CLOTHING DECLUTTER & TRYING A CAPSULE WARDROBE! Decluttering my sisters closet (Ep. 7)

[@TheCarlaProject]

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[@SH4WW]

There are no closed captions; I can't understand what either of you are saying. :(

[@melanieo313]

​@@SH4WWI have them on mine

[@parcheesy33]

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[@TheFifthWorld22]

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[@cattuslavandula]

That closet wasn't bad at all. When my grandmother died we found a 5 foot tall grapevine deer stuffed in a small bedroom closet. My sister whipped open the door expecting to see clothing and screamed BAMBI at the top of her lungs then slammed the door shut. After we recovered from being startled then busting out laughing, we had to wrestle the dumb thing to free it. I still can't imagine how an 82 year old woman managed to wedge it into that little space.

[@nikkiross2208]

"I have one more somewhere....." 🙂 We all have one more handbag......somewhere! I love the videos with your sister. You both have a magical rapport. Makes me smile. Thank you!

[@TheCarlaProject]

😊 thank you!

[@susanf4857]

They keep me laughing 🤣 Love this series!

[@tinabennett8524]

I’m smiling and laughing too. I really enjoy your sister! What a wonderful lady Thanks so much!

[@AbbeyWare-qy1ke]

Loved it girls ,,,the big flowery tops accentuate size stick to plain

[@Blo039]

I’m loving the constant content!!! Loving this series ❤

[@melanieo313]

Me too 😊

[@tonimika7900]

Ditto! Loving this series. Your sister is such a trooper to do this online. Thanks!!

[@AngusHenry09]

Same ❤❤❤

[@ff2154]

She is such a Sweety

[@dianneperry2903]

Me toooooooo

[@kellief8611]

What am I gonna do with myself when your sisters house is 100% decluttered?! I love sis and this series

[@Quntah888]

I just hope Carla finds another family member or good friend to help 😂

[@carolefoldPacNW]

@@Quntah888 or stranger! Remember the charming guy she helped with a huge garage clean out? I loved that but then of course I love all of her videos, this sister series in particular.

[@rachelf5364]

I’m hoping they do podcast together!

[@reneewolf1738]

Your sister (and you!) did an amazing job, she should be so proud of what she let go of today. I bet she will be surprised at how she doesn’t miss all those extra clothes she wasn’t wearing and how easy it will be to pick out clothes. Wonderful job ladies!

[@christyrunning520]

Carla & Sherry, you two are invincible together! Pushing back against a family legacy of gathering is quite the Herculean effort. I’m in the same boat and I’ve been working through things myself and examining habits. How about this? If it has a stain, you must NOT retain! 😅 Keep up with the great content!

[@TheCarlaProject]

LOL 😂 Love this!!

[@gimmecoffee2631]

For these bedroom declutters that seem to be so hard, it might help for Sherri to think about not just how she wants to live generally but how she wants her bedroom to feel. Close your eyes and picture the most idealistic, serene, beautiful bedroom.

[@becca377]

Or think of the Airbnb that she talked about before

[@kittysassafras]

I love how patient you are with your sister while still holding her accountable with humor and love. I’m so impressed by how great she did with her clothes! I’ve attempted to pare down my clothes so many times, and I make a little progress here and there but it’s so hard to let go of things I like that might fit in a few months. Unfortunately those few months have become indefinite. 😅

[@catalinadoeslife]

Watching your sisters decluttering is my all-time favorite videos to watch as of lately, I love watching them on my way home from work to give me motivation by the time I get home and keep my mind on track to the bigger picture I have for my own decluttering journey. Go sister, you're doing a great job! Yay!!!

[@jen....]

I can't believe you did all that in 2 hours, I thought it would be more like 5 hours. I bet that the new clothes selection will work out fine for your sister - she's got loads of tops to choose from, and a few bottoms - perfect.

