come for the decluttering, stay for the descent into madness 🙃

@SherryAnnOfTheWest

11 ай бұрын

I REALLY need to declutter and "arrange" my closet and I would love if I could hire you to ruthlessly evaluate and winnow my HUGE wardrobe of every size, every color, every season (of which I currently wear about 3 outfits). I have a whole ROOM full of clothing that's so disorganized it's a chore to find something to wear every day .... I have my work cut out. "But wait!!! Maybe I'll get skinny again ... I can't throw THAT out!!! Hey, that' ugly but the most comfortable thing in the world...." You see my dilemma .....

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

@@SherryAnnOfTheWest it’s a daily struggle!!! I honestly find it so difficult to stay organized haha I feel your pain 🥹

@sarahkinsey5434

11 ай бұрын

My family has been going through my grandma and my aunt's things since they've passed and I think Kathleen would like some items. So if you see this Kathleen let me know so I can get in contact!

@mickb.8925

11 ай бұрын

@@SherryAnnOfTheWest What I do is putting the things I don't wear in one place, just whenever you come across such a piece when looking for an outfit,- (for me it's at the top of my closet which I can't reach without a stool, or throwing the things up there). After a couple of months or so that place gets full and then I do a declutter of that pile of clothes only. This means I only have to go through the stuff that has been out of my sight for months, which makes it easier to get rid of for me. I usually keep some of those things but only to get rid of it later. For things that don't fit you but "you might get skinny again", I'd suggest putting all of those clothes in one box, so you can still have them but not have to see them on a daily basis. Things that are ugly but comfortable just go into my "house outfits" category. Generally creating more niche categories within my closet and putting away things I don't wear one piece at a time is what helps me.

@ButterflyChronicle

11 ай бұрын

Likes first, watching later 🎉

I would definitely watch a video of you going through your shirts, sweaters, shoes, and accessories - honestly, you’re such a joy to watch, I can’t imagine any video of yours being boring!!

@ink_puke_

11 ай бұрын

me too, definitely!

@amusiclover7340

11 ай бұрын

Second this 💯

@citrusglitter

11 ай бұрын

Came here to say this!

@kimareska

11 ай бұрын

I want to comment the exact same thing 😁

@courtlee23

11 ай бұрын

YEP!

Kathleen: "you look really nice today, :)" me, sitting in my unmade bed, having not brushed my teeth/washed my face yet: omg thanks

@philippatill9727

11 ай бұрын

Me too! 🤭

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

Well!!!! It’s true!!!

@Guuskje

11 ай бұрын

hahaha same here

@hanamerino

11 ай бұрын

Me sitting here in sweats and a neck brace. Genuinely made me feel better!

@nessiludwig7310

9 ай бұрын

Same here, plus I‘m sick. Still made me smile 😊

I just did a cleanout last week and I kept saying over and over "someone else is going to love this! someone else is going to love this!" it helped. I hate getting rid of shit!

@cltinturkey

11 ай бұрын

Now you're in the groove. I bet there are a bunch more things around your house that others would love. Round 'em up and move 'em out. You'll help others and feel lighter over the summer. Congratulations!

@faeriesmak

11 ай бұрын

All of my decluttering items go to a small non profit in my town that provides clothing and other goods to foster kids and families. It helps me to let go of more knowing that it will help out someone else who really needs clothing and accessories and toiletries.

@Katieemmaw

9 ай бұрын

I love that long purple skirt on you!

