r/UnfuckYourHabitat • u/UrbanDurga • Dec 10 '24
Clothes are my arch enemy Currently UFing
Another area of unfucking, and the one I saved for last. I moved cross-country 11 months ago, and experienced a very long depressive episode, so have been organizing and getting things together for the past couple of months. I hate managing clothing so much, and this is still in progress. I have a backup of laundry to get through, which I was putting off because I didn’t have great options for putting it all away.
The closet isn’t done, but at least it’s functional now, so I can work through the clothes I need to wash!
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u/snogweasel Dec 10 '24
I'm on vacation and wearing the same few outfits again and again; I think I have to do this with my home closet, it's really relaxing to have fewer choices
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u/UrbanDurga Dec 10 '24
I haven’t gotten rid of anything. I probably will thin out a few things, but I doubt it will be much. My partner and I dress up for lots of events, and I have some hobbies that involve dressing up as well. I’m mostly excited that I will finally be able to see and find the things I want to wear easily again!
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u/Top_Marzipan_7466 Dec 10 '24
Same ! Deep sigh
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u/unicorny1985 Dec 10 '24
I love those hanging organizers over the shoe rack. I have an empty space in my closet above some drawers that I could totally use those for extra storage. Where did you get them? Oh, and great job!
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u/g00berina Dec 10 '24
Great job!! Even if it’s not finished, it’s a huge improvement. Also, I was surprised to spot the tote bag in the after photo - I have the same one!
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u/Interesting-Proof244 Dec 11 '24
You should explore building a capsule wardrobe, where you have just a few items of each clothing category. I switched to a capsule wardrobe about 2 years ago and my closet is not only empty, but it takes me about 2 seconds to come up with an outfit that is stylish yet effortless.
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u/UrbanDurga Dec 11 '24
I do love that idea, but it doesn’t work for me outside of my everyday outfits. My partner and I dress up frequently for lots of different events, so I have, and kind of need, lots of stuff.
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u/Keldrabitches Dec 11 '24
Me too. I have a big closet, built for a Pygmy. Can’t really fit in there, so my clothes are everywhere
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u/STLTLW Dec 13 '24
My arch enemy as well! I wear the same couple of things, so it makes no sense that I have no where to put them! I have summer clothes, winter clothes, clothes that I would only wear for a special occasion and clothes that I loved that I hope I fit in again someday. First world problem, I know, but I never feel like my clothes are truly organized.
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u/UpDownCharmed Dec 10 '24
It's a great improvement, yay!
I just moved recently as well - the sheer amount of clothes I gave away was unbelievable!
If it helps any - I don't miss them a bit. I am glad the family i gave a ton to, can use everything. (Neighbors who helped me with the move)
Plus I put stuff in the Donation bins.
I also have zero desire to buy any more clothes or shoes.
After a while your stuff "owns you" instead of the other way around.