CLOSET CLEAN OUT PART 3 *stressful* | HUGE WARDROBE DECLUTTER 2023

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PART 2:
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Hey everyone! Today we are tackling my wardrobe with this somewhat chaotic and brutal declutter - I've seen so many closet cleanout videos so I wanted to try and clear out some of my wardrobe with a friend today and do some decluttering. In Part 1, my friend Lucy joined me, and in part 2 we were assisted by Caitlyn. Today, we have the pleasure of witnessing Bek's style choices, as she clears out my wardrobe for me!
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[@missmentalberg]

I feel like this series is a good lesson in not being attached to things just because they're designer items.

[@meinkanta]

Seems like possibly an aspect of the OCD she’s been mentioning

[@angelahudspeth4951]

Agreed

[@BlackCatBritt]

agreed. to me, a lot of designer items are FUGLY AF lol. Just because it's designer, doesn't mean it's actually good.

[@Qotus]

Love how your friends don't care if it's designer or not, that's how it should be. If it doesn't flatter you, get rid of it. If you want to preserve it and maybe sell it later because it's designer and valuable, don't have it hanging on a hanger rubbing against other clothes.

[@TheMomoAxel]

I'd like to hear reasons why you want to keep an item other than "it's designer", if there are other reasons. Designer often still means mass produced if it is off the rack. If it doesn't suit your skin tone or style, what else do you like about it that makes you want to keep it?

[@FadedThreadsAndFeelingDead]

These videos give me deja vu bc you're always decluttering but feels like nothing is leaving

[@dschinibean]

I agree with everyone! It being designer doesn't justify hanging onto it. I've decluttered a bunch of my own things and when it came to designer, it was hard but you have to be honest with yourself.

[@Michelle-ti9ez]

Yep 👏

[@VerticalForklift]

Regarding the designer set you got to support your friend, you’ve already purchased it and provided the support already so it is fine to let it go to another home now. Especially if it’s not something you wear day to day! Also something being designer is not exactly the best reason to keep something if you’re not using, displaying, or wearing it. If you are keeping it to sell in a few years then preserve it in storage, not in your closet where it can be damaged by friction and dust.

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

The designer thing, you have photos of you wearing it at Fashion Week, it has served its purpose. You will likely never feel as confident wearing it as you did during Fashion Week. It's better to just sell it on if it is at risk of it depreciating in value.

[@Consciousness101]

I kind of wish Alex cared less about labels. If your only justification for keeping clothing is "It's designer" and not that you actually like it and wear it, then what's the point?

[@sdrowkcaB]

It's almost frustrating to watch Alex 'rescue' certain items... Why even put them up for being about to be gotten rid of in the first place, if you dont want to get rid of them. So many things with tags still on them, that she wants to keep, but hasnt even worn them, i am so confused, lol

[@GroovyRoo]

I am a bit confused. Alex has such huge closet and always wears the same stuff… Girl you should use all your clothes. if you wait for special occasion that don’t come you will never enjoy that clothing. Also, designer doesn’t mean that is made with good taste in mind or good materials. I recommend to focus on what you will realistically use and love and sell the rest. I stopped waiting for perfect occasion to wear something. If makes you happy and makes you feel secure of yourself why keeping something hidden in a closet. I am always over dress to every occasion but my clothes shows my personality and makes me feel fabulous. Life is only once. If I die tomorrow I will die with one of my best outfits on. I wish you all the best in this closet clean up. 🎉

[@Yourlocalvamp13]

This isn't meant to be mean but holding onto things because of meaning and not because you want to wear it usually isn't great, I just recently was able to give away my previous boyfriend who passed aways clothing. If there's no use for something and you're not wearing it, there's no need for clutter because it also creates stress in your mind as well. They're just material items after all and if you wanna keep something only based on it being designer, that's also not ideal because if you LOVE it and it happens to be designer then cool, but if you're just keeping it only because it's designer then chances are it could go to a better home. I'm guilty of all these things btw but I'm trying my best to not be

[@nitrojane]

Agree with this whole comment!

[@lindatannock]

Totally agree! I will say I'm guilty of doing the exact same thing as Alex though. I don't know why! I do understand though, as I do it too (and I realise it's ridiculous!)

[@Rasendebolge]

I agree too. I don't do it with clothes but I am guilty of doing it with books and for the last 6 months I have been slowly going through my books and gave away about a 100 books. I still have WAY to many books that I most likely won't read

[@Sami86K]

This is why I’m glad my husband is ruthless when it comes to helping me get rid of clothing!!!

