MINIMALISM SERIES | DECLUTTER MY WARDROBE WITH ME

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[@MadeleineOlivia]

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[@erialctaluos5725]

I feel like you're getting prettier every day and shining from the inside (does that make sense?) I really hope you're happy, finally on your own!

[@einewolkeimhimmel]

Claire Soulat on your one? what happened with alex?

[@HungryHerbivoreASMR]

Anne Vahldieck I think what Claire means by 'on your own' is in their own, new apartment 😀

[@erialctaluos5725]

Yeah i meant that

[@MadeleineOlivia]

This is the sweetest comment in the world, thank you!

[@NeliaRose]

Please make a video on how you create your capsule wardrobe would really love it. As always this was a great video. So satisfying to watch other people declutter :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you! Will definitely take you along my journey of creating a capsule wardrobe :)

[@randomviews59]

I just wanted to say that you've quickly become one of my favorite youtubers, Madeleine! I love how honest you are with yourself and how real you are with your viewers. You never portray yourself to be anything that you're not and you have such a great sense of self. I love that you always ask yourself questions and are constantly contemplating how to cultivate your life into something that brings you value and something that you find rewarding. Its amazing to see someone in this day in age being true to themselves and asking the bigger questions in life. Keep shining your beautiful light upon the youtube community!

[@HungryHerbivoreASMR]

I recently let go of my year 12 (final year of high school in Australia) school jersey. It was a tradition for classmates to sign each others' jerseys on graduation day. I took some really good, high-quality photos of it which I figure I can always look at when feeling nostalgic. In fact, I use the photo method for all sentimental items I wish to declutter ❤️

[@allieymitchell1463]

Hungry Herbivore ASMR I’ve still got mine I can’t bear to let it go. I graduated 4 years ago and I still have it

[@HungryHerbivoreASMR]

Alliey Mitchell. Give it time and just sit with it until it feels right. I have a few more years on you (graduated in 99) so I wasn't so attached when it came time to declutter xoxo

[@selina5598]

If anything, that's the one thing you should keep for posterity. There's nothing wrong with keeping 1 item like that if it's only good memories, you don't have to wear it and if you have kids you can show them a piece of your past

[@lunahomrich9651]

I used to have shirts that I didn't like to wear but liked the print or that had sentimental value. I turned them into pillows: cutting off the ends, filling with foam and sewing It again!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That's very smart! I dunno if I am ever dedicated enough to do something like that haha

[@CocoFe_03]

I don't have good space to store the maybe items, so I do the hangar trick. All my hangars are backwards, at the end of the month anything not worn and hung back up correctly goes to another closet. At the end of another month, whatever remains in the back-up closet goes to donation. :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Love this trick!

[@SF-kc6zv]

It's amazing how quick and easy it is to do culls when you've minimized so much. I can't wait until it's that quick for me :)

[@hollyrosewood1038]

Omg I read the title and got sooo excited to see declutter

[@erinescence13]

I have been going through my closet for over a year now and i have gotten rid of at least half. Its still so hard to decide and what to part with. However I did start dyeing my clothes that I love. I just redyed my black clothes black and its a huge help with the items that I love so much!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yeah I am really hoping dying those clothes will give them a new lease of life!

[@karenfisher5274]

Yay! Even when it seems you don’t have much you justify minimizing even more! I finally broke my T shirt addiction and purged 80%. Thanks for giving me the incentive to simplify!

[@AF-ke9by]

Your decluttering videos are streamlined now too... LOL! Minimalism for ALL THE THINGS! Loving the efficiency. I’m about to move too. My new space will be better for workflow and getting back into my channel.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha yes I thought that! What a way I have come!

[@NeliaRose]

Have you thought about writing a book on your minimalist journey and the tips and tricks you have learned on the way. How it has helped your life and the best methods you have for downsizing and decluttering as well as living in out of a backpack and how that has helped your journey. I would love to read it if you ever create one!! :D

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Watch this space...

[@Lesieva]

Things i need to declutter most are tshirts. But not because i don’t like them. Its because they either have holes in them or,the armpits get stained - both from wearing them so much! I feel like i need to replace tshirts often. But thats fine, they are relatively cheap and i wear a tshirt pretty much every single day.

[@Aisedora777]

I'm 26 now and there is absolutely no way I'm getting rid of my Harry Potter tshirts! I'm a freakin' little kid)) Great video, Maddie! Lots of love from Belarus!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha it's taken me a while to let go of it as I definitely am also a big kid!

