I actually would like to see more of you going through your stuff, my family have accumulated too much and I want to show then that they can and should get rid of some things
oh im glad! I was super intimidated to start, but it feels SO GOOD! I hope your family feels encouraged to start! sounds like you are on the right track 😁
I just did my closet and to not brag very proud of the results! I cut my clothes/shoes/purses by 80%!!!!!!!!! This has been very freeing and I feel this is the best for be! You go girl!
I did this a couple of years ago after losing a lot of weight. I donated most things, as well as giving a few things to friends and family and selling a few formal dresses and shoes, bags etc that I loved at the time but just didn't use, either because my taste had changed or because they were stupid, one-off purchases for particular occasions. I kept one top in my old size that I love and will eventually turn into a cushion or something. The amount of stuff we hoard is disgusting - I do regular culls now, although increasingly I find I'm buying so little (and buying good quality items that I actually wear and enjoy) that I'm getting rid of less and less. It's a great feeling!
Pshhh, this girl is child's play for the clothing I comsumed. I did get rid of half over the last year. A 4 bedroom house with no kids is trouble for a shopper. I am now an intentional shopper that everything has to have a place. 1 in and 10 or more out.
I love the fact that your open about what you actually have and how you feel about it. Some people simply say that you still have too much, but you're the one living your life- i'd say 48% is great! And I'd love to watch you doing more of these, Ashley :)
I have really cut down on my clothing and I haven’t been happier, my anxiety has gone down, I sleep better and cleaning my home takes me MAYBE an hour at the most. Less is more folks
Thank you for watching!!! 👚🤗👗SO GLAD i got to make this video because it seriously has improved my life so much. And an little update- I GOT RID OF MORE STUFF AFTER THIS!!! 😄🙌🏻 *Also if you are wondering, i donated 95% of the clothes I got rid of and put some things on Poshmark (@amcgetrick)* For the next video I'm thinking either bathroom/beauty products OR going through the attic at my parents house and going through my childhood toys/school papers haha. What do you think? Bathroom or toys/childhood stuff next??? 🤔
YAS HUN! Good on you for tackling even more! 🌸✨💕 I agree with the first comment, you probably will be most impacted by a clean bathroom first. I still want to see the attic video after, though- I’m right there with you. My parents’ house still has old toys/school stuff 😅
Ending with : 52 t-shirts 32 Pants 17 bags ? Are you sure you are done with the closet yet ? You may want to watch the rushes again, you'll notice some of the clothes fit you or look better on you than others. Giving oneself constraints is always a good idea like : synthetic clothes are not breathable and shed microplastics in the water which end up in the sea so keeping natural fabrics may help you get rid of a lot Some colours or shapes are great to compliment a part of you like or make another part more discreet...
@@odalissk Ashley shares in her comment above that she got rid of more things after filming this video. I understand that you're trying to help her, and I'm glad you mentioned environmentally harmful fabrics, but if I read this comment on my own declutter journey I know I would feel judged and pressured. Improving any aspect of your life is a long and non-linear process, and what feels right for one person might not feel right for another. It's less about hard numbers, more about feelings.
I watch declutter/organization videos vicariously. The first area I tackled when I decluttered was my closet. For 2 years I have had about 38 clothing items (plus underwear, shoes, jackets & accessories). I love my simplified closet and how easy it is to wear & care for my clothing. So now I watch others declutter 😁
I cannot stress this enough, I love your videos so much! You're always so organized, thoughtful, and thorough with cleaning and editing (really anything), that it shows in the quality of the video. There is not a single video where you slack off and for that I'd like to thank you. I, and I hope others too, can see how hard working and detail oriented you are, and it shows! I'm telling you, I live for the times that you upload your videos. Thank you so much, I just wanted to let you know that theres someone out there that admires you and your work ethic! As always, the video was so satisfying 💛💛
oh. my. gosh. i took a screenshot of this comment and am going to look at it whenever im doubting myself 😭💛😭you are SO KIND. thank you so much you made my day, really. SO flattered you like my videos and thank you so much for watching!! 🤗wish i could give you a hug!! haha
I love how you approached the subject of categorizing your items by type, then sorted out what you were or were not going to keep from said groupings. I've never thought of doing it that way. Mind blown!
I immediately counted how many items I had in my closet. I came out to about 200 not including shoes, accessories, and undergarments. So glad you're happy with your new closet!
589 is so many Ashley!! I think I've less than half of that but still have so many items that I could get rid of hmmm! This is such a great video and well done on your progress!!
@@AshleyMcGetrick It really is! I'm excited for you and I'm sure you'll enjoy continuing to cut down. I was going through mine before watching your video and through some more. We've got a lot piled up! Good to refresh every so often!!
Try the catch and release method. Save receipts and return anything you haven't worn in 28 days...that's usually under the wire for most stores' return policies.
