How-To Clean Out Your Closet Like A Pro

[@LeMarais88]

This may sound crazy but I wish there could be a clean out your closet day in which people everywhere and anywhere are celebrating the fresh start and there's comradery and support online to help build momentum.

[@Tanja182012]

I like to treat cleaning out my closet like a shopping trip. So instead of trying to judge weather or not I wear or need something I ask myself: Would I buy it again? This keeps it positive, fun and prevents me from throwing out things I might just need new combination pieces for.

[@zzz36999]

The Kon Mari method changed my life! I got rid of so much unused & old stuff & not only that- this book totally healed me from my shopping addiction!

[@gigilarsen]

Loving the hair like this. I just cleaned out my closet yesterday and could not be happier with the results! I was definitely holding on to sentimental items, things I haven't worn in far too long, and found some things I had completely forgotten about! There is something so liberating and energizing about decluttering

[@nanmrushton3586]

I'm about to clean out my multiple closets this weekend. Just doing it! Love the advice and funny side comments. Must have humor to get through my clothing stash. Here in South Jersey we have four seasons. I can't keep hauling all these seasonal clothes to-and-fro. My personal challenge is to distill down to a year round wear in main closet and two smaller cloths be truely seasonal wear. Anyway it's a start of an idea. Wish me luck as I need it. Your sound advice will be my go to when I find myself floundering and stalling. Big Thanks for posting this video!

[@gigicanoga33]

One of the things I learned from the Kondo book is how to fold t-shirts so I see them all when I open the t-shirt drawer. I decluttered after reading the book & slowly replacing items with quality pieces.

[@humminbirrrd]

gigicanoga33 Yep, same. I'm so glad I followed my instincts and bought her book. Not only is my entire home organized (except for my books, still working on those), but a bonus has been that packing for trips has gotten so easy! Before I'd have to dig through jumbled clothes to see what I had and then refold them before putting them in my bag or suitcase. Now I simply open my drawers, immediately see what I have and put them right in my bag. And since I have so many fewer clothes in my closet, it's much easier to guage what I have there, too. I'm not straining to push clothes aside, etc. It's cut packing time in less than half.

[@bessiewilliams8872]

Since I have seen your channel I have been cleaning my closet out. Then I had to clean my closet out again because I had people to give me clothes. Then I didn't have no room in the closet. So that is why. I try to clean my closet out once a year. Then I took your challenge this year and I had brought some things. So this is why I had to clean out my closet. I have found my style and it's classy chic. You have helped me out alot. Thank you.

[@maliaraee]

Loved the video Lauren !! I've actually read that book "the life-changing magic of tidying up" and I agree to a certain extent with her method . But a lot of the time a white Tshirt won't bring you joy but that white tshirt in a complete outfit might ! I agree with it with more miscellaneous items lol .

[@humminbirrrd]

Please read Marie Kondo's book (Life-changing magic of tidying up)! First of all it's about so much more than cleaning out your closet, and second of all, her guidance is priceless. I decluttered my entire apartment following her method and my home life has been 100% more manageable ever since. She doesn't say to get rid of clothes willy-nilly. In fact her book addresses a lot of the questions and issues you mention in this video. It's definitely well worth a read.

[@Karen.c.h]

I agree, the book in no way urges you to throw out everything "willy nilly". The comments were uninformed, unprofessional and condescending. I watched until the end to see if she redeemed herself. So disappointing. I would recommend the book The Curated Closet if someone isn't into the Kondo method.

[@humminbirrrd]

Karen .c.h It's a shame if people are turned off the book because of her comments! I love Lauren's channel and I hope she gives the book a read before saying any more about it.

[@beesworld04]

Thanks ladies I’ll be purchasing this book due to the recommendation.

[@elyse443]

“Chelsea, can you go see if he’s being murdered? Seriously.” Best line in the whole video. That was hilarious! Your videos are great and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😊😊😊

[@Dance4Hope]

Hi Lauren! I can’t believe how much you’ve changed my perspective with this video - and many of your other videos! Do you have pics of your 2nd bedroom “closet”? I would love some inspiration!

[@charlottezhao5715]

I use a closet visualisation app to record all the clothes and accessories I have. Although preliminary work is heavy (since you need to take pics and especially when you have loads of clothes), after all the hard work I can get a clear vision of the pieces I already have and the pieces I need to add to my wardrobe. I can also record my daily outfits. After a period of time, I can come back and see which pieces I wear most and which I wear least.

[@charlottezhao5715]

Speaking of trippin box, I usually use it as a storage box for eBay sale. If I put "maybe" clothes on eBay and in the 30-day listing time they get unsold and I don't wear them, they will go to charity.

[@amandajunebrawner]

Sounds great - which app do you use? I have a samsung and the best ones seem to be for iOS!

[@charlottezhao5715]

Amanda June Brawner I use a Chinese one, but surely you can find a good one in Android store!

[@agustina0110]

Fantastic! I didn't see you in Facebook life this time. Thanks for sharing this tips ! I'm taking a lot of notes. I read the Marie Kondo books last year and helps for start the process to "detox my closet ", but I'm not a crazy fun person to get rid of the things. I call "detox my closet " that fanny way ! Because I lost so much weight since I started to take care my wardrobe, and make different choices for my style. It's incredible how much influence your personal style decision do in the rest of the life. Take care, love from Argentina.

[@sincerelyms.vanessa7349]

Wow! This is right on time for me!!! For me I was not getting rid of old tshirts just in case I paint my apartment....I've NEVER painted my apartment!!! No worries... Im over it. Out they go!

[@emmaalise7]

Love, love, love all the videos. They are very helpful.