[@HowtobeaHarri]

You could make a t-shirt blanket out of sentimental t-shirts you rarely wear

[@missmusiclover1510]

For the t-shirts, why not make grocery/product bags or a blanket or even pillows out of them? That is what I did with all my oversize basketball shirts that I only wear when I go the gym or to bed

[@梨-i5l]

I think when de-cluttering you should remember perspective. If you have 100 t-shirts and get rid of 10 that's 10%, but if you have 5 t-shirts and get rid of just one that' 20% of your total t-shirts. I'm really interested in the bleaching. I have a black dress with a white collar but it has faded even after the first wash. I would love to keep it for years but not sure how long it will last.

[@evaklisova1340]

omg yeeeeees a decluttering video!!!! 😍😍

[@grimoirnoir7213]

this whole 90/90 rule does absolutely NOT work for me. If it's midwinter, then of course I haven't worn my shorts for the last 90 days and it's very likely, that I won't be wearing them the next 90 ones. But I will still need them, when summer rolls around...

[@theuglybookling4604]

A problem I have is I don't really like anything in my wardrobe, and if I properly decluttered it I'd have about 3 t shirts and a jumper! Really need to save up and go shopping

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha! I love to make pinterest boards of styles and clothing items I like and then keep them in mind every time I nip into a charity shop. You'd be surprised how many times you get lucky and find just the item you want for a bargain!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Excited for a charity shopping video!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Me too!!

[@mdalgona]

Hey Maddie! Love your declutter series! Was wondering if you would consider turning all your sentimental t-shirts into one huge quilt/blanket? I had so many shirts like that too that I didn't really like but was unsure to get rid off, but then we made all of them into a quilt and it all worked out!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

So many of you have suggested this! You all have such great ideas! I would love to one day, who knows if I will ever be dedicated enough to do it though haha

[@jillyhawk_4581]

Watched while cleaning out my closet! Feels so good getting rid of stuff

[@jennamurphy9614]

I'd like to see a video of how you do your laundry with so few clothes. I find it hard when i don't have a whole load of blacks, one of whites and one of colours.

[@lilly__uni2315]

Best wardrobe declutter ever ❤️💗

[@nikireynolds5200]

Another great video, I love these organisational videos.. I recently had a sort out of some clothes and I made a pile with some of my faded clothes and off white/undesirable colours pieces.. I bought some Dylon clothes dye in Smoke Grey and whacked everything in my machine and was delighted with the new colour and how it has transformed the clothes which I am now wearing.. It was so exciting seeing the results.. There were a couple of pieces that didn't work out right so I decided to toss them in the bin.. 😀xxx

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I am hopeful dying mine will give them a new lease of life also!

[@nikireynolds5200]

Madeleine Olivia yes, let us know how they turn out! I am obsessed with Smoke Grey.. I dyed some pillowcases and cushion covers and quite a few T shirts and a couple of jumpers and I love them.. I'm going out today to buy some more dye for my partners things! 💜😊xxx

[@juliascadden4688]

Make a t-shirt blanket!!!!

[@Char10tt3_]

A suggestion for the t-shirts with sentimental value: take photos of them! Then you can look back and remember the good times associated with the item without actually holding onto it physically 😄 I’ve done this with a lot of cuddly toys haha

[@marebear44]

I literally have probably twice as many clothes as I need but I cannot get rid of them because I can’t wear all my clothes to school and work. So I need extra. It really sinks because I want to get rid of so much because I don’t want it but it’s the only things that are dress code friendly.

[@sonyaheinrich]

Same with me. I have a couple sets of uniforms for my part time job that I hate and would love to get rid of, I have a bunch of business casual clothes for my full time office job, which I like but I don’t want to wear just out and about with friends or for lounging/errands, so I have more clothes for those activities 😰 not to mention work out clothes! It’s madness! I could get rid of so much if I were able to have a career that let me work from home.

[@marebear44]

sonyaheinrich it really does stink I can’t wait until I can’t work for myself and live the life style I want so I can get rid of the stuff I don’t want.

[@auvyx]

I ever got use to the idea of capsule wardrobing. My social and work life were not so fashionable. However, switching around winter and summer clothes is one of the best ideas ever. I only started doing it at the start of the year. For the colder days during summer (here in Australia), I keep my denim jacket, cardigan and a lightweight jumper 😁

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Love switching out my seasonal wardrobes now, it makes everything so much easier!