[@newwomandouglas2959]

I'm proud of your sister for her progress. She's getting braver and braver. By the New Year, she will have a new home. 😀

[@behindthescenes07]

I absolutely love your sister! ❤ She did so well with this. This looks like a really practical and manageable method for wardrobe decluttering, very inspiring 😊

[@Justhere4myfmly]

Sherry, Thank you for opening up your home to all of us! Your positive spirit and kind heart shine through the videos.❤ ❤ ❤

[@zachzuchowicz4842]

Just wanted to share that I love this series with your sister! I’ve been putting it on in the background when I declutter and it’s been very encouraging and helpful, thank you!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yay! Thank you!!

[@lovemymuzic1]

Me, too. And even when I'm doing more onerous tasks, it keeps me motivated and I get it done. Thanks, Carla, you and Sherri are fun, inspiring and totally relatable 😊

[@mareen7321]

Such a thriller. With every item she got rid of, I cheered...whenever she said "keep" or "maybe" I was like "Nooooo!"

[@realsidehustleideas]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Such a gentle yet real approach that I can relate to. You’re my new motivation to get my house decluttered.

[@jazzie_wolf]

I’ve gone through my closet 3 or 4 times over the last few years and went from six bursting drawers and a full closet down to a quarter of a closet and three drawers. I don’t miss the massive amount of clothes and I’m so glad I went through the process. It’s hard work, it takes time, and it is so so worth it!

[@lindab.716]

During the last couple years of my career I had a capsule wardrobe. Took months before one person noticed 🤣 Best thing I ever did regarding clothing.

[@lisaleidenheimer3507]

I'm really proud of your sister as a former shopaholic especially with Clothes, shoes and handbags I've decluttered my shoes and handbags but definitely need to do my clothes. This ain't easy is to do.

[@zabmcauley5647]

I'd love to see a follow up about how the simplified wardrobe works for her; if there are items she's missing, more to declutter, if she feels more confident with her wardrobe etc.

[@sara.nicosia]

Wow that looks so good ☺️ she can hang the hangers backwords and when she wear something she can hang it the right way back. So she sees what she worn the last month and what she can declutter in the next round ☺️❤️🍀🎉

[@carolefoldPacNW]

Like everyone else I’m loving the sister series. You work well together and you’re both cuter than can be. I live several hundred miles from my sisters, who all live in the same neighborhood. Because I can’t have them here to give me support and encouragement when I do organizing projects, I text pics of whatever I’m working on, as I get started, and then I text after pics. It’s the next best thing to having them here with me.

[@janohare916]

I love your idea.

[@Kissey-M]

Carla!!! Your GENTLENESS KINDNESS & PATIENCE with her!🥰 I'm learning from you. ESPECIALLY when u said, "ok, we'll come back to it bc I don't want you mad at me about something you got rid of & u wanted to keep." Baby my Drill SGT persona would have kicked in BEFORE we got started. 😂 AGAIN, hats off to you and THANK YOU for the lesson. ❤

[@margaritadiaz3779]

The girls work so well together. I love how you respect her boundaries and permit her to make assertive decisions regarding her stuff. I love this series.❤❤❤

[@margaretl8851]

Your sister has such a great attitude towards decluttering with you. I don't know if I could be that gracious when getting rid of things I have had for a while. It is giving me inspiration for sure.

[@yadiaag7771]

I love how she went thru them so fast. I don’t have much clothing but it’s mostly because I only own 57 hangers….so I only have 57 items which is 10 more items than I used to have. That’s my limit, other than t-shirts for work which I fold. That’s coats, shirts, sweaters, long sleeves, tank tops, pants, shorts, skirts. It might seem like a lot, but it’s still but it’s 90% of the stuff I wear often. I even dwindled my shoes from 42 pairs from when I was in HS to about 10. I own two purses but honestly just use my backpack, purses are for church. I’m still right with you because I still feel like a pack rat at times. This content helps me to see the stuff I should work on too. I’m so happy to see how beautiful you sisters home will become, just seeing it decluttered gives the room a fresh breath of air and even feel like the home itself is no longer in stress. Keep going! It’s so great to see it transform.

