Time to get rid of my old clothes
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (43077)
Staten Island, New York
June 24, 2019 6:13pm CST
I have some clothes in my closet that I will never wear. Either it no longer fits me or I am just not into it anymore. Every time I tell myself it is time to let it go I just cannot part with it and it remains taking up space in my closet.
The time to get rid of it has been long overdue. How the heck do I finally pull the plug and do it? I don't have to throw it in the trash. I can donate it to the Salvation Army or some other clothing drive. It is still in good condition.
Have you gone through this as well where you need to throw something out but you just can't do it?
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@paigea (35692)
• Canada
24 Jun 19
I often go through that. It is hard to get rid of clothes.
I kept some clothes that were too small for a long time. Then when I lost weight and they fit, I didn't like them. So, they were easy to get rid of.
Some of the big clothes were easy to get rid of too.
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@paigea (35692)
• Canada
25 Jun 19
@lovebuglena well, in my case several items were not worth saving. And moving from one home to the next!
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
If I leave some stuff that I like but doesn't fit in hopes of fitting into them someday it may never happen. 
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
I don't know if I'd wear a used bathing suit...
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@NJChicaa (116002)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@lovebuglena I wouldn’t or used shoes. People buy that stuff though! They buy tops, pants, shorts, sweaters, purses, etc. all used.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Jun 19
I've held on to a bunch of clothes for a loonnnng time - but this month I have been determined to clear out clothes and other stuff around the house. My letting-go was a domino effect from other projects here . . . if I wanted more space, I HAD to get rid of A LOT. My intentions of selling were just never going to happen. I've donated bags upon bags already . . . still working on getting more out!
@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jun 19
@lovebuglena Definitely feeling more liberated . . . now I don't even have to think about it - out of sight, out of mind!
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Jun 19
The more of unwanted stuff you get rid of the more space you will have. And you will probably feel more liberated too.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
27 Jun 19
@lovebuglena I am not lazy. It just happened that time is not enough for the day. I am always loaded with work.
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@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jun 19
I gave away two large garbage bags of clothes last year to our clothing giveaway at church. It felt good to get rid of them. I did the same this year, but only had a small grocery bag. I'll do the same next year. It's good to get rid of them.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Jun 19
Better to donate than throw in the garbage. Someone may need it.
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
If the quality is still good might as well donate instead of trashing it.
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
24 Jun 19
I give some to my sisters and mom and some to a refuge house. But still I keep buying thats why my closet is always full.
@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
24 Jun 19
It's been on my mind. I will get rid of my old clothes as well.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
Good idea. Why waste closet space if you are never gonna wear it?
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
26 Jun 19
I've never tried selling any of my stuff.
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@JudyEv (325804)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jun 19
If I can pass them on to someone or to a good cause then I find it a lot easier to get rid of old clothes.
@JudyEv (325804)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
@lovebuglena Can you sell them on consignment or on Ebay? Sometimes it's not worth the bother.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
I don't have anyone I know to give stuff to, which makes it harder to get rid of stuff.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Yup! But I finally got over that a few years ago and have been donating 6-12 boxes of "stuff" every year to Goodwill. I still have my clothing to go through.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
Wow! That's a lot of stuff.
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@ihasaquestion (8274)
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24 Jun 19
I've gotten rid of those unwanted clothes sometime last month or so, and donated to charity. My friend only did it this week or so, and asked whether I've done it.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
That's nice of you. Maybe someone is in need of something to wear.
@ihasaquestion (8274)
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24 Jun 19
@lovebuglena Yes, there are always needy kids, men and women out there..
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
24 Jun 19
I give some clothes to people who need it, and sometimes I sell it.
@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jun 19
I've never tried selling it. If something is brand new that is a good idea.
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
25 Jun 19
@lovebuglena Try it, it's a good opportunity to earn extra money.
