Declutter With Me!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Declutter With Me: Winter Pieces I No Longer Wear 3
In this video, I show you which winter pieces I am decluttering and giving away from my closet, and I explain the reason why I no longer love them and want them.
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The most elegant and classy declutter video on TH-cam!
One tip I learned came when I was selling my previous home. It had a large closet, fairly full (and not everything was flattering, to be honest). A common piece of advice from real estate agents is that a simple, uncluttered home will be more visually appealing to potential buyers. "Staging" is all the rage. And if you're moving anyhow, just pack away what you don't need immediately, without the results looking as though you've taken a vow of poverty. (In other words, make it look like a comfortable home, but depersonalized.) So, following this advice, I packed away pretty much everything that was out-of-season, and suddenly realized how few pieces (a) I actually needed, and (b) really "worked" with more than one other item. This really worked for me; I ended up unpacking everything, going through it all, and discarding/donating items that were not longer right. How nice to arrive in our new home knowing where to put everything, and that there would be enough space.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who buys clothes and then later discovers she doesn't love them anymore! I must say, your donated items will be wonderful for some woman couldn't buy them otherwise.
I left work 2 years ago and I started watching your videos. After a break overseas I ended up decluttering all my work clothes. I went back and looked and cringed at how dull they were and how I had veered off my personal style. Basically everything went that was not in my colours and that did not suit my post-work style. It has been great and you are so correct it is a journey. I now revisit and re-evaluate on a regular basis. I have tried new combinations and got back into colours I love. I am even challenging myself to learn French but I am not very good - lack of confidence and no-one to practice with but I hold out hopes that I may improve and be able to travel and use what I have learnt. Thank you
Great tips! It's hard sometimes for me to get rid of clothes I paid good money for. I tend to go in "phases" where I'll buy items of a certain color, or patterned items. I love them for a while, but then they get relegated to the back. When it comes time to declutter, I feel guity for getting rid of them! Thanks to your videos, I'm becoming more deliberate and careful about what I choose to bring into my closet. New items have to be quality, classic and able to go with other pieces.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thanks, Marie-Anne! It's a good reminder to use these opportunities to let our style evolve and not judge past decisions. We made them for a reason at that time and now it's time to make choices that reflect our current style growth. :)
In the 60's, my mother used to get me to 'feel the fabric, feel the weight' when out clothes shopping. She would discreetly crumple up a handful to see if it withstood creasing ( oh, Mother, how I used to flinch). Bless her - she would find modern clothes are often made from thin poor material that do not hang well, or wear well.
I always do the scrunch test!
My Mum was the same😂 Cringe😮
I got a blouse out in magenta that I feel good in and always get compliments. I know I’m on the right track in the style journal in a few sentences. I tend to shortchange myself when buying apparel. No more. I have a friend I go with to the farmers market and she reminds me that I should treat myself. Those things and watching your videos awakened my artistic mind in terms of style! I abandoned my fashion design business when the pandemic killed it, but I’m open now to a metamorphosis…who knows what’s next..
I am so sorry your design business ended due to the pandemic Margarette - I hope that you will be able to restart it again with your metamorphosis 😃
Marie-Anne, The skirt with the butterflies...I would have that made into a pillow for the sofa in your closet/studio. When you held it up the fuchsia pillow behind you just popped out !
Marie Anne thank you for your tips! I ran to my closet to let go of items that aren't ME anymore. I realized that it is OK that my style is evolving. Keeping a style journal has been so helpful in articulating how I like to dress and what makes me smile.
I’m working on the idea of loving everything in my closet, and not feeling guilty about past purchases that aren’t “wows.” I keep a donate bag in my closet. The current occupants are a pair of low rise tight yellow jeans (hello funnel!) and a stained white Oxford cloth shirt. Before they got to the donate bag they hung in the “death row” section in the back of my closet. It’s evolving!
