A Closet PURGE (the THIRD)

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Hyeeelllooo!! As you might have noticed, I am on a massive Declutter Spree (band name, called it) lately and I felt like it was time for another closet PURGEEEE. The last time I did one of these was over a YEAR ago, can you believe that? These clothes were due for a chuckin', I'd say. I was much more strict on myself this time around, and ended up getting rid of a LOT of vintage. Well, you'll see, hehe.
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[@aw04tn58]

I would really like a compilation of Rachel hiding from people in her own house/yard.

[@pearheadperi]

an introverted queen 👑

[@mel_diane6944]

Yes!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@justexisting184]

Someone with phone space- please make this and share the link

[@schlieffenska]

I always laugh SO hard at those parts.

[@terpinator24]

Seriously yes! Her counterpart to Frodo growling at every passerby!

[@karenjb82]

Rachel's problem is that she looks really cute in anything.

[@mirjanbouma]

Fact!

[@themurrrr]

Accurate!

[@mcwjes]

Man, if I could pick my problems, being too cute is high on the list.

[@bysarahalexander4426]

She has like the perfect figure for clothes. She literally looks good in everything.

[@Acrylara]

@@mcwjes same man

[@itscamilleyall]

"I don't go to the beach." "But what if I doooo????" That's how I justify keeping everything.

[@auditoryeden]

I let myself have one item specifically for "but what if?" situations, and if I see something that I want for that scenario I have to decide whether it's better than the one I already have. That also makes me actually use the item if that situation comes up lol

[@purplespottedcow]

The moment get rid of it, is the moment we go to the beach for some reason. Hate this :l

[@Hildegardvonblingin]

Nick’s “these are terrible” has me cackling. But for real, you’re extra funny the whole way through this video. 😂

[@Lootoodle]

OH MY LADY PLEASE BLESS MY EAR CANALS WITH A NEW TUNE SOON.

[@asafupps]

OMG I love your music!!

[@planetgreta1462]

Omg I LOVE your music! :o

[@nathaniel3102]

They are so lucky to have each other!! He supports her in all her endeavors, and is there to bounce ideas off of, and you can tell she really loves him for it. She is creative and exciting which keeps him on his toes as to never be bored. I will still be watching her channel when they are old farts. Side note: I really wish she didn’t take the negative comments to heart. Seeing Sad Rachel makes me sad, and she doesn’t need to change a damn thing. It’s her channel! No matter what one does in their life, there will always be people for it and people against it, so be you and let those that like you like you for who you are, and those who don’t can suck an egg.

[@sydneyneidigh9381]

I didn't realize you had a mirror beside for a good 4 minutes, I just thought you had an ungodly amount of clothes 😂

[@ember1901]

I'm right up there with you

[@getskrunked]

I never would have known if you didn’t say anything oh my god

[@crystalrickett2302]

I thought the same! 😂

[@ewhitmo1]

Ooohhh

[@curlyblonde1791]

That is actually my favorite :)

[@carlyblack42]

"I can't be the only one who keeps an assortment of evening dresses in their wardrobe...just in case." 😅 I feel called out. I have what definitely constitutes a red carpet evening dress hanging is a dress bag in my closet.....just in case.

[@Kelseybeee]

I have the exact dress she was wearing when she said that but in green...which I wore once...for Christmas pictures that I took of myself in my backyard...😂

[@kellieb8865]

Even better, I have some THAT DON'T EVEN FIT ME ANY MORE! But I can't get rid of them - they're vintage :-D

[@francespowell6923]

Yup. I have a dress that was *rather expensive*, even bought half price, that I've worn for exactly 45 minutes.

[@heathertough7186]

I bought a vintage evening dress for prom that I knew I didn't want to go to and now it chills in the basement never worn.

[@nicolakunz231]

Wear The Dress! I have a satin bridesmaids dress, it was bespoke, I wear it when I need to just be Extraaaaaaa. Highly recommended.

[@CybernovaGames]

ahh the dreaded morning "chicken foot" as i like to call it, cause u tense up like a preserved chicken foot in a jar

[@Bluebelle51]

wait til you're my age, every bone in my body is like that first thing in the morning!

[@themurrrr]

.... I have visuals now..... not sure I wanted them....

