Purge Your Closet of These 9 Things

Colder weather, and the current state of things, means you're spending a lot of time in your home, which makes now the perfect time to clean out your closet. If you've been busy with other home improvement projects, then this part of spring cleaning might have slipped through the cracks. Luckily, following a few simple guidelines will make it easy to purge your closet in no time. Start by getting rid of these things. 

1. Shoes That Don't Fit Right
   We all have shoes that are adorable but just don't fit right. Keeping shoes that hurt your feet will just lead to you trying to wear them again and ruining your day. Plus, they're taking up valuable space! Do yourself a favor and get rid of them.
2. That Ugly Bridesmaid Dress
   Let's face it, almost every bridesmaid dress isn't something that you would actually want to wear again. If you don't see yourself realistically using it, then it's time to stop being sentimental and create some space by giving it away. 
3. Anything That's Stained or Worn Out
   You might want to keep a couple of beat-up t-shirts for when you're gardening or working on home improvement projects, but for the most part, there's no reason to keep clothing that's worn out or stained. 
4. Low-Quality Clothes and Shoes 
   Clothes and shoes made of cheap materials are rarely flattering and will quickly wear out. If you have these items and you're not wearing them regularly, go ahead and give them away. 
5. Clothes That Are Too Revealing
   There's nothing wrong with showing a little skin sometimes. However, if you have revealing clothing that you're no longer comfortable wearing, then let it go. This will allow you to make some space for pieces that are more appropriate. 
6. Duplicate Clothing
   If it's been a while since you've cleaned out your closet, there's a good chance that you have at least a few clothing items that look almost the same. Choose the best ones and get rid of the duplicates. 
7. Things You've Never Worn
   It happens to the best of us. We see something on sale that we just can't resist and then it sits in the closet for years. Sometimes it doesn't feel great to get rid of items that are still new with tags, but if they've been there for more than a year, it's time to let them go. 
8. Borrowed Items
   Obviously, you don't want to get rid of things you've borrowed, but now is the perfect time to return them. It's the courteous thing to do and improves the chances that the answer will be yes next time you need to borrow a dress for an event or a tool to complete your latest home improvement project. 
9. Cheap Hangers
   One of the best ways to give your closet an upgrade without taking on a major home improvement project is to get rid of your cheap plastic hangers and replace them with ones made of velvet or wood. This will instantly give your closet an upscale feel. 

Once you've removed all the extra stuff, you can consider making some more serious upgrades to your closet. Since you use this space every day, this is a home improvement project that's well worth the effort. 

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