Chapin Montague I’m with you especially on the guilt thing. We all make mistakes. Sadly with fashion it can some times mean quite a bit of money was wasted. It’s a lesson I’ve learned and forgotten too many times, reinforcing knowing my style and only owning what truly excites me.
Chapin Montague why are you donating a stained item. They need to be saleable
🤣🤣 I love your death row at the back of the closet!!!
Thank you for the inspiration and great leadership by example. I will confess, I am a bit of a clothing hoarder, but after watching 2/3 of this video, I paused it and went upstairs to my closet and filled 5 large bags of items to donate. I am especially working on getting rid of everything that does not perfectly suit my body type and current esthetic.
Great job!
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lisapodehughes wonderful that you are donating. People will appreciate getting them.
Five bags! Good on you :-)
Oh that butterfly skirt, I don't think I would be able to part with! At 65 I have been a life long clothes horse, & it's time to do the seasonal switch from winter to spring/summer. That's why I watched your video. I have watched similar video's on this topic, hoping for any helpful hints, but I think I got more out of yours, so THANK YOU! Yes, I'm afraid my wardrobe is "lagging behind me", as you said! I love buying clothes, but am slow to discard. I have different criteria now, either I can see it being used as a wardrobe staple, otherwise it has to be something special that I will love wearing. So I am, as you say "evolving". There are so many pieces in my wardrobe I know if I saw them today I would not purchase. I guess you could say I had a victory of sorts today, as my youngest daughter, (who is also a clothes horse) & I sometimes go for a mani-pedi, & there is a consignment shop right near there we almost always pop in. Well today was the first time we both came out empty handed, not because they didn't have some lovely things, but we didn't see anything we needed!
I declutter whenever the mood strikes me. My Children’s former nanny who is now our cleaning lady helps me by taking all of my unwanted clothing and sharing it with her own family. Sometimes she sends packages of clothing to her family in the Philippines. I also give designer pieces to my local consignment shop (sometimes I buy items there too). It feels good to give old clothing a new life !
This is such a timely video! I really like the idea of having a box right in your closet to collect clothes you are no longer wearing.
I find it most interesting that most of the pieces you are getting rid of are black, gray or white. But yet you have a lot of beautiful colorful pieces behind you. Perhaps you are moving into a more colorful period of dressing?
I, also, often will put the hangers on backwards to see just how often I wear the item. If I haven’t worn it in 6-12 months, I know it’s time to go.
When I watch you Marie-Anne, I always feel inspired to go get rid of more of my clothing hoard.😂 I’m very motivated from watching you and how encouraging you are, so now I get rid of ill-fitting clothes, as well as ones that are itchy, uncomfortable or just don’t wow me. I used to wear anything in order to create an outfit..it was just for work...then I could wear what I wanted in real life...but now I am creating my entire wardrobe around what I truly like. If I haven’t worn it in ages, it has to go... I’m really getting control over my closet (ok, it’s actually a full room of clothes and garnet racks, but it’s sooo much better👍🏻💗). Ty so much for ur inspiration.💐
Your pup is lovely! She adds that extra something to any video:) Videos like this get you in the mood to take something off the hanger you know doesn’t need to be there.
Perfect timing! Nearly Spring, putting away most of heavy Sweaters, corded pants, etc. I DO have boxes to toss things in... sort of first step in process, as each item will be evaluated before donating. My mother used to say, stand up straight, you look so slouchy in that ( usually when trying on clothes.) if I didn’t LOVE it, my whole body expressed my dislike, at 8 and 10. Still does. 🙄i think we look much more attractive in clothes we love, which we feel pretty and or elegant and stylish wearing!
Marie-Anne, thank you for this video. I really needed to see how you select what items you no longer need and to make room for new clothing. My wardrobe needs a declutter now and your declutter video gave great tips on what to find a new home for. Great job as always.
