The beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect on the last 12 months and look ahead to what’s possible in 2018. It’s a fresh start, and we love any excuse to try a new hobby, form better habits and whip our routines into shape.
But what better way to symbolize a new beginning than by giving your home a refresh? Your clothing is often the easiest thing to accumulate, and it’s tempting to hang onto things you no longer wear for emotional reasons. “I used to love this top! I just haven’t had the right event to wear it to in the last couple years” or “This is the year I’ll be able to fit into my jeans from freshman year of high school again!”
If that sounds familiar, it’s time to move on. Here are the top 10 items you need to pull from your closet to sell on OfferUp. Give yourself the fresh start you deserve.
- Your “skinny jeans.” We know, we know — they’re the tangible version of all of your waistline aspirations. But really, even if you could wear them, would you? They’re the ghost of fashion sense past, and they’re taking away valuable space from the here and now. So sell that old pair of jeans and treat yourself to a fancy pair of running shoes instead.
- Your duplicate “essentials.” No person needs 15 plain white tank tops. Pick out your favorite and sell the extras — and next time, invest in one high quality item to reduce closet clutter.
- The heels you wore once. You bought them for a work holiday party and can’t quite find another reason to wear them — so it’s time to pass them on to another shoe lover.
- The bridesmaids dress from last year’s wedding. You want to hold on to the memory of your college roommate’s wedding, and you swear there’s definitely another time you’ll be able to wear it. But deep down you know the truth: there will never be another appropriate time for a floor length fuchsia number with ruffles and an empire waste. Save yourself the time and the space, and sell it now while it’s still in style for someone else.
- The purse you swear you’ll get fixed. We get it — it’s a designer handbag. But it’s been suffering from a snapped strap for two years, and you’re no closer to finding a handbag restoration shop nearby. We have a solution: sell it on OfferUp for a discount and let someone else sew it up for their use. Meanwhile, you’ll have some cash to put towards your next prized possession.
- The items you forgot to return. You bought it at a high end department store without trying it on, and now it’s been sitting in your closet for months with the tags on. Keep the tags and sell it for the same price to ensure you get your money’s worth.
- Any ill-fitting tops. You’re not likely to feel confident wearing something that doesn’t fit you quite right. If it’s not an item you’re willing to get altered, sell it to someone who can love those threads just the way they are.
- Last year’s holiday gifts. You didn’t have the guts to ask for a gift receipt, but you’ve gone a whole year without using or wearing a gift from a family member or friend. Rather than hanging on to the guilt, sell the item and buy something you’ll be happier with.
- The ghosts of Halloweens past. You really don’t need to keep that Queen Elsa dress and wig hanging next to your nice work clothes. Package it up and sell it at a low price during the year, or wait until October to sell it at a higher price when the demand for costumes spikes.
- The items that just don’t bring joy. The Marie Kondo method still rings true: any item that doesn’t bring you joy is not worth keeping.
With the extra cash you make cleaning out your closet, you can start 2018 by investing in the passion projects (or shopping spree) you’ve been dreaming about.
