Get rid of THESE in 2024! *Donate, Sell, or Put Away!* 

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animal shelters can always use old towels sheets and blankets for all the dogs, cats and rabbits they shelter, save and find homes for.

I'm 5'3" and slim, I have small hips but my bust is 34 DD. Now, before you start hating me, let me tell you, finding clothes that really fit is a challenge. Trench coats with double breasted styling and wide lapels look terrible on me. So do raglan sleeves. After watching this video, I'm cleaning out my closet and donating things to charity that don't look good on me. Likewise with toxic people. If someone drags me down every time I see them, I'm avoiding them starting right now.

Loved the list! With my old workout shoes I rotate them in this cycle. I buy my new ones then I take my old ones and put them in my trunk so that the days that I might forget my tennis shoes, I still have no excuse and go to the gym because I have my “spare” in the trunk. Then my third pair of tennis shoes becomes my yard tennis shoes. Those are the ones that I wear in the summer/spring cleaning up the yard that way if any kind of mud or mess happens to them it doesn’t matter.. So I feel like I get a good use for my money for my tennis shoes. Some I donate if they’re halfway decent still. 😊

I freaking love these videos from you! I enjoy watching them. Also you have helped me in my process of leveling up my style. Still currently in progress 😂

If you have towels or bedding you don't want anymore, donate to your local animal shelter. They have lots of uses for them.

I just bought a pair of Spanx jeggings and I love them 😂 I wear them to work, I want some in more colors too 😁

I got rid of my boot leg leggings two years ago after hanging on for a long time ( mid 2000’s) and now they are back!!! Also I had a beautiful wool sleeveless vest that I wore 20 years ago, donated along with my bootleg leggings- now it’s popular again and you were showing off few videos ago!! Sure some some savvy young thrift shoppers owns it now! Keep them!!! I hate homes in socks- if I can feel the cold floor on my heel- I look at it and if is worn through so I can see my skin- I toss immediately.

Your vids have cleared out my closet and I could not be happier about it. TY.

Omg please provide us with ta list of ALL the things we need to get rid of.

Anna I like your top if you don't mind where did you get it? Lol I just got rid of bath towels I gave them to my husband for rags.

Skinny jeans are making a comeback I read

I got rid of all the makeup I don’t use and only kept what I constantly wear every day.Now purging my sagggy bras 😂

I don't like leggings at all, they look horrible on me! glad for the classic jeans.

2023 was my year of purging items that no longer fit my life. Started in one room and continued throughout my home. I actually have empty cabinets in my kitchen and clean closets. I donated most of the items and wow did it feel good. I plan on continuing in 2024.

Getting rid of social media channels is so helpful. I have unsubscribed from any beauty channel where the presenter has had any kind of surgery, filler, botox etc. Fine for them, but I'm not sure why I should take skincare advice from someone who really has no idea if it actually works (especially when so many are sponsored). Your advice is so usable. Thinking you will look good in a blazer, because it's classic, doesn't always work. I have always felt I should keep a black one and a camel one, but never wore them - so recently got rid of them! You know what - I don't miss them or the way they made me feel (as if there was something wrong with me as it should work!). BTW - for anyone that thinks wisdom comes with age - newsflash - it doesn't! I still make stupid mistakes, and I don't have all the answers! All I have is experience because of the amount of time I've lived - but that doesn't correlate to wisdom, and thinking you should know better is such a downer. Thanks for this video - Happy New Year!!

Over the past year I've lost 40 pounds and decided to do a big clean up of my clothing! I got rid of every item of clothing that I didn't like, had for a very long time, and didn't fit. Coats and sweaters as well! Same with underwear, pajamas, shoes, and socks. It feels so good to be able to open my closet and know every thing in there fits me and I like! Same with the other items. I've been retired for over 10 years and live a rather quiet life. My wardrobe has changed quite a bit from the jeans, tee shirts, flannel shirts, and steel-toed boots I wore while I worked most of my life in a factory. I like looking put together whenever I do the few errands I have or have a relaxed supper with family and friends. Obviously, losing that much weight none of my clothes fit nor the underwear. So over a few months I bought various items that I absolutely needed and slowly built up a nice and pleasing wardrobe. I still periodically go through my closets and drawers and pare things down or donate clothing that just isn't working out or that I had purchased when I'd only lost 20 pounds! It's a great feeling to have a neat and easy-to-access closet and it spurred me on to paring down a lot of other items in my home as well. A great video and lots of very good suggestions! Thank you.