[@brittchiles4606]

Carla, your sister is so much fun to watch. Such a hard job, and she’s being a great sport. I love all of the sisterly giggles l.

[@shayc.2562]

I am sooo proud of your sister, and Carla you are a wonderful sister in helping her declutter and being there for support. 👍

[@GraceOfGuadalupe]

Well done to your sister for emptying her closet! She's really coming along on decluttering her life!

[@MishMashTravels]

I'm going through my clothes tonight and doing the same thing. Thank you for the inspo!

[@carolefoldPacNW]

Good for you for working on making your closet more manageable. This video is definitely inspiring. Maybe you can report back on how many items you end up donating?

[@4estherestelle]

I freaking love your sister, she's doing such a great job. Clothing and shoes were very difficult for me to declutter, I still fight the urge to buy shoes, she did great.

[@Iliketotellyou]

didn't watch the video yet !! but just want to say thank you for this series to you and your sister !!! 🥰🥰

[@TheCarlaProject]

Glad you like them!

[@myonlinepresence7833]

More, more, more, more, MORE! I can't get enough of this decluttering journey. We love you both for it ❤

[@CraftsBayou]

14:41 gotta keep this in mind… Your sister is making it happen! 🥰 Has her seeing each session accomplish so much that she feels the next decision is easier?

[@MsArtistwannabe]

You work well as a team. Seems like you’re having a good time together too.

[@mariannedressler6784]

Wow great job. I just marvel at the sheer amount of stuff your sister has. I hope she is beginning to see how unnecessary it is to keep so much stuff. And feel the freedom in less is more. Great job ladies! Plus your helping others in the process. ❤

[@Carlyon100]

Go Sherry. Go Carla. Loving the series

[@hembel9072]

Thoroughly enjoy this series with your sister! It sure is easier to have someone to do it with you and give that little push. I always say I wish I add family members with specific careers: doctor, veterinarian, hair stylist, plumber, electrician, organizer, carpenter, mechanic.😊

[@janeorr3074]

You might want to read the Madame Chic series. She has ten basic items a season, but sweaters, scarves, handbags do not count. I can do that but in categories. Ten basic for work (but I went twelve six shirts/bottoms because sometimes I work Saturdays). Ten for non-work, but going out, Church, dinner, formal, weddings, funerals, etc.) I have less than ten for workout, hanging around the house, but ok if someone stops by. But winter workout and summer workout total more than ten. I find this works well. But I do limit myself to clothes that fit, if don't fit I put away, too. Best wishes.

[@TheCarlaProject]

i like that book i will have to revisit her 10 item wardrobe rules!

[@janeorr3074]

Your sister is such a wonderful person for sharing her struggles, SUCH AN INSPIRATION!@@TheCarlaProject

[@carpadiem92]

I loove this series! ❤️ Good job sis! I have a tip for how to declitter items one finds important and therefor keep more than one actually need. If one takes every item in one of those catagories and put them all out so the person can see how much they really have of that one item. Then they see and maybe realise they have more then they need! Just a tip that helped me! Keep up the good work!!

[@kristinestocker]

They clearly aren't the same. One is more orange. I love it!

[@TheCarlaProject]

lol 😂

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

“She didn’t count this one” 😂😂 Love it! You two are awesome.

[@MickeyC321]

I love you two. You are an example of love and patience in a family. And…kindness, lots of kindness.

[@chall1232]

She is doing so good!! Narrowing down your closet to 31 items is huge. I'm so proud if y'all. Great job Sis. Keep it up!

[@lashortyislabonita623]

Loving the series of videos with you and your sister… She’s such a trooper.. I wouldn’t be so brave to do what she’s doing in front of the camera for the whole world to see.. She’s doing a wonderful job and you are a great helper and motivator.. Blessings

[@francine6485]

What wait!!! Only 33... I have to rewind and listen to that again...wow...I love you two together. Great job

[@brendadeatherage4543]

Even though her bedroom is cluttered, I do love Sherry's interior design ability: window and closet curtains and painting above the bed.