I linked your video so much! I think it’s good that you made it short and sweet because so many declutter videos are overly dramatic with people hugging and embracing their clothes as if they have to say their final goodbyes to a loved family member and then the tears, it’s ridiculous. I’ve set myself on a no-but until the end of the year barring a couple of rules and will then do the same process in January, after I’ve gotten a feel of the clothes I got most use of and which ones I didn’t even touch.
ah im sure they would suit you better than me! lol (i actually made a Poshmark account after this, I cant remember if I put those pants on there or donated them... but its @amcgetrick!) Thanks for watching!! 😄💛
Just consumerism in general, I’ve seen so many of these videos but I don’t think any of them actually address head on the lifestyle changes needed to keep this organization. STOP SHOPPING PEOPLE.
I've tried getting rid of clothes I don't use soo many times, but I always get emotional or think "well what if I need this one day?" and often give up.. You made it look like a breeze! Would've loved to see more of your process - like what kept you going?
I'm in the process of moving and this just inspired me to start with my clothes!! I have SO. MUCH. STUFF. So I'm going to start by weeding down my wardrobe this way. Thanks so much!
Make a video for all of it! I always live a cluttered life and have too much stuff and the tips you have are really helpful and it inspires me to go through and get rid of some of my stuff too!
This was so helpful! I love seeing these closet clean out videos. I have half of my things at university, and half at home and I can’t even keep track of what I have anymore. When I am home in August I am going to do exactly this and clean out what I don’t wear. You are amazing, I love you videos! Please keep making ones like these!
congratulations on this! it's a really nice feeling getting rid of the extra things, you realize you don't need as much as you thought you did. watching this for inspiration to keep going through all my stuff!
I'd love to see a video elaborating on the mental side of this, meaning what made you buy so much stuff and what it has "given" you. I mean the physical act of decluttering isn't even the hardest part! The hardest thing is to stop the flow of stuff coming in after decluttering and resist consumerism. I'd highly recommend doing a no buy challenge. 😊 Stopping consuming even for just one month can be really eye opening. My biggest win from my no buy challenge in July was starting a "consideration list" to which I wrote down everything I wanted to buy during the challenge. Then I had time to think if I really needed that thing and how important it is. I noticed I have things mostly in 3 categories: things that I can't live without and need asap, things that are actual needs in the future but can very well wait, and things that are just for fun and basically needless. Some of those things I'll allow myself to buy, for example services or digital goods. Life needs some fun after all. But a new blouse just because I feel like it isn't something that passes my "consideration test". I'm doing another no buy in September!
Yup, it's taken me a year to get to where I am. And, I still go through and declutter every week cause you need to do it all the time to get really good at it. Embarrassingly, I was more extreme than this lady. I had no idea it was that bad.
The KonMari method of making a giant pile of the whole category is a real eye opener for a lot of folks. Terrifying when you are confronted with a literal mountain of stuff! You did a good job with halving your current supply. I would suggest another shelf or pretty boxes to help take some of the tower stacks and set them up like books on a shelf or like they are in the drawers. That way you don't have to balance a 10 inch pile of shirts to get the one 2/3rds the way down the stack. :-) Good luck with the continued purge!
I love Konmari and I also admire minimalists. I am doing Konmari because I had the chance to gather all my items in one house (I live in 2 houses) and counted all my clothes except for undergarments. I have 404 in total. I was already freaking out because of how much I have. I like fashion and dressing up, that's why it came to that amount. I have a lot of hand-me-downs and I also enjoy thrifting. If I want to give up on items, my mom used to stop me from doing so because she feels like it would be a waste. Explained to her what I read in Kondo's book and now she understands. I can't imagine going through much more than that number 🙈 But we all have to start somewhere! Especially because of quarantine where you mostly are just at home you do realize that you could comfortably do away with 70% of what you own. Now in the process of selling and will donate once quarantine is over.
I have a lot of clothes because I HATE shopping and the thought of going to the pain of buying something again if I would have to replace it means that I keep everything!
I love this video, Ashley!! I definitely need to take the time to purge my closet as well and after seeing how much space opened in your closet, I think I'll do it soon!!!
This is very brave and honest of you. No matter what others say, what you are doing is very admirable. I know you are strong and talented in many other areas. You made a great effort in what you want to improve and you succeeded. Very impressive. ♥️
I probably have twice as much so this is very encouraging. Makes sense to see what you have first and separate by type. I'll also check out the dress code info. Thanks
I just did a closet clean out and the feeling you get after is absolutely unreal. I had no idea how much stress would be washed away by not constantly having stuff around me that I don’t even use or like
Good job! You were intentional and dedicated to your goals and you accomplished them! I think it also helps if you have some kind of idea of the kind of clothing you like (style, fit). I have a lot fewer clothes than you, but I still have trouble piecing together outfits. I feel that knowing how you want to showcase yourself to the world is more important than having fewer items, but the benefit of fewer items is having maintenance contained. I am currently on a major weight loss journey with a lot of success so I guess I will wait on "piecing together outfits" because they won't fit much longer! I really like this video! : )
I have a thing with clothes, my apartment doesn't have shelves so I have this 7 compartments from ikea which is so great because it helps me with organisation. 2 a year I have a seasonal change (other clothes I keep in a drawer under my bed), this is just a tip for people who don't know what to do.