I use my old jeggings for riding. Super comfortable in the saddle and way cheaper than riding pants! And they fit perfectly in my boots!

/When you travel take your old pairs of underwear. when you shower and change them toss the old undies so you don't have to carry back dirty ones. My mom told me that and it's great!

Forget trends. Wear the clothes that you love. Dress for yourself not others. Don’t listen to fashion ‘advice’ that tells you no or get rid of. Just keep wearing comfy, practical, easy to maintain, affordable items what you consider to be joyous.

I enjoyed this new year, let it go video. I retired nine years ago and had a closet full of absolutely nothing wrong with shoes and suits that would still work today. It was difficult to let go, but once I did I didn’t think about it anymore. I also got rid of a set of eight mugs, again nothing wrong with them. If you do it gradually, it doesn’t hurt so much and before you know it, BAM! You have closet and cabinet space. And I’m not finished.

Sorry for the second comment but I did that with a pair of expensive pants I had that were too tight. I put them in the drawer they were there for about two years. I pulled them out this year and I had lost 10 pounds and they fit perfect.

On classics that don't work for you: It's okay not to like white button ups. Or white tops at all. Especially if you are a warm colour season! They do not look good on everyone and it's okay to just say no! Many people rock them, keep on keepin' on! My peeve is the advice that it fits everyone. Classics apply broadly, not universally.

I just switched to felt hangers. Love them. I need to clean out my closet again. I used to sell bras. If they are used a lot and are starting to stretch/ have any holes, throw them out. Also, get a bra fitting from a reputable store, not Victoria Secret type stores where the staff turnover is really high. You are probably wearing the wrong size. A good bra fitter will be able to give you suggestions on what will be comfortable and look good on you and help you learn how to tell if the bra is actually right for you. If you have gained or lost more than 10 lbs chances are your bra is no longer the right size.

Genius! I’m getting rid of those “fabulous clothes” I don’t want to wear as we speak. Love your ideas and your humor-thanks for the motivation🥰

Jeggings are the mullets of the fashion world.

i noticed he British influencers seem to wear those "business" trousers with sneekers and a hoodie so it repurposes them into a whole new casual look

I'm asking for some advice: I've had little problem donating, selling or giving away my clothes. But, I get uncomfortable putting worn out clothes in the trash and sending them to the landfill. Are there ways to recycle fabric that is too worn to be worn?

Love this! I have to get rid of something from every category: toxic people, holy socks, thick sweaters, tight jeans, itchy blouses, etc. 🥳 🥂

I love your channel, Anna! One reason I hang on to things (clothes, old towels, jewelry, perfumes, etc.) is that I hate just throwing things into the trash. Can you do a video on options other than trash for getting rid of things, e.g. this video mentioned donating towels to animal shelters. What is the best way to get rid of textiles that cannot be donated, i.e. textile recycling?

Anna I've been following you this past year and I've purged my closet twice, installed lighting and shoe racks in my closet, updated my hangers, and purged my formal wear and coats. What a world of difference it makes to have only the things you love to chose from everyday when I get dressed. Just last week. I decided to replace all of my makeup as I know most of it was years old. I love the result. I've been wanting a new perfume, so my fragrances will be the next on my purge list. I'm definitely feeling more beautiful these days and well on my way to living my best life in 2024. Thank you so much for all your wonderful advice!

Wear your perfume everyday. You deserve it.

