Just wear your nice clothes. Even if no one else sees them, wear them for yourself, just to feel good. My daughter is five and doesn’t quite understand the idea of saving clothes for special occasions. To her, every day is special and I think she’s absolutely right about that.
I do the same with my nice china. Sure, it will probably get broken one day, but at least I will have used it and enjoyed it in the meantime. If it gets broken but has never been used, what was the point of having it?
I agree with her! It always makes me feel amazing to dress up a little, even if I'm just going to my usual coffee shop. Why not make day to day existence feel a little joyful and special? We're only alive once!!
If you’re like me, which I think we are in this department…. It’s really less about saving the clothes and more about wanting to be comfortable. Like why wear a tight fitted shirt with a real bra if I’m not seeing anyone and could be in a comfy bra and baggy shirt? As long as you get to wear the real clothes SOMETIMES when you do social stuff…I don’t see any problem with preferring comfort over “fashion”
This may be the most realistic declutter video I've ever seen with the worn out clothes as pajamas and old socks. It seems like a lot of declutter videos I watch involve parting with trendy clothes that were purchased within the past few years -- not clothes collected over a decade and swag from events. Thank you for the inspiration! As for jeans -- I just went to the Gap recently and got $30, straight-legged cotton jeans. I like them so far :)
I second the Gap suggestion. Pretty much all my jeans are from there and they’re one of the few places that offer mid rise jeans. (The high rise ones are why you can’t sit down) but I have a long torso so the high rise don’t work on me for many reasons lol but just sayin they’ve got a great variety and ALWAYS have really good sales of like 40-50% off. Their sale section is like good will prices. It’s amazing. Never buy a full price item at Gap. *the more you know shooting star
So true! I'm 27 and a few weeks ago, I decluttered a lot of my clothes and many of them I had as a teenager. Not all of them fit anymore, but they were still in good condition and I didn't want to get rid of them. But I collected all of them and donated. It felt so good. Not all of them were my style anymore and now I have room for Clothes, which will fit my Style more. But I saved my old Band T-Shirts and other sentimental Clothes. I don't want to depart from them just yet, but that's fine 😊
"Saving" my clothes is something I struggle with deeply and have for decades. It hit me recently that by not wearing my nice things, I'm not showing up for my own life. I'm not giving myself the opportunity to enjoy casual moments and make them memorable. Wearing my "nice" things, I can enjoy "unspecial" moments more and meet others as my best self. I am now trying to challenge myself to wear 1 item a week that I would normally "save". It's been eye opening!!
Think about if someone unexpectedly wanted to stop by or if you wanted to make a quick trip out. If you're already dressed, you won't hold yourself back by being stressed. For me, when I didn't dress nice, I realized I was actually less likely to leave the house at all, whereas if I was already ready for the day, I could just zip out quickly 🤷♀️
so I started watching this channel because you were riding a bike, now i'm watching because you are absolutely radiant, I like how you smile and your content touches the soul for some reason...keep going
Loved this video! Your remark about the closet's organization being something that you could control when there are so many things in the world we can't feels very pertinent.
I have clinical OCD and I suffer from “don’t wear it, you’ll dirty it” as well. I love a pair of clean white shoes, but I’ll struggle for over a year to bring them out of the box. What helps me is 1. remembering that they’re meant to be worn and if I dirty them I can either wash them or buy new ones, and 2. I’ll great a fake occasion to wear a cute outfit so I can wear my cute stuff and once I’ve done that I tend to start wearing them more. Hope this helps!
I loved when you said, even though you love how a pair of jeans look, "They make me feel bad, so they go." Yes girl! You should feel amazing in your clothes!!!
Definitely not the only one with 'too nice to wear often' :D Girl I was always saving stuff for special occasion until one day it got to me that it might go bad or not fit you anymore and you will not get to use it at all. Wear the lilac shirt, make great memories in it and take photos so you can later move it to you PJ pile :D I still do have some mental divide between my 'outside clothes' and 'stay at home when nobody sees you clothes' but now I actually like them all and they fit me and I enjoy them. It took me years to realize all that and I still fight with my old habits and I don't always win but it's worth it :) Use your best stuff because you deserve best! Would you tell your friend to wear a stained t-shirt instead of great one? :) Also fun fact - I literally started watching that digital decluttering course and thought "I'm gonna watch Makari's video first" :D
The idea of wanting to save the special things makes SO much sense. Like I'll never use a face maks because I want to save it for a bad day, but that's silly!
