How to Get Rid of Unnecessary Things: 9 Tips 

Summer is a great time to get rid of everything unnecessary in your closet. However, parting with the old things we associate with memories of fun parties, best dates, and travels is one of the hardest things.

When revising, one of the most popular rules is to leave the clothes that only bring joy. To start the new season with a truly uncluttered closet, here are nine simple tips that will teach you to discard what you don’t need and determine at a glance which items should go to recycling.

Get Rid of Irreparably Damaged or Unwanted Shoes 

Remember those mass-market stiletto sandals you could only walk around your apartment in? Or the sneakers, which you “killed” at a music festival that no shoe repair would not help? Collect all your most uncomfortable and “old” shoes and put them in a bag without any regrets.

Throw out Jeans and Pants that are too Small or too Big for You 

Remember the episode of Sex and the City, when Miranda lost weight after childbirth and finally got into “those” tight jeans? Well, we suggest you make your life easier and get rid of all the pants and jeans that are not just a couple of sizes too small for you but also serve as a silent reproach. We suggest doing the same with things that are too big for you or have time to wear out.

Send to the Dustbin of History Sportswear, which You Never Wear 

If you are one of the serial buyers of sports leggings, Nike bra and sneakers for running, we advise you soberly assess your entire collection of clothes for training and throw out what you definitely do not need anymore. How do you identify these closet items in the general mass? Choose uniforms if they are more than three years old and have lost their marketable appearance, as well as what no longer fits.

Say Goodbye to Trends that are Definitely no Longer in Fashion 

Yes, yes, we keep telling you that literally, all trends of the past tend to come back. That said, it’s silly to deny that each of us in the closet “buried” clothes, which are absolutely sure no longer see the light of day. All of the things that you are uncomfortable with today should go to the recycling.

Let’s Admit to Ourselves that We won’t be Re-stitching, Mending, or Trimming 

In our frantic pace of life, there is no time most often not only go to hem your favorite pants and fix a sweater – even for groceries to go, there is no time. So we suggest you soberly assess all your clothes. If you have for years racks stored on old or unworn items that you’re sure you will not rush to adjust in the foreseeable future, would it not be easier to give them to those who need them more?

Throwing Out Things with Stains that can’t be Removed or Have Other Irreparable Damage 

We all have the episodes in her life when a dog ate their favorite mohair sweater, and you couldn’t throw it away for a year. But you just have to do it. Jeans that have long ago failed zipper, shirts with deodorant stains, T-shirts with small holes – say goodbye to fashion “dinosaurs.”

Return New Items that Didn’t Fit 

Ordered jeans that don’t fit? Or the wrong size blouse? Do not entertain the idea that bad purchases will stimulate you to lose weight or, in the future, will pass for a good gift for mom or sister. Instead, while there is time, give back clothes that do not fit you.

Say Goodbye to Dresses and Skirts that are Too Short 

Wearing a mini is cool, I won’t argue about that. But at the same time, you should not keep in the closets ultra-short skirts and dresses that border on vulgarity. Feel uncomfortable outside the apartment and fear any strong gust of wind? Then it’s definitely time to say goodbye to things.

Giving Back Forgotten Items from Ex Partners and Friends 

Stop hoarding ex-boyfriends’ t-shirts, girlfriends’ sweatshirts leftover from sleepovers, and other things that don’t belong to you. Not only do they clutter up your apartment, but they also get in the way of a sober assessment of your closet. We strongly recommend giving them back or methodically destroy after a session with a psychologist if you had to go through a painful separation.

Let It Go 

Can’t let go of the past? Consider whether there is an energy in it that helps you enjoy the present, feel free, and be open to new things.

Many things from the past have long since fulfilled their functions, so it’s worth respectfully letting them go. The authors of the book “Minimalism. The Essential Essays” by Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus: “Our memories are not under the bed. They are inside us, not with our things. Holding onto things mentally and emotionally puts pressure on us.” There is no need to throw everything away. Keeping a few items that are important to you and finding a decent place to store them is what’s most important.

However, try to get rid of the stuff that no longer serves you. And you won’t even notice as new better clothing will replace the old one.