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!

@theroadtosimple

22 күн бұрын

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Wow - you really simplified your collection! Kudos to you!!! Thanks for sharing!

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!

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Awwww… thank you for your sweet comments!!!! That warms my heart! ❤️ I really appreciate you tuning in!

I am 76 years young. I don’t tuck in my tops and I no longer wear belts.❤

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

I’m certainly with you on the no-tucking! Thanks for commenting!

I never wear belts, but I do like them.

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I also hang backwards the clothes I have only worn for a short time! Your closet looks very organized. Good video.

@louiseisobel

24 күн бұрын

Isn’t it genius! ❤ gonna do this

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Hand woven cotton belts sound comfortable! Thanks for watching all the way to the end for the fun slice of “Cajun life” in Louisiana! 😀

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!!

@theroadtosimple

2 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

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!

@theroadtosimple

7 күн бұрын

An empty drawer?! Woo Hoo Amy!!!

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 :)

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

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 😊

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!

@theroadtosimple

20 күн бұрын

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! 😀

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! 😊

@theroadtosimple

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for weighing in on the belt topic 😊

@Emily-hh4vo

24 күн бұрын

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!

I have only three belts and a few sashes … one belt for trousers 👖 and two waist belts for dresses 👗 ❤

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

👍❤️

I agree simple pleasures and always the best, loved your dancing man at the end 🕺🏻. Greetings from Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

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! ❤️

Good tips

@theroadtosimple

7 күн бұрын

Glad you think so!

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 .

@theroadtosimple

20 күн бұрын

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!

Buffing your crocs! Love it!

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

It works really well!

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Love your wardrobe layout!

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

I have one belt , a gold metal one. I still think I may wear it one day...maybe...perhaps .lol😊

@theroadtosimple

10 күн бұрын

😀

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

I’m with you on all counts! Thanks for watching and commenting!

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!

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and sharing. I need to tackle my jewelry soon. Wish me luck!

Hi, I’m new to your channel & love it already! I enjoy videos like this so much. Thanks for sharing ☺️

@theroadtosimple

14 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m glad you found me! 😀

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.

@theroadtosimple

22 күн бұрын

👍 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 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.

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

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!

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

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! 😀

Florida

@theroadtosimple

18 күн бұрын

Hello there! Thanks for tuning in!

Belts, oh yes! I wear them all the time. Have upgraded many of them, fewer, but better quality 😃

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting us know - I knew there had to be some belt wearers out there somewhere! 😀 Thanks for watching and commenting!

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.

@theroadtosimple

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing!

Supposedly belts are back in style this year 🤷🏻‍♀️

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

I guess I won’t be very stylish then! 🤣. Thanks for sharing!

Yes, I don't have to wear a belt very often any more. True, I am not tucking my blouses in, usually!

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

I think most people will agree with you! Thanks for watching and sharing!

I own two belts and I wear them because I am in between sizes. I do not tuck in my shirts.

@theroadtosimple

22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for adding to the conversation!

I wear belts a lot....but I only tend to use the same ones... Best wishes from Cornwall uk

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

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😊.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

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 ☺️

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.

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Very clever about the reversible belt! Thanks for sharing!

@Emily-hh4vo

24 күн бұрын

@@theroadtosimple yw! They definitely are not the most stylish but work!

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!

@amyholland8890

24 күн бұрын

Also, I do wear belts, bc I've lost weight and need them. I want to start rolling things too, will try that soon.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Glad you found the tips helpful. I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing about belts, and I bet you will like rolling things! My hubby taught me that trick 😊

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Good point! Thanks for watching and sharing!

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!

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

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.

I do t wear belts. I think I only have two😊. My problem is purses and sweaters!

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Good luck with simplifying your purses and sweaters - that is, if you choose to do so 😉

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.

@theroadtosimple

20 күн бұрын

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!

73 too heavy no more belt or tucking in my top.

@theroadtosimple

22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting!

I have a particular pair of shorts that I wear a belt with.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I don't think I ever have worn belts unless they came with a dress.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I wear almost all crocs including flats and dressier shoes.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

❤️👍❤️

No belts anymore

@theroadtosimple

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting!

I have only 2 belts and Hartley ever wear them

@theroadtosimple

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I always wear belts and l am 70 years old.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

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.

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing!

I am from Batonrouge Lousiana where are you from?

@theroadtosimple

20 күн бұрын

I am just a couple hours from you in Lake Charles 😊

I don't wear belts

@theroadtosimple

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for weighing in on this topic! And thanks for sharing!

Im down to 4 pair of shoes.😅

@theroadtosimple

11 күн бұрын

Oh wow!!! That is quite an accomplishment! You go girl!

No belts on this big body and no tucking😂