Wow. Everything you pointed out in this video resonated with my principles of how to live a clutter free peaceful life. From decluttering clothes, things and yes people that no longer serve a purpose in your life. Always be kind and courteous but keep certain people at arm's length. Take this advice from a 67-year-old who has had many friendships throughout my lifetime. You learn sometimes the hard way friendships are not always for a lifetime. I need to go through my channels that I am subscribed to that don't serve a purpose any longer. Makeup is one of them, as I don't have the patience to sit and watch someone put on a face of makeup. What I know and wear is enough. I don't need the latest eyeshadow. Channels that someone is always telling us we have to have the latest expensive skincare products and gadgets. I know how to take care of my skin. Last but not least, channels that tell us we need expensive clothing. Loved this video!❤

perfumes are fine as long as they don't smell off. I used my 80s version of Paris until 2 years ago when it finally gave up, lol. Good perfume holds up for years.

I have a pair of jeggings stored somewhere. I do still wear them with a particular long sweater, which is long enough to cover the butt and almost make them look like skinny jeans.

I feel like we just had a therapy session!! lol

I bought 100% cotton jeans and they are so uncomfortable on me. I guess I should part with them. They are a nice brand. 😢

Snubbish content. Not all of us have money to buy new clothes and get rid of the ones we already that’s already serving their purpose. How about you just let people wear what they want and what they have.

Another thing to get rid of is volunteer gigs that create more negative feelings than positive. Now granted, there are some things we need to show up for because someone has to do them, and sometimes it needs to be us. BUT the committee assignment for a club that makes you (um, me) mad all the time? Maybe it's time to find a different way to give back.

I have a blazer from the early 90s …. Took it out of storage…love it again

Last month I actually purged out my makeup at home and got rid of stuff I never used or had for years (like errrr makeup I'd had for almost a decade!) and replaced with new, and products I ACTUALLY used) - I have a full set at home, and a full set in our phoenix apartment (my husband works in phoenix and im there one week a month, and actually wear make up MORE there lol). That way, I dont have to bring it all WITH me (hello TSA limits) and then.... forget/leave something somewhere (which always happened! ) It is SO NICE to have a simplified set of make up, that is new, fresh, and are items that I ACTUALLY USE!

lol there’s nothing in perfume that really goes bad, its mostly denatured alcohol and powder makeup is good for years as well! The vast majority do not have any ingredients that go bad. What can happen is a film can form over the powders from your skins oil, then you can just scrape off the top layer. Or throw it away, whatever you want to do.

Love this, Anna. Just an encouragement, this all gets easier with a little age. Sure, there are wrinkles, some sagging and a little weight gain, but there is also way less judgement and a whole lot more joy and wisdom. Happy 2024!

I enjoy these videos! I recently moved positions and am completely realizing that being removed from people who cause drama changes your attitude completely. I just took a new position that I knew was going to be hectic, but the leaving people who caused drama for me became the move I needed!! I am happier and really the new stress is not the same at all. Now I worry about my job and duties more than I worry what kind of mood my coworkers will be arriving in. It can change everything for the better! I am doing this more in my normal life now as well and it is definitely showing me what was not serving me!!

Yes please come get all your friends out of our ditches!!! 😅 😅 Too funny!! Love from Canada 🇨🇦

I put my old/disliked perfumes in the bathroom to use as a room freshener after the big job there

That’s the reason I got divorced. I decided that that relationship was tearing me down. Best decision ever. Now my big task is I need to clean out my closet badly. Sometimes these things almost feel insurmountable though. I’ve lost 70 pounds so I know most of the things in my closet literally will not fit me anymore. But it’s like a security blanket.

Great segment! You are so inspiring, open, and honest! I also love your sense of relaxed, yet elevated style! This suits my lifestyle. I'm a semi retired, work at home artist, but still like an easy way to look polished every time I go out the door! It has been a lot of fun to clear out the old stuff that I had been hanging onto! I've recently been working on a whole new, exciting look for myself. I'm over 60, but don't look it. Just bought a black leather moto jacket! Wooooweee! I love it! Recently paired it with a midi, body contoured sweater dress & boots. Love it. Heads were turning, and I felt like a million bucks! This has all happened because I cleared out the old! I kept one item. An all wool sweater vest from Banana Republic, that I bought in the late 1980s. I'm blown away at how this classic piece is now trending again. I'd say that holding onto a few high-quality classics is a good idea!