A tip (especially if you have a hard time getting rid of things): get a second box for ”maybes”. If you miss something in there, just go get it. And if you have not missed it for half a year or so, it is time to say goodbye.
Mia Fridström I love this tip! Thank you!
Yes!
I just did a major declutter (3 bags full) of clothes/shoes & decided that maybe someone else would love them because I wasn't wearing them anymore. I also went through my sock drawer & got rid of about 1/2 of it - I had too many socks!! My cousin challenged me to a 40 day challenge during Lent to get rid of one item per day for 40 days. Challenge accepted! Thanks Marie Anne!
Found this video very helpful, as I declutter my wardrobe on a weekly schedule. It can be a challenge! Your tips are inspiring me to meet this. Big thank you, Marie-Anne!
I really appreciate your video on decluttering. It can be so difficult to make decisions about what to let go of, especially when it is an item that was gifted. I feel bad to let go of a gifted item when it is something that doesn't work with your current style. The other thing is when an item looks great still and you think you are going to need/wear it so you end up keeping it just in case. I watch these videos to help me feel like I can make a difference and realize that it is okay to let things go. Merci ♥️
Like the idea of a style journal. Good tips
Fabric quality has been constantly reducing…. my Mom has some cashmere sweeters form the eighties and they are PERFECT. Prada bag from the seventies and the leather is soft and perfect. Nothing absolutely nothing comparable to what is sold in shops (even high brands!) these days. It's really difficult to find quality Marie-Anne and I am sure you know it better than me. The concept to bring everything to the masses and sizing instead of tayloring is recent after all (50-60 years compared to centuries of tayloring)
You are right Emanuela. I bought a sweater in the Street of Patission, Athens in the late 80’s and I still wear it to this day, very good quality and real wool. Having said that, I see some beautiful pieces ( bags and clothes) and #NoNameBrand at Amazon. 🤔
You are right, Emanuela. It is hard to find good quality fabrics, no matter what the price or brand. Often the only solution is consignment or thrift shops if you don't have a hige clothes budget. And the sizing! It is all over the place, which makes it harder to buy online when you cannot try things on until after you pay for shipping. Discouraging.
I couldn't agree more. That's why I make a lot of my clothing. Not because I make it better than the shops but because I have a much larger choice of fabrics. What I save in my own tailoring I can spend on first grade fabrics, such as silk, whilst at first I found it difficult to sew, I decided to follow in my mother's footsteps and do a three year tailor's course. If I hadn't gone to school to learn how to not only make clothing but to also make my own patterns I wouldn't have the wardrobe I have now. Fashion comes and goes, but style is timeless, which is why I love Madame's videos.
Thank you so much Marie- Anne. After watching your motivational video, I felt I could look at my clothing in a more thoughtful manner and I put a few things in my donation box. I had a pink jersey dress that I paid too much for and I was uncomfortable wearing it because it was a bit too tight. You gave me the courage to let it go to someone who can use it. Thank you again.
Very good tips, Marie-Anne. I am keeping so many clothes for the wrong reasons and it is time to let it go. I need to love my clothes. Merci.
I really love the idea of keeping a box, and decluttering anytime I'm choosing an outfit to wear, or hanging up laundry. I think the challenge is being willing to get honest with yourself about items you're not reaching for.
I declutter my wardrobe twice a year on the weekend of daylight savings changeover. I know instantly when I bring out an item for the upcoming season if I love it or not. Thank you for your tips and wisdom.
I also declutter my wardrobe regularly. Weekly or every other week I find myself pulling out something Im not loving. I take mine to a shop to sell or donate to charity. So happy to see your sweet baby angel, Coco! ❤
Coco is so cute!!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and emotions during decluttering clothes.
Everytime I try to throw out something, magically I manage to convince myself that i will be able to use it again---it will go back to shelf, it stays there another half a year not even moved. Now I realise every time I choose clothes for the day, that is the true reality check. If it is comfortable to wear, if it hurts, if I feel good wearing in the environment of that day, if I worry about cleaning it, if I am afraid of stain it... So in the end, the piece I didn't touch for half a year should go out, doesn't matter how good of the material, color, fit.