I understand the "I don't want to wear this nice thing just at home and waste it," but I also think it's good to break out of that mentality. Bottom line: If it makes you feel good, wear it!! Feeling good about what you're wearing or how you look, even just at home, is a great way to boost your mood and even productivity. 💖 (And I'll whisper this part like a secret: If you didn't really do anything or go anywhere in your clothes, they're probably not actually dirty and you can just wear them again.)
I absolutely experience the purple shirt phenomenon. Some days I convince myself I should wear it because I bought it to wear it. Other days I think I would never be able to find something like it again. Partial solution I found was to try and buy higher quality clothes (not specific brands but you can tell from fabric and material) and that way it won’t age as fast as fast fashion and I can wear it a whole bunch
Always wear the good stuff! 30 rock taught me “dress everyday like you could die in those clothes”. Dark, but I want to be a fashionable ghost if the chance arises.
Thank you for all of your videos that just show just how human you are, simply existing. The pursuit of less is difficult, but you've inspired me to organize, clean, and let go of a lot of stuff that was just filling space. Thank you for being you, I appreciate every single video! ✨ I always leave your channel, just 'feeling better' 🙂
I absolutely do the thing where I'm perpetually saving the 'good clothes' for a special occasion like maybe marriage one day... Then I moved around so much I now have about 6 tees and a few blouses. I do need to buy some more as I generally have a 'one in, one out' approach but I had about '10 out' and didn't replace them!!
omg the purple shirt story is soooo relatable. I do it every time and I hate myself for it, cause girl, you spend good money on it, wear it for gods sake
What you said around 1:55 is so relatable! When I was younger I did this a lot more (mostly with shoes) where I had a pair of shoes that my parents called "my nice shoes" and because I was told they were my nice shoes I would always think I couldn't just wear them every day because that's just what normal shoes are for - not nice shoes. This was problematic when growing up because by the time the nice occasions would come around and I'd try wear them, I'd have outgrown the shoes I really liked but never wore. Now that I'm an adult, I've changed my thinking specifically with shoes by only having 2-3 pairs and overusing all of them so I know I will never feel like I didn't wear them enough ever again. ... Clothes are still a problem (I don't have huge amounts of clothes but still have my go-to pieces of clothes which means I wear my other clothes less) but I still try wear most of them regularly because I realize saving them for special occasions isn't a great mindset to have and I've learnt from that
Hi, Makari! Watching from Argentina :) I had to pause the video to leave a comment right at the part where you said, "I never wear them because I don't wanna get them dirty"-and SAME!! Recently, I had the chance to travel for a month, and I realized that I’ve been serving my clothes instead of letting them serve me. I was constantly worrying about sweating in them or "ruining them" in the wash, instead of just wearing them (literally what they’re made for!) and enjoying myself. Thankfully, I realized this early in my trip haha.
Me too! If you love something, why get rid of it? I have a friend who made a quilt with her old T-shirts she couldn't bear to get rid of. If it makes you happy, keep it and maybe repurpose it!
The timing of this is impeccable cause I *just* decluttered my closet today too! I ended up with 3 garbage bags full of donations (yikes). It feels so goooood! Bye bye tight jeans, I am so over keeping things because I think I may one day fit in them again and then feel depressed any time I open my closet. Begone!
I just found your channel and have enjoyed the decluttering videos- very inspiring. Your vocal delivery is excellent- no inappropriate use use of the word "like"and no extraneous "filler" words.
Hi there… I stumbled across your channel and I’m so glad I did! I’ve just binged every single video of yours and they’re so fun, well-made, and really encouraging. I love the way you edit them and your sense of humour is brilliant. The relationship you have with your parents is beautiful to watch as well. I’m excited to see more and watch your channel grow. Keep up the amazing work!