Why do so many older women gravitate to loud prints?is this what they like?

I use my old perfume on my pillow ti have something nice smelling to lay on

Girl!! This was such a good video!! So --- my closet is half full of garments that I have actually sewn myself!! That makes it twice as hard to get rid of because of the emotional issues of choosing the fabric and pattern, altering or redrafting the style for fit or fun, and then cutting and sewing. It is such a personal journey, but I have to get in there and weed out!! You are helping me with my courage. BTW, still love the video you did with your SIL!! This video is a great back up to that one.

as I love to sew I always keep my old stuff, unless it is completely broken/beyond repair or if a friend really likes something. Otherwise I keep because I love to reuse my fabrics and sometimes combine 2-3 things to make one new. Some of them lay for a year or 2 even until I have the right idea, but I am lucky to have a lot of space (big house and one closet for the fabrics and re-doable clothing). Very good advice about social media and also people that drain you! I recently did that as well, one was a narcist who really hurt me but I was also a bit scared of her influencing the people around me. Boy did she give me hell indeed but also glad so see some people stand up for me. I am too soft and kind, I want to help and sometimes people like that use you and then I feel horrible and they feel great, that sucks big time. It did hurt to loose some people who I thought were friends though, it really feels like mourning and takes a time to adjust to that. But in the end, others should make you feel happy and glad to be together, help each other and be there for each other, not pulling someone down completely. Be kind to yourself and others!

I really don't like button down shirts. I have some and they do look nice but I just don't like them at all.

The SOCKS. I have an entire drawer full of socks that I hate wearing but will not throw away! I spend so much time fossicking around in the bottom of the drawer looking for a pair of the 'good' socks.

Once a month, I sit at the computer and go through emails - unsubscribe, delete, answer or save elsewhere. Next I go through my RU-vid subscriptions - unfollow those no longer relevant. Finally, I dump the trash! Love the WHOOOOOSH! sound when the trash goes. Am I weird? My biggest relationship stressors are #1 brother (and husband wife) #2 elderly (92) mother. I think I am stuck with them.

PLEASE GIVE YOUR OLD BATH TOWELS, SHEETS & BLANKETS TO YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL OR RESCUE!! I just decluttered 10 huge bags of these to my local county animal control facility bc they are always in desperate need, year round. They are so grateful to get them bc they go through a lot of them with animals that are dumped & give birth there and also all the huge population of large dogs in their concrete pens that would love soft bedding.

What if you are married to a drama king/queen?

Don’t be on trend, be timeless. As for the older bath towels, if they’re not falling apart but are just less absorbant and/or have a smell to them, soak them a day in your washer with oxyclean, they’ll be back like new again.

My old towels become cleaning rags.

I really enjoyed this video. My favorite tips were the last one about getting rid of things that don't serve you or cause stress. I have a bad habit of buying stuff with a purpose in mind for using it or because it is on sale or I just liked it and end up not using it. Then when I think about getting rid of it, I tell myself that I will make it fit into my life somewhow and it becomes clutter. As I type this, I have library books sitting on my desk from early 2023 that I have not read and just because the library keeps renewing them and not demand that I return it ASAP, I won't take them back. Even when I have the time to read them, I don't but feel compelled to read them just because I have them-I know that sounds crazy. The other tip was my favorite and it was to get rid of certain social media accounts. I was surprised that you said that but it was so true once I thought about it. I have subsciptions on RU-vid that I subsribed to 5 or more years ago and hardly ever watch their channels anymore. My life has changed and so have theirs and I dont relate to their content anymore. Which leads me to the main reason that I need to delete some of my social media accounts is because I watch alot of social media and most of the time end up feeling less than or like something is wrong or missing in my life. I am so tired of seeing so many women with large boobs, tiny waist and big butts and faces that have obviously had work done and I cant relate to that nor do I look like that and it frustrates me that they are being heralded as icons for beauty and the standard of attractiveness for men. Furthermore, I want to see content from women living an everyday life like me. Is there anyone out there who does not go on vacation every other week, have the perfect make-up, home, hair, career or the perfect husband or partner. I dont have any of those things either so maybe I have not level up yet as they advised. At any rate, thanks for producing content for us "basic women" as they call us and I will keep your subscription because I like your personality. You keep it real and that works for me.