Do you think the first a few black pieces can be salvaged by removing the white strips and change to muted color buttons? I always try to ask myself what is it bother me from a clothes, if I can modify it. The material(color), the fit and the cut are the respects I check now.
Hello. Your videos are my favorite ones on fashion styling and decluttering. They've been very helpful so far and I've more to learn and accomplish.
I have a hard time letting go of things. My weight fluctuates so I need multiple sizes and I often repurpose items. BUT I do have those cheaply made items that just needs to go. This video is inspirational to help me let go of items in my overly stuffed closet. TFS
Oh, I’m glad you mentioned that the wardrobe isn’t static. This clears up my frustration and feeling that I’m never achieving the complete wardrobe I want. I had the impression that one day I would get all the right pieces and be done with it. 😆
Bonjour Marie-Anne, In December my husband redesigned my closet. It looks amazing and I did a first wave of declutter. It now needs the second wave. I typically rotate spring/summer and fall/winter clothes by boxing up the off season ones as my closet is not large. I love the butterfly skirt but if it does not bring you joy then they must fly away ;) Little Coco is a cutie!!
On my word yes! The quality of the fabric has greatly declined. I love J crew but I find that often when the price seems like a bargain it's because of the poor quality. Not the same as it used to be when the prices were out of my reach but the clothes were lovely. I find the same is true with every brand.
I just recovered an old coat, probably 10 years old. I used to wear this coat a lot, but then I left it at my parents when I moved out and I forgot about it. This winter I finally took it with me, and I am so glad I did. It's a timeless black, shorter coat with wool in it. I remember when I bought it, it was about 50-60€, from H&M. What do you get there these days for the same price? Just a worse fitting plastic jacket.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur It seems like natural fibers are becoming such a rarity, especially a completely natural garment.
Still working on decluttering so this is wonderfully relevant - I'm so new to this that there are gaps all over the place in my wardrobe right now because I used to spend winters in jeans and sweatshirts. Stylish is very new to me, and I really really need a turtle-neck or two and a couple of those nice cashmere sweaters. I'm coming to the conclusion that I think my wardrobe will eventually have a lot of classic styles in some brighter colours (yes, there are going to be black and white pieces because everyone needs those!) - I love earth tones so there's going to be greens and browns, and jewel tones such as burgundy and teal.
Marie-Anne Do you have every day clothes, like what you wear when you clean, or cook, mop, and dust!
Could you do a video on your every day clothes! Do you have them set aside for when you do your house work!
I have a clear out regularly and put things in a bag in my spare bedroom and about every 2 to 3 months l take them to Cat Protection Charity. I must admit l still have clothes a rarely wear but cannot yet part with but l will eventually. It feels good to have a clear out 😘
You have given me the confidence to stop keeping things because they're hardly worn. I bought a dress I liked for a Christmas season a year ago. I didn't wear it this past season. I'm putting it my box for donations. I am reminded of Thoreau's words about being wary of occasions that call for new clothes. Coco is adorable.
Some of my varied points: Shoes - feet change throughout the eons and old cheap shoes no longer feel comfortable. So I've invested in very high quality SAS shoes; clothing companies from 40 years ago had better quality than today so many are still "keepers;" :( So sad that Chadwicks of Bostons has gone out of business - I was looking to purchase a few more basic corduroy jeans but alas the company is defunct; I recycle, as I go along, unsuitable pieces by placing in recycle plastic bags in the bottom of one closet - at the beginning of a new season, I take them to the charity shop; I don't replace items (i.e. undies, exercise wear etc.) that are frayed (since I have more than I need of them anyway); I must get rid of "childish" items (though I still am a child at heart - but no longer of body); I keep current clothing, after use and cleaning, in a neat pile in a "neat" section of closets (using the same colors i.e. for Valentines day and xmas holidays) and then put them back in place on hangers at the end of the holidays. Suggestions for your future videos: how about: ways to style wrap dresses and long black skirt. That is all -- no now! :)
Set an eBay alert for those pants and you might still be able to get them.