[@pinschrunner]

Forget about someone else's number on the internet, Sherry! A great start for you is to just declutter 1. What you DO NO LIKE any more 2. What DOES NOT FIT 3. What's TOO WORN or STAINED in any way That will get anybody pared down. You don't have to be a minimalist or only have some random number of items. Looks great! Same hangers throughout as well. Congratulations on a productive closet clean out in 2+ hours. Anyone can do this! Offer to help a friend and have her help you!

[@TheCarlaProject]

It’s not about someone else’s number on the Internet. using project 333 got her excited about doing her clothes and gave her structure. Just like working with me gave her the same thing. Things that seem simple in theory, are not so easy to execute in actuality.

[@thankyoudoris]

Aww, Sis is emitting such a lighter spirit, the more she declutters. I can see a SHIFT and I'm here for it. This is awesome to witness that it CAN be done, with dedication and consistency, adding up to productive momentum. Thank you both, for sharing. You're doing great Sis!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Ps. I hope you're feeling well Carla. Did you start getting a migraine at some point? Re: the shades 😎😎😎😔😔😔

[@vazlet]

Another Carla video!!! Life is grand!!! I love this series. Carla, not even 5 seconds into the video and you were already busting your sisters chops lol Love it. I'm an only child, I wish I had a sister. :) -Lety from Chicago

[@rebeccajordan4491]

That’s a lot for 2 hours!! I love a good “yes-no-maybe” closet declutter, but it usually takes about 5 hours! Great job!!!

[@elke7836]

I admire your sisters for sharing this progress - she is really brave❣❣❣

[@Roonknit]

Yay Sherry! Letting clothes go is definitely hard. I love how it makes things easier to choose and rids me of that uncomfortable/guilty feeling of not wearing/loving what I had. I’m proud of letting go, especially today, 3 of my hand knit sweaters went to 2 friends! It’s a start and it made me so happy to see them go to people who wear and appreciate them. Thanks again Carla!

[@carolbabb7875]

Great job girls! Like Sherry I find decluttering clothes very hard too. After a Kon Marie disaster I tried this and it helped so so much---I put bows on 2 empty hangers and put them in the middle. As I wore, washed, and rehung things then put them between the bowed hangers. At the end of the season the clothes I had not worn at all were still outside the bowed hangers. It also helped that I have an ex-large sliding doors closet to myself so I put spring/summer on 1 side and fall/winter on the other. I had to do it my way. But 33 things? I'm just not there yet! Ha ha.

[@DE-ey9lb]

I love your sister, she has such a pleasant personality! These videos are very satisfying to watch.

[@pure_indulgence8144]

Ditto, I really love this series like the other commenters have said! I’m going to be happy for your sister once it’s complete but also a bit sad…

[@rjsmiley89]

Tell your sister we love her it truly means a lot because it’s a beautiful process and I adore her self worth to her home

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you!

[@stella_m_nz]

Soooo goooood, I can't wait for the 3 month look back on this!!

[@candygigifan]

I love this series, congrats to your sis for letting 26 items go.

[@AmyParsons-b7g]

You all are amazing!! I consider my self more on the minimal side but I can’t even get my clothes to 33! Kudos to you for letting go of so much. I know there is more to go but this takes time. Love watching you both!! I wish I had a declutter buddy. ❤️

[@cascrafter]

I decluttered my clothes and then do a capsule wardrobe for the season. It is so much faster to get ready and I know all the clothes fit. If I run across something that doesn’t fit well or I don’t like anymore it goes right into my donate box. Great job ladies!

