Is your closet haunted?!
I’m talking about your ghosts of outfits past—the outfits you no longer wear that don’t represent who you are anymore or worse, they keep you embodying a past version of yourself you’ve outgrown.
These are clothes you keep that no longer provide a clear function, bring you joy, or enrich your life in any way.
It’s great to keep items that hold sentimental memories or symbolize a special time in your life. But it’s another thing to have a closet that’s overcrowded with clothes that no longer support or represent who you are NOW.
I get it because my closet used to be haunted AF. I held on to shoes that reminded me of crying on someone’s doorstep, multiple pairs of too-tight jeans I tried to shame myself to fit into & a bajillion cheaply made crop tops I wore to death in college that don’t fit my style now.
I got rid of these because they symbolized chapters of my life that I was ready to fully move on from. I agree with Marie Kondo—your clothes should spark joy. Period!
If anything in your closet reminds you of negative memories, doesn’t feel true to you anymore or is forgotten collecting dust, it’s time to lovingly part ways & donate it—giving both you & your items a fresh start.
Here are a few qualifying questions to help you start your outfit ghostbusting:
When was the last time you wore this? What do you wear this item with & for what occasion?
If the item is sentimental, are the feelings & memories it evokes positive? If it reminds you of a person, are you on good terms with this person?
Does it make you feel truly joyful? Do you feel great wearing it?
Imagine the best version of yourself. Would she wear this?
As time goes on, we inevitably grow, change & evolve. In order for us to have an authentic personal style that accurately reflects who we are today, our closets must naturally evolve with us.
What ghosts in your closet are you ready to bust? I can help you detox your closet & discover a style that reflects the amazing person you are now.