[@tornfeather1]

Go take some potassium and magnesium for those cramps! If it's arthritis, I'm so sorry.

[@6MoonQueen9]

it doesn't happen often but man are the times it does happen memorable

[@charmainesheek3309]

WOAH NOVAAA

[@chupawup4517]

Rachel: "i'm not procrastinating" Also Rachel: "i've been snapping my fingers like this for years, look!" *snaps fingers*

[@itsthewendylady4360]

I also snap like this...so 👍

[@andreamarvin9817]

Me too!

[@melissahunnybee]

I snap like this to!

[@daisyloe]

SAME!!! i could never do it the other way

[@megs5535]

Since realizing that I have ADHD myself, and being the same age as Rachel, I would not be surprised if she has it too. there are so many signs in this video alone xD

[@BrookeOxley]

"Stress browsing Etsy." Pure shookness in how relatable that one was. o.O *analyzes life* O.o

[@yanacshell]

No! Don't say Etsy! I'm studying Fashion Design and I'm trying really hard not to order anymore accessories and accents for a while. *Struggling*🙃

[@aud2d2]

Meanwhile I'm watching this video whilst simultaneously browsing etsy

[@emelinee2066]

Rachel: hides from neighbors so they can't see what she's doing Also Rachel: posts video of what shes doing for 748,000 subscribers to see what she's doing

[@margesimpsond]

Now 756

[@Katya__.]

Now 772

[@skeleton5545]

Now 773

[@Katya__.]

Wow she’s growing fast

[@skeleton5545]

@@Katya__. haha ye, this was fun

[@HotaruMimiuchi]

Rachel, you need some thin roller blinds or fabric roller blinds for your windows. Not only will it prevent the outside world from seeing your scantily antics but it will also provide even lighting. They are also cheap and easy to install and you can get them cut to fit your windows. The brackets are small and you can remove the blinds pretty easily if you don't want them to stay in your windows all the time.

[@katerrinah5442]

The day I hung up my cheap Ikea netting blinds I danced around my loungeroom in my undies and it was a great day. 10/10 recommend

[@themurrrr]

That will effect the lighting tho. She would have to put up artificial lights and natural lighting is always the most flattering.

[@elainedoremus2688]

You could also try sheers. That's what I put on my windows for privacy.

[@lucylulusuperguru3487]

@@elainedoremus2688 there's irony there.

[@magpieroost]

@@katerrinah5442 Not necessarily! I have thin white IKEA blinds (the kind that just attach to the ceiling with adhesive) and it's basically daylight, except maybe not quite as intense.

[@makeda6530]

I felt that librarian line, every historybounding/historically inspired piece I make for myself, the more I feel like I'm turning into a steampunk/fantasy librarian who's ever so slightly bitter about having to curate a cursed library because cultists won't stop botching spells on the premises.

[@katvaughn6201]

🤣

[@Scrimger489]

I would read a book about her adventures

[@FireyFox273]

I love the specificity and I also want to frequent said library so I could botch some spells myself!

[@spacewolfcub]

Okay but don’t leave me hanging, where’s the fanfic for this?

[@ravina6686]

Next thing I knew I was a history major wearing librarian clothes,,, the transformation is coming

[@minii7552]

Honestly, ngl, I wear my evening dresses out and about. A long statement dress to go grocery shopping? Why not! A floofy tropical dress to walk through the park and some costume-y jewelry? Who can stop me!? No one!!!! .....that said I should go through my closet too, looool.

[@SparkleFeyed]

Yay! There are more of us!!!

[@minii7552]

@@SparkleFeyed Yessss!!! Life is just too short to not wear a long gown to CVS for no other reason than I dig it.

[@preciousypenguino]

Yes, I've been doing that this year especially! Why not, indeed

[@YetAnotherJenn]

Same!

[@SarahM-lw2gd]

Yes! It's not just me! I get all smiles though when I dress up.

[@carrieswank]

My late mother-in-law had the best closet organize hack ever. Every New Yesrs Day, she’d go thru her closet and turn all of her hangers backward. (Where the opening of the hook was facing out.) Then throughout the year, as she’d wear and wash her clothes, she hang them normally. (Where the opening of the was facing the wall.). Then the following New Years Day, she’d take all of the clothes that the hangers were still facing out and donate them. Then she’d start all the way over.