Ok I’m on my way into my closet to purge! lol its just so true, why do I keep dresses ik I will never wear again.

Such a GREAT list. Over half of these is so me. 😮 But this is a fabulous reminder to let it gooooo. Let someone else enjoy it. Thank you for sharing. I really love the delivery, too. Many of these videos can be hard to "hear," but you explain it with compassion. It lands so much better.

Happy New Year, Anna! Really enjoyed this video! I go through my closet on a regular basis so what's in there is indeed what fits and what I wear on a regular basis. I would however like to add a few new wow pieces! Thanks and all the best for you in 2024!

I thought everyone could sew a button on! (You can learn how on RU-vid). Yeah, and you're absolutely right about those "perfect" women on social media. Definitely stay away from them. Everyone is lovely in their own way. Just ask French women.

I'm selling most of my SS jewelry that I'm tired of polishing! Skinny jeans..in or out? I have flares, boot cut, wide leg & still have skinny's.

I always buy a trench but never use it, it's not my thing, i don't know why? I always prefer blazers and an umbrella. Yesterday i returned the trench coat i bought for this spring, coz i know i regret buying it 😅. Also i look very good with the trench coat,

I have a closet full of “work” clothes … they need to go

Oh my goodness, good perfume can last over 25 years. Please don't throw it out. Feel free to sell or gift it to someone who will use and enjoy it. Often the spray cap can be cleaned and the tube cleared out and it's just as good as new, or only the top notes have dissipated. Ask tons of vintage perfume lovers out there. Sometimes perfumes become richer over time...

I want to practice self love and acceptance in 2024

Alot of women keep perfume forever... who really tracks how long they've had a bottle? This is why it's better to buy small bottles... less wastage

Your life will improve exponentially when you get rid of cable tv and social media. Then you won’t have fomo and you’ll start being grateful and you’ll be able to get rid of excess and bless someone else.

I always cut up old towels and use as rags for cleaning, dusting, polishing furniture, etc.

Wow, SO many ads in this video. I don’t remember your channel being like that in the past.

Best video ever!! So right about everything especially friends that drain you! “If they are stuck in a ditch in Canada…” HILARIOUS!

I got into those satin pjs 2 years ago but for me even 1 night in them I wake up and can smell BO on the underarms of them. They feel great and look great but I cant deal with that every time so they are gone.

Dang, Anna. I love you. I can’t stop laughing and I’m a third of the way through. Thanks to one of your, ok many,videos on updating I did it LY. I can now easily find many outfits I love. I always shop sales and must have free shipping.

Jeggings look really cute on my five-year-old. That's about it. 😂

I just took three pairs of corduroys to the tailor to have hemmed. I got a new pair of red ones for Christmas and they were of course too long since I’m only 5“2. I’ve had the other two pair of cords for years. I just took them under and didn’t ever get them hemmed . Now is the time that I wear the corduroys in the winter so I want them hemmed.😊 great video as always!

How about jewelry? Solid gold/silver and costume, how do we know when to let that stuff go?

What if "that person" is your mom? 😂

Jeggings are on equal par with leggings. I’ll even add cuffed sweat pants to that list of the worst clothes ever invented.

Socks? They seem to disappear when I wash them. There’s allways one leeft. So, I keep them not that long 😂

LOL1! Jeggings just look cheap!

