One mans trash...

Walked into my room earlier this week and what was waiting for me? A box and a bag full of clothes and shoes! This must be my lucky day!

 dresses
 tops
 jeans
 shorts/skirts
 shoes 
 jackets/sweaters

 Every now and then, my mom and my sister go through their wardrobe. Whatever they don't want goes to me, and whatever I don't want or can't use goes straight to charity. Normally I give about half of everything to charity. Including a bunch of clothes and shoes from my own wardrobe. Somewhere towards the end of the month when everything is sorted and we're absolutely 100% SURE of what we're giving away we'll take all the bags/boxes down to one of the local shops. Everybody wins!


Categorizing makes everything easier. Here's the system I use:
KEEP- goes without saying, things you'll definitely keep.
MEND/ALTER- clothes that really classify as a 'maybe.' Keep only on the condition that you mend them (hole in your jeans. replace buttons.) or alter them (refashion/upcycle) 
GIVE AWAY- if you have a friend or family member in mind you think would enjoy or could really use some of the things you were considering getting rid of.
CHARITY- off they go to find a new home!