[@allisongoss3067]

"i don't go to the beach...BUT WHAT IF I DO???" i have never related to anything more

[@ariellebent4714]

Okay. I'm a exec. assistant and literally organize people for a living. Whenever we get these types of videos from Rachel I have the strongest urge to jump on a plane and go help. It's my jam. I couldn't do half the creative stuff Rachel does (mural of dreams in the bedroom? 😭) but I could organize the crap out of the emails, professional calendar, and finally this closet. There. I've said it. Now I can go back to enjoying her lovely personality which is like 💯 why I'm here (content? No. I'm here for the almost bff hang out time. Lol).

[@juliejay5436]

Underrated comment ! 🤘😎🤘

[@jessicablesses6091]

Human tornado 🌪that we adore💖

[@TeamNevilleL]

I'm the same way! I've helped so many friends organize their closets/computers. I love it so much.

[@drmantistobboggangonzodr3961]

Arielle and Gentry... I wish I had a friend who is great at organizing! Also, you both have such lovely names!

[@LookupintheAER]

How did you get a job like that? I am very interested 😳

[@manicmuffin]

For the clothes that I only wear occasionally (but still really love and cannot part with) like fancy dresses, vacation/beach clothes, etc, I keep them in vacuum-sealed bags and put them in a faux-antique chest ('cause real antique chests cost too dang much, lol) that doubles as a end-of-the-bed-table (there's a word for this, I'm sure) in my bedroom. That way I don't have to buy a new dress every time there's some type of Fancy Function™ or a vacation (what are those again?), but I also don't have all my fancy-clothes taking up space in my closet all the dang time.

[@Babebb925]

Genius!

[@ahhh4117]

Rachel is just slowly becoming Molly Weasley

[@wendynordstrom3487]

GOALS!! 😍

[@sjoukje4777]

Love that

[@themurrrr]

I mean..... ♥️

[@the1band1wagon]

Rachel: this would be really cute to wear at the beach, like Sweeney Todd! Also Rachel: ...I DON'T GO TO THE BEACH! I lost it laughing

[@maryloohoo8526]

I can't even tell you how comforting it is that someone else in the world bases their clothing choices off of the media they consume

[@seedsofsedition]

My mother, when I was eight, gave me a floor length black velvet backless “just in case” ball gown “for when you’re older, you’ll need one’ 😂 I think everyone has those extra fancy dresses in their closet

[@EngineeringKnits]

"These are terrible" - a critic 😂😂 The snake in the watering hole got me

[@susiecarson]

When you brought out the brown gingham dresses and told the Etsy story, I thought to myself, “time to look for a gingham dress on Etsy after I finish this video.” I, too, need all technology removed from my presence to keep me from impulse buying retro/vintage garments.

[@spacewolfcub]

Susan, no! Susan, back away from Etsy! Put it down, please!

[@susiecarson]

@@spacewolfcub I know, right! Thanks for saving me from myself!

[@juliasherwood697]

Plot twist: her neighbors actually watch her videos so they see every time she tries to hide from them

[@0meAcat1]

Nooooo! Why would you say that??? Hahaha

[@firesong100100]

Lol

[@azrani2023]

this made me chuckle 😂😂😂

[@ameliawiersum8559]

17:12 "The older I get, the longer I prefer my skirts to be...slowly evolving into an elderly librarian." I'm not the only one!! Are there more of us out there?

[@CraftySheryl]

Well...I am a 53 year old librarian. I just dyed my hair rainbow last week. What kind of elderly librarian am I evolving into, I wonder? Hmmm...... 🌈+🤫=🤡

[@eugeniasnyder8845]

Evolving into an elderly wanna be librarian, unless I get to count my personal library which is pretty extensive! Yeah, I’m claiming it!

[@camille_la_chenille]

I am a 20 years old future librarian and I only wear knee-covering skirts. And I look fabulous in them.

[@TheePotatoKing]

"I don't go to the beach" "but what if I DOOO" is a mood

[@newtpollution]

"It doesn't do much for me" she says as she looks effortlessly beautiful and stylish

[@paulamontero8469]

"i don't go to the beach" " BUT WHAT IF I DOOO" i feel represented in this whole video

[@Nenona1200]

re: the evening gowns--clearly the answer is to find someone who regularly plans fancy parties or plan at least 2 fancy parties yourself this year, once everyone's vaccinated? I keep wanting to have a tea party--no one does tea parties anymore--but I think they'd be really nice during good weather, and tiny foods would be fun and amazing.

