tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post4586284400750465337..comments2023-06-06T06:18:23.083-07:00Comments on The Very Small Closet: Learning to Let GoJennifer Skinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07383432198696263690noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-59072344900394103322009-09-21T22:31:38.073-07:002009-09-21T22:31:38.073-07:00I have finally downsized my wardrobe. 4 t shirts, ...I have finally downsized my wardrobe. 4 t shirts, 1 blouse, 2 capris, 2 prs. slacks, one too big, 2 sweatshirts, a fleece and a large jacket I have lost weight and need to replenish a little. I would love to have a nice skirt outfit or a simple black dress. I also have 3 prs. of shoes, underwear, a fleece hat and 2 scarves. It seems odd to remember my larger though never huge wardrobe. I have what I need, I will wear these out and replenish. I found a pair of stylish pants just last week at a thrift store. They look great, I think and are even long enough as I am a tall woman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-70480113353686661922008-06-01T11:46:00.000-07:002008-06-01T11:46:00.000-07:00I accidentally put a new sweater in a goodwill box...I accidentally put a new sweater in a goodwill box last year and I'm still having anxiety over it. That only increased my problem with not wanted to part with the stuff. You sooooo described me Jenn. You really know your stuff, don't you!Lisa M. McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267992417643158183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-43206922151986425422008-06-01T09:34:00.000-07:002008-06-01T09:34:00.000-07:00I think a big part of letting go of clothes for me...I think a big part of letting go of clothes for me is time. I just always figure out something better to do, and never just go and do it. My packrat tendencies are much stronger regarding books and the like. THAT feels like a huge investment, yet I know better; you never factor in sunk cost for a decision.<BR/><BR/><A HTTP://WWW.AARONAGOSTINI.NET/ =>Aaron</A>Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138448357185761973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-43252314856483251972008-06-01T08:13:00.000-07:002008-06-01T08:13:00.000-07:00In the last few years I have gotten much better ab...In the last few years I have gotten much better about thinning my wardrobe and bookshelves several times a year. I give my clothes to the Humane Society (both my dogs are rescued from the pound). And I sell my books and CDs on half.com . And I still have too much stuff.<BR/><BR/>Scott A Bellgr8skothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778529372500079705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-65535074992268893482008-05-31T21:06:00.000-07:002008-05-31T21:06:00.000-07:00Guilty as charged. I usually take solace in the f...Guilty as charged. I usually take solace in the fact that I am donating them to someone who will appreciate them. <BR/><A HTTP://WWW.DRHELTON.COM/ =>Dr Helton, making your skin beautiful without surgery </A>Dr Peter Heltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564539009348369919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-81037571783549796402008-05-31T20:26:00.000-07:002008-05-31T20:26:00.000-07:00People identify with their clothing. They feel th...People identify with their clothing. They feel they are throwing away part of themselves. People in grief feel if they keep all the clothes they are keeping the lost loved one with them somehow. Looking forward to more of this discussion. <BR/><BR/><A = HTTP://WWW.RECESSION-PROOFMARKETING.COM/>Sheridan Randolph</A>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083916984113482881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-81279508408412555552008-05-31T18:51:00.000-07:002008-05-31T18:51:00.000-07:00Sue-You'd be surprised at how very, very common th...Sue-<BR/>You'd be surprised at how very, very common this is!<BR/><BR/>Jennifer SkinnerJennifer Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383432198696263690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-26774463575039179382008-05-31T18:34:00.000-07:002008-05-31T18:34:00.000-07:00We just ripped up the carpet in the spare bedrooms...We just ripped up the carpet in the spare bedrooms and replaced it with hardwood. In those closets, were hoards of clothes that have been waiting for several years to be gone through. I took them all out for the contractors, put them in boxes ... when the floor was done, I put them all back -- in item and size groupings. Even listening to my own advice on baby steps to success, I have not managed to plow through them all. I'm hoping to get thin(ner) again(!) -- I've got some really nice clothes there. Plus, I hate when I give something away (which I am fine doing) but then when I see it on someone else and really like it, I wonder why I didn't keep it. You'd be quite surprised how many still have the price tags on them ... very, very pathetic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-31004969149119094702008-05-31T18:30:00.000-07:002008-05-31T18:30:00.000-07:00Jennifer,This is not only true for clothes, I have...Jennifer,<BR/>This is not only true for clothes, I have the same problem with books, cds, dvds, etc.<BR/>I am able to throw away magazines luckily.<BR/>I know I will never listen or read again, yet I can't pitch them. <BR/>I have gotten into the habit of giving them away and throwing them away one at a time. It seems easier that way.<BR/>Rob<BR/>www.corporateveilpro.com<BR/>Is Your Corporation Protecting You?RobFromGahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859597403829190924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2011242509213963466.post-65922479522706362342008-05-31T18:14:00.000-07:002008-05-31T18:14:00.000-07:00Hi Jennifer,Sigh. Indeed, the investment of money...Hi Jennifer,<BR/><BR/>Sigh. Indeed, the investment of money is noticeable for me. I have a lot about The Good Times and how fab I formerly looked in it.<BR/><BR/>There is a THING I have about.... <BR/>HORDING. Sort of fear of poverty thinking.<BR/><BR/>All interesting for my work as a Romance Coach and Online Dating Coach. It's all about trust and communication. <BR/><BR/>Another GREAT post, Jennifer.<BR/><BR/>All the best, <BR/><BR/><A = HTTP://WWW.APRILBRASWELL.COM/>April Braswell - Online Dating Coach, Romance Coach</A>Midlife Dating Expert, Singles Workshop Conference Speakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196820049918009408noreply@blogger.com