Fall fashions in, old fashions out

Silky pajamas. Denim vest. Business blouse. These are some of pieces of clothing that had to be sacrificed to welcome fall's new fashions. 

It's hard to depart from clothes that I would still wear, but after the summer, I had to reexamine my closet. Spring cleaning swept through my closet before the summer, so bags and bags of clothing were recycled, but a new season means another cleaning.

I like cleaning out my closet because I'm technically recycling them by giving the gently used items to a donation center. It also helps with decision-making, especially if you have a slight tendency to hoard. 

If you're trying to convince yourself that maybe you would need that tangerine party top someday, think if you've worn it in the past year. If not, get rid of it. I recycled plenty of clothes that I liked, but I didn't see myself actually wearing it anytime soon. 

If you have something in your closet that's nice but doesn't fit right, get rid of it. I'm recycling a sea green dress perfect for a wedding, but it just wasn't fitting my body right. I kept it in my closet for years for those "just in case" scenarios, but those moments never materialized, so I have to give it up for someone else to actually wear it. 

So as fall is approaching us, clean your closets and recycle your clothes.