Also, i dont have the purple shirt problem for me, HOWEVER, i buy nice clothes for my kids just to never put them on them (they are under 3), waiting for a special occasion that never comes, just for my kids to outgrow the special clothes and never even wear them 😭 so im trying to always put the nice clothes on now, every day is a special day!!!
Just started following you and the vibe is so good. These videos are so relatable. Loved the conversations with your dad in the decluttering your parents house video. ❤
After two declutter videos, you've almost inspired me to start decluttering too... almost. I think I just need you to post one or two more. 😁 I will confess that I probably have several pieces of clothing that are older than you are. So I really need to start!
It’s not just you, I also find myself wearing older/unflattering tshirts etc because I’m ‘saving’ the nice ones or afraid they’ll get dirty… it’s a hard habit to break! Loved the video ❤
This was so nice. Realistic. Someone else who demoted normal old clothes to PJ's. Someone else afraid to wear their nice clothes. Someone else with worn out white shoes. It was less shocking because you didn't have heaps of expensive clothes to sell, but it was more like a normal person. I personally recently bought some jeans at Zara. I think it is important to find something comfortable right away. Because like you I've had my fair share of looks nice but are uncomfortable jeans. Or ugly but comfortable. Either way I'm not eager to wear any of them. It's better to have only a couple and actually enjoy wearing them
When I was a kid, my parents were gifted towels by their grandchildren that were embroidered with Nanny and Poppy. The Poppy towel was emerald green. I'm a redhead and I wanted that Poppy towel so bad, so my Da gave it to me. He's passed on now, but I still have the towel and I treasure it. Not because it's pretty, but because it's a sign of his love.
Just posting my standard comment to say thank you for your lovely presence on youtube. You make amazing videos and I'm happy that subscriber count is going up.
For me, old socks come in quite handy for cleaning bike chains. Saves buying cloths just to get oily. Also, my sock drawer *may* be the most organised part of my life...
I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM 😂😂😂💔💔 always thinking like “no this piece is so nice, so I don’t want it to get dirty/to age… I’ll keep it for some special occasion” 😂💔
matching hangers? didn't even know that was a thing. I'm gonna pretend i didn't hear that :) your channel is inspiring. I started stretching every night as I watch YT instead of just sitting.
I thought you would only declutter but you also completely reorganized! Well done! Did you end up selling anything? I would recommend to look into reselling platforms like dpop and vinted. It may take some time but its also easy and fun.
Hi Makari! I LOVE your videos, especially your biking ones. Your videos bring so much joy to my days. In terms of jeans, I have recently found the Hidden brand. I would recommend the Happi style, they are stretching, comfy, and so flattering!
Glad I'm no the only one, I don't use clothes that I like because I dont want to damage them by washing them a lot. So I end up with a ton of clothes I love but not use, and when I declutter my closet I can see most of my clothes are almost new
The WOW wide leg jeans from Old Navy are my fave! I didn't wear jeans for like 10 years because they've always been too tight and uncomfortable, and now I wear these almost every day!
I buy new socks/undies/bras every year around new years - not a total overhaul every time, but replace the worst off with something that suits me better (style, soze, colour, etc). I feel like shoddy undergarments can sneak their way through multiple declutters so I make an effort to go through them on their own!
American over here 🙋🏻♀️ that has been depressed and crying on and off since Tuesday night. You've inspired me to get out of my funk and go declutter my closet this weekend bc at least that's something I can control. Thanks! ❤
I laughed out loud in 2:39, so relatable - It looks almost if you were judged by us and just say it "I'm really sad to see them go, buuuut..." because we are watching 😂
I love all your videos. I don't know why I've never commented before. Maybe cause my comments would just get lost in the thousands of other comments. I dunno. Anyways, I just wanted to say I love your personality, vibe, energy, enthusiasm, etc soooo much! It's so wholesome! Kinda reminds me of a mix between Miranda Goes Outside (RUclips), Jenn Todryk (HGTV) and Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation). Also, if you're looking for any wholesome, soothing biking content to watch, Probably Riding here on RUclips is the best 💚
Yes. I also declutter when I am stressed. It is sooo nice to have everything organized to perfection. My closet has always been a problem though, cause what I noticed is that I would buy a lot of (not high quality) stuff because I have a really hard time spending like 40 euros on a shirt. However, I have now realized that most stuff I buy online (especially when I order the price from low to high) will leave my closet within a year or never be worn. I have some cheap items that I wear all the time, but buying more expensive stuff honestly keeps me from overflowing my closet. Not to mention that I like clothes, but I find it most important that I feel good when wearing them. That is why I now pay attention to the fabric and look on me, instead of only the cheap price tag that gives me a dopamine hit.