[@Salvatoro4ka]

I couldn't agree more

[@eugeniasnyder8845]

Jones, send me the invite. I love tea parties and can’t get people out for them!

[@eugeniasnyder8845]

@Jonel B

[@geekwithapen1398]

The Gatsby Method

[@dbdnights]

Rachel: "I'm sure I'd be a prized specimen at the AKC dog show." That made me laugh so incredibly hard that I scared my co-worker and couldn't get out the words to explain why I was laughing so now I just look psychotic and I don't even care. I am stealing that line.

[@michelleshevchenko2482]

“I don’t go to the beach! BUT WHAT IF I DO?!” What I tell myself to justify my multiple bathing suit purchases.

[@amywonderland9297]

Me with the Collectif Pearl Coats. I have two but I want two more.....I'm agoraphobic! where the fuck am I going to go?! XD

[@supernova622]

Not that long ago i had 8 bikini tops. I live in Tampa, Florida and have been to the beach twice in the last 5 years

[@themurrrr]

Oh shit..... i may be guilty of this same sin.....

[@HattielyEverAfter1995]

I can do better than that, I own a swimming costume and 3 bikinis. Can I swim? Of course not! But I feel cute when I wear them! 😅 x

[@SparkleFeyed]

"it looked good on the model" Oh, if I had a dress for every time THAT thought crossed my mind! *side-eyes closet*

[@robinhahnsopran]

Hi! I'm an opera singer, and I have an Extraordinarily Glamourous Evening Gown Hoarding problem, too! I justify this problem, of course, by saying I'll wear them in concerts and recitals... but it's lockdown and I DON'T. I literally own a peacock-coloured ball gown. JUST IN CASE.

[@dees3179]

If you are a singer definitely a necessity. You have my full support to collect all the dresses.

[@jilllloyd7792]

You must keep all of them!!! One day lockdown will be over, and you won’t be able to replace your glamorous evening gowns so easily!

[@sophiegraf3262]

Robin same!! As a harpist I do wear my Extraordinarily Glamorous Gowns but I still definitely NEED some more, right??

[@robinhahnsopran]

@@sophiegraf3262 Of course! Not only do I continue to feel like I need more, I feel like I need one in every colour and cut! :P It's a problem. There should be a classical musician support group somewhere for it!

[@lucie4185]

I have friends in an orchestra and I am always so jealous they have a "proper reason" to buy fancy stuff.

[@Emma-sj6wp]

Rachel, Keep at least one glamorous dress because making a fancy meal, dressing up and making a deal of, Is *the coolest* for of self care I have ever experienced. Got dolled up to rent Clue and eat charcuterie boards and I felt great afterwards.

[@jessicapitrone5423]

“I feel like Satine, but also Wanda Maximoff” is completely worth keeping it lol

[@jenniferm.4690]

Beautiful dress

[@yasmineed-daoudi6023]

"I can't be the only one who keeps an assortment of evening dresses in their closet. Just in case." bold of you to assume I wouldn't be dressed in a frilly, fluffy cocktail dress for LUNCH any day of the week.

[@frostfang1]

yea if my brother invites me and the family over for casual chinese, im pulling out my skirts and dresses and going all out. Its an excuse to wear all the cute shit i never get a chance to wear when im hermitting at home in a sleep tshirt and loose joggers.

[@synonymouswithjello2359]

I wish I was bold enough to wear my style out and about. I like things that veer heavily into costume-y, but I don't like to stick out, so...quite the conundrum.

[@yasmineed-daoudi6023]

@@frostfang1 my situation is similar except I wear my frilly nonsense at home too when I'm hermitting. Worse, I reserve my most outlandish evening outfits with complementary colours and neon palettes for home.

[@yasmineed-daoudi6023]

@@synonymouswithjello2359 I understand, it's difficult. But if it makes you happy to dress in a certain way, try to ignore people's reactions. It worked for me

[@adisondavis1451]

As yes the future fantasy frolicking. We all imagine it. We all do. Dont lie.

