{"id":956,"date":"2015-06-15T14:21:53","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T18:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=956"},"modified":"2018-10-25T10:31:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T14:31:58","slug":"a-quick-guide-to-donating-clothes-and-organizing-closets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/a-quick-guide-to-donating-clothes-and-organizing-closets\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Donating Clothes and Organizing Closets"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re ready to hit the big summer sales, but the bedroom closet is already stuffed full of clothes.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, you can easily make room in your closet by donating or tossing the items you no longer wear.<\/p>\n

Clearing out old clothes not only creates more space for the latest trends, but it also helps you keep your closet organized and tidy.<\/p>\n

Do a clothes audit<\/h3>\n

To start, go through your wardrobe and pull out any tops, dresses, jackets, slacks or skirts that you haven\u2019t worn in the past six months.<\/p>\n

Some apparel you might only wear for special occasions, like a fancy cocktail dress or a suit, and it\u2019s okay to keep those items.<\/p>\n

Clothes that are suitable for a variety of occasions but you never seem to wear, however, are the items you want to remove.<\/p>\n

Once a pile is put together, sort through the clothes once more to decide which items should be tossed and which should be donated.<\/p>\n

When to donate<\/h3>\n

You have a blouse that has gone out of style, a dress you feel doesn\u2019t flatter you and a jacket that is no longer the right size.<\/p>\n

These are the types of clothing you want to donate. You can also donate any clothes that you simply don\u2019t like any more.<\/p>\n

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When to toss<\/h3>\n

If a shirt has a hole or a bad stain that won\u2019t come out, toss it. Clothes that are dirty or badly worn out are not worth donating, and many stores will simply throw them out anyway.<\/p>\n

Sorting through your closet and getting rid of articles of clothing you no longer wear is a good practice to follow every year.<\/p>\n

No one likes a cluttered closet and going through your clothes may even help you discover pieces you thought were missing. Use these tips to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n

Where to donate<\/h3>\n

Finally, where should you donate your clothes in the greater Toronto area? It depends if you want to donate your clothes to community groups, charities, thrift stores or resale shops.<\/p>\n

Here are a few organizations that take clothing donations to help others in some way:<\/p>\n