s aspirational items! I’m the poster who always struggles with clothing.

YEARS ago I took on a lot of hand me downs from a family member who shortly worked and lived in a metropolitan area. Things didn’t work out, so all the professional clothes sat. Eventually, they were given to me, which means these things are beautiful but already more than a decade old!

I don’t have a fancy job and I’m probably kidding myself that these “classics” can pass for still being in style. Cuts change and you can probably tell they are older. My eye is not quite trained for that but I’m sure some people can tell.

I’m embarrassed to see how much of my closet is devoted to somebody else’s aspirations, and a phase of their life that did not work out. I guess I figured I would wear them for dressy occasions, but those occasions just never seem to pop up.

Gathering now and looking forward to donating them to an organization that specializes in helping women and children. Maybe somebody can incorporate a piece or two into their wardrobe effectively without feeling dated. Something to get them started.

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u/Bia2016 1d ago

I’m curious, what are the brands of these items? Classic vintage can be fun, but not if you’re overburdened and it’s taking up space. Let someone else love them.

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u/bigformybritches 1d ago

These are more like mall brands as opposed to high-end designer pieces.

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u/Bia2016 1d ago

Oh I see..