I did something not too long ago that was fun, revealing and helped me to get rid of clothing that didn’t fit my style. I drew a line down the middle of a sheet of paper. I titled one side “things about clothes that I don’t like” and the other side “things about clothes that I love”. Some examples on left side were 1. Clothes that I have to keep adjusting 2. Tops that are too long 3. Jeans that are too tight in the legs 4. large, bright patterned clothes 5. Neon,and brown or tan or black colors 6.sleeveless tops and many more in this list. Then I did the same with the right side of things I love. 1. Pastel colors 2. Tops with hems that curve up at sides 3. Gray 4. Denim 5. Lace and small ruffles 6. 3/4 sleeves , and so on. Then I did the same with shoes, then lingerie and sleep wear, then outer wear, jewelry and accessories. The lists were long both pros and cons. I really got specific. Then I took turns putting each category on the bed and compared each item with my list. Afterward I knew why I only wore 20% of my things. Got rid of 80%. I know this was too long!
About 8 years ago, I had 120 pairs of shoes! Of course, I have acquired new ones since then, but after selling most of them slowly and donating others and wearing some down, I’m down to about 35.
Great video! You have such a calm/peaceful sweet voice to listen to! I love your closet organization and helpful suggestions on decluttering/downsizing! The first video I watched of yours was the one where you helped your mother declutter her spring/summer closet! I don't wear belts anymore because of not having a waistline! Haven't gotten rid of them... working towards a slim figure again! From Washington! Thank you for sharing your ideas and videos you created!
I rolled things in my chest of drawers. I have an empty drawer now! I need to refold some camisoles now, the way you did, I think they will stand up better. But it's great! I can see everything at one time- I rolled/folded sweatshirts where I can see what's on them and can now see them all at once, don't have to lift them up to see underneath! It's amazing!
I agree with you about not washing clothes until they are really dirty. Right before I watched this video I decluttered a storage closet i my basement den where I keep extra clothes I'm not sure if I want to declutter or not. I decided it was time to declutter some of it again. I have about 3 trash bags full of clothes to donate. Your other video where you helped your mom inspired me to help my mom again go through her clothes since it's time to go through seasonal things and change out her closets. She got rid of 2 large trash bags of clothes! I'm trying to get my husband to declutter some things. He's better about decluttering clothes than he is other stuff. :( He's starting to do better though so I will keep encouraging him. LOL :)
You are on a roll! It warms my heart that the video inspired you to help your mother, too! My mom will love to hear that as well. And I’m with you on the husband topic - mine is good about clothes - but all the other stuff is another story. He is doing it a little at a time. I wish he would move faster - but everyone has to deckutter in their own time. And it has been good to teach me to be more patient 😊
Always enjoy your videos. I've paired belts down to one brown/ one black to wear with jeans. I have one chain belt to wear with a dress. I also hang jammies and robe on hooks in closet also. I paired jammies down to 2 warm/2 cold weather. I look forward to a video on jewelry declutter! 😊
Thanks so much! And so fun to connect with you In Ireland! I love the dancing guy, too! I just watch him over and over! He makes me smile!! 😃 Keep on enjoying the simple pleasures, and I hope to hear from you again sometime! ❤️
I watched your video about helping your Mom declutter. And today this one popped up and i enjoyed both so i hit the subscribe button. You have a very calming manner. I have recently decluttered jewelry but still have a lot more. Some nicer costume and some more expensive things too. I am almost ashamed of the amount i have. But i am itching away at it and also my wardrobe. And i love love love Crocs and just got 2 new pair!
Thanks for much for subscribing! I really appreciate it! Im glad you are enjoying the videos. I hope to declutter my jewelry soon. It’s fun to connect with another fellow Crocs lover! 😀
What a refreshing and totally honest video. This is exactly how to do it. I too have just embarked on the mari kondo method . And my god it was brutal but totally worth it. I’ve just got one coat to get rid off and then I’m on to the footwear .
Thank you so much! It sounds like you are progressing very well in your decluttering journey. I know just what you mean about coming face-to-face with all of your belongings 😮! Keep going, and keep us informed of your small victories along the way!
I decided to subscribe to your channel my sisters and l are really getting into organization since we are now retired. I just saw your channel for the first time today. I am the one who always wear belts. I love them.