[@PinguPango]

Your sister is doing amazing, she’s such a trouper. And you’re such a sweet sister for supporting her and encouraging her. I love this series so much, you two make me laugh so much. Looking forward to the next episode! ❤

[@sophiabright8371]

So funny & lots of insight. I went from multiple large closets down to half a closet, a half full rolling clothes rack, and a few small drawers. It will be far fewer items in a month. I see the path now!!!

[@kathrynbythelake9638]

This is wonderful, seeing you help your sister attain her goals. I use bulky wood hangers so I physically cannot overfill my closet.

[@TheCarlaProject]

good hack! we switched her to all wooden ones too

[@jennifersershen927]

Your sister is doing a fantastic job; impressed with how decisive she is in her purge. Great collaboration!

[@angelwings1]

Perhaps an idea of future uploads could be a 6 month update on everything you’ve both done. But showing both of you watching it & discussing what went right/wrong. How things have/haven’t changed. And if she’s still doing well, inspiration for her to continue a tidier life :)

[@burcudursunmusic]

i'm addicted to these videos

[@joanreichenbach4896]

I so appreciate that your sister is doing this for herself, for you/your channel and all of your viewers. I have learned so much even though my ‘issues’ are not exactly the same. ❤

[@elaineforan4751]

Thank you ladies for giving me the shove I needed. After watching your video this morning I have decluttered 1/3 of my shoes and 2 sacks of clothes. I'm a borderline hoarder so I have a long way to go but major thanks for the motivation.

[@kellylee_p9076]

You are so kind, gentle and patient with your sister❤️

[@kathmann7402]

Carla boy do I need you as my sister! Love watching you both. ❤

[@alexsings23]

i started watching this series originally for the declutter motivation, but now mostly i just enjoy your guys' personalities!! You guys are so positive it gives me joy

[@TheCarlaProject]

You're the best!

[@maryross7633]

Your sister has the best attitude about this whole process 😊 I’m loving this series!

[@francine6485]

My dream... A capsule wardrobe where everything I love and everything fits me. I'm working on it. It definitely is a process as long as you're going forward.

[@TheCarlaProject]

yes my closet is still a work in progress but so much better than when i started!!

[@heikeschoolmann552]

You didn't count the trash at the end so she was even better in letting go - I also love the idea of a 'love but currently doesn't fit' pile - you always give me the courage to manage my mess ❤ thank you for your positivity

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Your sister is doing so well making decisions fairly rapidly. Bravo ladies!

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Yay, your sister will find her clothes at once now, the wardrobe looks so spacious. Its wonderful to see you laughing and working together, great job! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@zeitsplitter3532]

I really am sooooo glad I found this series :) I can’t wait for the next episodeeee, your sister is so getting so much better also! Ruthlessness doesn’t come over night haha

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I like your sister, Carla! It's sooo easy to allow things to accumulate over a 25 year period. I'm kinda decluttering stuff from that long ago myself, too, so I have a lot of sympathy for her! I'll be creating a capsule wardrobe myself once I work out what fits and what doesn't, what's got to go and what I'd like to stay. Personally, I find this kind of decluttering video quite encouraging, given where I'm at in my life at the moment. Thank you for sharing it.

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

You two make me smile❤ I really appreciate your sister for opening up her home for these videos. You and her are really inspiring me and motivating me to declutter my rooms again. ❤

[@dianneperry2903]

I LOVE your sister and this series with her!!! She's absolutely PRECIOUS!!!

[@amyciampa490]

Early! Love Carla’s content and her whole approach. I’m inspired af to get after it in 24!❤

[@moonsidecafe]

Good job ladies! I feel like your sister is definitely strengthening those decluttering muscles! I can't get enough of your channel. Thank you! 💪

[@robinmcallister6772]

Her decluttering muscles are definitely getting stronger. I love this series!

[@CathyI2020]

Good job with the purging! That is a lot of hard work and decision making. It’s wonderful that you two sisters get along so well!