@deborahcurtis1385

6 ай бұрын

I think what we are up against: it makes us feel like we've failed sometimes especially if it's an item that's hardly worn. Like when we originally brought that prized item home, we imagined it would change our lives for the better. But it didn't. Instead of feeling betrayed by the item, we feel that it's we who have let the item down. This is a weird way in which the materialism is still dominating our brains, even when the item was second hand. I also have this thing of trying to see the upside in an item regardless of whether it is really 'me'. Probably from having grown up with hand-me downs. If it's not really me, I'm not going to wear the freaking thing, and the last thing you want is more of that having an argument in your wardrobe because those things compete for your attention. Also orange is the most annoying colour. It just is. But still such items create feelings of failure in me. It's like: "why didn't I try to like you more??" or "Why didn't I fix you?" When this is happening I remind myself that my lifestyle has changed, I've changed. Or I was dressing for a fantasy life that doesn't really happen especially during lockdowns. Also the things that once really glowed on me now can look irrelevant or tired, or we're both tired. It's like when you're really young you can wear things ironically, like it's humorous. but then you become the joke if you're not careful as if you're still linked to that lost youth. It's a tricky business. I had a load of retro 1970s stuff that I wore and wore and wore. But the time came to realise it wasn't glowing on me anymore and I looked like I was chasing something in the past. Someone else younger than me. is enjoying them and looking fabulous and asking themselves: "how could anyone get rid of this item?" I had a dark brown preppy 1970s style cardigan it was so so good the quality of the wool was so fabulous it looked new everytime I washed it. If I wore it now I'd look tragic. I need help these days, not irony! lol Also I am not a standaard size so I have to buy new with some things I'm too tall to get stuff reliably in thrift stores. What I do is try to make those things last. If you buy the best quality you can afford (in sales if you can) then you get the best value and have the least environmental impact. I've got things I've had for decades. I want to lecture younger people about these principles of buying good quality because as you get older you need quality it makes you feel good and it becomes like an old friend. Another thing is reminding myself of my massive wins. Like a black mohair hand knit sweater an old housemate gave me his mother knitted it. Every winter I wear the freaking thing and it's fantastic. It goes really well with a lime green woollen pair of leggings that are ribbed and thick. They are amazing together and I wear tights under the leggings when it s really cold. I got those woollen leggings for $20 new at a market sale in Sydney decades ago. I clearly recall my friend reeling in horror, but she lived to regret her words. Lime green is almost a neutral. Or it is in my wardrobe. Now I've got a leather 1980s jacket with wide sleeves so the thick mohair sweater can poke out!! Bonus. The sweater lives on. I have to find a replacement for the leggings they're wearing out. Got some from Uniqlo in a Marni collaboration, on sale of course. $19. They've got horizontal thick stripes that are supposedly on the way out, but not in my skinny world!!

Nothing like the energy of a closet clear out. Walking around in your undies, sweating your guts out, getting mad at shirts, talking to your blazers...

@deborahcurtis1385

6 ай бұрын

I hardly throw stuff out because I have tended to buy quality and from sales or preloved. Probably have too much stuff but I rotate things and shop my own wardrobe. Altering buttons taking things in. I was pleasantly surprised when a few items turned out to be white, not cream coloured. They were just shop-soiled! It's also fun trying to alter your wardrobe. I iike to get it all out and try different combos. But on the other hand sometimes I think should get just get rid of that thing and give up on certain things that hang around. What stops me is how shoddy most clothes are now. It's been in decline for decades but really bad now. Especially knits. They're awful. I celebrate woollen and natural fibres. JIMO..sorry for the rant.

That growing DIY pile is so relatable, every time I declutter I just end up being like "no yeah I can sew this to look cute!" and then I never do.

My mum and my husband just died and your videos just act like a ray of sun breaking through my gloom. Please know that you touch people in the best way that you don't even realise and keep being you and doing what you do. Thankyou lovely soul and thrift sister ❤

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

Friend, I am so so sorry for your losses. I know those words don’t fix anything, but I’m really glad you’re taking refuge here. Please take care - sending you the biggest, biggest hug ❤️‍🩹

@jennifersershen927

9 ай бұрын

So sorry you have such great losses. Please take care of yourself and I hope something happy happens for you soon.

One really helpful tip: Put everything on hangers backward in your closet then, once you wear the item and hang it up again, you can flip it around. After a year, anything that is still hanging backward goes because you've had a full year of seasons to wear the item, and you still haven't. It's also a helpful visual reminder that if you want to keep something, but you're getting to the end of the year or the end of a season, then you better figure out an outfit with it otherwise, you won't have it anymore. The exclusion for this rule is generally fancy dress or event clothing because you can go a year without an excuse to wear such an item. But everything else, jackets, pants, skirts, shirts, everything still hanging backward goes.

it is my dream to watch a closet cleanout that's like 4 hours long and they go through literally every piece of clothing.

I thought you'd like to know I was telling my partner "all of her videos look so appealing and I really like her aesthetic and I'm getting overwhelmed that I wanna watch all of them" and he very nicely responded with "it's ok you can take your time watching them all"

@KathleenIllustrated

10 ай бұрын

Aw! I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying your time watching. Take your time, enjoy the wild ride ☀ and GOOD LUCK 🍀

OMG I would be all over your Depop if you posted your "thank you for your service" pieces!

More declutters please!! Do the shoes!! Do the sweaters!! Do it all!! You're entertaining so I'd watch another long declutter.

Ahhh! That was a super fun, chaotic, closet cleanout! Thank you for taking the time to edit down 2 days worth of footage so we could join you!

Omg yes I would love watching more closet decluttering. It matters not what one does, it's the chaos energy they bring to their task that brings me joy.

