I may be cheap, but like most college-aged females shopping is my Achilles heel. Something about looking cute just makes the rest of life's issues fall into place, right? Whether or not it be true, every season, I find myself with about 20 pieces of clothing that trigger an "who hit me over the head and made me believe this was cute enough to purchase" thought. Clothes shrink (because I obviously am not getting any bigger), seasons change, styles change, etc. In this article I am only going to talk about how to get rid of old clothes, because if we talk about purchasing new ones…well I'm going to need a book deal. Here are some quick tips to disposing of clothes that take up closet space.
1. Sell. Consignment stores often offer to pay for gently used clothes. Places like Plato's Closet, Clothes Mentor, etc. But don't be surprised if they only end up offering you about three bucks…they tend to be picky because they're overcrowded. But sometimes you hit the jackpot! So lug your trash bag of stuff across town and see how much they're willing to pay for that Abercrombie hoodie you loved in seventh grade. If you have more high end pieces, consider selling them on eBay. You'll get more than at the consignment stores but remember, you are selling your used items. Don't expect a full return on your 3 year old Juicy Couture tracksuit.
2. Clothing swap. The great thing about being in college is almost everyone is as broke as you are! Text your girlfriends and arrange a girls' (or guys') night clothing swap. Make it a fun social event with music, food, and most people will be willing to part with their slightly used Lucky Brand jeans in which their butt looks like a pancake.
3. Donate. As broke as you may seem, you're privileged. Reading this, I'm assuming you're in college, which is an amazing luxury we often underestimate. There are plenty of people in this world who have to wonder where their next meal will come from, where they'll spend the night. Pay it forward by donating to a homeless shelter, etc. Knowing you left a positive impact is something that no money can buy.
1. Sell. Consignment stores often offer to pay for gently used clothes. Places like Plato's Closet, Clothes Mentor, etc. But don't be surprised if they only end up offering you about three bucks…they tend to be picky because they're overcrowded. But sometimes you hit the jackpot! So lug your trash bag of stuff across town and see how much they're willing to pay for that Abercrombie hoodie you loved in seventh grade. If you have more high end pieces, consider selling them on eBay. You'll get more than at the consignment stores but remember, you are selling your used items. Don't expect a full return on your 3 year old Juicy Couture tracksuit.
2. Clothing swap. The great thing about being in college is almost everyone is as broke as you are! Text your girlfriends and arrange a girls' (or guys') night clothing swap. Make it a fun social event with music, food, and most people will be willing to part with their slightly used Lucky Brand jeans in which their butt looks like a pancake.
3. Donate. As broke as you may seem, you're privileged. Reading this, I'm assuming you're in college, which is an amazing luxury we often underestimate. There are plenty of people in this world who have to wonder where their next meal will come from, where they'll spend the night. Pay it forward by donating to a homeless shelter, etc. Knowing you left a positive impact is something that no money can buy.
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