[@ZonaHiranandani]

Decluttering coats are hard when living in the UK, because a few of them are for 'summer' and most of them are for autumn/winter. Most of my coats and hoodies, I've had for quite a few years... one of them since sixth form. :'D (it has a hood... and it's still too pretty!) I always find books and clothes the hardest to declutter! Though I did recently bought some discounted seasalt clothes, and I really love the prints. I can see myself loving them for a long while... only now, I need to declutter clothes soon. Something that has helped me so far is that if I buy a new thing (whether it's clothes or books), I need to get rid of one or two things to make space for the new things.

[@lindatait5326]

Ha! I knew you shouldn’t have bought those hangers from Tiger!! I even shouted at the screen 😂 You should listen to me!!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha yeah hindsight is a bitch

[@sunlife3242]

I like taking a photo of stuff i'm just holding on to for the memory so i can keep the memory but get rid of the item x

[@cerise333]

when you see her take out her harry potter t-shirt saying it's "too young" for her and then you just bought the exact same t-shirt ... hmmm hahaha maybe it's time to check my closet make sure I don't have clothes that are too young for my age XD

[@asharmour2053]

I think there are companies that make t-shirts into quilts! My grandma made one for me made of t-shirts she bought when she took me places as a young child. so maybe if you dont want to get rid of them you can turn it into something useful

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That's such a lovely idea I would love to do that! Dunno if I have enough t shirts to do that just now, although maybe it could be an ongoing project!

[@maja8453]

When I got stuff I don't want in my closet., but don't have the heart to throw out, I give it all to my sister! x'D

[@alc9633]

if you dont wear your memrobilia t-shirts you could upcycle them into an extra quilt for winter

[@Minimalist_sway]

It's awesome when one of your favorite vloggers ( @NeliaRose ) comments on one of your other favorite vlogger's video!

[@NeliaRose]

Haha yes I love watching Maddie's channel! I always enjoy seeing people who comment on and watch my videos do the same with other channels I love to watch. its a small world after all :P Hope your well lovely :)

[@sandrinegiro]

you should get baskets for your wardrobe! I feel it really helps with making it look tidier and neater :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Looking into getting baskets for sure!

[@aelipaeli5857]

What about if you haven't worn most of your clothes because you gained weight due to depression but are now losing it slowly? Should I declutter only when I can actually fit in most of my clothes again and properly know what I like?

[@anneroy4560]

Years ago I fouund it so much easier to ditch a garment I loved but knew I would never / seldom wear again if I had a photo of myself wearing it ... there I am in the photo, looking happy with the garment on ... I have that, the memory so no need to keep the no longer needed / wanted item ... makes sense?

[@jule9067]

You could make pillow cases or bags out of the shirts

[@katharinahelml1744]

May I ask where that jacket (you are wearing) is from? It is absolutely gorgeous!

[@marianaurbina7269]

YAAAAY!! Im so happy I want the ebooks so bad!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@theminimalistnomadbee5323]

I love your videos so much, Maddy! Your declutter videos inspired me to declutter myself a year ago. (It popped up on youtube, and it was my first contact with minimalism in a much needed period of my life :) ) And it is true, you feel instantly lighter (and for me, I have more energy) after getting rid of the things you don't need / don't want anymore. Also, you should try the marikondo folding for your socks too! It looks like it doesn't do a lot, but it makes all the difference. :) Like your poor socks are literaly resting after a long day of work (Marie Kondo's thoughts, not mine :D ) I started the whole thing last year with my underwear drawer, and it has been neat and tidy ever since. :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

The Minimalist Nomad Bee Yay I am so happy I helped you get into minimalism! I used to do this with my socks but it just got a bit tiring to do! Love the method for my t shirts and jumpers, just not as much for my socks/underwear.

[@francescaj]

I want to get into minimalism so much but idk where to start

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Check out my minimalism playlist. I started from being a shopaholic and now I'm here! Do one bit at a time. Best thing is to do just that: start.

[@Loeviis]

Watch some video's so you will have a good idea. Them pick something to start with. It can be less shopping, donating things(start with things you have the least Connexion with, so no memmorabelias sp?) and take small baby steps! Good luck :-)

[@WriterOfMany]

My problem is that where I work I have a uniform (so I'm wearing that or pajamas most days). So i have lots of normal clothes for those rare days I go out with friends or whatever.....but I'm not planning on working this job forever, so hopefully I'll be able to wear my clothes again!

