HUGE CLOSET DECLUTTER | organizing & decluttering my entire closet 👗

[@Christinamychas]

How do you think I did? Now it’s time to encapsulate my wardrobe. As in, make a Winter Capsule - have you ever made one? Xo 😚

[@mostlystephanie]

I think you did great. Especially because you purchase such lovely and quality clothing, I think it would be much easier if everything was cheap. You're doing amazing!! PS, I live in Vancouver BC, and KNOW the Aritzia struggle haha

[@CaitlinH88]

I think you did great! This stuff is harder than it looks. I recently decluttered my closet and tried to create a capsule wardrobe. My maybe pile was bigger than I liked. Lol I took a tip from Audrey Coyne and put the maybe pile out of sight and in a few weeks if they don't cross my mind while getting ready then I guess I don't need them. Lol Now I need to declutter my drawers and the rest of my life. 😂😂😂

[@lonekjrgaard9225]

Hi. I live in Denmark where the weather changes a lot during the year. I fold my summer clothes ( shorts, tops, dresses) in the fall and put in a big bag in the top a my hall closet. I doesn't have a to stay in the everyday closet. Vice versa in the spring/summer. Nice video⛄🎅🌲

[@RobRoysDaughter]

Loved your Video! If you get tired at the end and struggle to let go more and more you could start with your jackets the next time when decluttering. That May help with the decision process. You could also mark your maybe clothing somehow (safetypins in label?) and remove it when worn. That way you know for sure if you have worn it. Looking foreward to the next videos. Lots of greetings from Germany.

[@adeleturner1255]

I think you did brilliantly. Decluttering your closet is really difficult, especially when you have accumulated so many lovely, good quality pieces!!! ❤️👌😘

[@Nushka23]

The Wilfred “college professor” blazer was my favourite out of your whole collection 😊

[@sungpark1834]

I love watching your videos because you don’t constantly advertise consumerism. I’ve been trying to be more sustainable and save money so a no buy is what I am doing. It feels nice to do it with someone! Channel is amazingg

[@Christinamychas]

Sung Park that’s amazing on your no buy !!! Thank you so much!

[@jennbatman]

I love the “hanger trick” for maybes. Keep them for now, flip the hanger backwards and if you haven’t worn it in another 3 months say adios!! When I’m really in the mood, I do it with my whole closet and won’t repeat a top until I’ve worn everything. That’s a cold dose of reality there.

[@faeriesmak]

I am glad that you showed your mixed emotions about everything. It was much more realistic of a declutter than a lot of other ones that I have watched. I start to second guess and try to rationalize keeping things as well...and that’s usually when I stop for the day because it’s a sign that I have mental fatigue! You did well! I am on the same path with my clothing and need to revisit my wardrobe again. Each time I go through things I get a better and better sense of what I actually wear and actually like. I am not where I want to be with mine but I am trying to be realistic and optimistic.

[@lischiAK]

Best way to not fill up the hangers again is buy getting rid of them. I did that and it was so "scary" because of course if I need them again I'm just wasting money. However if you really don't want to fill up the space again getting rid, of the space by throwing out the hangers. Thats just the perfect way of securing your efforts. If you are out of hangers, you need to be damn sure you like the thing you buy more than something else in your closet cause they have to give up their hanging spot.

[@Christinamychas]

lischiAK omg you are so right! I’ll see if anyone in my family needs the leftover hangers. I can’t believe I didn’t even consider that. 🙏🏻

[@Sevvy4ever]

I was going to write the same thing!

[@parkedawn]

All declutter is good! Don't beat yourself up about the size of the removal pile. It really is a process, and I think you did a great job. 😊

[@Heather.C.ButterflySage]

Great video and lovely transparency of your feelings about it. I started a couple of years ago on my 'minimalism' journey, though I am far from a minimalist. It's helped me challenge my habits and patterns, and feel that I am streamlining, gaining a greater awareness of myself and my preferences. Love hearing about your journey! And thanks for the inspiration for my own closet clear out. It's been a minute...

[@denisecarter5117]

Yes you had a lot of clothes. You did do a good job. I would keep the blazer. I love when my closet has enough room for my clothes to breathe and see everything easily. So much less stress.

