She Strengthens

The Liberating Power of a Closet Purge

A Fresh Start Awaits

There’s something deeply satisfying about clearing out your closet and getting rid of items that no longer serve you. The process can be therapeutic, freeing up mental and physical space in the process. For many of us, a well-organized closet is key to a stress-free morning routine and a more confident sense of style.

The Items We Hold Onto

But why do we hold onto certain items, even when we know they’re no longer needed? Whether it’s a pair of mismatched socks or a sentimental piece of clothing, we often find ourselves clinging to items that are better off gone. Below, 14 women share their own experiences of letting go of the items that were holding them back.

From Lingerie to Riding Boots

• Madison bid farewell to ridiculous lingerie she only wore on laundry day.
• Jennifer ditched 30 pairs of unmatching socks that were taking up valuable drawer space.
• Sara got rid of all her tights with holes in them, realizing she didn’t own a single pair without runs or holes.

Breaking Up with Sentimental Items

• Sam finally parted ways with a flowy hippie top she’d held onto since 2007.
• Lesley vowed to only wear clothes that made her feel confident and fabulous, leading to a significant closet purge.
• Val let go of her destroyed riding boots, acknowledging they were no longer wearable.

The Power of Letting Go

• Emma used the backwards hanger trick to identify items she hadn’t worn in six months and donated them.
• Jasmine finally came to terms with the fact that she’d never fit into a pair of too-small jeans.
• Laura purged 50 empty MAC eyeshadow containers, marking a fresh start in her approach to makeup.

Goodbye, Impulse Buys

• Jackie said goodbye to a pair of hideous paisley jeans and cheap-looking peplum tops, acknowledging she couldn’t pull them off.
• Lauren refreshed her professional wardrobe by letting go of a dull-looking sheath dress.
• Casey finally admitted defeat and got rid of items with broken zippers that were no longer worth repairing.

Upgrading Your Style

• Eva traded in her bright red rubber rain boots for a more chic and functional pair.
• Lia had to purge bulky sweaters from her tiny NYC apartment closet, learning to politely decline gifts from her mom.

By letting go of the items that no longer serve us, we can create a more streamlined, confident sense of style. So, take a deep breath and dive into that closet – you never know what liberating power you might unleash.