I think it's ok to be sentimal about clothes, and make a distinction between gifts (Marie Kondo said the moment it was handed over was the moment the person conveyed their feelings, not the item itself which is very freeing) ... sentimental items (for which the state doesn't matter, unless you're like my mom keeping baby clothes by the kilogram) ... regretted purchases ... clothes you genuinely enjoy wearing - and those which deserve some rest after you enjoyed a bit too often wearing them. I tried pretending to be super objective about my clothes, after being too sentimental to throw/give anything away before, but it's a nice balance to be aware, sentimental, and still do them right - even if it means wearing your purple shirt when no one is around to admire it :D
We are the same lol Can't waste the good shirts on no contact days lol Madewell and abercrombie and Fitch just buy the size that's a little looser in the waist. I've heard good things about Ginger and poppy too
One brand of jeans I love is called "Kings of Indigo". Their products are sustainable and organic. The clothes are fantastic and will last you a lifetime!
Good jeans are a tough thing to find! I've been wearing jeans from the brand ONLY since I was a teen and even though I've had jeans from other brands, the ones from there are always my favourite. They fit my body well (I'm a pear shape, not sure how well they fit on others) and the material is very soft and stretchy. They're also quite affordable and from my experience, they last the same as stretchy Levi's (which are far more expensive).
I was the same way! All my white performance socks ended up blue, grey, or beige! Only socks that I have found the most versatile (sports, everyday and even firefighting!) are the Danish Endurance athletic socks! I get the white ankles for everyday wear and gym use, but the black crew socks for firefighting (our fire boots are taaaaall like Baffin winter boots). Some how, thrown in the wash with new born baby stained clothes, sand, dirt, soot and grass stains galore, they come out perfect every time ! They also have the R and L on the socks, but aren't like some brands *cough cough* (Lulu) that feel uncomfortable if you accidentally put them on the wrong feet. I think i got mine on Amazon (i live in Canada) for $35 for 3 pairs. Honestly I got 2 packs of the white ankles (6 pairs total) and 1 pack of the black crew rise (3 pairs total) and have gotten rid of every other pair i own! 10/10 recommend and although i wish I was sponsored by them, I am just a mere 27 year old consumer who enjoys good value for simple things. Hope this helps on the hunt! (PS - they also have an anti-hole warranty which i have yet to use because they are THAT good! ) Recommended by a 27 year old Canadian new-mom who would rather live for the big things than worry about not-white white socks :D Love your channel and your approach to life, wish my PJ shirt collection was that awesome also :)
I love your decluttering videos! Something I've found helpful for sentimental clothes I no longer wear is to treat them like mementos, so I've got a box of clothes in the attic like I would with a box of pictures :)
Omg I thought I was the only person in this world who doesn’t wear new clothes lol!! I don’t wanna waste them on a normal day or get them dirty either!! Always waiting for that perfect occasions to wear em but it never comes lol .. oh wellss
I’m definitely guilty of saving nice clothes for special occations. Trying to change that, though. Btw I found your channel from the video of you decluttering with your parents so like to see more decluttering.
Great job! I thought you might break the 7 categories into their own days to pace yourself but you really pushed through and managed to get it done! You seemed to be able to make decisions very quickly which helps. For anyone watching who is overwhelmed by the piles at the end, just know that you don't have to do it all at once, a little bit at a time is still progress!