[@natalymcmillan4399]

Have you considered using Stylebook (the app) or something similar? It really helped me better understand what I actually wore. Essentially you take photos of all your clothes and have a digital closet on the app. Every day you update it with what you wore, and by the end of a month/season/year you concretely know how many times you actually used each item. It’s super useful/eye opening!

[@simantha1686]

Nothing more relaxing than watching a huge declutter while having my Monday morning cup of coffee 😀 I think you did a great job and your clothes definitely fit a timeless, classic style so I can understand why you would keep hold of a lot of the items.

[@alidalessard]

I just found your newer videos and I wanted to come back and find a video before you minimized and really found your personal style. And it's honestly so cool to see the difference in you as a person. Your personal growth is insane. It's also acting as a mirror for me to see how some of the clothes and styles I hang onto really aren't me. I can see the similarity in you, to me in this video. Thank you for helping me see how I can also find myself and change for the better.

[@alidalessard]

Also its funny to see what you are wearing in this video, basically your core style lol It's funny how things can be so plain in front of our faces and we still miss it for a while

[@Christinamychas]

Isn’t it? I’m glad you’re here! I hope it helps 🥰

[@sepollcas]

I just did this last week. 1/2 of my closet. Lots of things I liked but didn't work out for several reasons were out. You did well because you tried and in a second wave you'll see things differently.

[@anavargas]

You did great! I know how you feel about decision fatigue at the end. Here are a couple things that helped me. Maybes go in a covered maybe box in your closet or another room. If you don’t pull it out in 3 months or 6 months, you don’t go through the box again-just donate. Also, you can try putting back into your closet only things you love and wear a lot. Then, live with only wearing that for a couple weeks. I found it easier to get rid of things after time passed and I was loving how easy it was to get dressed!

[@Christinamychas]

Ana Vargas excellent tip!! I’m going to do this!

[@dianneporter3350]

I understand your emotion to decluttering your clothes because I have been trying to reduce my clothes for over a year and I keep having the same mentality as you thinking that I like an item and that I could still wear this but down the track I haven't worn it. Even though I have got rid of quite a few items, I know there is much more that needs to go! I am so glad I have just found your channel as you make this journey so real. Good luck!

[@kristyjbritt]

This was really useful for someone who's trying to curate their wardrobe. You explained your process and that gave a lot of insight compared to other videos of this type so thank you!

[@Christinamychas]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad it helped!

[@Aida_aj]

At first I thought that your closet wasn't that bad, but once you moved over to your drawers, I understood why you wanted to declutter 😅 I decluttered my shoe collection. I always make it my goal to emptY a certain space. That way I most effective. I never thought I owned a lot of pairs but once I started I realized that it was way more than I thought 🙈🙈

[@Christinamychas]

Lol right? Omg 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@georgiatucker3480]

Nice Job! I think decluttering is a process, try again when you have some time and you might decide to shed a few more things. Good luck and keep the checked jacket, it's very classic!

[@Christinamychas]

Georgia Tucker thank you so much! I think I’ll put it in my winter capsule! ❤️

[@AyumuAya]

Keep the jacket for now! Now that you've decluttered maybe you will wear it more cuz you can reach for it easier. If you haven't worn it after winter maybe then get rid of it :) I started decluttering last fall and it gave me so much rest in my head! I never stand before my closet wondering what to wear but now i know what i can wear! My tip if you feel defeated after decluttering; do it item by item. One day look at all your outerwear and declutter. Other day look at bottoms and declutter. If you make it smaller you energy levels stay better :)

[@lifewithanni2920]

Loved you unbottoning the pants, just reality right there 😂

[@delaynadalton]

The brown checked coat looked great with the outfit you had on! I say keep it

[@rford935]

i love the konmari method and have used it since her first book but my problem is that just because i love something doesnt mean i’ll wear it

[@mompuff6857]

I love the brown glazer!! Keep it it’s kind a classy stile!! It looks very good on you!!

[@iamkateo]

Good for you! Honestly it just takes time. I will always have reasons to keep something but the more I did it, the more I got sick of my own excuses and I was just ruthless. Like you said, you mentally feel so might lighter and better. If it makes you feel any better, I don’t think I’ve ever regretted getting rid of something! ... My challenge is not going back to buy anything else 🙈 Thanks for your videos on low buys, it really helps!

