Clean Your Closet! 16 Things to Finally Get Rid Of
Do yourself a favor and chuck these, please.
Decade-old, holey pajamas
When you look good, you feel good, both on the clock and after hours. (This is the productivity trick some of our greatest thinkers had in common.) Ditch the sweatpants and invest in a cozy matching pajama set in silk or cotton. They'll last for years and you'll feel terrific from the moment you roll out of bed.
The dress you’ve worn to more than six weddings
Or whatever your personal limit is. If your go-to dress is giving you outfit fatigue, take it to the consignment shop and trade it in for a new option, or hand it down to someone who might be looking for a replacement dress in her own closet. These are the outfit mistakes to avoid at any wedding.
Dried nail polish, expired makeup, and trial-sized cosmetics
Do a once-over of your vanity and junk drawer. Is there anything past its prime? Anything you wouldn't dream of putting on your skin? Anything that looks nice but you're already loyal to a different brand's version of the same product? Toss it. Here's how to make your makeup last longer.
Your ex’s anything
That flannel wasn't very soft, anyway. After you throw it out (or send it back), follow the rest of our tips for getting over a breakup.
Worn-out bras
Most bras lose their shape and should be replaced after about a year. (These are the bra mistakes you need to stop making.) Because a well-fitting bra is the foundation for a great outfit, it should make you feel comfortable and confident. Replace the ones that do anything less.
Wire hangers from the dry cleaners
The hangers you get for free aren't the ones that will treat your clothing kindly. Take dry-cleaned garments out of the plastic so they can breathe, suggests Oprah.com, and invest in wooden or cushioned hangers with a bar for folding pants and clamps to hold skirts.
Sweaters that are misshapen, pilled, or itchy
Because sweaters are likely the bulkiest items in your drawers, edit your collection after each season to make space for new pieces. If you'd like to try and remove pills from a sweater, try doing so with a razor. Here's how.
Free T-shirts
A collection of T-shirts takes up a ton of space, and you probably won't miss them when they're gone. For T-shirts that really do hold sentimental value, consider crafting them into wall art, pillowcases, or even a quilt.
Fake designer bags
Your knockoff designer bag is probably not fooling anyone. Find a style you love that's within your price range. If labels are important to you, invest in a classic black tote for winter, a tan or white one for summer, and a black cross-body for nights on the town. Here are more ways to make your outfit look expensive.
Orphan mittens and surplus scarves
Use a binder clip or Ziploc bag to keep your gloves together during non-winter months. (Here are more storage hacks you'll wish you knew sooner.) If you do lose one, don't hold onto it hoping its mate will find its way home. Replace them both. For scarves, edit your collection at the end of winter, as they have a way of accumulating as gifts and off-the-cuff purchases. You really only need one or two.
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