Step 1: Scan through your treasure closet and put away in a box anything you haven't worn in a year;
Step 2: Leave it in a safe place for at least a year to make sure the trend doesn't miraculously come back (in my case 2-3 years);
Step 3: When ready, officially mark it as a 'Give' to confirm that it's a go and there's no turning back;
Step 4: On your way to the donation center, think of all the memories you had and how someone else will get to create new ones, either at a job interview or at a Halloween party;
Step 5: Drop it. Turn around and then run!
To ease the separation pain, here's some great snaps from Cher's closet in Clueless. Maybe it'll convince you to keep the plaid miniskirts after all. As if!
Words of Wismom (W.O.W.) Tip: Calculate the total worth of the clothes you're giving away. Save your lucky number on your cellphone and next time you go shopping, look up the number and remind yourself that one day, it will end up in the 'Give' box. This has helped me walk away so many times.
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