[@madchipmunk8724]

I would keep the brown check blazer and try to get more wear out of it. It's a vintage inspired piece and looks great on you.

[@Christinamychas]

Gonna give it a go!

[@floyd9659]

Love this!!! Doing this today. I’m trying to save and pay off debt. These hard times have really given me a wake up call on how much money I have wasted on things. Love your channel.

[@nigorakuchkarova3826]

Black turtleneck always best. Especially with necklaces.

[@DanaFruit]

Great video. I loved that you were thorough and incorporated your own perspective into decluttering rather than just doing the ABCs of Konmari. Looking forward to more of your videos (and vlogs too ;) )

[@Christinamychas]

DanaFruit omg thank you so much! Yeah I think the Konmari method is very helpful, but for me was kinda overwhelming!

[@preston6814]

Thanks for some inspiration, I need to go through my closet too! I have the same struggles... decluttering and then filling up the space with new stuff. Ugh!! 🙏🏻😂🥰

[@Colorfulminimalist]

watching this after seeing your more recent videos is so inspiring, I've been trying to get down to 100 pieces (minus my workout and outerwear) and even that is a struggle

[@newbrunswick4619]

I'd like to hear you talk through all of the stuff you sped up through. Loved it tho!

[@Christinamychas]

I knowwww I was so conflicted to keep it in - the video was getting to be like an hour long, I wasn’t sure! I’m planning on doing a try-on if everything I kept and I’ll talk through more there 🙏🏻 and keep it long haha

[@clairev1240]

Try wearing a polo neck under the first black jumpsuit then you can wear it on cooler days.xxx

[@CeeLeeLEMT]

The Tickle Trunk of jeans 😻😹😻 I keep a medium sized Canada Post reusable bag in my closet and just pop the items that don't work in there until I have the time to do a donation drop off.

[@Christinamychas]

That’s a great idea! Can you also tell I watched Mr Dressup as a kid? Haha 😊🤗

[@myrnaj4502]

#StyleApothecaSquad!!!🙋🏾‍♀️💜 Yess I love this and will be watching this over again cause I'm going to do the same in a few weeks.

[@Christinamychas]

Myrna Joseph yayyy let me know how it goes!

[@АнжеликаРулева-ъ6м]

Your violet case made me crazy😍 Gorgeous!!!

[@ADea-hp3uz]

Loved seeing your declutter journey. You did very well. 💗

[@RomyMacias]

Christina, congratulations to you for your de-clutter! Have you thought of using all same color hangers? I find that for me, it makes my closet feel uniform and streamlined. - Greetings from Mexico

[@MsSparkleShoes]

Thank you for this video. I feel inspired after watching it and I can completely understand how you felt overwhelmed. You should see my closet! I wish I could go up there right now and Declutter but I have to go out! Of course by the time I get home again I will have lost inspiration! That being said I am on a path to doing but you do. So I really appreciate your videos. I struggle with clothes that I need for different reasons. For example camping clothes which we do quite a bit in the summer. Work clothes which are very casual because I don’t work in a fancy environment. My work clothes are very comfortable. But then I also have to keep some clothes for times in my life when I need to dress up. And lastly I struggle with weight fluctuations. I struggle Getting rid of things that I will regret when I lose 20 pounds. Any advice on those aspects?

[@danielles7476]

Proud of you. I know it was not easy. You can tell in your voice. I know your happy!!!!! Great job and love your new outlook;)))))) I think your just growing up and moving on with your next phase in life. Go girl!!!!!!

[@Christinamychas]

Danielle Screen thank you so much, Danielle! It was def tough 😭 thank you! Xo

[@toneebriones132]

Great job there girl!!! Can I have the checked blazer??? Kidding, keep it! Looks really good on you 😍

[@Christinamychas]

Tonee Briones haha if I don’t end up wearing it it’s def going up on the Depop! 😘

[@toneebriones132]

@@Christinamychas I will be on the lookout then 👀

[@Susanb89]