Thanks so much for subscribing! ❤️ and that will be so much fun to share your decluttering journey together with your sisters! I’m getting close to retirement and really looking forward to that! 😀
Love your videos! I do not wear belts much anymore, if ever. I decluttered my jewelry not too long ago. It took me a while. I had a lot. Thanks for the festival video!
I don't even own a belt anymore. I could borrow one off my daughter if I ever needed one. Those are the nicest crocs I've ever seen. I just bought a proper pair of gardening shoes after spending years getting my feet wet outside and working in wet socks.
👍 on the belt question! I do love my Crocs. Found my first pair at a Marshall’s. Loved them so much that I ordered a couple more pairs on the Crocs website. Sounds like you are set with your new gardening shoes! Thanks for watching and sharing!
Hello, just found your channel and you are great!! I am always looking for someone in my age group, over 55, who is walking this minimalism journey. Looking forward to watching all your videos❤BTW, I don't wear belts anymore either. As a RN who wears scrubs for work, there is really no need😊.
Welcome to the Road to Simple family! I’m so glad you found me too!! I look forward to hearing from you on my other videos. And thanks for weighing in on the belt survey ☺️
I like decluttering but have found it harder to change my shopping habit of shopping just for fun, especially garage sales and thrifting for clothes. Working on that now in a low buy year.
Understandable - you might try thinking about replacing some of your shopping time with some type of meaningful experience that you never seem to have enough time for - like visiting with family or having coffee with an old friend. Wishing you the best of luck with your low-buy year! I am interested to know how it goes!
Where did you get your shoe storage on the door? That is something I need to do a better job of. Otherwise my closet is very similar to yours except for shoes.
Gosh, it’s been so long ago I honestly don’t remember. It may have been Target or Bed, Bath and Beyond, but I really don’t know - sorry about that. It does work really well. Thanks for watching!
I like the idea of putting empty hangers on the side. I will do that now, I've been keeping in the color scheme to hang clean ones back up, but it's too frustrating. Great tip , for both things, clean and almost clean!
I understand the shame. I also feel that because I’m good at decluttering but often after a year or two I’ve repurchased it all back 🙁. I’m now on a low buy journey. I’m curious how you keep the inventory low when it’s so easy to buy stuff now. I want to be a better steward of my money and time. Thanks for the video!
You are on the right track with your low buy year. The way I keep inventory low is I just don’t go shopping… just because…. (I used to - but not anymore). And I don’t shop for clothes online. I only go shopping if I need something. I have discovered other activities, for me, that are more meaningful than shopping. Plus - I would much rather spend my money on experiences, rather than on clothes 😊. Good luck - You Can Do It! Look on my channel for my No-buy Year video and see if that helps guide you a little bit. 😊 Thanks so much for watching and sharing.
Yes, belts a big trend 2023 and 2024. Oversized belts over oversized sweaters of overlapped blazer. Defines a waist on a dress or over a tunic and under a cardigan or blazer. Accessories very important to add polish and style: shoes, belt, purse, s cc arf, head band, sunglasses and jewelry define style end are great opportunities to add unexpected colors.
The only reason I started wearing a belt was because I lost weight 😂 since that went out the window and I wfh now I keep a couple just in case. I just replied this but will share, I use a reversible bk/br belt from mens section, so 1 is 2.
As we age women need to realize that we can become adjusted to smells and may not realize the top they wore a few times without washing may be over sprayed with the perfume/cologne they like to spray on before leaving the house. Have you ever had an older woman walk by and they about knock you over from the cloud of perfume that follows them? Belts? I have a few for as I lose weight they help keep my jeans in place until I get down to the next size. 😉
No waist anymore so no belts. Don't do much tucking anymore either. I'm of the mind quality over quantity. Makes it easier to be mindful in my accumulation of clothing.
Another reason to not wash every time you wear: I wear layers due to uncertain temperatures, so I wash the layer that was against my skin all day, but don't usually need to wash the outer layers the first wear.
I have to wear belts - otherwise, I'm pulling up my jeans/pants/skirts all day long. I'm a rectangular body shape. I assume that is why I have to. Leggings are the only thing I can get away with not wearing a belt.
