5 Things You Over Bought in the 2010s to Purge From Your Closet Immediately
Out with the crap, in with catharsis
If any of your 2020 new year's resolutions sound like this:
Practice mindfulness
Establish healthful habits
Lose weight
Declutter
Buy less junk
Sleep more
I suggest you purge your closet first.
The state of your closet sets the tone of your day. This is your oppurtunity to set the tone of your DECADE. To streamline your 2020 closet purge I've identified five over purchased categories taking up valuable wardrobe real estate. Confront these items first and commit to buying less (but better) in 2020.
5 Things You Over Bought in the 2010s to Purge From Your Closet Immediately
Tiny Closet, Tons of Style | 2020 Closet Purge: Outdated Denim
#1 Outdated Denim
Every closet I encounter has a "Denim Dungeon" filled with dozens of unworn jeans. Go directly to your Denim Dungeon and try on every pair. If the jeans don't fit - don't front. Purge. If the jeans would kinda fit if you lost five pounds - purge those, too. Keep only the jeans that feel good on your body, support your personal style and make practical sense for your 2020 life. Tip: Most actual moms don't look great in mom jeans.
My Favorite Denim:
Tiny Closet, Tons of Style | 2020 Closet Purge: Not Perfect Neutrals
#2 Not Perfect Neutrals
I searched for the perfect tee shirt for years, amassing a collection of not so perfect tee shirts in the process. After I discovered the Vince Little Boy Tee I bought two in white, one in grey and one in black and purged two dozen "just OK" neutral tee shirts. It's 2020. Just OK is not OK.
My Neutral Staples:
#3 Worn Out Workout Gear
Head straight to the bottom of your fitness drawer and pull out all the faded, saggy and weirdly printed leggings, sports bras, tank and old t-shirts you claim are for working out. You know you never reach for them. Consider this: If you never reach for any of your 2010s workout gear I give you permission to chuck them all and invest in a fresh, high quality fitness capsule that inspires you to exercise. I practice Barre 5x a week and my workout capsule wardrobe contains four pairs of Lululemon Align leggings, three Lululemon Free to Be Wild sports bras and five Alo Yoga cropped tanks.
My Workout Capsule:
Tiny Closet, Tons of Style | 2020 Closet Purge: Retired Socks, Bras and Underwear
#4 Retired Socks, Bras and Underwear
The mismatched sock, panty and bra pile is like an energy vampire friend who has overstayed her welcome. Time to breakup. You don't need opaque tights you haven't worn in two winters, ugly underwear for any reason or itchy lace bralettes that don't fit over your boobs. Be honest -- does your underwear make you feel good? If the answer isn't yes - purge it all and start fresh for 2020. These are the garments that support your entire outfit! Not to mention your bits and pieces. Get sized for new bras, too.
My Underwear Drawer Staples:
Tiny Closet, Tons of Style | 2020 Closet Purge: Oversaturated Fashion Trends
#5 Oversaturated Fashion Trends
In our Instagram and fast fashion culture trends spread like wildfire. If you aren't a fashion editor, influencer or work in retail, it’s likely that by the time you've noticed a hot item, it's pretty much everywhere (AKA over). Cull your closet for last decade's "must haves" that feel like yesterday's news. Make a 2020s fashion resolution to establish signature, personal style. If everyone in your peer group wants or owns the same fashion item - it's not signature! There is nothing stylish about looking like the masses.
2020 Is Personal
Before you invest in a juice cleanse, meditation app, boutique fitness studio or life coach, invest a day cleaning out your closet. A deep closet purge is more than just home organization - it's a deeply cathartic self improvement practice. Confront and release your outdated purchases and start the decade with a fresh foundation to establish your 2020 personal style.
Or you can always call me and I will come over and do it for you.
xoxo,
Jenn