First, I want to thank each and every one of you who helped me start off my spring cleaning by giving me that push to get rid of some items that have been lurking in my closet for way too long. (Things from high school, over 20 years ago…Wow!) (Thanks especially to The Dose of Reality, A Happier Girl, Chris Carter of the Mom Cafe, Jacklynn of the MamaMama, Cathi, Susie of Homemaker-Mom, Ginny Marie of Lemon Drop Pie, and Single Mom in the South for your comment help!)
I took the advice from those who commented on that post, and it all got donated.
Not only that, but you helped jump start a HUGE clean out of the closet. I tried on over 20 pair of dress pants that I haven’t worn since teaching, pulled out sweaters that have seen better days, and even found a blue velvet dress in the way back of the closet that, let’s face it, is never getting worn again.
Well, maybe it will be worn again… Just not by me!
My daughter found the dress, and fell in love with it. It’s the perfect length for dress up, so it is actually going to stick around, just not on a hanger in my closet.
I also found a black poncho. Are those things still popular?
When I put it on my daughter, she asked, “What is this, Mommy? A lampshade?”
Got to love it!
All said and done, A LOT of stuff left my closet. Nine pair of pants, 5 sweaters, various shirts, all the items from my last post, and a couple pair of shorts that were in a storage bag in there.
Yes, that is a pair of elastic waist pants there and some plaid ones that my sister said I should only wear if I play golf. (Another reason I’m thankful to talk to my sister on the phone, she has better fashion sense than I do!) Oh, and don’t you just love the black and white, silky, paisley blouse? Yeah….
The final result? A more organized closet with clothes I might actually wear! 
Notice that box on the shelf in the corner? That has my wedding dress… Maybe it will be worn again in another 20 or so years….
When’s the last time you went through your closet?
thedoseofreality says
March 16, 2013 at 12:00 pmLove that you donated everything! Good for you! Wasn’t it so freeing?? :)-The Dose Girls
OneMommy says
March 16, 2013 at 4:40 pmYes! Definitely freeing! Now to go through my husband’s stuff…. 🙂
Ginny Marie says
March 16, 2013 at 4:15 pmYour closet looks great! Good for you!
I look through mine often for things to donate, but there are still things in there that I’m holding on to. I need to do a complete purge like you did!
OneMommy says
March 16, 2013 at 4:42 pmI have to say the complete purge was very freeing! And now the clothes will actually get worn by someone who could use them!
Chandelle says
March 16, 2013 at 4:29 pmThanks for stopping by my blog from the blog hop! I have been doing a lot of cleaning out of closets as we getting ready for Baby 🙂 Luckily, though, I was recently married so there wasn’t a ton to “clean” out. Looks like you were quite successful!!
OneMommy says
March 16, 2013 at 4:42 pmOh, yes, I went through a big clean out before my first little one… 🙂
Susie Jackson @homemaker-mom.com says
March 16, 2013 at 6:53 pmWow! You go girl! I am so proud of you! I bet you feel lighter & your closet looks fresh & clean! Awesome job! Way to start spring!! ( susie is clapping now)
OneMommy says
March 19, 2013 at 2:29 pmI actually got through my husband’s stuff yesterday — have a pile for him to decide if it’s staying or going and a bagful that we already agreed is going.
Now if I can just unclutter the rest of the house!
Aunt C says
March 16, 2013 at 10:29 pmNow, your sister says- GO SHOPPING!
OneMommy says
March 19, 2013 at 2:27 pm🙂
Will do!
Chris Carter says
March 18, 2013 at 10:56 amGOOD FOR YOU!!!! That is the BEST feeling isn’t it? Ahh…. 🙂
OneMommy says
March 19, 2013 at 2:26 pmYes, it does feel good — I need to declutter more around here!