[@redwoodcottageart]

This is my constant state of being 🤣

[@niamhybeagable]

Don't @ me! That's like, a SIGNIFICANT portion of my wardrobe.

[@talosheeg]

Is it bad i shouted "NOOOO" when you said you were getting rid of the red evening gown? I just adore that one!

[@meganhultman9693]

I literally was like PUT THAT BACK! ITS TOO PRETTY

[@SparkleFeyed]

SAME! I would wear that around the house if I needed a reason to keep it!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Thr cape made her look like a Super Hero !

[@KeonaChick]

Or at least do a WandaVision wardrobe video, then sell/get rid of it!

[@djenitals5180]

Where is that dress from? I loved it 😭💞

[@creativebeing5265]

Rachel the Bulldog is the best thing to ever exist!!!! Seriously!

[@CJGem1994]

I apparently left my last rewatch just before "Welcome back! I still haven't started yet." because thats the first thing that played when it loaded, and now I'm dying from laughter XD

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

If every thrift store was Rachel’s closet then I might actually enjoy shopping and need a whole separate room for clothes! I want them all.....

[@jessicah6839]

I'm extremely guilty of having stuff 'just in case'. But it has actually paid off once or twice. Like when I got invited last minute to my sister's friend's wedding and I already had a dress. Or when for a when my sister needed to borrow a purse for some function or other. So the problem continues.

[@mythandmayhem1134]

I feel like it’s almost worse if you had something Just In Case once because now you use that to justify more purchases.

[@christinevr7698]

I like to think of it as being resource-full or a maximalist. It has bailed me/my friends out many times like when my child is suddenly remembering at 10pm they need a costume for Medieval day at school the next day or you are invited to a dress up glam costume Oscar party that a fun friend throws together at the last minute. I am Always Prepared.

[@jessicah6839]

@@mythandmayhem1134 Yes! Exactly

[@aylaemily384]

Those end bloopers are so accurate for closet purging. Random singing, getting stuck in clothes, and random limbs popping out all over the place 🤣🤣🤣

[@m.maclellan7147]

#relatable ! When I try on clothes it's always, "struggle ensues"

[@Sunshinesherbet]

"I'm about to go to my job at the mall, kiosk selling earrings in 1983" You didn't have to come for my Abeula like that Rachel 😂

[@hannahbrooke2743]

I love that Rachel is hiding from the recycling people in front of the world's largest mirror

[@victoriabertsch3097]

I was watching this thinking “whoa, Rachel got a huge gust of energy lately” I’ve accidentally been watching on 1.25x speed this whole time 🙃 Also, “Hundreds of years of weird breeding” is the only way I want to describe myself 😂

[@jessicaclakley3691]

I raise dogs, that line and bulldog Rachel pic bowled me over 😏😉😄

[@ziyanda_theartist]

Oh goodness 🤣🤣

[@izcullen]

😂😂

[@marthajones9284]

I really like that she casually mentioned that she is wearing shape wear - because of course it is completely ok to do so. What is awful are the influences who are using everything from shape wear to Photoshop to look better and not be transparent about it, which can really mess with the self esteem of people!

[@spacewolfcub]

She posted a great video about being kind to your meatbag, last year-ish. You might like it.

[@sarahallegra6239]

@@spacewolfcub I’ll have to look that one up! I’m sure I saw it at the time but that’s the kind of thing I need frequent reminders of 😊

[@sarahallegra6239]

YES. I fully agree that it’s ok to wear and that it’s ok to talk about. But mentioning it in such a casual way that I barely registered it is what we need more of. Everyone has enough insecurities without us all piling unrealistic expectations upon ourselves and each other. I’d like this comment a million times if I could!

[@Cat-nt2xj]

girl the bulldog part had me DYING

[@m.maclellan7147]

Need THAT on a mug ! I volunteer to provide a more svelte French Bulldog photo as I think Rachel is much more glam than she thinks!

[@SimpleDesertRose]

Fun fact Rachel spends 3 hours talking to herself. Her hobbies include making clothing out of old curtains and table clothes and hiding from her neighbors in her own house. 😂😂

[@sagetaylor3372]

Rachel clarifying which masks she means is just a perfect example of why I love her.

[@MediocreAtBest.]

Rachel: complains about her posture Me: watching curled up on the couch fully hunched over my cup of coffee I too am a bulldog...