I love your vids ❤️ I am currently decluttering my whole home, clothes, decor, everything. 2019 was not a good year, I messed up big time and bought waaaaay too much stuff. I know why and I am working on that. So I am decluttering yet again. For my closet, I use all different methods. This time I am storing away my spring/ summer items. I use all the same kind of hangers and same color. When I wear something, I will turn the hanger around. I am not keeping extra hangers and I am going to use the “1 in, 1 out” rule, then I have no wiggle room to buy anything new. I try to sell what I declutter at Plato’s Closet and what they don’t take, I immediately drop off at a donation box/store. I use to try to sell online but then the stuff just stayed in a bag in my home and I would find myself going through it and taking stuff out (and of course I never wore those things and had to declutter again later!). For my household stuff, I am wrapping the good stuff up for white elephant games and the rest Is being donated. I am going to start 2020 off FRESH! Plus, we are moving in a few months so it will be much easier with less stuff!

[@Christinamychas]

Susan B this is AMAZING! I’m going to try to do similar re: packing away my seasonal bits and also exercise the 1 in 1 out method, since I don’t stick to that very well. I love it! You’ll slay this!

[@JournalingWithNadia]

I'm from Canada and I definitely feel Everlane is so worth it! It's my most worn shirts by far

[@kngoss]

-Great video! Thanks for your honestly throughout! I watched a few of your videos to pump myself up before a big declutter yesterday and it felt great! -I also do the "hanger trick" mentioned below in the comments. It makes the decluttering process much faster, but not less emotional :) -Being in Canada, do you have any recommendations for warm pants? I recently moved from a place without winter to New England! I would love to see a winter essentials video. Thanks!

[@tarahserrato4483]

You inspired me to organize my closet! Working on it now listening to your video!

[@Christinamychas]

Tarah Christine Serrato omg yay! I’m sorry about the audio haha 😂

[@tarahserrato4483]

Please don’t apologize! I enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@tarahserrato4483]

Ok Christina. Girl you really inspired me. I finally uploaded my first video! Thank you for the inspiration

[@gayleritter1199]

Don't get rid of that black jumpsuit (1st one), it's a classic and you can do so many things with it.

[@dayexplainsitall8425]

Yay!!! Can’t wait to watch!!! At work right now. You’ve inspired my channel so much. Just a super small channel but I have big dreams of helping others! xo

[@Christinamychas]

Day Explains It All awe thank you love!! Just subbed! Xo

[@ItsTooLatetoApologize]

An interesting thing I heard once is to keep those things you ‘like’ or ‘rationalize’ or your ‘maybe’ pile in a separate place from your regular clothes and use the clothes that you did want to keep on the daily. If ever you want something or wish you had something from that pile then it might be worth keeping. Or when you really feel like shopping and you can’t shake it, ‘shop’ your maybe pile and see if something in there will satisfy you. Soon you realize you never wear the clothes and you can get rid of them, but you also didn’t act rashly and get rid of something good just because you want to be a ‘minimalist’. I think the goal, for me, is always to waste less and I’ve on a few occasions got rid of things I regretted later. Just a thought. Just discovered your channel and I’m loving it. Thank you for being so mindful, real, and thoughtful in your videos.

[@bublepoof]

You are so beautiful! I just love looking at you whatever you do or say, just observing the traits and expressions of your face, don't know exactly why, maybe because you remind me a bit of my mother whom I admire so much...

[@xowdavis]

i also am obsessed with aritzia! idea for wearing the jumpsuits year round--could be worn with a sweater over top so they act as pants!

[@Christinamychas]

Willa very true!!

[@laetitiaborgeaud9599]

When you can't decide if you want to declutter a piece or not, tell yourself "If I find a better one, I will give the old one away and replace it." The anxiety of losing something is changed by welcoming a new, more suited piece into you wardrobe.

[@LisaLisaD1]

You did such a good job, every little bit helps~and I unbutton all the time 😉🥰 Lisa

[@debmorehead1118]

I think you did a great job going thru your clothes.