I make exceptions for just 3 or 4 things I have dearly loved that go out of fashion. I just pulled out my own vintage scarf from Dior that is in my favorite colors, a wool jacket, and boots that were stored away way back in my closet. I dearly loved those items and have joy in pulling them out again as style recycles. Otherwise, bye bye! I’m trying to do what my fashionable grandmother said, „Buy a dress; get rid of a dress. Buy a blouse; get rid of a blouse.“
You are so inspiring to watch.I have a huge amount of clothes I no longer wear and have kept far to long .so today I will be ruthless and rid my closet of the unused items
Hi Marie-Anne. Unfortunately we do shrink as we age - by up to 2 inches! Something to do with compression of the spine - and it starts as young as 40. Scary huh? Eventually our cropped trousers will be ankle length so don't throw them out :P
😂😂 I've already shrunk 3" and you're not wrong.
@@TheDriftwoodlover You'll have to start shopping in the petite section 😉
I shrunk 2 inches. Ouch!
@@carolorr4280 I am afraid to measure myself. Look at the Queen.
I used to be 5'5 tall and weighed 125 lbs and thought I was very average. Now I am 5'2 and 125 lbs and think I need to lose at least 10 lbs and have to shop for petites. Annoying.
Hi Marie Anne . This is so timely spring is coming plus we our working on our basement and I know I need to get rid of somethings I no longer wear . You have given me the will and inspiration to declutter Have a lovely week !
I have a wardrobe and a clothing rack. Seasons clothes go on the rack. In the beginning of the season, I declutter. The removed items stay in my storage room. I can undo my decision. If I do not miss them, they go either to recycling or donated.
Crazy as this may sound, some of those items like the butterfly skirt would be cute turned into a throw pillow to go on a couch or a bed with coordinating comforter or quilt.
Thank you!💖
Another thing that changes very much with time is your psychological attitude, aswell as your "Weltentschaung", and that allso makes your taste evolve. Sometimes it happens you see something so fabuolous and so smashing, that it gives you new inspiration for your own style. For instance a colour, that you never ever would have contemplated before, might become one of your favourites; exactly what happened to me with pink too! You are such a delightfull person Marie-Anne, thanks for your advices, listening to you is like listening to one's best friend. Everytime I see you I get on a good mood🙂! Bisous
Bonjour Marie Anne thanks for the reminder I definitely need to declutter and great tip when we do laundry or iron brilliant!!! I should have thought of that 😆 merci again Marie Anne 💕
StoptheWars Are usually wait once a year but I think I’m gonna do it more than that from now on because it’s too time-consuming I think you have it all together then blamb great idea from someone else in the long run doesn’t matter where you get the idea just as long as you get the job done right 😜
Great video! I love that you were practical on what stays or goes. I appreciate the tips as well!
I love your videos so much! I declutter my clothing all the time, as it feels very freeing and a wonderful stress release! I love watching Coco too! I am a dog person!!!💗 as I have aged, I have discarded skirts that are now seemingly too short. I agree with you about the fabric quality in clothing these days - it seems to be deteriorating!
First, let me tell you that I enjoy every video that you post- I learn so much from them. Wardrobe decluttering is torture for me, truly. I have way too many clothes and I like/love so many of them. I live in the Great Lakes area of the United States and we have four distinct seasons so clothes are needed for them. I also spend 2 of the winter months in warm, sunny Florida, but the summer wardrobes worn here differ from the styles worn up north at home. So I have ended up with two closets at home- one too many as far as I am concerned! I'm in Florida now so can't do anything about what clothes are at home, but you have motivated me to at least go through the process with what I have here now. I do a lot of consignment shopping down here with friends, too, and always come home with more than I left with because of that reason- but I do get some nice, quality buys that way. I'm working on my French capsule wardrobe, too, so I always have my eyes open here and at home for pieces that will fit in. I think that I would benefit from starting a style journal (I bought a pretty notebook but never used it) and I think I am going to try the hanger turn-around trick too. Please don't stop with this decluttering video, I would like to see more! Merci, and hello to you and your little dog Coco!