Estefanía ??? Is t saying that having too few (or too many) clothes “isn’t good” acknowledging that, on either extreme, you have a problem of some kind? I was directing my comment at the [many] comments from people trying to “flex” the fact that they only own like two outfits to be “unlike other girls.” None of the comments flexing their lack of clothing are from people in serious financial situations that can’ afford more clothes...
I actually spent the past month doing this. A section every couple of days.... And now my place looks empty and I love it! I can see and breathe comfortably!!!
This is the best video I've seen so far!! A relatable amount of stash, clear tips along the way, and just generally satisfying follow through. Thanks for sharing!! :)
This inspires me to clean out my closet as well. My bed, rather so I can actually sleep on it instead of using it as a second storage space for clothes
I’m addicted to shopping and I cant help it, wandering around in shops or pressing the confirmation button online makes me so happy. I think it’s because I get bored and stressed easily so shopping just takes my mind away lol.
The EDITING on this video was * chef’s kiss * GORGEOUS. 🤤 Kudos to y’all. I want to see more videos like this! In fact, I even wish this video was a little longer! 💕 Hell yeah~
This was encouraging and actually made it look very doable with putting things into categories. I cant wait to get rid of half of everything I own or more. Thank you Lovely video. Great feel.
You did a great job! I’m facing the same due to seasonal wardrobe and fluctuating weight therefore multiple sized of items. Once I go through my own stuff, I will then have to repeat this for the rest of the family. Having health problems makes this process very slow and difficult.
I have the same kind of job ahead of me and I’m so glad you shared. I’ve already cried and now it’s just time! Wish me luck. And I’m revamping my wardrobe so, geeesh, I won’t be “done” even after this, because I’ll try my best to continually exchange for better. Here goes nothing!
Honestly 589 items seems like a lot compared to my current wardrobe but I've easily owned that many items over the last 10 years, not even counting shoes! Except I quite regularly declutter items, and even the ones I "regret" I end up forgetting about eventually. All this is more reason for me to try shop less. It's such a waste to buy something cute and then toss it after one-four years just because I'm "over it" or the item is breaking down.
Another point I like to focus on with decluttering, is that my excess will go to someone who may need it and give it much more use - than I am, having it shoved in the back of my closet ..
I would love a video for people really into fashion as I’m over the top, love themed outfits but def own like 5 times more then she does! I want to declutter too!
Decluttering is a great starting point. Buy less, buy smarter (don't impulse buy, it's almost always a bad idea) and try to come up with new outfits with the clothes YOU ALREADY OWN. That's a huge step of being a lot more sustainable with your fashion!
I can and can't relate to this at the same time. Can't cause if I don't wear it in a year, I automatically just hand it down to my younger sisters. A habit I developed after being subjected to my mom's Clothes hoarding for years. But I can also relate cause I hoard old clothes to turn into cosplays and costumes lmao. I have like, six boxes of varying sized stuffed to the brim 😂😂
Less than a minute in and I just want to say I love that hanging clothing rack that gives you additional hanging space 😭😍👏🏾 I need to possibly get me one of those!
I took inspiration from this video and took it upon myself to count all the clothing I own. I have also downloaded a spreadsheet to attempt to track my wardrobe to see what stuff I really use and what stuff I am 'kidding' myself with. 🤞
I'm probably in the minority on this, but the Konmari method of tucking bags inside of other bags seems counterproductive to me, because you can't see the ones inside when dressing and it makes it harder to find or remember to use the smaller ones. I'm down to 17 bags & hang most of them off a multi-hook hanger on the door of my closet, so they all get seen & used regularly.
Love that you used numbers! A lot of people declutter mountains of stuff and some minimal and i was always curious as to how much they really got rid of. I know its against what Marie Kondo preaches but the nerd in me wants to know lol
SAME i needed to reward myself with a solid % decrease hahah 🤓 (in my dream world i would have a perfect mathematical equation for how much clothing i really need for minimal laundry and maximum outfits lol)
your headboard is the same as a headboard DIY Kelsey and Becky aka the sorry girls made before!! Please collaborate with them one time, you all have a really positive vibe, id love to see you three work together on a diy!!