I just discovered Silver Jeans. The are comfy and stretchy while still being nice quality fabric! I found mine at Winners so I'm not sure how expensive they are new but I strongly suggest!
Jean recommendation! If you're curvy like me (large difference in your waist vs hip measurement), then you should try Aerie/American Eagle's curvy fit jeans! They have a smaller waist and larger seat. They're the ONLY jeans (okay also banana Republic curvy but they're not as cute) that fit me as a soccer player with large hips and legs, but a small waist.
I was having the same struggle with jeans & bought a flattering/comfy pair from Quince. For socks, invest in Bombas...overhauling my socks with Bombas was lifechanging!
I agree with bombas socks being an amazing life choice however I recommend the striped/color blocked ones not the solid color ones. The solid color ones really struggle to get clean in the wash. It’s less visible on the color blocked ones.
Just wear your nice clothes. Even if no one else sees them, wear them for yourself, just to feel good. My daughter is five and doesn’t quite understand the idea of saving clothes for special occasions. To her, every day is special and I think she’s absolutely right about that.
awe that is too sweet ♥️
Yes. I don't believe anyone on their death bed has ever regretted using the things they liked as often as they did.
I do the same with my nice china. Sure, it will probably get broken one day, but at least I will have used it and enjoyed it in the meantime. If it gets broken but has never been used, what was the point of having it?
I agree with her! It always makes me feel amazing to dress up a little, even if I'm just going to my usual coffee shop. Why not make day to day existence feel a little joyful and special? We're only alive once!!
If you’re like me, which I think we are in this department…. It’s really less about saving the clothes and more about wanting to be comfortable. Like why wear a tight fitted shirt with a real bra if I’m not seeing anyone and could be in a comfy bra and baggy shirt? As long as you get to wear the real clothes SOMETIMES when you do social stuff…I don’t see any problem with preferring comfort over “fashion”
Omg! The saving the good clothes and wearing the clothes you dont like as much is so freaking relatable!
This may be the most realistic declutter video I've ever seen with the worn out clothes as pajamas and old socks. It seems like a lot of declutter videos I watch involve parting with trendy clothes that were purchased within the past few years -- not clothes collected over a decade and swag from events. Thank you for the inspiration!
As for jeans -- I just went to the Gap recently and got $30, straight-legged cotton jeans. I like them so far :)
I second the Gap suggestion. Pretty much all my jeans are from there and they’re one of the few places that offer mid rise jeans. (The high rise ones are why you can’t sit down) but I have a long torso so the high rise don’t work on me for many reasons lol but just sayin they’ve got a great variety and ALWAYS have really good sales of like 40-50% off. Their sale section is like good will prices. It’s amazing. Never buy a full price item at Gap. *the more you know shooting star
So true! I'm 27 and a few weeks ago, I decluttered a lot of my clothes and many of them I had as a teenager. Not all of them fit anymore, but they were still in good condition and I didn't want to get rid of them. But I collected all of them and donated. It felt so good. Not all of them were my style anymore and now I have room for Clothes, which will fit my Style more. But I saved my old Band T-Shirts and other sentimental Clothes. I don't want to depart from them just yet, but that's fine 😊
I LOVE gap jeans!!
I'm here for makari and her bright, beautiful energy. She could make anything and I'd watch so long as she stays herself.
This is such a beautiful comment ❤ It’s why I’m here too 😊
"Saving" my clothes is something I struggle with deeply and have for decades. It hit me recently that by not wearing my nice things, I'm not showing up for my own life. I'm not giving myself the opportunity to enjoy casual moments and make them memorable. Wearing my "nice" things, I can enjoy "unspecial" moments more and meet others as my best self. I am now trying to challenge myself to wear 1 item a week that I would normally "save". It's been eye opening!!