Yes fabric guality is going down especially in us
Great video as always. My idea of keeping my clothes under control is: everytime I'm buying something new, something has to go. It's working for me.
I do the same - but in order to REALLY declutter, for me it’s one piece in, two pieces out. Eventually I get (or will get) to the moment where everything in my closet is something I love to wear and the only new things coming in are replacements or slight variations on the original item. It also makes me more aware that the items in my closet can be mixed and matched into many, many different. outfits. So do I really “need” this (i.e. it’s a replacement)? Could I update the look with an accessory in the “in”colour or pattern of the season? I can feel better about the ethics too: fast fashion is not always produced under safe working conditions, so the less I buy of it, the more I appreciate what I have that’s of true quality.
I declutter change of seasons, but since I’ve retired I’ve gotten rid of clothes that I wore for work. As a plus size woman there is a great need for good quality clothes in this size for women just entering the workforce after years away. The sadness of giving my business clothes away was counterbalance by the thought that they would be appreciated by someone else just starting out. I kept one or two suits, but gave everything else away including shoes, bags and totes.
I do a big declutter in Spring and fall! Like the box idea! It would help in decisions that can come up, like you said, when you do laundry. We have a charity shop that is well used. I also take stuff to my former workplace. Leave them for a bit and then take what is left to Thrifty’s. I am getting better at buying less! Thanks to you and a couple of other TH-cam presenters! I find it is fun to declutter! Next project will be sweaters! And rearranging my storage space for them. OMG! I am getting keen to start, but I have a lot to do today…making a decision on the three options for my luncheon. I am almost decided! Enjoy your videos. Next going to watch the purse organizer one!
"Boden" shows very nice photos. The clothes look nice and the cut is usually good. But the quality is bad or not adjusted to the price. After being disappointed several times, I no longer buy anything there.
The butterfly skirt is cute, as is the scarf - but I think it is too cute for your style now.
Since the quality isn't there anymore I keep most of my "old" clothes until they really need to be replaced. The majority of them still looks much better than my friend's new expensive pieces. You can often refresh the look by tweaking the style and adding new accessories. I also remake the nice pattern cotton or silk clothing into the pillows
Just started using a box
After watching this I went to my closet and purged my clothes including my shoes and jewelry.
What a great feeling.
So, I realized I need some jeans and some new shoes. I honestly am not a buyer so I have to break down and buy myself a few things. Lol. Maybe a nice cologne and a pretty red lipstick. We have pretty much the same coloring but my lips are shrinking. In fact, that’s the only thing shrinking on me! Wish me luck finding some awesome ( I think MarieAnne would appreciate) clothes.
See you soon,
Janie
Oui. Madam .. xo
Decluttering is a great idea. I always have a bag that fills up usually in about a month.
You are totally right, the best time is between seasons, and my rule is A year without wearing an item, time for declutering! Agree with you clothes are reducing quality, but not price. And yes, always I ´am ready for evolve. thanks for share this smart video. By the way my Nina 🐩😍says hi to your Cocco
I’ve always worked on the principle that if I haven’t worn it for two years it’s time to go. I can obviously live without it! The only time I hung into something for a long time was the designer suit I bought for my son’s wedding. It cost me £500, but another occasion never arose for me to wear it. After five years I donated it to a charity shop. Such a shame!