I clicked on this so fast gonna undo the dishwasher now

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

woohoo!!! hope you have a great day

"These pants make me so sad... I bet I could press new pleats into here, but we both know I will never do that-- We're keeping 'em!" Not where I thought that was going but good for you Kathleen. And you didn't tell us if you were keeping the red dress that makes you mad. Also I love that shiny green cropped blazer you're getting rid of! You styled it in a video one time and I remember it being one of the pieces that really stood out to me. Great video once again, we were spoiled with so much Kathleen in a longer format!

Please remember you can break up your mending pile into more manageable chunks! 3-5 pieces (or sets) at a time would be visually interesting to watch imo, though you can do more or less depending on how much of a roll you're on and how you feel like editing it- just try to make sure there's at least one easy win in each pile, it helps with sanity.

i’ve been needing that extra lil push to finally actually go through everything and actually try them on 😂😂😂 thank you 💖

Scully is actually a historical/western-wear company that is still making those pants. They retail for about $85, so that's an amazing find!

Please also do a t-shirt, sweater, shoe... declutter video! This was fun to watch! I should taccle my wardrobe and do a declutter myself, ´caus I keep on thrifting 😂

Every video of yours feels like I’m hanging out with the coolest, chillest friend! I would honestly happily watch you declutter anything, like it could be that weird drawer in your kitchen that has too many spatulas (everyone has that right?)

I would watch a part 2 with the rest of the closet!!

Omg *pants* WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR YELLOW CLUELESS JACKET AND YOUR GREEN LACOSTE GREEN TENNIS DRESS?!!! The absolute chokehold these items have had on me since seeing your videos YOU HAVE BETTER KEPT THEM!!!!! Also I love closet clean outs or organizations so I will watch them all at any length, bring on the tees and sweaters!

aaa I would like to watch you declutter and talk about the clothes/shoes. it's super calming and inspires me to also clean stuff :D

This was fun! Bodycon might not be your style but the chocolate brown dress looks fantastic on you. Also I just wanted to say thanks for the Parade endorsement last week, my undie drawer was very sad and empty and it was honestly Beyond Time to treat myself to nice underthings, and so far I've been really pleased! I am in fact wearing the swirly bra top right now and I love it.

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

Oh yayay I’m so pleased to hear that! Swirly bras unite!! And thank you for watching & hyping me up 💖💃🏻

Omg Beepworld and Kathleen on one day???? Truly #blessed

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

anything 4 you!

I loooove that dress at 15:20, I've always been a goodwill girl, but after moving to Arizona I discovered Savers, which has had some AMAZING finds at it including this impossibly cute hombre glittery blue/turquoise dress that I've been dying to wear out to dinner with my wife. Excited to go to savers again soon, still looking for that dream peter pan shirt 🥺

Totally down for a Closet Purge 2: Electric Boogaloo (if you feel like filming it!) Also love the idea of the "Mass alterations" video; those sorts of vids really help me get inspired to tackle my mending/alterations pile 😅

First, I totally relate as a fellow thrifter. Sometimes I realize I have more outfits than places to go as I'm rather introverted. But second, the Ungaro jacket! I remember when you thrifted it and how jealous I was. Are you selling it?

@catherinenye4194

11 ай бұрын

I thrifted a vintage “cocktail dress” literally a mini dress with cocktails embroidered on it just to wear to a party. There are no parties after covid. Maybe I should host one just for the dress

Just a note on the black layering piece-- Seam rip the bottom ruffle off, then move up unti; it's even with the bottom of the body of the dress. Then attach at that level. Shorter dress, no cutting, extra floof.

@Leslie-wb8cb

11 ай бұрын

Or, if the seam ripping will damage the material, just fold up the ruffle, and cut right above the seam. Smooth line, and you won't lose much fabric.

@helenm1085

11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you have advice cause I got nervous when she said she wanted to cut it up! It looks like a slippery fray-y fabric!!

for the wrap dress a hook and eye is great for keeping the skirt closed! Also bias tape would work well for creating a channel in the black skirt. Sometimes you can get it in fun colours or make it from fabric you like so you get the texture or pattern you'd like if you want to put the channel on the outside.

@rochelle2758

11 ай бұрын

I love thrifting bias tape whenever I can find it: there was a time when it was (gasp) 100% cotton!

@KathrynsRavens

11 ай бұрын

@@rochelle2758 I was lucky enough to inherit my Oma's sewing stuff so there was a ton of cotton bias tape and other goodies that I treasure!

The joker walk haha 😂 yesss. Thanks for another fun video! I am going to watch it again while i organize and decluttering my closet.