This is just incredible to see because even without counting, I know I currently own 1 dress (if I have a wedding to go to, I’d buy another), 0 skirts, and maybe 10 pairs of pants... some more sweaters and shirts, andddd 2 purses I switch out for fall/winter & spring/summer :) I like it that way but love watching decluttering videos
Damn girl 59 shorts 😱 I thought my three pairs of shorts and one pair of trousers was too much 😂 Not to mention I don’t get how people can have summer versus winter wardrobe like I have one set of clothes for all year round I don’t swap them with clothes from the attic or from different suitcases I have one set of clothes and that’s it. 🤷♀️
When you live in places like Finland (that's me) and in the summer it's +30°C but in the winter it can get to -25°C, you're not gonna wanna see all your clothes all the tine
Where I live summers are 100°F or hotter and winters go down to around 50°F so I always need very light and breezy clothes for the summer and thicker things for the winter.
Evieze yes me too, I live in Australia but I still have only one wardrobe. I don’t even think I have 1/4 of how many clothes she had including both summer and winter clothes.
Emilia Markkanen that’s subjective I suppose, because all your clothes are in a wardrobe and/or dresser so technically you don’t see them all the time. I mean I live in Australia and it’s really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter but I still have way less clothes and only one wardrobe so to speak.
I actually would like to see more of you going through your stuff, my family have accumulated too much and I want to show then that they can and should get rid of some things
oh im glad! I was super intimidated to start, but it feels SO GOOD! I hope your family feels encouraged to start! sounds like you are on the right track 😁
i highly recommend the marie kondo series on netflix!
@@Himbeertortee thanks but I have already tried this, they think it's too extreme...
Agreed. My family too.
i just declutter everyone's stuff and they can't even get mad because they know they don't need those stuff
I just did my closet and to not brag very proud of the results! I cut my clothes/shoes/purses by 80%!!!!!!!!! This has been very freeing and I feel this is the best for be! You go girl!
What did you do to the 80% of items? Sell/Donate?
I did this a couple of years ago after losing a lot of weight. I donated most things, as well as giving a few things to friends and family and selling a few formal dresses and shoes, bags etc that I loved at the time but just didn't use, either because my taste had changed or because they were stupid, one-off purchases for particular occasions.
I kept one top in my old size that I love and will eventually turn into a cushion or something. The amount of stuff we hoard is disgusting - I do regular culls now, although increasingly I find I'm buying so little (and buying good quality items that I actually wear and enjoy) that I'm getting rid of less and less. It's a great feeling!
OK GOALS!!
Please brag! It’ll help kick me into the mindset that I don’t need everything I own and probably won’t want the item later if I don’t want it now
Sheila Mashburn That’s so good!
Holy shit.... she had over 600 items of clothing. Im shook. I have less than 100 including jackets and I feel like I have too many.
Same here...
Pshhh, this girl is child's play for the clothing I comsumed. I did get rid of half over the last year. A 4 bedroom house with no kids is trouble for a shopper. I am now an intentional shopper that everything has to have a place. 1 in and 10 or more out.
@@madmax_z31 as long as you recognize it and do better now, you are in a good place.
I thought my 13 pairs of pants was too many lol
Here I was thinking my 7 was getting out of hand lol
I thought my 5 were too many
"haha and I thought my 3 were Getting to be a bit much
Grain Sage your 1 pair of pants isn’t getting out of hands, it’s on your legs
Niamh Sheedy lol I have like 3 😂🤷🏻♀️
Everyone in the comments is trying to flex on their 4 shirts that they own
I love the fact that your open about what you actually have and how you feel about it. Some people simply say that you still have too much, but you're the one living your life- i'd say 48% is great! And I'd love to watch you doing more of these, Ashley :)
86 blouses? I legit have 8 tops🤯
Yes! And she has even more t-shirts!
@@genevievemccalla3632, omg!
I have really cut down on my clothing and I haven’t been happier, my anxiety has gone down, I sleep better and cleaning my home takes me MAYBE an hour at the most. Less is more folks
Amen
Love the honesty - we’re all filling the “hole” with something. Might as well be something that truly brings us joy!
Thank you for watching!!! 👚🤗👗SO GLAD i got to make this video because it seriously has improved my life so much. And an little update- I GOT RID OF MORE STUFF AFTER THIS!!! 😄🙌🏻
*Also if you are wondering, i donated 95% of the clothes I got rid of and put some things on Poshmark (@amcgetrick)*
For the next video I'm thinking either bathroom/beauty products OR going through the attic at my parents house and going through my childhood toys/school papers haha. What do you think? Bathroom or toys/childhood stuff next??? 🤔
YAS HUN! Good on you for tackling even more! 🌸✨💕
I agree with the first comment, you probably will be most impacted by a clean bathroom first. I still want to see the attic video after, though- I’m right there with you. My parents’ house still has old toys/school stuff 😅
I want to see the childhood stuff please!
Ending with :
52 t-shirts
32 Pants
17 bags ?