I did something not too long ago that was fun, revealing and helped me to get rid of clothing that didn’t fit my style. I drew a line down the middle of a sheet of paper. I titled one side “things about clothes that I don’t like” and the other side “things about clothes that I love”. Some examples on left side were 1. Clothes that I have to keep adjusting 2. Tops that are too long 3. Jeans that are too tight in the legs 4. large, bright patterned clothes 5. Neon,and brown or tan or black colors 6.sleeveless tops and many more in this list. Then I did the same with the right side of things I love. 1. Pastel colors 2. Tops with hems that curve up at sides 3. Gray 4. Denim 5. Lace and small ruffles 6. 3/4 sleeves , and so on. Then I did the same with shoes, then lingerie and sleep wear, then outer wear, jewelry and accessories. The lists were long both pros and cons. I really got specific. Then I took turns putting each category on the bed and compared each item with my list. Afterward I knew why I only wore 20% of my things.
Got rid of 80%. I know this was too long!
Wow! That is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your process! ❤️
About 8 years ago, I had 120 pairs of shoes! Of course, I have acquired new ones since then, but after selling most of them slowly and donating others and wearing some down, I’m down to about 35.
Wow - you really simplified your collection! Kudos to you!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the tip for switching the hanger on clothes that have been worn but not way!! I love it. I’m using your idea from now on!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video! You have such a calm/peaceful sweet voice to listen to! I love your closet organization and helpful suggestions on decluttering/downsizing!
The first video I watched of yours was the one where you helped your mother declutter her spring/summer closet!
I don't wear belts anymore because of not having a waistline! Haven't gotten rid of them... working towards a slim figure again!
From Washington!
Thank you for sharing your ideas and videos you created!
Awwww… thank you for your sweet comments!!!! That warms my heart! ❤️ I really appreciate you tuning in!
I rolled things in my chest of drawers. I have an empty drawer now! I need to refold some camisoles now, the way you did, I think they will stand up better. But it's great! I can see everything at one time- I rolled/folded sweatshirts where I can see what's on them and can now see them all at once, don't have to lift them up to see underneath! It's amazing!
An empty drawer?! Woo Hoo Amy!!!
I love the video of Louisiana. I wear belts to hold up my pants. I'm between sizes. I only have two cotton woven belts that a friend made.
Hand woven cotton belts sound comfortable! Thanks for watching all the way to the end for the fun slice of “Cajun life” in Louisiana! 😀
I also hang backwards the clothes I have only worn for a short time! Your closet looks very organized. Good video.
Isn’t it genius! ❤ gonna do this
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Good tips
Glad you think so!
I am 76 years young. I don’t tuck in my tops and I no longer wear belts.❤
I’m certainly with you on the no-tucking! Thanks for commenting!
I agree with you about not washing clothes until they are really dirty. Right before I watched this video I decluttered a storage closet i my basement den where I keep extra clothes I'm not sure if I want to declutter or not. I decided it was time to declutter some of it again. I have about 3 trash bags full of clothes to donate. Your other video where you helped your mom inspired me to help my mom again go through her clothes since it's time to go through seasonal things and change out her closets. She got rid of 2 large trash bags of clothes! I'm trying to get my husband to declutter some things. He's better about decluttering clothes than he is other stuff. :( He's starting to do better though so I will keep encouraging him. LOL :)
You are on a roll! It warms my heart that the video inspired you to help your mother, too! My mom will love to hear that as well. And I’m with you on the husband topic - mine is good about clothes - but all the other stuff is another story. He is doing it a little at a time. I wish he would move faster - but everyone has to deckutter in their own time. And it has been good to teach me to be more patient 😊
Always enjoy your videos. I've paired belts down to one brown/ one black to wear with jeans. I have one chain belt to wear with a dress. I also hang jammies and robe on hooks in closet also. I paired jammies down to 2 warm/2 cold weather. I look forward to a video on jewelry declutter! 😊
Thanks so much! Thanks for weighing in on the belt topic 😊
I'll share a tip, if you're not worried about style vs basic functions in the mens/boys sections you can find a reversible black /brown belt!
Hi, I’m new to your channel & love it already! I enjoy videos like this so much. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m glad you found me! 😀
I agree simple pleasures and always the best, loved your dancing man at the end 🕺🏻. Greetings from Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️
Thanks so much! And so fun to connect with you In Ireland! I love the dancing guy, too! I just watch him over and over! He makes me smile!! 😃 Keep on enjoying the simple pleasures, and I hope to hear from you again sometime! ❤️
I never wear belts, but I do like them.
