As a sewist, can I offer some advice you're welcome to ignore? 😅 find a tailor to custom make 1 or 2 garments for you. You'll be amazed at how good you look in well fitting garments. I sew for overweight friends and friends with different shapes and physical challenges, and they love their garments. I think a capsule wardrobe is also a good idea as you are "on your way down" in weight. Most of us gravitate to a handful of outfits anyway. Hell, ive been wearing the same dress every day since jan 1 and it hasnt been that hard to do.A capsule will save you $ in buying garments so you won't feel bad donating garments as you continue to lose. Most people who buy off the rack and have never sewn their own garments or have never been fitted by a tailor have no idea what a well fitting garment will do for them. How flattering it is. It's completely customized to your body shape.

This was such a great help. I heard somewhere that 20% of our wardrobe is only worn! I decided I wanted a wardrobe that my husband could pack my suitcase for me and get it right. That meant parting ways with items I really thought I would want to wear again if only I was taller, thinner... I also decided that if I lost enough weight to need a different size, I am worth it to reward myself with something new and current. Some things were 20 years old! They were all yelling at me that I was a failure! I now can wear anything on any day without staring at my closet and feeling guilty. We as women spend too much of our energy being brutally unkind to ourselves. I don't know how or why but going through my wardrobe in the manner that you describe really quieted that loud voice in my head.

Ooo, I need to do this! I keep putting it off because I don’t want to face the truth that over half of what’s in my closet needs to be purged. Congrats to you for tackling this! Again, you are my motivator to take action❣️

Sister I am there with you...I finally got rid of all my size 8s and 10s....and am organizing my 12s and 14s. I kept M shirts, that don't fit now....I AM going to fit into them again. They are in a separate closet until that time. My closets are MUCH better than they were. What a journey!!

Hi Bobbie! I have been binge watching you all day during a particularly gruesome data entry project at work, lol. Just stopping by to tell you that EVERY season closet rotation involves a bag or two of donations. Zero exceptions! I have been doing this for years and it has significantly reduced the amount of clothing I own. My goals is, someday not to have to do a seasonal rotation, but alas not there yet. BEST to you my online pal. -Norma

I recently did what you did; fast forward the end of summer and spring I need to get rid of the clothes that I did not wear; obviously they were not in the loved category; usually this is more blouses then anything; I did go through my pants; in the beginning of May I started working on my weight; in July my hubby and I went on a short vacation; I pulled several pants and two dresses; I ended up wearing only the dresses because by July I had lost 20 lbs; the pants were very big. Came home and tried all my pants on; now I have only pants that fit in the closet. Still working on my weight but only losing 2/3 lbs per month so it's going to be a while before I need new pants.

Every season I declutter. Send most to thred up and the rest to goodwill. I just retired and so I want to simplify my wardrobe as much as possible.

Great advice! Especially the "would you buy it?" question. Thanks for the motivation 👍

I know this wonderful video was made six months ago, but it really impressed me. 🙂 Maybe it's because we have always lived in small homes (Paris, San Francisco) where there are no walk in closets, but I really love the fact I have always had a five foot wide/152 centimeters armoire that holds all my clothes. It has two pull-out drawers at the bottom for my footwear, shelving on one side for folded sweaters, intimate apparel. Borrowed Audrey Hepburn's advice and wear what is called classic styles that never go out of style. High quality well cared for. Including my shoes which get repaired as needed.

I keep one bin of a few of my favorite outfits in the lower size that I can tuck away in a corner. If I do lose weight, I will have those few outfits to wear and I know that I'll feel like myself wearing them

I started a capsul wardrobe 6 months ago, I thrift only, because I ❤ thrift stores. Lol. I was so tired of chasing the trends or feeling like I had nothing to wear. A capsul wardrobe works great for me, If I purchase a piece of clothing, it is because I love it, not because it will do, or I'm settling. I keep the best, because I deserve it! And shopping is so much easier now.

I love the way you maintain yourself. I love your make up, really classy.