[@MissMotek]

For the things you wanna get rid off: How long do you wait for someone to buy them? I try to sell things online, I am in a dilemma that I don’t wanna donate a lot of things since I hope to get a little money and invest it in items I need. But then it takes so much time sometimes and during that time I have to endure all this clutter 😩

[@jazminevaughan5635]

I know you have a complicated relationship with your wardrobe but, from the outside looking in, I have some SERIOUS wardrobe envy. Your style is everything I've been trying to curate in my own wardrobe for the past 5 years. I'd love to see a video where you talk about what you look for in your purchases (or maybe what you used to look for)/ how you decide if they are your style or not. I know you say you would 'see it and want it' which I'm sure is true, but it's obvious you have a very specific color palette and silhouette you go for that I'd love to hear more about. If you don't think it would send you into a spend spiral, that is 😅

[@Christinamychas]

That is a great idea! I’ll def do that - prob breaking down my most worn pieces and why maybe. Thank you for the suggestion! ❤️❤️

[@natsakari]

I think you should keep the Wilfred blazer! I have the same one, and even though I don't wear it too often, I think it's a classic and won't go out of style, and the quality is really good. How are you finding Depop? I've been selling on Carousel, LetGo, and Facebook Marketplace, but I've heard different things about Depop in Canada.

[@sophialally1230]

Love your videos 😍😘

[@melligolightly]

Love you and your content. Will you do a project (like no-buy, low-buy... ) next year? Looking forward to your future content. I'm working on my shopping behaviours and really enjoy inspiration and companionship. 😭 Hugs from Germany. ❤

[@stylistcamilla]

You did great. Good job🙌🏻😘💞

[@Christinamychas]

Camilla Kristiansen thank you so much! 😭❤️❤️

[@veejo9535]

What is it about jumpsuits that everyone but me seems to love? I get that they can look cool but the biggest drag must be, sorry to mention it, going to the loo, especially public ones. I needn’t be graphic because I’m sure you all know what I mean but, am I missing something here as they don’t seem to me to be worth the struggle?

[@ccjadex]

I definitely agree w you!

[@deemovingbeats2772]

I normally de clutter twice a year. Yes its hard sometimes to get rid of things but to be honest foe me if I haven't worn it definitely over a year I am not going to xxx

[@thechocolatechicken]

With the jumpsuit, I bought one I could use in summer and winter. I just layer long sleeve tops and sweaters overtop and add boots! See if that could work with your jumpsuit to maximize it's life.

[@Aida_aj]

Omg those black pants with stripes bring back memories 🙈🙈 I used to own a pair like that too until my sister said that I looked like a cook 😂😂😂 ever since then I stopped 😅

[@lisaw2525]

Good tips for purchasing mindfully. Where do you sell your clothes? I’m sure your community of subscribers would be interested in purchasing items you don’t want/need!

[@Christinamychas]

Lisa W Depop! It’s in the description :) ❤️

[@AnokinaShahbaz]

Love your videos! And you're so pretty :)

[@Christinamychas]

Anokina Broubakarian omg thank you so much! 🥰❤️

[@zoeytran6215]

I really enjoy watching your videos and I can’t wait to watch more ❤️ Winter capsule wardrobe is a great idea too. I think to truly know which items you, I highly recommend Project 333, it’s great to understand your style and minimize your wardrobe. And just out of curiosity, how many clothing items to you own now? Do you have a specific number of items you want to achieve for your closet?

[@Christinamychas]

Zoey Tran I don’t get! I’m actually now planning to try on EVERYTHING I own and go from there. I don’t have a specific # yet, but that 333 sounds so helpful! Will check it out!

[@nadjadrobot3712]

I've noticed you have so many almost identical items in similar colors, like t-shirts, pants, jeans. 🤔 So this is basicly your uniform. It also great to organize stuff seasonly, when you immediatly see what to wear right now. And where are the coats? 😉 Anyway, I think you making great progress 😎👍

[@jacquieincolour9084]

Would love to hear how you sell items, where, how successful it is. Have you tried anything besides Depop? Any posting, photography, shipping tips would be helpful. Thanks!! 🙏🏻😉👍. Canadian gal too. 😊

[@Mia-iw4fp]

You are my hero for challenging yourself but one question. Why do you need the same blouse in the same colour? White/creamy one? And the same with t-shirt. I love clothes as well but I have maximum two piece in the same style because there is no chance to wear it. I love black colour and have like 5 different sweather (cashmere) - but it is little bit obsession. Good luck in your "low buy was". Mia from Prague

[@Christinamychas]

Miroslava Bozoova you’re right! I need to ask myself your exact question!!