[@williamclark1244]

I was thinking of watching some television but saw that you posted a new video with your sister. This is much more entertaining to me. I love watching your channel and I am enjoying this series with your sister. You help keep her accountable without being pushy and she is a trooper for being able to release so much. You both should be so proud of what you've accomplished.

[@susannovak8263]

I can’t believe what an amazing job you and Sheri did. It seems like your sister is really getting into decluttering and that it’s getting easier for her. Yay! ❤

[@jaeg6623]

I love this series. Your patience with your sister and her willingness to share this process is so inspiring. We all have things to get rid of and watching how you two are going about purging in a sensible yet non-threatening way makes it much more approachable. Its encouraging to see how you kindly go through each item and don't force things into the discard pile! This is GOLDEN and thank you for sharing it🙂

[@candicewaller403]

Phenomenal job, ladies! I think your sister will really love the capsule concept. I'm not a minimalist with clothes at all, but I was dramatically changed after trying a capsule wardrobe. It really helped me frame a mindset around clothes and dressing that continues to inform my style and my shopping habits to this day. I was able to narrow my focus on only the pieces that I LOVED wearing, were comfortable and wore well. I stopped buying cheap clothes that would fall apart after several washes. I stopped settling for things that were just "okay". Transformational, even if you don't continue to do the capsule. For now, I've cultivated a habit of switching my wardrobe out seasonally, and decluttering and donating each time as I change out, say, winter for spring.

[@sandrareford2989]

youve got great ideas for your sister- the maybe pile she needs to try on, the love clothes that don't fit. What a supportive way to help your sister.

[@poodlegirl55]

That was hard. I suck at downsizing clothes so I just did the trick where you turn all your hangers backwards and when you wear/wash them you put them back the right way. I did it on a January first and the next year every hanger still backwards got donated. I did it three years in a row and have about half the clothes I used to have. It does keep me rotating my clothes cuz I look through the backwards hangers for something to wear and I used to just put on the same things.

[@amybrenengen1019]

Wow!! The two of you are amazing and I am so impressed by Sherri’s willingness to let go and to let us in. Very inspiring. Carla love how you meet people just where they are. Way to go both of you. ♥️

[@lindaroyal8161]

She did an awesome job! Getting rid of that bag of hangers will free up so much room. Try narrowing down pajamas, work out clothes and lounge items to a certain amount. Maybe she'll pick a number to agree on. I've never understood why so many think they need 30 pairs of pajamas; I think 5-7 pairs for winter and 5-7 pairs for summer is plenty.

[@IceCreamHoldingFee]

Good job Sister! I'm VERY impressed by the pared down keep in the closet result. I think you ladies did a great job of getting to the "20%" pile of clothes. That is, we wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time anyway. All you did was peal back and remove the 80% she's not actually wearing for a variety of reasons. I'll bet she feels happier with her wardrobe and everything about her clothes is easy for the next 3 months. She'll feel cute in all the clothes she has left because everything fits, works well, her tops are all in beautiful bright colours and patterns that will make her feel cheerful. It's going to give her the mental leg up she needs to view EVERYTHING in her house with a 20%/ 80% mindset. Most people end up getting rid of about 80% of their stuff. I've been there. Just assure her that once the item is out of the house, she'll NEVER think of it again. And that will free up her mind BIG TIME. Keep going! Let's see more! 💜💜

[@melissac8959]

“Don’t even look” hahah you knew the take-back was coming. This series is gold, as are you. ❤

[@bethwhyte7825]

I love the idea of counting clothes

[@candymckinnon8554]

I went through my closet and donated a lot of my clothes. It is less stressful when trying to decide what to wear

[@donnat4650]

Hey y’all!!! I couldn’t wait to see how the decluttering went, so I’m here for it!!! So motivating and inspiring, the different piles and such:) luv ur videos, y’all are so funny!

[@mariedrotar3215]

Ladies, thank you once again for sharing. I too have a limited wardrobe and it does wear out fast. The beauty of that is, I can get pieces to replace the worn out ones. And now I only wear what feels great on me!!!