I am in the process of losing weight again. I have two clothing rails in my closet and separate my “almost fit” items onto the second closet rail and call it my “shopping area”. Each time I lose a few pounds, I go “shopping” there and move one of my favourites onto my “everyday use rail”. This makes seeing the clothes that don’t fit exciting because who expects everything in a store to fit you? I also rotate out of season items onto the “shopping” rail so that my everyday rail contains only things that fit me and I enjoy wearing in the current season.

I have just found your channel and this is all so true. I too go up and down in weight and recently went through ever piece of clothing and got rid of everything that did not fit! 20 garbage bags full!! Everything now in my closet fits, it truly is life changing. Now lets talk about shoes!! Oh my 60 pairs or more.

I did exactly this about 6 years ago and it's all super good advice. I have a couple tips I don't think you touched on. 1) This is time consuming and sort of exhausting! Put aside and entire day and preferably when no one else is home, have music or something to listen to and something to hydrate you while working. Don't rush and have boxes and bags ready to fill. 2) The money has already been spent, you won't save any money by keeping things you don't wear. This was a big hurdle for me to think of getting rid of so much $$ and even had some stuff with tags still on that I never wore. Getting rid of it did not change the thickness of my wallet at all. 3) If you have something that fits and you like it but you don't wear it, ask "Why?" Wrong length, missing button, don't have the right shoes or other complimentary piece, wrong color. Set these things in a pile and give yourself a month to fix the issue then get rid of what's still there. I was able to salvage a few pair of pants that were too long and realized that I needed a new pair of shoes and a topper and was able to wear and like these things that I wasn't wearing. It's time for me to do this again, SOON! Thanks again Bobbie

It makes so much sense the way you put it. I gained weight rapidly over a short period of time so I now have several different sizes in my closet and most of it doesn't fit - but I keep holding onto it waiting until this diet I'm on kicks in and I'm at my more "ideal size". The guilt and bad feelings I'd have every time I looked at clothes that don't fit is not worth holding onto - besides it will be out of fashion by the time it fits me! Thanks for inspiring me to clean up my closet!

I have to go through my closet again and purge the clothes I don’t love. I did this a few years ago and time to do it again. Thanks for this video.

This is right where I am in my life. Turned 70 and never had a style! Going to get rid of most of my clothing that doesn’t fit or is awful! I’m growing and will check in with you periodically to see how you are doing!

I have maybe 1/32 of your clothes!! 2 pr of shoes, one pr snow boots--5 tops, 6 bottoms 2 dresses and one coat! That is my closet!!

Your hair looks so pretty.

This is such a great video … l have lost nearly 50 pounds Intermittent fasting and l am wearing jeans that l wore 16 years ago … l couldn’t afford to buy new clothes if l had cleaned out my wardrobe 🤣

I subscribed! You have a calming, easy way about you @Mindful Midlife, that makes these issues not so hard on our psyche.

Great tips. I allow myself one very small shelf of clothes that don’t fit that I love and am working towards getting into again.

I love a good closet clean out video ! I would have watched every single item going into a no pile ! I recently did my closet and shoes, I had so many shoes that hurt my feet, no more ! I got rid of them all and it feels so good not to dread wearing any of them again ! Same with clothes, if it didn’t fit perfect it was gone. Love it !!!

This was so relevant to my life right now. Thank you for taking the time to explain how to go through clothes while on a weight loss journey. I have items in my closet that I love but I'll never be that big again so why am I keeping them.

I loved this video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I just went through my closet last week and took 7 large bags of clothing and shoes to Goodwill. It made a big difference in my closet, I was horrified at how much was in there. What I did not do is ask myself those questions about the item. I feel I can eliminate more from my closet and will go back and try on each item if I’m not sure if it fits or if I love it. I’m sure I will have to make another trip to Goodwill but I know it is the right thing to do! From now on my closet and bureau drawers will only contain things I love!

You have inspired me to part with a number of items that I realize I will never wear. Some have tags on, some were classic and well loved and worn often...... twenty pounds ago. It's time to let them go! Thank you and God Bless!