[@SugiyamaHiromin]

I too wonder how many of us will have extreme back pain at the ripe age of 35 just because we want to be the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

[@Fennec333]

It took me a full 11 minutes to realize that was a mirror and her closet wasn’t just absolutely massive

[@lucie4185]

I have only just realised.

[@sewmad1400]

I realised when I read this comment.

[@kitchensinkchronicles3272]

i didn’t realize until i read this closet

[@tabletriktor1482]

This woman is like the whole vintage and cottagecore aesthetic

[@thisguy1520]

Yeah, Hobbit-hole too.

[@eleanorjones8613]

Don’t forget hobbit

[@camilledvorak7151]

Lmao. Makes you want to yell "put them on your windows!" the next time she buys curtains and asks "what do you think I should make with these?". Jk sort of

[@ShinySarah44]

I just need to say, your comment about rib cramping: YESSSSS. No doctor knows what it is, but it is the worst. 😂 But mine is a particular spot and only releases by standing up and reaching for the sky or top of a doorframe to bend backwards. As always, thanks for doing detailed subtitles, it really helps! Love your humour and well done on the purge.

[@catlady2552]

I just love you! You make an old lady giggle again. Thank you. Your hubby is so handsome, you look great together!

[@lessy8820]

“Maksy to mini” made me laugh way more than it should have

[@mickeynorton7953]

okay the best combination of sounds is the audiobook of the fellowship of the ring + rachel's video

[@miriamjohnson3962]

I see no difference

[@jessicam.3438]

Honestly your videos are HUGE inspo for me to get some cleaning and house DIY done during these difficult times so thank you so much for these Rachel you beautiful tropical fish 🐠

[@alexandriazahirniak8028]

I feel this whole thing so much! Especially the evening wear hoarding

[@AmeliaBell28]

I do NOT need more clothes but did I immediately rush to Rachel's depop to see if she's posted any of these yet? You betcha.

[@pinkstarlight1987]

The green polka dot dress accentuates your hips and waist! Very pretty!!!

[@gretje1971]

I feel like as the videos pass your hair just evolves and someday it'll be like this weird outline of hair that just glows constantly like your some sort of goddess and I'm so jealous.

[@erinwallace2594]

"Welcome back. I still haven't started yet" Literally me every time I'm supposed to do something.

[@mastersadvocate]

I dread closet purges! My rule of thumb is: "If it doesn't fit me anymore, get rid of it. If I haven't thought of wearing it in like, twenty years, get rid of it." I just don't open my closet anymore, because all of my clothes have shrunk. Jeans and a t-shirt are what I wear now. Mind you, if I had a figure like Rachel's... ~Janet in Canada

[@amyrilling]

I’ve spent my whole maternity leave bingeing and rebingeing your videos. It’s felt like hanging out with a friend instead of being stuck at home during this pandemic. Thank you for being so awesome and funny 🥰

[@rebekahlundin8401]

So happy that I'm not the only one who has fancy gowns in their closets. This year I started giving my fancy dresses to friends who want an inexpensive prom dress for a COVID at home prom.

[@sheyannev2757]

Rachel immediately assuaging my fears by having Frodo in the sponsor segment. I was worried now that she has a dedicated work space we wouldn't be seeing as much of him

[@saphirephoenix1173]

To save your sanity (and your coffers, milady!) DO NOT WATCH 'All Creatures Great and Small". If you have not seen it already, it was a show produced in Britain in the 1970s based on a series of books about being a veterinarian in the 1940s English Countryside....It's a wonderful show with a sprightly opening song.....but the costuming is so gorgeous that your bank account will scream in terror because of your shopping.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Cries in tweed !

[@juadonna]

Geez! I remember watching that! (In my 20's). And being so upset when it ended!

[@celiadoh]

my family convinced me (it wasn't that hard tbh) to watch the reboot..... rip my bank account

[@laceyluell9844]

I 💯 recommend getting those felt hangers! They are life changing as far as closet organization goes!

[@1dmlance]

I grew up in a hoarding house, so I learned real quick that if I want something new I have to get rid of something old. So I always take at least one bag to donation every time I plan to go shopping so that there is room in my closet and I don’t feel like a hoarder. You did great though! It takes some time to get used to getting rid of things you never wear.

