Throwing out old clothes
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At my goal weight I'm a 6. I also keep 8's stored away - mainly jeans and shorts - typically I'm a 6 in the summer (just naturally more active) and an 8 in the winter.
I started out at 193 in 2011 (size 16), everything from 16 to 8 are LONG gone.3 -
Why would you NOT do this? People here talk about having 20 years worth of clothes stuffed into their closets and basements. I never understood why people keep stuff around that's not useful to them. It's just a waste of space and something else to keep organized. Keep what is useful on a year-long timeframe, and donate or ditch the rest. Go for it!
I mean how do we know crushed velvet isn't going to come back in style? High waist jeans? Rompers? Ugly holiday sweaters are eternal!
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nearly everyone in MFP done this2
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donate all the clothes, including the not so good stuff as most charity shops will sell the unusuable clothing for rags0
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Why would you NOT do this? People here talk about having 20 years worth of clothes stuffed into their closets and basements. I never understood why people keep stuff around that's not useful to them. It's just a waste of space and something else to keep organized. Keep what is useful on a year-long timeframe, and donate or ditch the rest. Go for it!
Well, it's a budget thing for me. A new pair of jeans is $35, since thrift shops never have anything that fits me. So I hang on to a lot more of my old clothes than many people. If I go up or down a size or two or we get an unseasonably cold winter I can't afford to be impulse shopping. Though the only 20 year old things I have are sentimental keepsakes.3 -
Just donated all of mine last week. I changed by six sizes. So nothing fits anymore.0
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YosemiteSlamAK wrote: »Why would you NOT do this? People here talk about having 20 years worth of clothes stuffed into their closets and basements. I never understood why people keep stuff around that's not useful to them. It's just a waste of space and something else to keep organized. Keep what is useful on a year-long timeframe, and donate or ditch the rest. Go for it!
I mean how do we know crushed velvet isn't going to come back in style? High waist jeans? Rompers? Ugly holiday sweaters are eternal!
literally everything you listed is in now lol at the mall yesterday I saw crushed velvet shoes and tops.3 -
After losing 80+ pounds I lost 6 sizes, so I went though a lot of clothes. As I dropped sizes I stored them in my basement in containers. They were out of sight out of mind.
About 6 months after I reached my goal I went through all of my old clothes. It was so amazing to see items that once were tight on me now falling off of my body. That was a very memorable day.
I ended up throwing some away, donating/giving away, sold a lot of things and with some items I was able to have my seamstress tailor things to fit my body. For example cute tops that were way too big were made into dresses.
I did save a pair of shorts that I can now fit into one leg with room! I put on once in a while to remind myself how far I have come and to NOT go back there!6 -
I donated all my 3x clothes. I had the same thought, I'm never letting myself return to that weight, so just get rid of them. But, I regret it. I wish i had kept 1 outfit, or at least 1 pair of pants so I could do that before and after photo of smaller me in a large pair of pants.1
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There is a stack of clothes on my dresser as I type this that I intend to take to the Goodwill this weekend. And I'm going out pants shopping. It's a good feeling!1
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Yes. However, depending on the quality of the pieces, perhaps some can be tailored to fit you again.
I donated a lot of mine but I'm keeping my favorites including a pair of twill pants I got tailored. Some things are timeless.
Just wore a crushed velvet tailored jacket today and rocked that sucker.0 -
Yup. I donate clothes all the time.0
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Yes and I so wish I didn't haha.
I was a size 14 before getting pregnant with my second and I had given away all my 16+ clothing. Not only would I have had to buy less during my pregnancy but now I'm sitting at an 18 and have to buy a few new things.
If your not planning anything major you'd likely be safe, keep an outfit though! Its very fun to try on and see how much smaller you are.1 -
You may want to wait until you are at maintenance for a year. Chances of long term success are not always that high. Just like gym membership aren't a proven method to guaranty you will go to the gym. getting rid of all your old clothes is not a guaranty that you won't gain the weight back. You really don't want to have to spend more money for new bigger clothes down the road. Not trying to be negative, just realistic. Wait until you are at maintenance for a while, or you have lost enough weight that you are down multiple sizes, not just one or two. Then donate the largest size, but still keep clothes that are up a size or two.1
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garyoconnor007 wrote: »Not sure if this is the correct section to post but here goes.
I've gone from a 38 waist to a 34 and recently decided to throw out / donate old bigger clothes which no longer fit.
Main reason was it was like leaving the past behind and planning on never returning to that weight. Anyone else ever done this?
Most people do this. Don't throw them out and don't give them to a for-profit organization like Goodwill. Find a local homeless or domestic abuse shelter and donate to them instead. They will also take nicer things and give them to people who can wear them on job interviews.
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Just donated 3 bags yesterday and threw out another... my wardrobe looks empty... loving it0
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Its such an incredible feeling !!. Its like telling your brain. There's no return...
Better stick to the new size.
Good job!!!1 -
People get so picky about where others donate their goods.. smh1
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good news. I've thrown out the really huge ones, donated a bunch as well.
I do have a large tote in the basement where I keep my favorites that are a little big. They make good work clothes and give me some flex room for winter where i tend to gain a few pounds.0 -
I made a pact once I went down dress sizes.
For every new item I purchase I donate 1-2 older bigger items.
I only purchase the basics now and mix and match and accessorise.
It is liberating to open the robe and know I can choose anything and know it fits.1
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