[@ReggyCupcake]

Ah man. I still have my ex’s clothes who passed away too 7.5 years ago. Eventually I’ll be able to part with them. I agree with you whole heartedly. Some of us just need a bit more time to do it I think 🖤

[@oddschoofin3526]

This had to be the most frustrating and least satisfying """declutter""" I have ever seen ;u; I love your videos Alex, I really do - I have been watching every single one for years. But why even bother "decluttering" if you can't even say goodbye to a single piece... That was just a waste of time for me to watch. Totally on board with your friends and the comments: don't just keep something for the tiny little clothing tag that has a designer name on it if it looks trash and doesn't suit you...

[@bebe44144]

I think she mentioned in one of the videos she's going through all her friends to see their opinions on what to get rid of and what to keep and I think at the end she's going to declutter what ever was put on the rack by multiple friends. It may not look like she's getting rid of things rn, but I think she will eventually once the series is over and she gets all her friends opinions. I understand being frustrated though with the designer excuse for keeping clothing that you don't even wear.

[@ladapeskova8413]

@@bebe44144 well if only she manages to finish this series. We may never know if she got rid of anything at all...

[@xTishxBaybeex]

So what happened in the end? You have your friends do culls of your wardrobe multiple times yet don’t get rid of anything?

[@ohcontraire1915]

Bek is too funny - her facial expressions during the sorting are HILARIOUS! 😂

[@hannahjaneobrien]

Not sure you can call it a wardrobe declutter when you don't actually get rid of anything ??

[@InquisitiveOwl365]

I'd be interested to hear what Alex defines as designer and how she values something defined as designer. Since technically everything is designed by somebody - is it the expensive or exclusive items that she has a hard time getting rid of? (Excluding memories attached to items that are also designer) The video is only what her friends think she should get rid of and not on what they think of the physical items value. I'd be interested in seeing Alex going through her closet at the end of the series Marie Kondo style with all the friends that do this series and see if she thinks about if she never saw each item again how would she feel?

[@KK-mx6oh]

Probably my favorite wardrobe episode. Love the honesty. Agree with other comments: just because it's designer doesn't mean it's more worthy of keeping, and just because it's an $8 t-shirt doesn't mean it's less worthy. It's hard getting rid of clothing knowing what you spent on it, how recent you got it, how much you've worn it, etc, but it also feels good knowing you love and wear everything in your closet. If you want to keep it, do that, but question why they say it.

[@lindatannock]

Alex, something being from a designer isn't a reason to keep something! Loving it and wearing it a lot is! If you don't wear it, sell it. Someone else could enjoy wearing it 😉. It's no use to you just hanging in your wardrobe 😘💜💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 PS. I'm a clinger-on to clothes I don't wear too, so I get it! Truly. My wardrobe (and overspill) is out of control now. I really need to get ruthless too! 💖

[@theterrykatrina]

I don’t quite understand this series. You have friends go through your clothes to cull then you scream absolutely not at each item. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@EmmaShiree]

Alex, I think you should listen to your friends. It's the only way to help you declutter your wardrobe.

[@ingerid8161]

The shock of alex cause her friends wanna Get rid of her designer pieces 😂❤️ love it!❤️😂

[@xsk12]

Idk why you’re confused about your friends who aren’t into fashion not caring about designers

[@EmmaShiree]

I think some of her friends are into fashion. There's a difference between keeping a designer item because you genuinely like the item and wear it often, to keeping a designer item just because it's a designer brand, and leave it hanging in your wardrobe.

[@caitlin329]

Some of them are actually into fashion in the sense of style, rather than blindly following designer labels

[@anglepsycho]

If you have to defend clothing because of capitalistic labelling, there's your answer right there. You have to defend it, that's not good for you nor for your mental health to be a massive pushover with no ability to see what actually looks good and functions properly. If you have things you want to keep as display, wrap it and keep it somewhere else. And the jumper is a great example of that, you went to a fashion event, it's good to keep it as a memorium of memories.

[@Naruta598]

So you ask for their help in decluttering but then you just don't get rid of anything?

[@emmaeglantine]

Can you look a little bit more into the sound levels on both this channel and the side quest channel videos? You may need to invest in a little mic or something when filming with your phone. I'm struggling to hear everything clearly :(

[@donnaboo4375]

This is what I like about your normal clothing hauls, the banta you have with your friends, n actually showing the clothes 💚

[@Claire-lu8hf]

If it’s designer and you don’t wear it but keep it because it was expensive. Why not sell it and get the actual money that is making it so special?

