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I can't do it. #$!@$%#$ I have tried and I just can't give them away. Ladies only, please.

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

It's another year of Winter weather.

Drag out the old Winter clothes and put up the Summer ones.

I have done that. 

Now eliminate the ones that you no longer wear!!  OK, I can handle that.....

How about this nice green pant suit.  Man, I look good in that!  (Well, perhaps I "looked" good in it.)  It is tailored.  Pleated pants that go to the waist. The jacket is long enough to cover any widened hip flaws.  I'll think about giving this away because it is lined and hot and my office is TOO hot.

Okay, here's another lovely suit.  The jacket is a little shorter but it still covers most hip problems.  Pants also go to the waist and have belt loops for me to hang my phone.  But it is very old and perhaps should go?  Here's a gray suit.  I liked it too but it was sans belt loop pants. 

Looky!!  My favorite Liz jacket, covers the hips, long sleeves with definite tailored look.  And here's my Jones New York one!!  You know, even though they were on sale I paid quite a bit for them.  With this global warming and my heightened body temperature I may not get to wear them again so should they go?

What about this one?  Skirt and weskit!  Weskit?  Is that a word anymore?  Used to be. Oh, I loved thisFavorite coat outfit.  What?  Size 10?  10?  When was I a 10?  I'll lose weight and wear it again possibly.

My Liz shiny sweater!!!  It had to be worn at Christmas or parties back before everyone wore glitter every day of the week.  Hey!!  I may be able to wear it now as an everyday sweater!

#$%#&$$#!!!  That's it.  I cannot part with any of these things this year!  I'll just go sneak some of my husband's old clothes out and get rid of them and I'll have room to keep these outfits for a few more years. He'll never miss them because he has too many and never gives anthing away.

Great solution, Mrs. Duncan!!!!

My very favorite coat of all times is>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. WAS.....: (

Gosh, I wish I had not given that away.  It was lightweight, had a faux fur collar so that when I wore it to New York to NAR convention, no one spit on me.  Wait!  That may have been before fur brought out nasty comments and expressions........Anyway, that was a good lesson.  Don't give away your favorite things! 

Very good solution, Ms. Barbara!!

 

Ruth Vogt
Fairway Independent Mortgage, LLS. Equal Housing Opportunity. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. - Colorado Springs, CO
719-592-0855 www.ReverseLoansInColorado.com

I heard we only wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time. My fear? That I'll give away one of those 20% items and not have it when I need it!!!

Nov 21, 2009 03:41 AM
Sandy Wagner
RE/MAX Professionals 253.225.8322 - Gig Harbor, WA
Short Sale Specialist Tacoma, WA, and Gig Harbor,

Very clever post. I have given clothing to Goodwill after it hung in my closet for years only to find soon after I had the perfect opportunity to wear it. Oh well. Why DID you give that gorgeous coat away? ;)

Nov 21, 2009 03:42 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Ruth, we are the same.  And I do think you are right about the 20/80 theory.  That is the same as real estate agents. 20% do 80% of the business....so I hear.

Sandy, the coat must have been worn out but that's no excuse.  I remember it.  I love it.  I want it back!!  I've got some things laid out right now to give away but it needs to be fast before I change my mind.

Nov 21, 2009 04:28 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

I have five pairs of shoes. My girlfriends think that I am crazy. They have whole closets devoted to shoes (LOL). I have one underwear draw and one tee shirt draw. I wear everything in them. I have two closets but only wear the clothes in one. You have just inspired me to give some clothes away. :-)

Nov 21, 2009 06:06 AM
Elizabeth Bolton
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Barbara ~ You captured the gyrations we go through clothes-wise perfectly! I haven't worn a skirt or dress since my second day in real estate and I'm struggling with the idea that all my beautiful, barely-worn business dresses are probably out of style.  They're not going anywhere though.

Liz

Nov 21, 2009 01:52 PM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Dear Godmother,

I figured that family may comment too. You should do whatever feels right and not worry.

Nutsy

Nov 21, 2009 03:55 PM
Theodora Wu
TJ Investments - Burien, WA

I like your idea of getting rid of some of your husband's old clothes and use that space.  There are som many outfits that I know I can wear later. 

Nov 21, 2009 05:35 PM
Ruth Vogt
Fairway Independent Mortgage, LLS. Equal Housing Opportunity. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. - Colorado Springs, CO
719-592-0855 www.ReverseLoansInColorado.com

And the best thing about getting rid of the husbands clothing to free up space is that he'll never even notice! ha-ha'!

Nov 22, 2009 01:09 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Elizabeth, I knew lots of women would understand what I went through.  I own one dress now....except for those that are naturally "saved" for perhaps another wear.

C-Tann, I have about that many shoes, too.  AND, they are all comfortable.  No dumb spikes or platforms for this old girl.  I couldn't walk in them when I was young and it would be perilous to start now.  Good luck on the give-aways.

Nutsy, you're welcome on my blog.....always!!!

Theodora, my husband never wants to throw anything away.  He is probably typical.

Ruth.....ssssshhhhh!  We must keep that a secret!!

Nov 22, 2009 04:02 AM
Michael Bergin
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - ABR - SRES - Alexandria, VA
Northern Virginia Real Estate

Ok, so my wife found your post and just loved it.  She got really serious this fall about giving things away.  I think it has something to do with not knowing what she has 'cause it's under the bed?  But what do I know, I'm just a guy.

Michael in Alexandria - Northern Virginia's Best Small City

Nov 22, 2009 01:19 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

My shoes are comfy too. Wont wear anything over a 1 inch heel. I need to be quick on my feet. I have little minions (LOL) ;-)

Nov 22, 2009 05:01 PM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Michael, I'm glad your wife liked the blog.  We girls understand each other!

C-Tann, I'm proud of you for sticking with low heels!  Thanks for commenting on my blog!

Nov 23, 2009 11:34 AM