[@marciagarcia8486]

@@Christinamychas aRe you a ♎ Libra? Libras do that often , like myself 🥰

[@ivaneteroark710]

Nordstrom sell everlane now, it might help

[@Christinamychas]

ivanete roark oh I had no idea! Good to know!

[@vickicrawford7155]

I keep a clothes basket in the bottom of my closet for the things I don’t like. When it gets full. I do away with it

[@lizasoliman723]

try a wardrobe shopping ban! that way you only accumulate collab gifts & (needed) replacements.

[@wendybrookes1878]

Can see your pain...Keep only what really brings you joy..

[@susanmelero-tripp4804]

you can use cubes orazing instead of dressers colors bins and baskets you downsize more than ever.

[@sarahlloyd7915]

Where did you get the Levi’s worn in the video?

[@Christinamychas]

They’re also my moms! They’re levis 531s as well!

[@sarahlloyd7915]

Thanks for your reply! So cute !

[@stephaniecoleman9689]

hey! I have loved your necklace(s) for a while now - just did a huge jewelry declutter so finally have some room for new pieces. can you share where it's from? thanks!

[@stephaniecoleman9689]

also maybe try that first black wilfred jumper over a turtleneck?

[@carolsailer1395]

I understand the clothes “hoarder”... I kept clothes for years & years because there wasn’t anything wrong with them... I had my high school sweaters & some clothes until my kids were in their teens!!! Came in handy when it was “flashback” at their school...it was then I did a big Declutter!!! Then, I kept “collecting” clothes until 1 1/2 yrs ago when I did a “big purge”!!! So, I felt good!! I did a little purge in fall... So, I am not liking the part of my everyday clothes for winter is kinda like a capsule wArdrobe...I’m down to 7 light long sleeve... I don’t feel like I have enough clothes...I would feel better at around 12...but, I don’t have any tops in my “good” clothes to step down to the everyday tops...I don’t want to buy clothes just to wear everyday around the house... I have built up my “good clothes” again...which I need to stop buying...I have enough... Debating how to have a few more everyday clothes...

[@xoxjelloxox]

Where did you get that extra hanging rod in your closet?

[@Andi-fk8vs]

You should sell it! I’d love to buy some 😌

[@tonyswint7493]

What does your kitchen cabinets look like?

[@LilBeannanas]

Is Aritzia sustainable? Do you have any sustainable recommendations?

[@user-oq6ol5fi2w]

I've heard it is

[@IntegrityMatters77]

Absolutely love that blazer. please keep or sell to me. :)

[@nata6025]

You can wear the jumpsuit in colder weather with tights and a turtleneck underneath and a sweater on top. The colour looks winter appropriate.

[@Hannah_Rachel_and_Kotik]

Please do a T shirt collection video

[@Christinamychas]

Will do! Xo

[@Hannah_Rachel_and_Kotik]

You inspired me to do a closet declutter today!

[@nikazotochkina1325]

Where do you sell your items??

[@nikazotochkina1325]

nevermind. you responded later in the video :)

[@Christinamychas]

😊😊

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🙂

[@88haas]

#styleapothecasquad 💛

[@Christinamychas]

Marina Haas 😭😭😭 I love this hashtag

[@tonyswint7493]

You keep using the word Love when referring to your clothes. Is that accurate?

[@sarah3796]

So so many t shirts

[@sarah3796]

Oh my god Americans have so much clothes

[@XX-rs8uw]

Forget the dresses and the skirt. If you loved it, you would have worn it already. Do not keep the skirt for an ig outfitpost, there are enough yutubers who have outfitposts with skirts

[@Christinamychas]

X X I agree that if I wanted to wear them I would’ve by now! It’s true!

[@melissaockey1346]

You don’t want to give everything away. You still want to have enough to be creative and style with?

[@marciagarcia8486]

Are you a Libra? Libras often buy two identical items in different colors because we can't choose from one another ! For me that's so true

[@Christinamychas]

I’m an Aquarius! ❤️

[@marciagarcia8486]

@@Christinamychas it's an air also ! Makes sense

[@mysticfox1563]

Instead of sprinkling in konmari why don’t you read the book and properly do the method from start to finish? It would make interesting content.

[@Christinamychas]

Mystic Fox my mom has the book. Maybe next time! Thnx!