Are you sure you are done with the closet yet ? You may want to watch the rushes again, you'll notice some of the clothes fit you or look better on you than others.
Giving oneself constraints is always a good idea like : synthetic clothes are not breathable and shed microplastics in the water which end up in the sea so keeping natural fabrics may help you get rid of a lot
Some colours or shapes are great to compliment a part of you like or make another part more discreet...
@@odalissk Ashley shares in her comment above that she got rid of more things after filming this video. I understand that you're trying to help her, and I'm glad you mentioned environmentally harmful fabrics, but if I read this comment on my own declutter journey I know I would feel judged and pressured.
Improving any aspect of your life is a long and non-linear process, and what feels right for one person might not feel right for another. It's less about hard numbers, more about feelings.
Would like to see update. 264 still seems like a lot! Recommend Andrew Mellen's TH-cam channel.
I watch declutter/organization videos vicariously. The first area I tackled when I decluttered was my closet. For 2 years I have had about 38 clothing items (plus underwear, shoes, jackets & accessories). I love my simplified closet and how easy it is to wear & care for my clothing. So now I watch others declutter 😁
This is the best closet declutter I've seen, because you showed us the process of what made you decide what to keep.
buy ethical organic clothes which are more expensive so you will buy less and take care of the pieces more :)
At that point she won't even need to buy anything for at least a decade lol
Or second hand. And buy styles that don't go out of style quickly.
Can you suggest stores or websites that sale those pieces? Please and thank you
@@tianae6734 Reformation, Everlane, and People Tree to name a few.
Thicc Shrek Thanks!
I have 2 pairs of pants and like 5 tshirts,,, I'm not a minimalist I'm just broke🤣
Thrift store shopping
Same sis
Legit tho!
Ugh! Same here 😂
“i’m not a minimalist i’m just broke” if that’s not me-
I cannot stress this enough, I love your videos so much! You're always so organized, thoughtful, and thorough with cleaning and editing (really anything), that it shows in the quality of the video. There is not a single video where you slack off and for that I'd like to thank you. I, and I hope others too, can see how hard working and detail oriented you are, and it shows! I'm telling you, I live for the times that you upload your videos. Thank you so much, I just wanted to let you know that theres someone out there that admires you and your work ethic! As always, the video was so satisfying 💛💛
oh. my. gosh. i took a screenshot of this comment and am going to look at it whenever im doubting myself 😭💛😭you are SO KIND. thank you so much you made my day, really. SO flattered you like my videos and thank you so much for watching!! 🤗wish i could give you a hug!! haha
I love how you approached the subject of categorizing your items by type, then sorted out what you were or were not going to keep from said groupings. I've never thought of doing it that way. Mind blown!
I immediately counted how many items I had in my closet. I came out to about 200 not including shoes, accessories, and undergarments. So glad you're happy with your new closet!
589 is so many Ashley!! I think I've less than half of that but still have so many items that I could get rid of hmmm! This is such a great video and well done on your progress!!
its such a process! so glad i got started and excited to cut down even more!
@@AshleyMcGetrick It really is! I'm excited for you and I'm sure you'll enjoy continuing to cut down. I was going through mine before watching your video and through some more. We've got a lot piled up! Good to refresh every so often!!
Try the catch and release method. Save receipts and return anything you haven't worn in 28 days...that's usually under the wire for most stores' return policies.
I linked your video so much! I think it’s good that you made it short and sweet because so many declutter videos are overly dramatic with people hugging and embracing their clothes as if they have to say their final goodbyes to a loved family member and then the tears, it’s ridiculous. I’ve set myself on a no-but until the end of the year barring a couple of rules and will then do the same process in January, after I’ve gotten a feel of the clothes I got most use of and which ones I didn’t even touch.
I wish I could get some of your pants...that bold red print pant was really cool!!
ah im sure they would suit you better than me! lol (i actually made a Poshmark account after this, I cant remember if I put those pants on there or donated them... but its @amcgetrick!)
Thanks for watching!! 😄💛
This is what happens when you fall victim to fast fashion, y'all.
Ollieontheoffbeat Actually I just thrift way too much lol
Just consumerism in general, I’ve seen so many of these videos but I don’t think any of them actually address head on the lifestyle changes needed to keep this organization. STOP SHOPPING PEOPLE.
or if your a hoarder....
No this is when u don't cull v often
@@Pltlsn97 Me too! I also love cute clothes
I've tried getting rid of clothes I don't use soo many times, but I always get emotional or think "well what if I need this one day?" and often give up.. You made it look like a breeze! Would've loved to see more of your process - like what kept you going?
I'm in the process of moving and this just inspired me to start with my clothes!! I have SO. MUCH. STUFF. So I'm going to start by weeding down my wardrobe this way. Thanks so much!