I love that it turned into a closet appreciation. I have limited closet space, so I am constantly forgetting what's hidden in the depths, but I love when I rediscover old favorites and they still fit. I also have a fix it pile growing by the day. I thought I only had 3 bins in my studio (one of them is things to dye) and no, it was 5. Five whole butt bins. I wish I had space for a "to be worn" rack! It's such a good idea! Hmmm, need to get rid of my donation pile first...and talk to my husband...yeah, I'm getting a rack. :) I alos really love the tank you're wearing in day 2, it's so cute!

okay, but that brown maxi dress looks INCREDIBLE on you

Kathleen: "You look pretty today!" Me, on day two of an awful summer cold: "Fanks." The black, thin-strapped dungarees (with a shirt underneath) are incredible! 😍 The hot pink floral set! I'm in love! I have such a weakness for white button-downs that when you started tossing them onto the no pile I flinched 😂 Would love a part two of sweaters, t-shirts etc 😃 Also, the striped trousers you wore in the second half of the video looked so comfy! ❤

This was so satisfying! I'm a relatively new subscriber so getting a closet cleanout/try on feels kinda like a recap episode. I am super nosy about other closets so you going through the rest of your stuff sounds like a really good time! I use Poshmark but I'll put my vote in for Depop since it feels more intuitive and better for interesting or vintage pieces (though I haven't tried Whatnot yet- it seems like it'd be a great option for sellers but the whole limited drop buy now vibe I can't get into.)

The sadness with which you said, "I've never been to camp" really made me get you in a lovely way

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

!!!! it's never too late - maybe this summer is my summer-camp-summer!

1:13 As a first time viewer the " you look really nice today" made me smile 😊

This motivated me to declutter my wardrobe and try to rehome old pieces

came for the satisfying clean out - stayed for your amazing personality! i felt so comfortable listening to your "rambling"

Ma’am I just wanna say you have absolutely incredible vibes, and I will be listening to you during my closet purge today

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

🫡 best of luck to you! Thank you!

Your videos make me smile every time... People call me Ms. Frizzle a lot so that part made me super happy as well! Also... I know you're not a bodycon girl, but you looked freaking fantastic in it, and there are always kimonos so you still feel like an art aunt, that's how I do it! Lol... Never stop being your fabulous self! 💖

The Art Aunt Ms Frizzle aesthetic speaks to me. The Florida floral set speaks to me. The buttons! The contrasting pockets! Vest maxi skirt combo!

I know you don’t normally do these types of videos but I would be really interested to know your hair routine! Your hair looks amazing!

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

hi thank you so much!! i'm working on getting some coupon codes to share with y'all for the products i use and then i totally will!!!!

Can you do a video going through all your graphic t-shirts, jumpers, shoes, bags & jewellery? And another video with your before & after alterations pile? Fanxxxx ❤👍

The perfect ending to the perfect video. A little song to send us on our way to a great day.

LOVE the fan dress 👽 and the ultra wide leg trousers 🤩- also the idea of embroidering the little flowers over the stains? Genius ✨️ I just learned about tambour embroidery- can't wait to add this to my skillset! Loved the tour of your closet and definitely longform vid is ok with me 🦋🙃

Pro tip for wrap dresses or anything you want to keep in place: use a safety pin and start using it on the inside. Take it through just a couple of threads of the top peice of fabric to make sure it's not visible, and then close it. I usually only need to use one or two depending on the garment and viola! It stays in place with no fuss. I use this all the time for scarfs and wraps too so I don't have to worry about them getting unstyled or flying away in the wind.

That surprise serenade made me want to cry it was so dang cute! 🥲❤️

Here’s to ( thrifted) closet appreciation!

Kathleen, I’d love to see a video of you doing some mending from your death pile. Even if it’s basic stuff like fixing a tear or doing a hem.

You're so inspiring, watching your videos feels like I'm hanging out with my quirky cousin and I'm like "oh yeah i should do that too huh"

Would personally love a mend/tailoring type video if you are so inclined. Also any and all decluttering videos - I definitely dig the long and chatty ones. Fairly new subscriber and am really enjoying my stay here so far!

@carochan86

11 ай бұрын

Yes please.

When I come to KZread I'm generally looking for long form content so I greatly enjoyed this!

i love these videos they scratch an unreachable itch in my brain, id appreciate a part two with t shirts and stuff if you plan on making one !!