Thanks for another great video, Marie-Anne! To save money and reduce waste, I've been thinking much more carefeully about each item before I buy it. I save up for quality pieces and have a Pinterest board specifically for clothes I think I'll actually buy to see how each piece would get maximum use. I've been doing this for a about a year now, and my giveaway pile is much smaller.
Bonjour Marie-Anne. Another entertaining video. First things first. Poor Coco probably thought she was going to be placed in the de-cluttering box, so she did a quick exit from the sofa :)
On my chuck out habits: I only really throw things out when they look tired and over-worn and whenever my body shape changes, so they no longer fit. I rarely just fall out of love with items I buy. i feel the same way about items I've had in my wardrobe for years as I did the day I bought them. I do find that I have a few items that I hardly ever wear, and probably will never wear again, but I still won't chuck them out - just in case I do want to wear them. I still love them too.
Something I have done before that I need to do again is to turn all the hangars backwards so that the hook points forward instead of toward the wall. Keep them that way until you wear the item, then hang it back up the right way. Then, if a year has passed (or whatever time frame you choose), if you haven’t worn it you will know. It is then time to give away everything hung backwards!
I de clutter my closet every January and every September.
The reason why I chose those months is because I like to let new air move through my closet in January and I always go shopping in October so I need to open some space by September.
However last year thanks to you I practically didn’t buy anything just basics I needed or some new clothes that combined perfectly with what I already have.
I missed Coco!😻
You're very brave. It must be difficult since all of those clothes were nice.
I love your little Coco. So sweet. Another TH-cam lady I follow has a kitty named Chanel. The other day I took a solid gray top out of the dryer and held it up. It had two grease stains on it. It was probably too late to remove the stain, since it had been through the dryer and I only felt so-so about it, so I threw it in the trash. I put another top in my charity box, because I really hadn't been feeling great about it and realized that I don't even like it anymore. Classic clothes
xo~linda
Thank you for making me not feel guilty for getting rid of things that look new. CoCo is sooo cute!
Hello. I love your video. It's so good to have an understanding that style changes and I need to change with it. My moment was when you explained that they is nothing wrong with the clothes, you just needed to make a choice. I have had trouble understanding this idea. I have clothes I love but never wore. My problem is "why". I need to understand and start my journal.
I loosely follow the 30/3 wardrobe plan, thirty items in your wardrobe for three months then what is not in my current wardrobe is boxed up. Every three months I then have a shop my wardrobe exercise, this is when I do most of my weeding. At this time I also review gaps or what needs replacing. I am out to bring out a faithful Boden dress, it works well for the office, in jersey so does not crease, it has seen better days so I'm on the lookout for a replacement. Once I find a replacement I will remove the old one.
Oooh Coco! Great video!
Also - I have just got me a cute notebook (it’s actually a project book) to start my style journal.
I am about to dispose a lot of my clothes. Thank you.
Love your box idea in your closet or nearby. It's best to say no and place it where you don't have a chance to change your mind, which happens to me sometime.
I keep a box in my spare bedroom closet. I deciliter as I find pieces I don't love or don't fit. When I change out my season wardrobe I hang the hangers backwards and as I wear something I hang it back the right way and at the end of the season anything that the hangers that have not been worn and turned around I get rid of it.
Marie Anna love your video lot of good ideas
But I can NEVER throw away scarves. Its an obsession.
Never used to but this fall I asked some pointed questions about when I thought I'd wear it again and why hadn't I been.
Sounds like you have a good obsession, since scarves don't take much space. Maybe someday your heirs will make some artwork with them.
@@peaceonearth8693 Actually I have made dresses and caftans from them
@@peaceonearth8693 Actually I have made dresses and caftans from some, that I sold on etsy
I am also obsessed with scarves. I would feel so guilty chucking one!
Merci I love to declutter ,however some of my tops I had worn just a few times but this season I did not like the shape on me so you have given me the courage to let go of them.
You have helped me a lot, I I have a lot of clothes but do not love them all, so time to get busy, Best Wishes!