[@rakiwii]

I miss older videos. More produccion, caring about colours, presentation, hauls, vlogs, well thought content. Just a friend picking clothes and you rescuing almost everything...

[@kosmoboo]

Yep. This is boring and not why I started following Alex. This feels like she felt she had to do something, anything, just to throw it on yt for the sponsor and ad revenue.

[@gabby4kyo]

It's unfortunately very dull to watch, not really what I want to spend my time watching. And she clearly just made this to earn some money from hello fresh.

[@leahc545]

You know you can just not watch, right? Or rewatch the older ones like there's no need for negative comments

[@jojolyneee]

@@leahc545 it's not negative just because someone doesn't like the video lmaooo 😭 he's right this content is boring and there are more ppl who feel this way too

[@valvihk3649]

@@jojolyneee Nope, I enjoyed it

[@Sammyz0r]

This Alex and side quest Alex are 2 completely different people!

[@Doyola924]

I would love to see Daniel have a go at this

[@ElizabethHoward]

I love her. "I don't care." Because... that's how I feel whenever someone shows me designer clothes most often. lol

[@marikotrue3488]

While I do love Lucy (part 1) and Caitlin (part 2) portions of this series, I think that Bek is my fav so far. The bird swoops and genuine befuddlement as to the reason for certain garments were hysterical. Full disclosure, her reactions were very similar to what mine would have been under similar conditions. Excellent camera work by Lucy, however (might be just me) but volume seemed a little low. LOVE you Alex, but yes that last dress looked like cosplay (in the fun game I play at thrift shops: "Clothing or Cosplay") for playing Annabelle (2014 horror/thriller film).

[@ELizbeth135]

I love that she went for all the ugliest stuff!!! Hooray!!!!!

[@VG24601]

I'm hoping for more progress on the next video....this was just kinda frustrating to see since you basically rescued everything and your only defence was "it's designer". I get if you wants to keep the fashion week stuff cuz it looked great on you but if it still has a price tag on I'm pretty sure if you wanted to wear it you would have already.

[@kleineoOoStern]

It being designer doesn't mean that it's of good taste and that you have to absolutely keep it...

[@lpspinkfoxes]

The clothing sorting reminded me of the show What Not To Wear

[@MissHimbeere]

Maybe I don't understand this series, but is she getting rid of anything? Why do a declutter and then keep everything?

[@laurenmatthews1759]

I’ve been loving this series! The different opinions and styling suggestions really got me looking at my favourite pieces and how to pair them for a change! Happy new year to you all 🤍

[@Aquariuspeg]

This whole video is just Bek being confused 😂

[@xPrincessJellyfishx]

just because it's designer, doesn't mean it's pretty lol

[@TheMarybellaa]

Don't call it a declutter if you're not willing to let anything go. Regardless of who designed it.

[@thegihonpromise]

I feel like if you have other "designer" things that you like and wear, then keep those. If something doesn't make you feel good in it or serve any purpose but to sit in the closet and be designer then...it's a bit of a waste no?? What if you dedicated a small section for *"clothes I admire"* , and maybe put a limit on how many items you have just for the principle of having them. Like 5-10 total admiration pieces only?

[@Avellania]

I used to have a hard time getting rid of stuff I inherited. But I learned there is no disrespect in giving items away that have no use for me. I still own a lot, but the items make me happy. They're useful to me or have good memories connected to them. I have some clothes I'll probably never wear, but they were made by my grand-aunt.

[@GinasRules]

i dont know if you need to hear this but Bek gives me captain jack vibes looking and acting around your clothes gheghe LOVE YOUU

[@marljusweety]

How is this a closet cleanout and "my friend gets rid of my clothes" if 4 friends try to throw out an item, but it is still there? I call clickbait. In the kindest way, but honestly it is rather frustrating to watch. Sorry, Alex.

[@LunaWitcherArt]

I love this series so much, Alex feeling so attacked over her designer choices is great entertainment

[@MorbidRose86]

Sam should totally have a go at this

[@maitebisch5098]

They're no longer friends

[@sophie9419]

@@maitebisch5098 Not to be nosy, but what happened there?

[@Karryhime]

@@maitebisch5098 source? :0

[@Batalie23]

@@Karryhime sam and Michelle don’t follow Alex anymore on insta

[@jojolyneee]

@@maitebisch5098 why what happened 👀

[@janedoe-ld5gt]

honestly, I’d probably declutter most of those pieces.

[@deevilishbeeauty9850]

The volume its so weird. I can hear the wings dove perfect, but cant hear you or your friend.