[@raspberrybellini]

Maybe a folding dress screen would work, very theatrical for reveals.

[@rosegoldthorpfilms]

When doing closet purges u gotta start with a pile of yes and maybe, then go through the piles of maybe into yes Nd no.. it gets over the initial fear of separation 😂😂.. also u need lace curtains! You can see out they can’t see in!

[@KeonaChick]

I definitely want to purge my closet as well. But I also believe a true Mario Kondo style purge involves pulling all the garments out of the closet into a pile, and then decide if they fit/spark joy/look flattering. But it is very tedious and that initial pile does make you feel like a dragon hoarding precious rags. I loved all of this video - love Frodo and all the tangents and funny hilarity.

[@gregputnam7243]

No I had to full stop. Like pause the video, rewind, and wipe a tear because I laughed so much when she was explaining her morning foot cramp because that happening to me ALL THE TIME and I just thought I was the only one who worked that way

[@lesafowers8142]

The very first dress was amazing and the plaid one that looked vintage in the middle of your purge. Stick to the classic pieces in your wardrobe that you can mix and match really well and still say yes to the dress. Fun looks that I wish I could pull off.

[@iconenthusiast]

The trick is to use trivial events such as your birthday to bully your friends into dressing fancy so you can flounce around your house in a ball gown. 10/10 we need to bring back the hosting of dinner parties

[@SusanYeske701]

We really do. That was obviously the best part of the 50s/60s besides the music.

[@Fyreflyy1]

"Do you buy clothes for all the things you see yourself doing?" I can't even begin to tell you how many formal dresses I buy because I might need one some day. I mean, what would I wear if I was invited to the White House? Or the Oscar's? Lol (because they totally just randomly call people and invite them for no reason- "hello, we heard you have been a mom for 20 years now with no social life, here's a ticket to the Oscar's and an all expenses paid trip to go with it" 🤣 P.S. I live in a place where a "formal wedding" means you wear your best Sunday going to church clothes.

[@SparkleFeyed]

Not to mention if any of us found ourselves in a situation like that, we would most likely... buy another dress...

[@Skelleste]

I just work the fancy stuff into my regular rotation but I seem to be in the minority here. One of my goals is to get a fur coat so I can lounge around like an Edward Gorey character.

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

@@Skelleste Honestly goals

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

@@SparkleFeyed You didn't have to come for me like that.

[@SparkleFeyed]

@@cannibalisticrequiem see you in the proverbial internet checkout line! 😂

[@busy_isy]

I too have a collection of "just in case" eveningwear. It's just so hard to say no when you're thrifting and find a gorgeous gown at a great price.

[@bambilover26]

That's how I snap my fingers too! Always enjoy a good closet purge that is actually honest about how hard it is to get rid of stuff 👌

[@lindatrue3905]

"slowly evolving into an elderly librarian".....you just summed up my life, sister!

[@thegreybunnygirl2445]

My mother was walking by the computer when you were talking about your morning foot cramps. She nodded knowingly, and said to eat more bananas for potassium lol

[@billiechristine4034]

That is what my ballet instructors always said! Eat more bananas and drink water.

[@an_orange_sweater1817]

Perfect timing, I was literally started to purge my wardrobe when I got the notification so now I can purge my wardrobe with Rachel hahaha

[@sweetabby1106]

Whiskey grandpa LIBRARIAN -- next level Rachel

[@0meAcat1]

Multiclass

[@toribarron8937]

Watching her purge her closet, makes me want to BUY her closet. LOL!

[@ashleycarroll504]

You, just getting to try on your beautiful/interesting clothes and respond freely without much interruption - *chef kiss* 😁😂

[@katiebales6274]

Glamorous fancy dresses just in case I suddenly get the actual gumption to become an active and avid supporter of the opera and musicals. I went to the Straz for Beauty and the Beast once. Once. Legit appreciate you making videos even though you don't feel 100% on top of the world. Right there with you. Im working on cleaning out my house so I can have a fresh place to start my slow rise out of depression from. Your videos have been great for giving me some motivation in my stagnant life, I'm always up and down, and dressing in something other than yoga pants definitely helps. Def spent way too much money at thredup tho. I've been working on sustainability and switching to natural, long lasting materials, especially used items. Wool, leather, 100% cotton, linen, silk. So this is great. I don't sew yet (and I'm recovering from a major surgery on my wrist so it's gonna be a few months) but I work at a plant nursery and I'm gonna make me some aprons! I've made a bunch of sketches of aprons that I'm going to make from leather, linen, and cotton dresses, leather belts, and see how they turn out when I can eventually sew. I'll have my mom teach me so I don't break her machine! #adequateinspiration #impostersyndrome #ordinarilyrelatable #weloveyounomatterwhat

[@m.maclellan7147]

You sound like you're doing great ! Yay, you ! Hope that wrist heals up soon.

