Discover Organizing - Let us help you GET ORGANIZED!: Getting "clothes(er)" to Spring!

Now that the sun has been shining for a few days, it's time to start thinking about those winter clothes you haven't worn yet. I'm sure there are at least 5 articles of clothing that you haven't worn this winter, or maybe even last winter. Ask yourself these questions about those clothes:

I wore these before, but do I still need them? Do I have something similiar that I enjoy more?

I loved these ______! Do they still make me feel good when I put them on now?

If the answer is "No," then it's time to let them go. While you're at it, find those 1 pair of shoes or boots that hurt your feet and let someone else enjoy them. Found 2 pieces of jewelry you no longer wear? Pass them on as well!

I know there are a lot of sales taking place right now at stores looking to off-load their winter items, so before you buy anything ask yourself if you really need it. If your winter jacket has fallen apart, by all means take the 75% off and get rid of the old one!

But, if you just want it, then make sure you can follow the "One In, One Out" rule: when you bring One item into your home, One must go out. You can give it to your friend who's always admiring it, or donate it to your favorite charitable organization. If it's stained or otherwise unwearable, please donate it to the trash.

**If you want to really be diligent about it, try establishing a "One In, Two Out" guideline. If you have to find two items to let go of for every new item you buy, you'll definitely begin to evaluate whether you really need that new item.**

Now that you're ready to let go, I've listed a few donation places here for ideas:

Dress for Success: Clothing for women re-entering the workplace; currrently in need of the following items:

Medical scrubs
Non skid shoes and "Crocs" (larger sizes & wide widths a plus)
Black and khaki casual pants
White collared shirts
Plain colored ladies t's and long sleeve shirts
Steel toe boots
Maternity clothing for work