I didn’t want to do it. But I knew I had to.
I’ve gained some weight over the past year, to that point that I was wearing fewer of my clothes than I wanted to. And it wasn’t a big shift in weight - I haven’t completely gone up a size, but many of my clothes fit different (and others just don’t fit at all). And I realized that I needed to spend some time in my closet.
And yes, my first priority was how everything fit my body - but it wasn’t just about that. Because how clothes physically fit is only one of the things that comes up when you’re going through your closet. What fits (or doesn’t fit) your body is important - but what fits your lifestyle is also important. And what fits your preferences is sometimes even more important. So, let’s talk about all of it as I share a little more about my time in my closet…
Sweaters that made the cut - ones that fit, that I love & look forward to wearing.
Like I said, I didn’t really want to spend a significant part of the weekend going through my closet. But I knew I’d be happier when I was done than when I started (which I was). Because I knew there were things that might work - but I didn’t have time to figure it out in the morning as I was getting dressed. And I knew there were things that wouldn’t work - and they didn’t deserve space in my closet anymore (which I think echoes how many people feel about what’s in their closets).
And I also knew that a big part of this would be letting things go - because I had held onto a lot. Like clothes that fit me pre-pandemic (that I had tucked away in a hidden corner). Or pieces that I just wasn’t wearing anymore (because I have things that I like better). Or items that made sense for how I worked years ago (but don’t make sense anymore).
And when I got stuck or frustrated (or just annoyed), I engaged in some self-talk - using the same mantras as when I coach my clients through the closet process. So, here’s some of what I told myself, to help figure out what did (and didn’t) deserve to stay in my closet - especially in regard to letting things go…
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