Well, I keep clothes that are too small, but not clothes that are too big, but that's because I have motivational issues and need to put pressure on myself that way. I don't know if that applies to you or not. So if you do decide to get rid of them, you could build up some karmic credit and give them away on Freecycle [http://www.Freecycle.org]. Even if you keep the clothes, there are probably a lot of things you want to get rid of before you move.
-Max H. --- In [email protected], "Ellen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This isn't exactly funny, but you guys tend to have strong opinions, > so I thought you might have some insight into my dilemma. I haven't > been feeling great for the last few months and lost my appetite, and > as a result lost a lot of weight and an entire clothing size. I wsn't > actively dieting, just wasn't hungry. Anyway, now I have at least 6 > pairs of pants that are about a size too big and I look like I'm > drowning in them. Other than that, they are probably not more than a > year old, in great condition, really nice, etc. They are 2 pairs of > blue jeans, 1 pair of white jeans, and a pair each of black and navy > sort of heavier warmer flannel jeans. All size 10 Bill Blass from the > now defunct Filene's/Hechts/etc. Macy's doesn't carry them so > basically they are irreplaceable--I have no idea where to find them. > They were my favorite pants! > > So here's the thing. I'm relocating to Chicago and I don't want to > take anything I don't absolutely need, plus I've already replaced them > so now I don't have any place to put them. I can't decide whether to > a) keep them in case my size changes again and I won't have to waste > time and money buying more and regret that I got rid of them > b)give them away to charity > c) do a barter thing on craigslist > e) try to sell them on ebay or craiglist (I can't imagine selling my > used clothes for some reason) > d) get the word out and see if anyone could use some seconhand pants > in size 10 in great condition > e) another option? > > I mean I'm glad I lost the weight and all I can't argue with a legit > excuse to go shopping, but it is such a waste that I can't use all > those clothes. It's probably $150-$200 worth of pants. (Bill Blass > were really cheap, then on clearance when Macy's took over and I got > some for like $6 or $10). Normally I would just stash them in a > corner, but when you're moving you tend to go through all the stuff > stashed in a corner. Any insight would be appreciated. If you know > anyone who might wear this size and be interested let me know! I'm > willing to mail them anywhere! I truly thought they fit at the time, > but maybe they were too big all along? Who knows? Thanks! >
