It's time for a closet purge

One of the occupational hazards of being a serial thrifter is that it's easy to compile a huge wardrobe very quickly. It's also easy to experiment with different looks and styles when the investment is minimal. But that means -- at least for me -- that I run out of space very quickly. My husband and I live in 1940s-era military base housing that was converted into townhomes, so our closets are very tiny. Add to the mix the fact that I also need space for eBay and Anthropologie Treasurebox inventory, and it becomes even more of a challenge. Right now, the solution has been to use storage bins and clothing rolling racks, but I'd like to reclaim some space in our guest bedroom/office.

My style also seems to be settling into a few specific looks and preferences, which means I'm definitely ready to part with some of the pieces that I've acquired. This weekend, I plan to seriously purge my closets. I do mini-purges here and there, but I've never tackled anything quite so extensive as this. I'm going to force myself to be honest: If it doesn't fit correctly, it goes. If it hasn't been worn at least once in the past six months, it's gone. If I'm keeping it just because it's pretty, it goes.

I have high hopes for this purge. I plan to follow the three simple steps to a successful purge laid out by Sally of Already Pretty, which is one of my favorite blogs. Channeling her great advice, I hope to wind up with a manageable wardrobe that truly reflects my style and life.

p.s. I'm also just going to admit that with the exception of one cardigan, Nanette Lepore and I are just NOT A GOOD MATCH. Sigh. Oh, how it pains me.