I know how difficult that must have been. I too have been various sizes and I’m always keeping things in case I fit into them again. You have inspired me to clear it all out. Many thanks x

Keeping about 5 items that are one size too small is a good idea - I put my smaller sized clothes in the out of season clothes rack, that way I’m not looking at it everyday.

Not only am I keeping my smaller clothes but also my bigger clothes, I have done that mistake of getting rid of bigger sizes as is easier to say 'I never be that size again' when you on the ball with weightless. guess what.. Both was true, I lost plenty and I put on too, and is not fun buying new when you uncomfortable. And then I lost again therefore I'm keeping 4 sizes! Each size/season is a capsule size wardrobe and is not in my face telling me I am a failure, rather it uplifts me when I put on and can reach for things which are comfy and flattering-ish.. , I pack it in vacuum storage space saving bags and label what weight I was when it fit me, when Is time 'i go shopping under my bed for new wardrobe' 😅

Boy did need to hear this! My closet is full of different sizes. 🫣 Great video, thank you for sharing.

Thank you, this was super helpful. I need to jettison some clothes that fit but that I do not love. Piling everything onto the bed is key. I did it almost 6 years ago at Marie Kondo’s suggestion. I have two other tips that helped me get rid of a lot: (1) it’s corny, but say “thank you for your service” and literally hug the pieces you love goodbye; and (2) if you are holding it for sentimental reasons (a souvenir shirt from a trip, a gift from someone important), take a photo. I have a private Facebook album of clutter items and clothes that needed to go. It’s easier to let the item go if i know I can still tap into the memory.

Oh man , I just cleaned out my clothes also. Wow it really was ridiculous how much I had that I didn’t even wear 🤦‍♀️. I donated 3 1/2 big trash bags full !

Love the pink, fuzzy hoody! I read that you should wear clothes like this in winter that are soft and cozy as it feels so good!

Thank you, thank you, thank you Bobbie! Heading to my closet right now. You are always such a bright light of positivity 🌷🌷🌷

I am sending this video to everyone I know-FINALLY-a totally realistic video addressing real issues. I have been 3 sizes in the past 4 years. The one thing I can say, I stopped buying expensive clothing. I dont buy cheap things, but I hold on to clothes and shoes that were expensive-but I NEVER WEAR!!!! I am selling those immediately .

As Dawn from Minimal Mom says.....everything in your closet needs to be a today option. It fits today and I love it. Or something like that!

This is a task that I have been avoiding for SO long. I am a yo yo weight girl too and so many “But what if” moments. I have 2 closets of clothes that I MUST go through and soon! Great tips - I will be referring to this video when I do.

I know exactly how you feel! And pants have really gotten difficult! There don’t seem to be the brand’s anymore that we had to pick from before the pandemic!! I’m wearing pants I bought before then and they’re really starting to wear! And yes don’t buy anymore if the big print things, they start looking Marie Barone clothes! Lol

Oh Bobbie, yes to the huggle. I wish I had a walk in closet. So I have to really take everything into consideration. . Thanks for sharing your tips.

Thank you for this, your video popped up on my recommend list and since I am in the process of clearing out my closet I gave it a watch. Your suggestions are really easy to implement and they work for anyone! I have been dealing with severe colitis for 6 years now and have lost a lot of weight, I hate getting rid of my beloved clothing items but those clothes remind me that I no longer have the healthy body I once had so they kind of depress me. You address this and it hit home. I don't need those reminders! Thanks again.

Love how real you are

This is a project I’m going to tackle this summer. Thank you for the advice!

Great plus-size decluttering tips ! Thank you ! 😃🌺

I needed this. Keep what you love. ❤

Thank you for so much great direction and wisdom. And...thank you for ending with "God Bless".❤️✝️😅

This was awesome. I always feel like you get me. Thanks!!

This is so me! Thanks for the inspiration, looks like I'm going through my closet again 🙄😄

Great advice

Great video, thanks for sharing!❤

Thanks Bobbie 🦋🦋

Great video. I normally do this but haven't in a couple of yrs. This is motivation. Thank you for being here !