Thanks for sharing!
I watched your video about helping your Mom declutter. And today this one popped up and i enjoyed both so i hit the subscribe button. You have a very calming manner. I have recently decluttered jewelry but still have a lot more. Some nicer costume and some more expensive things too. I am almost ashamed of the amount i have. But i am itching away at it and also my wardrobe. And i love love love Crocs and just got 2 new pair!
Thanks for much for subscribing! I really appreciate it! Im glad you are enjoying the videos. I hope to declutter my jewelry soon. It’s fun to connect with another fellow Crocs lover! 😀
I have one belt , a gold metal one. I still think I may wear it one day...maybe...perhaps .lol😊
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Buffing your crocs! Love it!
It works really well!
What a refreshing and totally honest video. This is exactly how to do it.
I too have just embarked on the mari kondo method . And my god it was brutal but totally worth it. I’ve just got one coat to get rid off and then I’m on to the footwear .
Thank you so much! It sounds like you are progressing very well in your decluttering journey. I know just what you mean about coming face-to-face with all of your belongings 😮! Keep going, and keep us informed of your small victories along the way!
I decided to subscribe to your channel my sisters and l are really getting into organization since we are now retired. I just saw your channel for the first time today. I am the one who always wear belts. I love them.
Thanks so much for subscribing! ❤️ and that will be so much fun to share your decluttering journey together with your sisters! I’m getting close to retirement and really looking forward to that! 😀
Love your videos! I do not wear belts much anymore, if ever. I decluttered my jewelry not too long ago. It took me a while. I had a lot. Thanks for the festival video!
Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I need to tackle my jewelry soon. Wish me luck!
Love your wardrobe layout!
Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!
I'm with you on washing clothes. If I haven't spilled on it and it passes the sniff test, 😮😅I don't put it in the laundry.
👍❤️
I don't even own a belt anymore. I could borrow one off my daughter if I ever needed one.
Those are the nicest crocs I've ever seen. I just bought a proper pair of gardening shoes after spending years getting my feet wet outside and working in wet socks.
👍 on the belt question! I do love my Crocs. Found my first pair at a Marshall’s. Loved them so much that I ordered a couple more pairs on the Crocs website. Sounds like you are set with your new gardening shoes! Thanks for watching and sharing!
I have only three belts and a few sashes … one belt for trousers 👖 and two waist belts for dresses 👗 ❤
Thanks for sharing!
Hello, just found your channel and you are great!! I am always looking for someone in my age group, over 55, who is walking this minimalism journey. Looking forward to watching all your videos❤BTW, I don't wear belts anymore either. As a RN who wears scrubs for work, there is really no need😊.
Welcome to the Road to Simple family! I’m so glad you found me too!! I look forward to hearing from you on my other videos. And thanks for weighing in on the belt survey ☺️
I like decluttering but have found it harder to change my shopping habit of shopping just for fun, especially garage sales and thrifting for clothes. Working on that now in a low buy year.
Understandable - you might try thinking about replacing some of your shopping time with some type of meaningful experience that you never seem to have enough time for - like visiting with family or having coffee with an old friend. Wishing you the best of luck with your low-buy year! I am interested to know how it goes!
Belts, oh yes! I wear them all the time. Have upgraded many of them, fewer, but better quality 😃
Thanks for letting us know - I knew there had to be some belt wearers out there somewhere! 😀 Thanks for watching and commenting!
Where did you get your shoe storage on the door? That is something I need to do a better job of. Otherwise my closet is very similar to yours except for shoes.
Gosh, it’s been so long ago I honestly don’t remember. It may have been Target or Bed, Bath and Beyond, but I really don’t know - sorry about that. It does work really well. Thanks for watching!
I like the idea of putting empty hangers on the side. I will do that now, I've been keeping in the color scheme to hang clean ones back up, but it's too frustrating. Great tip , for both things, clean and almost clean!
Also, I do wear belts, bc I've lost weight and need them. I want to start rolling things too, will try that soon.
Glad you found the tips helpful. I really appreciate you watching and commenting.
Thanks for sharing about belts, and I bet you will like rolling things! My hubby taught me that trick 😊
Finally hot rid of my last belt during my last declutter
Yay!
