Ideally, you should organise your closet at least twice a year as you won’t have enough space for new clothes if you don’t. Besides, dirt might have accumulated in corners, and the smell might not be fresh anymore, especially on the bottom part of your closet, which for sure never gets touched. And if you have lost or gained weight, there will be clothes that won’t fit you anymore.
You always wish to have a bigger closet, not realising that your wardrobe is big enough; it’s just filled with out-of-season clothes and other clothes you don’t need anymore. Many expert organisers will tell you that the rule of thumb in cleaning your closet is: if you haven’t worn it in six months, what are the chances you’ll wear it again? Ask yourself that question and be truthful. When cleaning out your closet, you have to get rid of the following as well:
- The same piece of clothing you have in multiple quantities but different colours, leave one of your favourite colours and discard the rest.
- Stained, discoloured, and ripped clothes.
- Clothes that are too big or small for you
- Old, worn-out underwears
- Shoes that are out of style
- Shoes that are damaged
It may be challenging to part with some items because of their sentimental value. So, you can give yourself a little permission to keep some of them. But if you decide on keeping your closet clean, updated, and organised, you may have to get rid of these sentimental items and only take photos of them, so you can always go back to them if you feel like strolling down memory lane.
For a bit of consolation, it’s nice to know that you can make money out of your closet cleanout. You may use that money to update your wardrobe or buy the latest gadget you’ve been eyeing.
With that said, here are ways you can make money from a closet cleanout:
- Sell Them On Consignment Websites
If you have luxury pieces or designer clothes that you don’t use anymore, it would be best to get money out of them. You’ll be surprised just how many people would love to get their hands on these rare, expensive items.
Sell designer clothes on trusted consignment websites. Consignment websites display your items, pay you the amount when the item is sold, and only get the agreed commission based on your contract. Choose one that has excellent customer service and can assist you with curating items in your closet so you wouldn’t have to worry about sorting your stuff.
- Hold A Garage Sale
If you have enough time on your hands, hold a garage sale for all the clothes you have no plans on wearing anymore and items you bought but do not plan on using. This way, you won’t have to pay anybody any commission, but you have to be the one to oversee it or hire someone for a day or two to man your garage.
- Participate In A Car Boot Sale
Many places organise car boot sales at least once a week in the U.K., especially if the weather is nice. It is an organised event where participants can sell just about anything at the back of their cars. Those who wish to enter the car boot sale area must pay a small fee for the maintenance of the place.
- Sell Them On E-Commerce Sites
E-commerce sites are one of the most accessible online platforms where sellers and buyers can meet and transact seamlessly. Post the items you want to sell, create a detailed description, price them and wait for a notification when someone buys them; pack them nicely, deliver them, and that’s it.
- Rent Your Clothes
If you have vintage and custom pieces, instead of selling them, you may want to rent them out for special occasions, say for homecoming or prom. You can even earn money from them regularly since there are a lot of events where they can be used. There are weddings, photoshoots, and themed parties.
- Sell Them On Vintage Shops
Vintage shops offer a decent amount of really delicate and undamaged vintage clothes. If you have lovely vintage pieces you’re willing to let go of, the vintage shops are your best bet to get the most money out of them.
- Auction Them
Couture and luxury clothing are sought after by many brand-conscious but savvy shoppers. Instead of buying brand new designer clothes, they wait for the time previous owners are willing to let go of these hard-to-find pieces. Physical and online auction houses are now available to accept luxury, branded, and designer clothes, bags, and shoes if you wish to part with them.
- Host A Swap Party
Your friends might have pieces you like or have been eyeing for a long time now. Hosting a swap party is a fun way to trade bits of stuff you’re not going to use anymore with people you know instead of strangers.
Conclusion
Cleaning your closet has many benefits. It will make your life so much easier as it cuts the time you need to prepare each time since your clothes are more organised and decluttered. Apart from that, a clean and organised wardrobe can reduce your stress levels. Lastly, knowing that you can earn something from it is something to look forward to.