Thank you for this video Marie-Anne. A very helpful topic. You have given me food for thought and the motivation to have a huge sort out. Au revoir 🥰
Oh Madame I would love your little top and matching cardigan you showed us first. lol
Lovely video, Marie-Anne. The only item that I was surprised about was the black shirt with contrasting buttons. Perhaps model it for us before it takes a trip?
Please make a video about styling the striped t-shirt/top (both casual and dressy). If I don’t pair it w/ interesting accessories, it tends to look boring.
I typically keep a de-clutter box in my laundry area. I wash and fold and donate when full. Also, I have this personal rule. If I purchase a near item, one has to leave the closet. One in, one out. It keeps me from over stuffing my closet.
I have donated my clothes since I started on this journey and have raised over £500 for the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research. So a win win situation 😊
Love this video classy
The plain dark blouse was a classic piece so not sure why you discarded as it is very versatile. And if you took that high quality grey wool skirt to a tailor, had those bulky belt loops removed and the hem let down you would realize it was another 'new' classic. As we all agree, quality is hard to find and not very affordable. I say look at 'remodeling' if it's feasible.
I declutter mostly in between seasons
I went through all my skirts. I’m denoting half. My taste in clothing has changed
Style is definitely a journey Phyllis 😃 donating what you no longer need is wonderful 👏
Just today I took a bunch of old tech devices to be recycled. Now on to clothes and shoes. I do this about 4 times a year, but I live in 2 places. I get emotionally attached to my clothing. I admire your will power. My husband is really bad, but even he is making an effort. And for sure the quality of fabric is going down. Even in high end items.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Even Lanvin had polyester dresses. Others too of course.
I finally made it on time.
Ironically, Marie Anne appears to have posted a bit later today, and now she's probably out for the evening. Also her internet has been in and out it appears. We're lucky she was able to get this post online if that was the case. But, I'll give you a thumbs-up for whatever that is worth. :-)
I take everything out of my bursting wardrobe every now and again and end up putting them all back lol 😂🥰❤️
Sarah Brennan 😂
The Butterfly-Skirt: it would be great to make a cushion or bag from it! Your items have a beautiful quality. Have you ever considered to give them to a thrift shop/second hand shop? In Vienna we have some thrift shops which are specialized in high quality and design fashion. I guess it will be the same in paris, or am I wrong? Thanks für your videos!
Make a cushion.
Please recycle clothes everyine...Take them to second hand stores etc. Better for the environment.
Love your advice Marie-Anne. Always an inspiration.
Hi Mary-Anne, I noticed you got rid of alot of black items. I realized black washes me out so I prefer grey, brown or navy over black. I'm getting rid of colors that do not suit me. You look amazing in pink, green and navy!! I declutter often and now I'm very careful (it try to be) with new items.
I loved the red heart scarf and was surprised that you wanted to part with it. I have a drawerful of scarves and I know if I get rid
Of one I will want it later on.
I like your open plan wardrobe but wonder if it might collect dust, and you have to brush each item before wearing it.
Thank you for your interesting videos, you are always so natural.
I declutter in the beginning of the season. Then I keep them until almost the end in my storage room so I can undo my decision.
Wish we could buy your stuff!
Too bad so many viewers live so far away. Sometimes channels have a monthly give-away to randomly chosen viewers. Of course size is a wild card.
I love buying clothes, so my rule of thumb is, 'If one piece comes in (to my closet,) one piece comes out'. Even if it's transferred to my dresser drawers (i.e. turned into "play clothes") as many of my jersey tops do, as they get worn in.
12.35ish: I might have a very similar scarf! 😄☺️
Edit: great idea about the style journal.
I decluttered 3 jumpers today, just after I wore one and out it in the wash😏
I much prefer and seek out natural fibres. Wool cashmere cotton linen but it’s quite hard to find and the price is hiked up. But even so less is more quality over quantity .....