Great job decluttering Bobbie, your closet looks great! As my weight loss journey continues; I got rid of the too small and wouldn't wear again. What I've noticed, is hanging on to clothes that are too big. How many t-shirts do ya keep for painting projects? You've inspired me to re-examine and let go - I'll take a few minutes today and tackle it. Thanks Bobbie! I'm loving the simplistic journey I am on and enjoying learning from you while on yours!

How about hanging on to clothes for sentimental reasons! That’s me. “What if it comes back in style? What if I miss it. Lol. I get rid of it then down the road I look to wear it and it’s gone. lol. Or I buy stuff that goes with something in my closet but I dont really like it but it does with blah blah. lol. I have started to close my eyes and put it in the goodwill box.

Oh wow! That really hit home! Seeing that piece of clothing that doesn’t fit but I might like if I loose weight it like being told I failed. No more! Those clothes are going out the door! Thank you

I just love when i assume when i lose weight my body shape is going to miraculously change. No, no it will not. I tell myself this time and time again. I keep clothes that will simply never fit no matter the size.

Excellent video! There was so much that I could identify with.

Really great advice, thank you!! I know I am one of many women who has an over-stuffed closed. And in my case, 90% doesn't fit. So yes, I need to do a purge and get rid of what doesn't fit and what I don't love. I have dresses, suits and evening wear from probably some 30 years ago...

Terrific info as alway! 😃

Thank you for this video, I really needed to figure out on the decision making of what to keep and not to keep in my closet. I can do this, here I go!

Thank you for great content - I just found your channel...will enjoy going back and watching many more!

Thank you so very much. ❤

Great video

I am different sizes thru the year! Enjoying your outlook!

Great video, Ms Bobbie

10x this on my first cull. now down to about half this, 67 cardigans and 42 skirts...

Your hair is so beautiful!

Great video. Ty for doing this. You are lovely ❤

♡ Looks great, great approach, and you may be finding it easier to get dressed!

I am decluttering my clothes t there is no way I could do it this way. Too overwhelming. I’m going to end up at bedtime with clothes everywhere and no energy to f do anything. I’m doing it one drawer/ compartment at a time

This will be my Memorial Day weekend homebody task! Ugh, it will difficult for me but I need to focus on how it will feel after I’m done. 🙄

I have to do this in the next few months because I'm moving. My closet space is going to be much smaller, and I don't want to move more items than I have to! Thanks for the tips ❤

I truly love this video, it could have gone on longer and longer…💜

I love this !! I could clothe a chubby army. Thank you :)

Idk if I can take it ALL OUT … I may not have the time/energy to deal with it all at once. Maybe I’ll do slacks /pants first . And so on..

Hello . I just want to say that your hair looks amazing. I remember at one point you were trying I- restore . How did that go ? As a woman over 55 I have tried everything, but haven’t found anything that works . What are you doing and what shampoo is working for you ?

Oh, Bobbie that was a huge job ! Your closet looks so nice now. 💜 I’ve been putting off cleaning mine out, but have been kinda picking through it, a bit, and have a donate pile started. It’s so overwhelming, but I know how good it feels when it’s all organized ! Can’t wait to hear about your micro-needling. I’ve heard you need a few treatments spaced out to see results. Was the procedure very painful ? I’m a whimp and have a low pain threshold. 😂🤣

I prefer Dana White's method of doing trash and donatables first. It's a no mess method.

I have a whole room that's a closet. I hate jeans..Im going to throw tons of clothes away. My daughter always says that too..would you actually buy it full prices and really like it. I just need to pair clothes. Too overwhelming. My husband always says Stuff is stress!

I just did this- but the I’ve lost 15 lbs so I’m getting rid of too big clothes. Determined not to go back.

My problem is the sentimental things.

That eas an exhausting procedure. You could have removed about 5 a days and donation bag. I think there was an ocd hoarding issue. Or it wouldnt have gotten to that. How do I know?

Now, what do you do when you only get complements while wearing clothing you hate because it's laundry day? I want to get rid of these items, but everyone else loves them!

They are remodeling my apartment building and I have 1 month to pack to move for 3 min ha down the hall. It’s half the size of my current apartment and then I’ll be back here! Fun wow! NOT! 😡😡😡