[@RockyApplebee]

Do you ever sell these things on depop? :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I did before we went travelling yes! They have to be things that are fashionable or nicer items otherwise they just wont sell.

[@Elkx2121]

Drinking game: Take a shot everytime she says subscribe.

[@AshleyLongTheBrave]

Where did you get those wicker baskets?

[@ChrisB-sk9ol]

Great ideas

[@lalune9938]

Your hair is beautiful!

[@susanmelero-tripp4804]

I would love to get from you Harry Potter t-shirt.

[@MrsKore20]

would you like to do a "what i bought this year" video?

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Gosh I feel that would be far too many things since we just moved and went travelling! Or would it be just clothing items?

[@MrsKore20]

i thought about the things you've just bought for yourself without the things for your flat - clothing, accessoires, books etc. would you like to do this video? i think it would be interesting because of your transition to a minimalist lifestyle.

[@janagoes9851]

What do you do with worn out clothes in your "recycle" pile? I don't want to throw mine in the trash, but I don't know where else they can go...

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Recycling centres always have clothes/fabric recycling

[@--jade--]

Turn your t-shirts into a blanket!

[@LOLEliSays]

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[@aliwilson8149]

Love these videos xxxxxx 😘

[@Mama.annalise]

Make pillows or something out of your t-shirts?

[@Mama.annalise]

And your black dress is beautiful!

[@Mama.annalise]

I don't have Twitter😶

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Poirier Bears That’s ok you can still enter!

[@LouiseFlynn95]

Where did you get those wicker baskets with lids?

[@djaneab]

Louise Flynn you can get those on eBay or amazon 🙂

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I can't remember but yes they are all over ebay and amazon!

[@AvaElizabeth]

This might be a dumb question haha, but how do you recycle your underwear?

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Ava Elizabeth Haha no not dumb! They have clothes recycling bins at most recycle centres

[@GabrielleYates]

Ava Elizabeth you could also use them as rags for house chores and etc

[@Novemblr14]

Turn the T-shirt’s you love but don’t wear anymore into a quilt :)

[@kesonnu358]

Hii 😊😊😊😊

[@MadeleineOlivia]

HEY KESON

[@sarahbannon4752]

Hi Mr Fox! 🦊

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Hi!

[@heidi1651]

👚👗👘

[@MrsKore20]

that's why i won't buy a t-shirt from my uni. can't you create something else out of the shirts? maybe put a part of it (e. g. a logo) in a frame or make a pillow case out of it?

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Really great idea! We shall see if I am dedicated enough to make it happen haha

[@梨-i5l]

There's a way to make t-shirt into shopping bags I think. Igot one hoodie for free from uni and a jacket from my society. But I wear the around the house a lot. In the end though you get your degree which is a nice physical reminder of uni so its not essential.

[@fortheloveofLDS]

I'm having the same problem with t-shirts, I like the events and organizations and things they remind me of and I like to display my affiliation with those things, but I've started to hate the look of the neckline of standard crew t-shirts on myself, and they aren't appropriate for my workplace anyway. I've cut a few into workout shirts so I can still own and enjoy them, and I'm considering doing that with a bunch of the rest. My only worry is that I might start to feel differently and all my t-shirts will have been chopped up, but I also feel like I shouldn't wait for my style to /maybe/ change one day. I don't like the look of t-shirts now, so I should turn them into something I'll actually get use out of.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Live in the moment ;)

[@atlroxmysox98]

This is kind of hard for me because I am a musician, a vocalist. And we're expected to have an endless array of audition skirts, audition dresses, recital gowns, casual concert blacks, formal concert blacks, heels for every occasion, infinite pantyhose, makeup out the ass, etc. I have it down to one recital gown, two audition outfits, and two sets of concert black. But it's hard because these are especially bulky items that do take up a lot of space. It's not the most conventional lifestyle lol

[@stephanienichole7307]

where do you sell your clothes? im wanting to do that, but dont know where to if im not donating them!:(

[@mousey4983]

I like the laid back feel of your videos. I find it wasteful to replace all your hangars to the point that i rage unsubscribed... you are a beautiful person on an inspiring journey and i admire that. (had to leave a wee sh*t sandwhich to heal my burning burning rage. Sorry.)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

mousey4983 Thank you? Lol. I didn’t waste the hangers, I used them for my coats in my hallway cupboard. I bought the velvet ones to switch out as I needed more!