Make a video for all of it! I always live a cluttered life and have too much stuff and the tips you have are really helpful and it inspires me to go through and get rid of some of my stuff too!
oh yay im so happy you liked it! thank you!!
Teagan's Wonderland good luck for you too!
Ugh . I have the same problem sis 😩 I need to mentally prepare myself before actually decluttering
This was so helpful! I love seeing these closet clean out videos. I have half of my things at university, and half at home and I can’t even keep track of what I have anymore. When I am home in August I am going to do exactly this and clean out what I don’t wear. You are amazing, I love you videos! Please keep making ones like these!
I want to see more of these! I need inspiration like this to help me make my lazy butt go through all the stuff I have!
yay im glad you liked the video!! YOU CAN DO IT!!🙌🏻
Hoarders watch minimalism videos and the real minimalists are out in the woods with a cup of tea 😂
congratulations on this! it's a really nice feeling getting rid of the extra things, you realize you don't need as much as you thought you did. watching this for inspiration to keep going through all my stuff!
I love the KonMari method, but I had no idea about the other books and quotes. Those questions are amazing!
cant recommend those books enough! changed my entire perspective on shopping/clothes!
Love that you broke down exactly what you got rid of by category with numbers. You did a great job downsizing!
I'd love to see a video elaborating on the mental side of this, meaning what made you buy so much stuff and what it has "given" you. I mean the physical act of decluttering isn't even the hardest part! The hardest thing is to stop the flow of stuff coming in after decluttering and resist consumerism. I'd highly recommend doing a no buy challenge. 😊 Stopping consuming even for just one month can be really eye opening. My biggest win from my no buy challenge in July was starting a "consideration list" to which I wrote down everything I wanted to buy during the challenge. Then I had time to think if I really needed that thing and how important it is. I noticed I have things mostly in 3 categories: things that I can't live without and need asap, things that are actual needs in the future but can very well wait, and things that are just for fun and basically needless. Some of those things I'll allow myself to buy, for example services or digital goods. Life needs some fun after all. But a new blouse just because I feel like it isn't something that passes my "consideration test". I'm doing another no buy in September!
Now go through all that again in a month and you will probably get rid of even more..😄
Yup, it's taken me a year to get to where I am. And, I still go through and declutter every week cause you need to do it all the time to get really good at it. Embarrassingly, I was more extreme than this lady. I had no idea it was that bad.
@@kellycook4347 it’s the best feeling tho 🤗
I call it my new hobby, intentionalism. I could never be a minimalist.
The KonMari method of making a giant pile of the whole category is a real eye opener for a lot of folks. Terrifying when you are confronted with a literal mountain of stuff! You did a good job with halving your current supply. I would suggest another shelf or pretty boxes to help take some of the tower stacks and set them up like books on a shelf or like they are in the drawers. That way you don't have to balance a 10 inch pile of shirts to get the one 2/3rds the way down the stack. :-) Good luck with the continued purge!
I love Konmari and I also admire minimalists. I am doing Konmari because I had the chance to gather all my items in one house (I live in 2 houses) and counted all my clothes except for undergarments. I have 404 in total. I was already freaking out because of how much I have. I like fashion and dressing up, that's why it came to that amount. I have a lot of hand-me-downs and I also enjoy thrifting. If I want to give up on items, my mom used to stop me from doing so because she feels like it would be a waste. Explained to her what I read in Kondo's book and now she understands. I can't imagine going through much more than that number 🙈 But we all have to start somewhere! Especially because of quarantine where you mostly are just at home you do realize that you could comfortably do away with 70% of what you own. Now in the process of selling and will donate once quarantine is over.
I have a lot of clothes because I HATE shopping and the thought of going to the pain of buying something again if I would have to replace it means that I keep everything!
I love this video, Ashley!! I definitely need to take the time to purge my closet as well and after seeing how much space opened in your closet, I think I'll do it soon!!!
I`ve been binging decluttering videos and this was definetly one of the best edited videos - amazing to watch!
This is very brave and honest of you. No matter what others say, what you are doing is very admirable. I know you are strong and talented in many other areas. You made a great effort in what you want to improve and you succeeded. Very impressive. ♥️
I probably have twice as much so this is very encouraging. Makes sense to see what you have first and separate by type. I'll also check out the dress code info. Thanks
I just did a closet clean out and the feeling you get after is absolutely unreal. I had no idea how much stress would be washed away by not constantly having stuff around me that I don’t even use or like
I had the same combination of books, and it worked so well, so I have 55 pieces of clothing at the moment, and I love and wear it all!