The “ya right” sent me 🤣. I’ve been binging your videos and love the style and content - it’s all 10/10
Thank youuuu
Think about if someone unexpectedly wanted to stop by or if you wanted to make a quick trip out. If you're already dressed, you won't hold yourself back by being stressed. For me, when I didn't dress nice, I realized I was actually less likely to leave the house at all, whereas if I was already ready for the day, I could just zip out quickly 🤷♀️
So true!!
so I started watching this channel because you were riding a bike, now i'm watching because you are absolutely radiant, I like how you smile and your content touches the soul for some reason...keep going
Loved this video! Your remark about the closet's organization being something that you could control when there are so many things in the world we can't feels very pertinent.
I have clinical OCD and I suffer from “don’t wear it, you’ll dirty it” as well. I love a pair of clean white shoes, but I’ll struggle for over a year to bring them out of the box. What helps me is 1. remembering that they’re meant to be worn and if I dirty them I can either wash them or buy new ones, and 2. I’ll great a fake occasion to wear a cute outfit so I can wear my cute stuff and once I’ve done that I tend to start wearing them more. Hope this helps!
Yes, I'd like more of these declutter videos, please! Thank you! 💛 (P.S. All of your videos are great. Please continue to share what YOU enjoy!)
Yay I'm glad you enjoy them! :) And thanks for the kind words
I audibly GASPED when you said you're getting rid of your blundstones... Great work breaking free of the peer pressure!
Omg same!!! But mostly because if I could live in mine 365 days a year I would 🤭
I loved when you said, even though you love how a pair of jeans look, "They make me feel bad, so they go." Yes girl! You should feel amazing in your clothes!!!
Definitely not the only one with 'too nice to wear often' :D Girl I was always saving stuff for special occasion until one day it got to me that it might go bad or not fit you anymore and you will not get to use it at all. Wear the lilac shirt, make great memories in it and take photos so you can later move it to you PJ pile :D I still do have some mental divide between my 'outside clothes' and 'stay at home when nobody sees you clothes' but now I actually like them all and they fit me and I enjoy them. It took me years to realize all that and I still fight with my old habits and I don't always win but it's worth it :)
Use your best stuff because you deserve best! Would you tell your friend to wear a stained t-shirt instead of great one? :)
Also fun fact - I literally started watching that digital decluttering course and thought "I'm gonna watch Makari's video first" :D
Great comment! Love the ‘friend’ line!!
The idea of wanting to save the special things makes SO much sense. Like I'll never use a face maks because I want to save it for a bad day, but that's silly!
I understand the "I don't want to wear this nice thing just at home and waste it," but I also think it's good to break out of that mentality. Bottom line: If it makes you feel good, wear it!! Feeling good about what you're wearing or how you look, even just at home, is a great way to boost your mood and even productivity. 💖
(And I'll whisper this part like a secret: If you didn't really do anything or go anywhere in your clothes, they're probably not actually dirty and you can just wear them again.)
I absolutely experience the purple shirt phenomenon. Some days I convince myself I should wear it because I bought it to wear it. Other days I think I would never be able to find something like it again. Partial solution I found was to try and buy higher quality clothes (not specific brands but you can tell from fabric and material) and that way it won’t age as fast as fast fashion and I can wear it a whole bunch
Thank you for this comment. I do this DAILY and I will going forward call it “The Purple Shirt Phenomenon” and tell myself daily I won’t do that!
oof I thought it was the only one who felt like I had to save clothes for a good day!! this is SO relatable!!!
Always wear the good stuff! 30 rock taught me “dress everyday like you could die in those clothes”. Dark, but I want to be a fashionable ghost if the chance arises.
Thank you for all of your videos that just show just how human you are, simply existing.
The pursuit of less is difficult, but you've inspired me to organize, clean, and let go of a lot of stuff that was just filling space.
Thank you for being you, I appreciate every single video! ✨
I always leave your channel, just 'feeling better' 🙂
I absolutely do the thing where I'm perpetually saving the 'good clothes' for a special occasion like maybe marriage one day... Then I moved around so much I now have about 6 tees and a few blouses. I do need to buy some more as I generally have a 'one in, one out' approach but I had about '10 out' and didn't replace them!!
