It is easy and simple enough to actually work.

Well, I didnt.

Heres how it worked for me.

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Thats where the clothing deadline comes in.

From there, I took seasonality into mind.

At the end of winter, any sweaters or knitwear that I had not touched needed to go.

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After spring and summer, any warm-weather clothing I hadnt touched had to go.

What About Lesser-Worn Special Clothing Items?

The same goes for heirloom pieces that are held onto for nostalgias sake.

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(Although, there are ways toget rid of heirlooms without guilt.)

Keep wear-and-tear in mind, and be appropriate about what is getting donated.

Goodbye isn’t always bitter!

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