[@eknar]

I think it's fine to hold on to a few items because of meaning and/or price but especially when you don't wear them I would say there should be as few as possible.

[@amara560]

I agree. Definitely 3-5 maximum. But some are okay. I would not keep them in my closet though, but in a keepsake box with other keepsakes.

[@wiquchan]

everything is fine and dandy but PLEASE make ur vids a bit louder i have to have my volume all the way up to hear anything and i still dont hear much 😭

[@laurens3857]

Hey! To declutter my closet, I turn all my hangers around at the start of the new year so they’re backwards and as I wash and wear things I put it in normally and at the end of the year I go through all of still the backwards facing hangers. Did I not wear it because I didn’t have an event to wear it to? (Not cold enough this year, no fancy date nights, etc) Did I not wear it because it’s itchy? Did I not wear it because it’s looks old and pilly? And donate as much as I feel comfortable with. I have a few items that I always keep because they’re memories or I need them if I travel to my parents home. It’s really helpful to help me question every piece I didn’t wear this year to see if it’s time to let it go.

[@missmystery22]

Capsule wardrobe has saved my sanity and my pocket. I definitely couldn’t go back to this as it was so stressful carrying so much stuff around.

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

Omg the “ok bye” frozen snippet at 0:36 is so cute I CANNOT 💜

[@breewashere]

You really should've made a rack for questions, comments, and concerns. Lol

[@freya1548]

Just because something is designer doesn't mean its either A of quality or B not fit for wearing in public or C is flattering on you. The fact that someone can make a towel into a skirt then sell it for a stupid amount of money is just baffling to me. Sorry Alex but that purple Victorian dress thing does belong in the costume closet.

[@BabyBatKing]

Cannot wait for the rest of the series 😲 sending well wishes always xo

[@karlapeach8895]

“Cut aat the tiits” did me in 😂

[@daniellelyon7482]

So many of these she could sell on so that they could bring someone else joy. Maybe even ask whoever buys her items to tag her so she do a video of how different people style her clothes.

[@akaidatenshi]

I just wanted you to know that you've inspired me to finally get help for my AD(H)D. I'm in my 30s, already, and I'm tired of feeling like a fish who's asked to fly all the time.

[@stormiesl83]

I totally agree with Beck. They must go.

[@idontknwrly]

Just cause it’s designer, doesn’t mean it’s worth keeping. I’m not saying designer isn’t beautiful, but if the reason to keep an item is “it’s designer” it might be time to go….

[@blufluffya_496]

To be fair I remember seeing photos of you wearing the last purple toned dress and I have to agree with you on that one, it looks stunning on you and its incredibly unique, although not something for every day occasion wear, other than that, i agree with your friends and the comments, designer should not equate to 'can't get rid of', some designer items are meant to be worn once and then passed on for someone else to have a special moment with them, other designer items can be considered staples and to be reworn regularly, I guess it depends on where you categorize those designer items you put back, if you've only worn them once and never again because you can't find an event for them, then perhaps it's time to let go and find some new once-off pieces again

[@ShadeyLadey]

9:26 Alex that dress looks like it should be worn When you die and haunt your friends.

[@ViceBeach]

All the best for the new year Alex

[@anarchyneverdies3567]

Omggggg i also love this friend, but that last dress is amazing and if I could afford it, I’d wear it everywhere 😂❤

[@monikamorawska6363]

I agree with most of her picks actually. I'd just keep the towel skirt.

[@bebe44144]

I thought the towel skirt was a pretty cute idea too, but she has to actually use it not just leave it hanging in her closet for a potential trip that may or may not happen. She should def use it for any future beach outings not just for Hawaii.

[@kikusama]

Alex needs to forget about designer brands. They are over priced

[@sammiinneb8642]

Thank you so much for this series! It always makes me smile. I needed that today. The last dress I understand. I wear mine to renaissance fairs mostly. My friends love them and likes to dress up. I'm usually a fairy or a witch.

[@lunarcorpse]

I'm still trying to catch up to your other videos. I took a break from KZbin for a while. But I will watch this when I have caught up because I don't like going out of order. And remember when you're too stressed take a breath and take a rest. It is okay we will be here, even if it's later. ☺️

[@Haildawn]

I love watching these

[@cassielynne2001]

I thought the whole point of it was if X amount of people put it on a throwaway rack you would declutter it… Multiple people put an item on the declutter rack, and you still kept it…. :/

[@stinastrickland6538]

Well....that ended quickly. Lol

[@mathildarobarts9216]

Please never get rid of that amazing purple Zimmerman dress! 👗 💜 It is gorgeous.