I understand the shame. I also feel that because I’m good at decluttering but often after a year or two I’ve repurchased it all back 🙁. I’m now on a low buy journey. I’m curious how you keep the inventory low when it’s so easy to buy stuff now. I want to be a better steward of my money and time. Thanks for the video!
You are on the right track with your low buy year. The way I keep inventory low is I just don’t go shopping… just because…. (I used to - but not anymore). And I don’t shop for clothes online. I only go shopping if I need something. I have discovered other activities, for me, that are more meaningful than shopping. Plus - I would much rather spend my money on experiences, rather than on clothes 😊. Good luck - You Can Do It! Look on my channel for my No-buy Year video and see if that helps guide you a little bit. 😊 Thanks so much for watching and sharing.
Yes, belts a big trend 2023 and 2024. Oversized belts over oversized sweaters of overlapped blazer. Defines a waist on a dress or over a tunic and under a cardigan or blazer.
Accessories very important to add polish and style: shoes, belt, purse, s cc arf, head band, sunglasses and jewelry define style end are great opportunities to add unexpected colors.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi there no i do not waer belts at all, infact i have never owned a belt in my life hahaha, i am kind of simple i guess thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
If I've worn something and it's not really dirty, I will use a little Febreeze fabric spray
Yep - that works!
Yes, I don't have to wear a belt very often any more. True, I am not tucking my blouses in, usually!
I think most people will agree with you! Thanks for watching and sharing!
The only reason I started wearing a belt was because I lost weight 😂 since that went out the window and I wfh now I keep a couple just in case.
I just replied this but will share, I use a reversible bk/br belt from mens section, so 1 is 2.
Very clever about the reversible belt! Thanks for sharing!
@@theroadtosimple yw! They definitely are not the most stylish but work!
I wear belts a lot....but I only tend to use the same ones... Best wishes from Cornwall uk
Thanks for watching and sharing!
I do t wear belts. I think I only have two😊. My problem is purses and sweaters!
Thanks for sharing. Good luck with simplifying your purses and sweaters - that is, if you choose to do so 😉
Florida
Hello there! Thanks for tuning in!
I am from Batonrouge Lousiana where are you from?
I am just a couple hours from you in Lake Charles 😊
As we age women need to realize that we can become adjusted to smells and may not realize the top they wore a few times without washing may be over sprayed with the perfume/cologne they like to spray on before leaving the house. Have you ever had an older woman walk by and they about knock you over from the cloud of perfume that follows them?
Belts? I have a few for as I lose weight they help keep my jeans in place until I get down to the next size. 😉
Thanks for sharing!
I own two belts and I wear them because I am in between sizes. I do not tuck in my shirts.
Thanks so much for adding to the conversation!
No waist anymore so no belts. Don't do much tucking anymore either. I'm of the mind quality over quantity. Makes it easier to be mindful in my accumulation of clothing.
I’m with you on all counts! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have a particular pair of shorts that I wear a belt with.
Thanks for sharing!
I wear almost all crocs including flats and dressier shoes.
❤️👍❤️
Supposedly belts are back in style this year 🤷🏻♀️
I guess I won’t be very stylish then! 🤣. Thanks for sharing!
Another reason to not wash every time you wear: I wear layers due to uncertain temperatures, so I wash the layer that was against my skin all day, but don't usually need to wash the outer layers the first wear.
Good point! Thanks for watching and sharing!
I have only 2 belts and Hartley ever wear them
Thanks for sharing!
73 too heavy no more belt or tucking in my top.
Thanks so much for commenting!
I don't think I ever have worn belts unless they came with a dress.
Thanks for sharing!
Im down to 4 pair of shoes.😅
Oh wow!!! That is quite an accomplishment! You go girl!
I have to wear belts - otherwise, I'm pulling up my jeans/pants/skirts all day long. I'm a rectangular body shape. I assume that is why I have to. Leggings are the only thing I can get away with not wearing a belt.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
No belts anymore
Thanks for commenting!
I don't wear belts
Thanks for weighing in on this topic! And thanks for sharing!
I always wear belts and l am 70 years old.
Thanks for sharing!
No belts, I do not have a neat tidy little waist like Princess Kate
Me either! Thanks for watching!
No belts on this big body and no tucking😂