Good job! You were intentional and dedicated to your goals and you accomplished them! I think it also helps if you have some kind of idea of the kind of clothing you like (style, fit). I have a lot fewer clothes than you, but I still have trouble piecing together outfits. I feel that knowing how you want to showcase yourself to the world is more important than having fewer items, but the benefit of fewer items is having maintenance contained. I am currently on a major weight loss journey with a lot of success so I guess I will wait on "piecing together outfits" because they won't fit much longer! I really like this video! : )
You need not to explain yourself you are just simply amazing Ashley , I love you
This is awesome! I'd like you to make more , I get motivation from this and it feels nice to clean up clothes!!
I have a thing with clothes, my apartment doesn't have shelves so I have this 7 compartments from ikea which is so great because it helps me with organisation. 2 a year I have a seasonal change (other clothes I keep in a drawer under my bed), this is just a tip for people who don't know what to do.
This was such a concise video and I will be implementing some new concepts when I attempt this in the new season. Really enjoyed this!
Yes please do more, there is something so satisfying about watching this!!!!
Saw the video on Facebook and decided to head over to watch it on here. I’m super excited to get started going through my things!
Having this many clothes isn’t good, but neither is having 3 T-shirt’s y’all lmao
Yesss! Thank you for saying it.
Estefanía ??? Is t saying that having too few (or too many) clothes “isn’t good” acknowledging that, on either extreme, you have a problem of some kind? I was directing my comment at the [many] comments from people trying to “flex” the fact that they only own like two outfits to be “unlike other girls.” None of the comments flexing their lack of clothing are from people in serious financial situations that can’ afford more clothes...
@Estefanía oh come on no one with internet is lacking the ability to get free clothes from craigslist/ebay
@@oliveoconnor5589 well said
@noorsulaimani you think that your position being impoverished is good?
This got me up out of bed to go through my own closet!! Thank you
YESSSSS🙌🏻
I actually spent the past month doing this. A section every couple of days.... And now my place looks empty and I love it! I can see and breathe comfortably!!!
That's exactly my plan! I don't think I'd be able to make that many decisions in just one day.
omg I freaking loved the editing!
This is the best video I've seen so far!!
A relatable amount of stash, clear tips along the way, and just generally satisfying follow through.
Thanks for sharing!! :)
Love the way you put the video together with time lapse and tips!
I started out with way least clothes than you. It took me over 2 years to declutter half of it! Way too go!
I definitely want to see more! I love all of your videos, you always inspire me to organize or decorate to make me feel comfortable in my space!
gah!! that is my ultimate goal!! thanks so much for watching! 💛
I have like 5 times this, in your before pile. I've been completely lost. But this video has given me a bit of strength on how to start the process!
This was so helpful for me, because I’m about to move across the country to the LA are! I just got rid of about 60% of the items I own
This inspires me to clean out my closet as well. My bed, rather so I can actually sleep on it instead of using it as a second storage space for clothes
She basically had a whole boutique before she cleared half of it out
Girl, you may have an addiction if the process of bying something makes you happy....
I’m addicted to shopping and I cant help it, wandering around in shops or pressing the confirmation button online makes me so happy. I think it’s because I get bored and stressed easily so shopping just takes my mind away lol.
@@idk-ch7hj same tbh.
rodrick heffley’s girlfriend i used to be like that but now I spend more money and time learning new stuff online(more so career-oriented)
I LOVE this it’s so good can you please make this a series??
definitely going to make more!! i cant stop getting rid of stuff now! hahah :D
Yay 😁
The EDITING on this video was * chef’s kiss * GORGEOUS. 🤤 Kudos to y’all.
I want to see more videos like this! In fact, I even wish this video was a little longer! 💕 Hell yeah~
Brooke Crawford omg so nice!! Thank you!! 🤗💛
Just one word “WOW” 😱
That was 4.
This was encouraging and actually made it look very doable with putting things into categories. I cant wait to get rid of half of everything I own or more.
Thank you
Lovely video. Great feel.
I thought I was going to get the satisfaction of seeing the clothes before and after but I got some new advice about outfit formulas!
You did a great job! I’m facing the same due to seasonal wardrobe and fluctuating weight therefore multiple sized of items. Once I go through my own stuff, I will then have to repeat this for the rest of the family. Having health problems makes this process very slow and difficult.
Wow i love the fact That you Counted everything it is sooooo motivating thank you 😍
I would love to see more of these! I am also looking to declutter and watching you do so inspires me!
I would love to see more videos like this!! I’m already a very organized person but seeing that someone else is the same way is comforting😂
yay im glad you liked! having less stuff is already making it 100x easier to stay organized and my heart is so happy hahahha
"one of each shape" - 17 bags??? i need a chart of bag shapes or something what even
Wow, the editing in this video is on point, I love it.
I have the same kind of job ahead of me and I’m so glad you shared. I’ve already cried and now it’s just time! Wish me luck. And I’m revamping my wardrobe so, geeesh, I won’t be “done” even after this, because I’ll try my best to continually exchange for better. Here goes nothing!