[@ViolaTheFictionalAdult]

Justice for the Marine Serre body suit!

[@franciscacordero9025]

I went to your ig to check the outfits and they're so cute

[@colecerys123]

I literally just made a hello fresh meal of haloumi burger, wedges and guacamole and as someone who doesnt cook at all its really really nice!!

[@ShelbyZealand]

I don't like the "how old are you" argument. You never know how long you'll have in this life; wear what makes you happy!!!

[@ShisaAi]

I love your friends

[@MeshelllChambers]

So far in 5 minutes BEK is my closest friend to me comparison lol

[@eleanorvidales7894]

I think you should listen to your friends

[@nilimarose]

Your friend picked good items in that they all have limited usefulness and dont go with the other stuff in your wardrobe. It's time to let them go.

[@laurahartman9170]

I'm with Beks, sorry. Couldn't care less if an item is designer. If it isn't worn it goes at my house.

[@MissSherlock90]

Alex listen to your friendsssss

[@lillilium1914]

Society is the one that makes us give value to designer items and such it makes want said items so that we can have a higher staning position. One thing if the item is limited, extremely good quality, unique, from a small and independent brand or even if it's an item that you want for a really long time, but not decluterring an item just because it's a designer item it's not a good reason unless it's a vintage item that is no longer produced, most designer brands have the same problems as mid to low tier fashion companies, just with a higher price tag and almost unavailable to "normal" paying customer. Please think if you really want the item or you just want the prestige it gives.

[@chantiV]

Yeah I like Bek a lot! 🤣❤️❤️

[@InquisitiveOwl365]

I think its interesting how some of these items look so pretty when Alex wore them but I cant even recognize some of them on the hanger- on the hanger I would have also vetoed them. You can see each friends feelings on style and what matters to them according to what they choose to keep/veto. One thing that bugs me is that some styles are considered off limits when you get older.

[@candymoths]

"now before we move on with the video--" DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT TTATT realistically tho there's nothing wrong with hanging onto pieces that mean something to you. this seems to be a video series dedicated to taking outside perspective and reflecting. i understand where other commenters are frustrated, but ultimately if ppp is still super attached to certain pieces, she isn't obligated to dismiss them because her friends or audience don't love them. she still wants to hang on to them for her own valid reasons. personally, i've been enjoying these videos just to see different perspectives on fashion ! edit; i didn't mean to have "valid" be crossed out, i was trying to use hyphens for emphasis c':

[@christimorris387]

um how long ago was this filmed?? Doubt it was in 2023

[@duck6100]

Does it matter though? Like it's not in her T&Cs is it?

[@Haildawn]

Damn this one was short

[@NatalovesLilly]

There wasn‘t much useful footage when everything Alex did was taking things from the rack, shouting „absolutel not“ and putting it back. She wasn‘t even really listening to what Bek was saying

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Sound was very quiet, but I love this series!

[@haleypirio921]

I NEED a series of your friends just ripping into high-end fashion. There is so much high-end fashion that sells solely for the brand name and price. Charging people an arm and a leg to wear horrendous trash. The people need the vicious honesty of your friends.

[@victoriahayden2961]

Love this. It did make me laugh. That last dress though. 😕 Im not keen on it either…

[@annab4187]

You seem to think that because it’s “designer” means it’s cool? Coming off a little classist

[@misscupcake291]

How is Archie, he hasn't been on videos for ages, loved listening to him talk. His he coming to Tasmania with you

[@olivieretolive]

There’s an update on that on her second channel

[@misscupcake291]

@@olivieretolive thankyou will take a look x

[@mooglesprinkles]

Ok but I love that lavender dress she put on the get rid of rack 😢

[@breeatlast]

The volume was a little low for me, but it's fun to see the same pieces get put on the chopping block again and again. I personally have a big (non-designer) fancy dress collection, but I started working at home during the pandemic and now all I want to wear are jeans and t-shirts or active wear. It's hard to think of culling my dress collection, especially when I know I can't just go buy replacements, but this video reminds me that I should be realistic about what I will or won't wear going forward.

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

I, too, have a problem getting rid of things, but if three people choose it, it's obvious it's time to go regardless of who it's made by sorry Alex 😞 sorry. 💖XXX

[@Runner656]

Poor Archie, banished to the other room!

[@GMSqueaky91]

Hey, I learned from this week's episode of Vet Ranch that if you have a parrot, you should ONLY pet and preen the head, and maybe neck. If you rub the rest of their body, it uh.. activates hormones.