[@andie2319]

Ok but Rachel looks absolutely GORGEOUS here

[@shanrogers6673]

I also have many evening gowns, but I decided to just start wearing them on laundry day, not only to feel fancy, but also to get them out of the closet

[@katrinafraser9746]

Rachel: Puts on a dress Me: Oh that’s really cute Rachel: It’s gotta go Me: ...oh.

[@eugeniasnyder8845]

Yep.

[@celestial-eve]

Basically me for the whole duration of the video 😔 she looks so stunning in everything

[@AngelaDChildress]

The black and white polka dot dress was adorable!!

[@StarNoseKnoll]

I thought of the show "Agent Carter" when you said you must've watched something from the 40's and then I thought. " Oh I wonder if Rachel has ever seen agent Carter?" You should see if you like it. I think it's on Disney Plus

[@magdat.2277]

Ah, that's a possibility! I thought of "Marvelous Mrs Maisel" when seeing her outfit but "Agent Carter" might actually be more like it

[@Wildchildstudioco]

I would recommend getting non slip hangers. They come in a variety of colors to match your palette.. and your clothes will lay flatter on the rack and not slide all over the hanger. I love mine.

[@iamwindchakra]

It is a game-changer! I ordered 200 velvet hangers for my birthday and I'm SO happy with how my closet looks as well as happy to not have to constantly pick things off the floor and re-hang them.

[@maggielinnenburger5635]

okay but can we just appreciate how gorgeous rachel looks in this video....

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I still feel the same. I probably would have less angst about getting rid of ready made clothes, but doubt I would ever give up my handmade ones . That said, since my post, I *have faced & overcome some procrastinations, listed below... I wrastled & conquered the paperwork for my taxes, rescued & transplanted 150 (or so) little flowering volunteers (from the lawnmower monster), terraformed a path to better suit my aesthetic, chopped & ate many vegetables & am 3/4 of the way through an applique project. ...(sewing more after posting) I also took Karolina's and Nicole's advices from earlier today and took time to relax, slow down and enjoy what I can. Including pausing Nicole's video to attend to my own priorities, as she suggested....(going back now, probably, hopefully to finish my appliqué).

[@Noah-lo9vb]

I can never bring myself to skip your sponsorship messages because you're so entertaining and brilliant

[@brandihunnie8269]

I love how you can show the camera and all of us a fashion show like this, but once the recycling guys outside see you, you get all awkward and embarrassed 😂😂😂 why is that so relatable?

[@BelladonnaHarker]

That "Belle" dress with the flowers would make a cute apron.... I feel like if you didn't already have a giant fabric stash, some of these items you should have another pile for fabric/project material

[@Ellulellu]

With every dress she liked but didn't fit her, I thought "well you can fix it!"... Then I look at my sewing nook with piles of clothes waiting to be "fixed"😅

[@lucie4185]

That's what the chest in the basement is for.

[@HikaruxMaru]

i learned this from my friend when she was pregnant: instead of stretching your foot to a point in the mornings, stretch your foot upwards towards your body (so, opposite of pointing your foot) and ta da! no more leg cramps

[@creya8900]

I think we need to crowd fund Rachel some sheer curtains or something.

[@MT-od7mc]

They better be sheer otherwise she might make them into clothing :-D

[@sophiemintsiveris8467]

Rachel a video of reviewing and showing us all your favorite and most used sewing patterns would be so amazing

[@0meAcat1]

I would love this, which ones are good with some conversation about why and what the internal process was in going from patterns-are-incomprehensible Rachel of two years ago to IDC-if-its-a-square pattern dependent Rachel of today. Both incredible! No judgement just would enjoy hearing