Cleaning out my closet

This “winter” (seasons are hard to define in Northern California, and often quite fickle) I have been mostly sticking to a limited “capsule-like” wardrobe. I have been following Unfancy and Project 333 through their capsule wardrobe adventures, and I decided to test the waters a bit.

I haven’t made full rules or set a limit to my wardrobe, but I have started to narrow my focus and consider what this could look like for spring/summer.

Unsurprisingly, one of my favorite parts of doing this has been taking a critical eye to the clothes in my closet and trying to figure out if they add value to my life, serve a necessary purpose, and make me feel good in them.

I love a good decluttering. It was fun for the first few items that I had been thinking about getting rid of for months, but it got a lot harder when I had to accept that some of the pieces I loved just didn’t fit my lifestyle or my body anymore (hello new muscles, it’s nice to see).

In preparation to laying out my spring capsule, I got rid of more than 20 pieces that were just taking up room in my closet. I sold five to a local used clothing store and donated the rest. (I was honestly disappointed about how little I was able to sell, but I learned some tips for next time and I’m glad to get everything out of my space!)