Honestly 589 items seems like a lot compared to my current wardrobe but I've easily owned that many items over the last 10 years, not even counting shoes! Except I quite regularly declutter items, and even the ones I "regret" I end up forgetting about eventually.
All this is more reason for me to try shop less. It's such a waste to buy something cute and then toss it after one-four years just because I'm "over it" or the item is breaking down.
Set you a challenge: cut down your decluttered items to further 50‰ in three months' time. You'll thank me for it! 👍🏻
Love love love! Please make more videos like this!
🤗💛
Another point I like to focus on with decluttering, is that my excess will go to someone who may need it and give it much more use - than I am, having it shoved in the back of my closet ..
I would love a video for people really into fashion as I’m over the top, love themed outfits but def own like 5 times more then she does! I want to declutter too!
I have over 6k items of clothes. lol
amazingabby25 damn girl! How do u store it all?! I thought I had a ton of stuff..lol
80 pairs of pants?! How do you find that many pants that actually fit you?! for real I need help looking for pants. where do I look?!
Thank you for the tip on lounge and sleepware.
Ashley, when you declutter your shoes and accessories can you film it? Please and thank!
Decluttering is a great starting point. Buy less, buy smarter (don't impulse buy, it's almost always a bad idea) and try to come up with new outfits with the clothes YOU ALREADY OWN. That's a huge step of being a lot more sustainable with your fashion!
This was so hard, you are very brave to show/share with the world the craziness.
Awesome 👏🏻! Can’t wait for the next videos.
Loved how short and on point your video is 😁 also appreciate all the tips
I can and can't relate to this at the same time. Can't cause if I don't wear it in a year, I automatically just hand it down to my younger sisters. A habit I developed after being subjected to my mom's Clothes hoarding for years.
But I can also relate cause I hoard old clothes to turn into cosplays and costumes lmao. I have like, six boxes of varying sized stuffed to the brim 😂😂
Less than a minute in and I just want to say I love that hanging clothing rack that gives you additional hanging space 😭😍👏🏾 I need to possibly get me one of those!
I took inspiration from this video and took it upon myself to count all the clothing I own. I have also downloaded a spreadsheet to attempt to track my wardrobe to see what stuff I really use and what stuff I am 'kidding' myself with. 🤞
I'm probably in the minority on this, but the Konmari method of tucking bags inside of other bags seems counterproductive to me, because you can't see the ones inside when dressing and it makes it harder to find or remember to use the smaller ones. I'm down to 17 bags & hang most of them off a multi-hook hanger on the door of my closet, so they all get seen & used regularly.
Love that you used numbers! A lot of people declutter mountains of stuff and some minimal and i was always curious as to how much they really got rid of. I know its against what Marie Kondo preaches but the nerd in me wants to know lol
SAME i needed to reward myself with a solid % decrease hahah 🤓 (in my dream world i would have a perfect mathematical equation for how much clothing i really need for minimal laundry and maximum outfits lol)
your headboard is the same as a headboard DIY Kelsey and Becky aka the sorry girls made before!! Please collaborate with them one time, you all have a really positive vibe, id love to see you three work together on a diy!!
I just did this and it’s insane how much stuff I got rid of (I outgrew almost half my stuff)
Girl this is me right now and I am overwhelmed so hopefully this video will
Help!!
This is just incredible to see because even without counting, I know I currently own 1 dress (if I have a wedding to go to, I’d buy another), 0 skirts, and maybe 10 pairs of pants... some more sweaters and shirts, andddd 2 purses I switch out for fall/winter & spring/summer :) I like it that way but love watching decluttering videos
Am I the only one who’s watching this while quarantine and planning on doing this?
Is there a link to the buzzfeed article by Rachael Miller?
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I love this! Definitely going to when I get home
Damn girl 59 shorts 😱 I thought my three pairs of shorts and one pair of trousers was too much 😂 Not to mention I don’t get how people can have summer versus winter wardrobe like I have one set of clothes for all year round I don’t swap them with clothes from the attic or from different suitcases I have one set of clothes and that’s it. 🤷♀️
When you live in places like Finland (that's me) and in the summer it's +30°C but in the winter it can get to -25°C, you're not gonna wanna see all your clothes all the tine
Where I live summers are 100°F or hotter and winters go down to around 50°F so I always need very light and breezy clothes for the summer and thicker things for the winter.
Evieze yes me too, I live in Australia but I still have only one wardrobe. I don’t even think I have 1/4 of how many clothes she had including both summer and winter clothes.
Emilia Markkanen that’s subjective I suppose, because all your clothes are in a wardrobe and/or dresser so technically you don’t see them all the time. I mean I live in Australia and it’s really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter but I still have way less clothes and only one wardrobe so to speak.
I live in Norway!!!
Distinguishing between and separating seasonal wardrobe is a NECESSITY, not some kind of vain display
Yes do more!! Really helpful