{"id":90214,"date":"2021-10-07T10:41:46","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/?p=90214"},"modified":"2021-10-07T10:41:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:41:46","slug":"lose-weight-in-your-closet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/lose-weight-in-your-closet\/","title":{"rendered":"Lose Weight in Your Closet"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have it. That section in our closet or some bags or containers stashed in the corner of the closet with \u201cthose clothes\u201d.\u00a0 You know the ones we can\u2019t wear anymore, for any number of reasons. Maybe clothes you bought that were too snug, but you promised yourself you\u2019d lose weight and fit into them as a weight loss goal.\u00a0 Or maybe you bought it, loved it, but it somehow it shrunk in the wash or at the dry cleaner. How do you let go? How do you help your closet lose the extra weight?<\/p>\n

There\u2019s actually some psychology around the \u201cjust in case\u201c clothes. For many, they symbolize a safety net, for others a self esteem issue. Let\u2019s explore. When you see the bags full of \u201cgoal weight\u201d clothes tucked away in the closet it\u2019s a reminder to yourself that your current weight is temporary and before you know it, you\u2019ll get back into those \u2018skinny jeans\u2019. No matter the reason, it\u2019s emotional rather than practical. <\/a><\/p>\n

There is even a psychology concept called enclothed cognition which examines why certain clothes can make us feel more confident or creative. For so many of us, the clothing we own reflects who we are or who we strive to be. The reality is, it can be very satisfying to de-clutter, leaving only the clothes that make you feel best or fit well in your closet. If you feel like you are ready, it may be time to let go of those clothes you don\u2019t wear and purge.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no magic number about the amount\u00a0 of clothing in your closet, but a recent report indicates that most people don\u2019t use 50-percent of what is stored in their closet. That is valuable storage space being wasted on clothes you don\u2019t like or don\u2019t fit anymore.<\/a><\/p>\n

Organizational experts say if you have something in your closet that you haven\u2019t worn in a year, it\u2019s time to let it go. Or you can take the advice of renowned organizer, Marie Kondo<\/a>. She is best known for her books,\u00a0The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Spark Joy<\/em>, which also inspired her Netflix series. Her mission is to get rid of the things in your life that don\u2019t bring you joy. No matter how you approach this, it\u2019s time to get it busy and lighten your load. And while it can be emotional, there is a great sense of peace when your life is organized, less cluttered and everything has its place.<\/p>\n

Begin by making two piles: clothes to keep and clothes to discard. Be honest with yourself, if you haven\u2019t worn an article of clothing in a year and it doesn\u2019t fit\u2026it\u2019s time to let it go. Or if it is not bringing you joy and it\u2019s not making your life better, it\u2019s just clutter. But for those who have a really hard time parting with items, place your discard items in a bin or box and label it with the date.\u00a0 If after 6 months, you haven\u2019t gone back in the box to retrieve something you placed in there, you can feel confident you won\u2019t miss it went it\u2019s gone.<\/p>\n

Those discarded clothes can be put to good use.<\/a> You could take them to a consignment shop or donate them to the charity of your choice.\u00a0 There are always people in need of gently used clothing in all sizes.\u00a0 The end results? You now have a thinner closet with only the clothes you really wear and fit you well.<\/p>\n

Since you\u2019ve done all this great work, this is an opportunity to truly organize your new wardrobe. Consider a custom-built closet with the capability to arrange all your clothes just the way you like them. At Closets by Design\u00ae, we\u2019re passionate about revolutionizing the modern closet so you\u2019re always organized without sacrificing style. Schedule a free in-home design consultation.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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