[@laurahills6109]

Doing a closet cleanse with another person may work well for many people. But it would not work well for me. I have a very clear and well-honed aesthetic, style, and personal brand. I know what my best features are and how to play them up. I know which features I'm trying to downplay, too, and which styles and colors will and won't work well for me. I know the challenges and opportunities that I will face when shopping for clothes. In short, I know who I am and do not welcome the input of well-meaning others who chime in their thoughts about what they like to see me wear. Frankly, I don't care. No one's opinion counts about what I wear or don't wear but my own. For these reasons, I shop alone, too. I don't want anyone in my head telling me what he or she thinks looks good on me or what I should buy. I spend quite a bit of time educating myself about style (hence, I enjoy learning from you, Lauren, and from many other excellent resources). I critically evaluate and plan my wardrobe. And I love to try new ideas that I learn here and elsewhere. But I do this in my own time and in the quiet of my own thoughts. Perhaps you can temper your advice just a bit to accommodate those of us who do not welcome the opinion of non-professional others in our life. For some of us, our personal style is just too personal for that.

[@corinaweber9014]

I love your hair. I truly agree that your clothes should reflect the life you want to live. Your clothes should reflect the image of your "ideal" you.

[@lullycartier1012]

I really like the maybe box... sometimes I go back and I take a peace out and add to an outfit. I used to give away many things and later regretted because they're the perfect item to either add to an outfit or wear it by itself. I'm 52 so I have " some " experience, believe me. Do give away everything! Store in a maybe box. In the basement 🤣😂😜

[@lullycartier1012]

Piece I meant. 😘

[@eedabc123]

The maybe box saved my life... playing your video while decluttering.

[@cheyennesutton2055]

This is so helpful, Lauren! Thank you for sharing this valuable information.

[@lesliecarnes8775]

Great video Lauren. I am cleaning out my closet tomorrow morning and taking a load to the consignment shop. $$$ I will be putting the money towards Sugar Mamma's 1000 dollar project! However, I am a little freaked out I won't have anything to wear after this closet cleanse.

[@conniepatterson5142]

Likewise, the way you have your hair makes you look a lot younger I believe. You have always looked appealing and trendy, but this look really suits you. Very fem. Very good video, practical, honest, very thorough in a quick bit.

[@jilllovesbeegees70]

Great information! Truth!

[@lucretiascruggs5032]

Thank you for liking my Instagram post about my blog, made my life 🙌🏾

[@tarinichandok9182]

Hahah i love this. And i love all your videos ! Great advice

[@ashleyanderson4418]

okay so I have a question or two. So I am not a very big shopper because I have a tendency to feel like nothing looks good on me so I don't go shopping unless I'm really in the mood to. Which causes me to not have a ton of new choices in my closet. Also, that makes me want to never get rid of anything because I never know when I'm going to be in the mood to shop. What do you suggest I do to get rid of some clothes? Because my closet is getting super full. Thank you and also I really enjoyed this video.

[@xrisoulitta890]

"aw this shirt it doesnt bring me joy"..ahahahahaha Lauren...i just paused the video there crying from laughs!!

[@MrDrelitus]

I just adore how crazy people get when you don't LOVE the thing they are into. In some comments it seems like Marie K is the very reincarnation of God xD

[@teresaperez5581]

I learned not to clean out my closet with my boyfriend. He sees what I'm getting rid of and tell me not to get rid of it because he likes it! Lol I don't listen. 😅😅😅

[@belindacrisp7078]

Thank you Lauren. l really like videos where people keep it real. :)

[@marinacovington3426]

Thank you, Lauren. It is a very helpful!

[@LaurenMessiah]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@erinlivinghouse6056]

The issue I have is the difficulty to find things that are tailored WITH COLOUR here in Germany. Everything seems to be neutral colours. I need to replace a tomato red blazer and I can't find one that has proper tailoring and quality here. Ugh...

[@barbarasee2057]

Try online shopping. There are many more choices.

[@par3caddy]

❤ awesome.thanks

[@eizhowa]

I have like 40 pieces of clothing. If I took two things out per one thing in, I will have no clothes in a few years :P

[@sykoelf]

Good advice, thank you! Looking forward to next weeks episode

[@LaurenMessiah]

Thank you, Erika :-)

[@4964962]

what about us followers who are not on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook what can we see you received announcement on KZbin?

[@as0205_]

Ok wow you look like rita ora in this vid ! amazing content as always :) (i've been binge watching your vids haha)

[@anirecinereb]

I have a box of clothes I don’t want and I want to sell in Poshmark, but lately I found myself taking a garment and wearing it. Ugh

[@YessikaMarmol]

I thought this was an old video cause of the quality.. =/ then realized it's live so no worries ;)

[@joyadero8590]

Hehehe, if you promise your friend your cast-offs she'll probably make you get rid of something she wants 😂 Inadvertently of course, ahem.

[@mrsmo8762]

I wished you actually showed us a before and after

[@sohadalhasan5749]

My closet is hideous coz I Yo-yo diet...

[@heidifoss532]

star Watcher mine too. Mine isn't from yoyo dieting. My body just goes up and down regularly.

[@sohadalhasan5749]

heidi foss I thought I was the only one ... do u realize how much money spent on different sizes... and the closet is full but u only use 10% including home wear .. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jasminecarriker7047]

At least Betsy Johnson back then was not what it is now.

[@Proverbs3_5]

So, people ought not to wear what they like, but should concern themselves with what everyone else will think of them, and dress accordingly? So in order to be successful, we must all return to the days of our adolescent insecurities, dressing and living our lives in such a way as we think the world expects of us; hoping that that if we affect a style of dress that we don't particularly like, but that the world deems as acceptable; just maybe, someone will notice and validate our existence. People PAY you for this sort of advice?