What's in your closet?

I keep classic stuff: black, gray, navy pants in good fabrics, simpler blouses, shirts, jackets. I find if I have a lot of basic classics than I can shop to buy pieces which can build on those.

My filter is: Does this piece make me feel good? If it doesn't, out it goes.

Don't loose sight of reality...the clothes are replaceable " things ". What you are achieving for your health and wellbeing is what truly matters. Maybe the clothes sort acted as a needed catalyst for you to sort more than clothes. Sounds to me like you are now ready to move forward to your lighter, healthier future !

I am NOT a minimalist, and I'm actually too scared to start clearing out my closet because I'm worried that once I take out the stuff I don't really like, and the stuff that doesn't really fit, then I won't have anything left! LOL

I say definitely get rid of the things that are too big - don't give yourself permission, even subconciously, to go back there again. Make sure it goes to a good home, and if there are pieces there that you still love, maybe get them altered?

I think you should keep the things you love that are a little too small, and make that your goal clothing - imagine the feeling of being able to fit into that again :-) Something to work towards!

And it's okay to do it a bit at a time... it doesn't have to be done all at once. You could even start with three piles - "definitely give away", "definately keep" and "not sure - go through later". Might make it a bit less traumatic. If it all gets a bit too much, go out for a walk somewhere uplifting like on the beach for some fresh air, endorphins and to reset your thinking.

As for the emotions, I think it's quite normal - just don't dwell on them for too long. Maybe you could have a trusted and positive friend come over and give you a hand? They could give you honest opinions on whether something is worth keeping, be a listening ear for the venting that you need to do about how you are feeling, and be there to put a stop to any negative downward spirals you might find yourself in. We all need a little encouragement now and again!

And whatever happens, just remember this... You have done an awesome job, you should be really proud - we all know how hard it is to get started on the weight loss path! You will get through this part of the journey, so just hang in there!! We're all cheering for you from all over the world! :-) *sending positive thoughts from New Zealand* :flowerforyou:

Get rid of the stuff that's too big! Just do it. Give it to a friend or donate to charity. You don't need it anymore.

Keep the stuff that fits RIGHT NOW in your closet and put anything too small in a bag for later - 'cause you WILL need it later! If you want, keep something out for inspiration. Simple as that!

Definitely get rid of the clothes that are too big for you. To me, it's such a motivation to be able to say "I don't fit these anymore" and I have no trouble throwing them out. Clothes that are not flattering shouldn't even enter your closet. Every time I lose more weight, I have to reassess what goes and what stays and I am also looking forward to buying a whole new wardrobe. You can do it! It will help keep you on track when you notice your clothes are getting too tight for you.

Congrats on your loss so far! Maybe Ebay. I recently sold all my big jeans and will do it again when these get to big. Feels good to get rid of them!

I moved from a house with a giant walk-in closet (I had about 20 feet of closet just to myself) to a house with about 4 feet of total closet space-mostly under eaves so not really even 4 accessible feet. I had no choice but to ditch everything that didn't fit. I didn't have anything too small, but it didn't really do anything emotionally to ditch the rest. But, I was packing and tossing stuff like a mad woman, so it may have just gotten lost in that shuffle. Goodwill got all my clothes, and I have not missed them at all.

I have sold a few better pieces on trade me, 2 pairs of not your daughter jeans and replaced them by buying second hand off same site... Trade me is the New Zealand version of eBay, the up side is I sold my old pairs for more than I brought. My new secondhand great condition pairs...lol... Still have a few good quality tops to sell as well. But just need to find time to sit down and list them.

I used to hold on to clothes...until I discovered that I could buy items that fit me better and cost a LOT less at the local thrift store. Now I regularly purge my closet and give those items to friends or donate them.

My mom always taught me that the clothes that you are not wearing that sit in your closet could be a blessing to someone else.

Until this current weight loss, I would never get rid of any clothes. I would pack them away in space bags and store them in the basement. I am talking about 15 years worth of clothes I wouldn't want to wear now anyway.
This summer I finally parted with most of them (there were a few things that still looked current). I am so used to wearing stretch denim and now the fit is so different that the old clothes just were not comfortable even if they were the correct size. .
I was always worried about what if I gain the weight back. This time I will not accept that as an option. I recommend not keeping any of them. It will feel great to move on an know you are not going to turn back.

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