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

I love to see this!!!

the plaid set AHH 😍

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

AHHHH indeed!!!! 🤍🖤

You are officially one of my comfort youtubers, thank you for brightening my day :)

For the wrap dress, I recommend bike shorts underneath! It’s what I do and then I don’t have to worry about any of the ties coming undone or the bottom part of the skirt flapping about

I believe in you! The rouched channel skirt will take less than an hour to thrift flip, just grab some black (or a pop of color?!) bias tape or grosgrain ribbon and slap it on the inside with 3 rows of stitching!

Hi Kathleen, I found your channel this week and I'm really glad I did, your content is just the right balance of chill and friendly chaos! I've been dealing with a lot lately, and today I had to call out sick for the first time at a new job, so not only am I sick, but I'm also having anxiety about work stuff :( Going to be spending my day resting with a hot cup of tea and exploring more of your fun videos :)

Just got home from Goodwill, and was hoping there would be a video…. Thrifting, Coffee and Kathleen it’s a good day!

Closet clean outs are very satisfying 😊

The white dress with embroidered flowers is my favorite one!! 😊

okay but that blue dress was so POWERFUL

I'm late, but I loved every second of this. You've found some truly amazing pieces and I'm here for the closet appreciation! I need to do a closet cleanout, but I'll have to settle for a seasonal change out. I'm not strong enough to let anything go just yet. Still holding onto "maybe, maybe, maybe..."

Honestly if you put up your get-rid-of clothes on Poshmark or Depop I would give it a look! I love your style and that white turtleneck tank top is calling me 👀

The “fruit set” (the picnic joke) is amazing on you. Omg thrift-queen. You also have a great sense of styling by body form. That’s my struggle.

HEy! I hope youre selling them!!! also these were my favorites! -> 14:44 that blue power dress!! FAB. 14:55 i can screen print on that bad boy! 22:13 green. simple. good. 22:30 I'm in my pottery era, I can feel it. also have no orange in my wardrobe. 22:55 if he didn't end up wanting it, I'll take it. its very 70's rocker style and I'm a 70's rocker in my heart. love your videos and your style!! It's so refreshing to see a fashionista with the same love for cool and wacky thrifts!! ✨✨✨

Listening to you is motivating me to do literally everything i need to do for like the whole week. Thank you, you’re awesome

Oh my gosh you're so funny I was laughing throughout the whole video, I love how you appraise each outfit 😂 You could definitely have a second career as a comedian!

Thank you KZread algorithm for recommending me this video because now I love Kathleen!!

@KathleenIllustrated

11 ай бұрын

& Kathleen loves YOU! (hehe thanks so much for watching :))

Yesssss i am so excited to watch this

Such an important process! Thanks for sharing yours! ❤

never get rid of anything silk and wear that chocolate brown body con looks great on you!

Loved this video! Your wardrobe is incredible and is encouraging me to explore more of my own style.

Can we do a fashion challenge where we all wear our clothes that we never wear? 😂

Very fun--thank you!

Oh and yes I'll speak for all of us when I say we would totally watch a closet walkthrough/cleanout of tshirts, sweater, shoes, etc

Loved the closet clean out and loved the impromptu serenade and really looking forward to the mending/alteration vid!!

Love these type of videos 💗💗 Makes me feel inspired to try on things in my wardrobe

You inspire me

omg im so excited

This was DELIGHTFUL ❣️

Came for the Kathleen, stayed for the guest Skinamarinkidinkidink vocalist... LOVED. IT. ALL.

You are so inspiring and funny! Thank you for your wonderful videos 😊

I would love to see you go through your tshirts, sweaters, shoes, accessories etc! Loved this video!❤️

Love your videos! You are so fun to watch. And good job on having mostly thrifted items in your wardrobe! 🙌

Yes!! I love seeing people's closets, plus yours is full of such beautiful vintage goodies. (You've given me with confidence to go through my own now 😅)

this video made me laugh out loud so much love youuuuu 🤗💜✨

Yessssss!!! Speaking of little fan girl moment.. I love you Kathleen! 👏

Now I have motivation to clean out my closet! I have way to many items of clothing.

Thanks to you, I am now obsessed with SETS. You have great set collection!

Girllll I love your style whaaaat??? 🤍

The pleated skirt fit you soooooo well!

YES PLZ I will download any app for a shot at so many of these pieces!!

Uh i love your clothes! So cool! ❤

Using this as motivation to clean out my closet with a no mercy no maybes mindset!

That cropped plaid blazer with the floral print trim, oh my god I love it 😅 also this inspired me to declutter! Thank you!

I love your sense of style!! If you did a what not sale I would love that!!!

i would love to see you go through everything else! and i would love to explore your depop or poshmark for your death pile pieces