I find it so much easier to get rid of worn out clothing now that I recycle them through For Days/Trashie.

Great idea to try wearing that item you're not sure about keeping, just one more time. I've done that and said to myself, yep, buh bye. It works!

Funny you should mention trench coats today. I have always had one in my closet; however, I live in Texas. I always thought trench coats were for spring or summer when people wear lighter coats. I found I was wrong. I started wearing my trench coat in December. In TEXAS December is when a light coat comes in handy. I was close to getting rid of my coat, but discovered I was trying to wear it at the wrong time of year for wear I live.

Happy New Year! Great tips! I agree that the hardest clothing to get rid of are high quality classic pieces even though I rarely wear them. My fear is that I'll won't be able to replace them if I want them again. I wear petite sizing so my shopping choices are much more limited than misses sizing.

Love your honesty specially about how even you still have times to get rid, like only torn itmes.

Ohhh.. 6 month… bras…. Uhmm so like 2009 is prob a no go ..? 😶

Thanks Anna for one of the best videos here on RU-vid I’ve ever seen! /Marie from Sweden

I put this on pause and got up and got rid of two print dresses never worn tags still on them. They were probably cute when I bought them three years ago

For me its a bunch of fast fashion and impulse buys. 🙇🏼‍♀️

I have a very limited wardrobe. Every piece is wonderful and I wear them all. When I shop I ask myself, "Does this piece pass the WONDERFUL test? If not, I pass on it.

Wow this thing about trying to get rid of the purses won't happen anytime soon but it SHOULD lol.. I have so many dang handbags, I mean, seriously. Last time I think I counted like 60 and since then I've added about 5 more. They're all in new or like new shape! I have a number of luxury ones and then I have mid-level/ high-end. That is my vice, and shoes! Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of clothes too AND I'm getting ready to retire because my job is probably going to end this year, but I have so many nice office clothes I'm not willing to part with that I'm guess I'm going to drive around town dressed up like I own the place somewhere and just wear them anyway 🤣😂 If you knew me you would know how funny this is because I'm the one who told you I don't have a bunch of girlfriends, I don't do a bunch of girl activities and my husband wears t-shirts, shorts and Vans year round since I met him 25 years ago 😂 Lastly, retiring will remove a LOT of negativity. I've been at my job for 19 years but I've only been the manager for the last 7 and let me tell you, I've had times where I wanted to take people's heads straight off with my thoughts over the annoying drama, negativity and nonsense. Let's just say, I was a professional cat herder for the past 5 at least😂 I love my peeps, but I'm ready to be done with this now. I should also say I do already have a whole room full of stuff that I'm planning to list on Poshmark.. shoes, purses, clothes, accessories and I've been selling things on there a bit, but it takes SO much time. I plan to hit it really hard when the job ends so I can make a little extra money for retirement instead of just donating. I currently have 56 listings there but I have an entire room full of stuff that needs to go and if you make a listing right with the info one needs to decide on it, it takes time to measure etc. etc etc. Anyway, thanks for ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!♥️😘

Jeggings are great for under skirts or dresses. Even double up with long ski underwear, then jeggings. The coloured hosiery or tights that are very cute but I can't see myself wearing, are too thin for very cold weather. I'll be unfashionable but warm, grin.

I keep one “old” bra and a couple of old pairs of panties for my yard work and painting. My mom called them her yard mowing panties!

I’ve heard that you can keep dry eye shadows for years. You just want to get rid of cream or liquid makeup regularly-mascara, cream eye shadow, foundation, etc.

Wow about the bras! I was wondering why mine didn't last so long.

Guilty of keeping towels too long! They make great cleaning rags when no longer usable for the bath. Use em to line your kutty carrier or wash the car, etc I have put clothes away for selling or donating and change my mind and decide they are useful after all.

I love "New Year, New You"! I'm currently replacing white dingy, makeup stained towels with a darker color. The new towels are so ~ soft! Who knew !!