Abercrombie curve love!! Literally the best jeans ever
You’ve got to be the only person who is not decluttering late at night when they should really sleep
Hello Makari!!! I do exactly the same 😂 and this year, I decluttered my closet and started to wear the clothes I chose 😂❤
omg the purple shirt story is soooo relatable. I do it every time and I hate myself for it, cause girl, you spend good money on it, wear it for gods sake
What you said around 1:55 is so relatable!
When I was younger I did this a lot more (mostly with shoes) where I had a pair of shoes that my parents called "my nice shoes" and because I was told they were my nice shoes I would always think I couldn't just wear them every day because that's just what normal shoes are for - not nice shoes.
This was problematic when growing up because by the time the nice occasions would come around and I'd try wear them, I'd have outgrown the shoes I really liked but never wore. Now that I'm an adult, I've changed my thinking specifically with shoes by only having 2-3 pairs and overusing all of them so I know I will never feel like I didn't wear them enough ever again.
... Clothes are still a problem (I don't have huge amounts of clothes but still have my go-to pieces of clothes which means I wear my other clothes less) but I still try wear most of them regularly because I realize saving them for special occasions isn't a great mindset to have and I've learnt from that
Hi, Makari! Watching from Argentina :) I had to pause the video to leave a comment right at the part where you said, "I never wear them because I don't wanna get them dirty"-and SAME!! Recently, I had the chance to travel for a month, and I realized that I’ve been serving my clothes instead of letting them serve me. I was constantly worrying about sweating in them or "ruining them" in the wash, instead of just wearing them (literally what they’re made for!) and enjoying myself. Thankfully, I realized this early in my trip haha.
Nice work! My suggestion is don’t deprive yourself the simple pleasure of matching hangars!
velvet type hangers are the true MVP - stops clothes from slipping!
I would keep the things that spark joy even the holey T-shirts ❤
Me too! If you love something, why get rid of it? I have a friend who made a quilt with her old T-shirts she couldn't bear to get rid of. If it makes you happy, keep it and maybe repurpose it!
The timing of this is impeccable cause I *just* decluttered my closet today too! I ended up with 3 garbage bags full of donations (yikes). It feels so goooood! Bye bye tight jeans, I am so over keeping things because I think I may one day fit in them again and then feel depressed any time I open my closet. Begone!
i was just rewatching your video where you decluttered your parents house, im so excited abt this LOL
My FAVOURITE JEANS EVER are from American Eagle, they’re loose, yet look good and don’t fall down! I would highly recommend!
I just found your channel and have enjoyed the decluttering videos- very inspiring. Your vocal delivery is excellent- no inappropriate use use of the word "like"and no extraneous "filler" words.
I also ‘save’ clothes for “better days”. They also don’t get worn.
I`ve never been so invested in a stranger`s closet. Your videos are so good!
Thank you so much for putting out this video! It has inspired me to add "organize closet" to my weekend task list! 😅
Hi there…
I stumbled across your channel and I’m so glad I did! I’ve just binged every single video of yours and they’re so fun, well-made, and really encouraging. I love the way you edit them and your sense of humour is brilliant. The relationship you have with your parents is beautiful to watch as well. I’m excited to see more and watch your channel grow. Keep up the amazing work!
Also, i dont have the purple shirt problem for me, HOWEVER, i buy nice clothes for my kids just to never put them on them (they are under 3), waiting for a special occasion that never comes, just for my kids to outgrow the special clothes and never even wear them 😭 so im trying to always put the nice clothes on now, every day is a special day!!!
1:33 I sooo identify with the “not wasting an outfit” issue 🫠 we can be slightly psychotic together 😅
Y’all should watch Hannah Louise Postons recent video about how she became someone who dresses nicely on normal days!
This is my new comfort channel, your videos are amazing chill and inspiring.
love that you keep pants with additional holes int hem but get rid of perfectly functionalling socks lol
Gap has jeans with a lot of stretch, so they're flattering but you can sit in them!
As someone who has matching hangers, and is methodical about my closet-TRUST ME IT MATTERS, it gives the an air of being ART 😍
Just started following you and the vibe is so good. These videos are so relatable. Loved the conversations with your dad in the decluttering your parents house video. ❤
#1 jeans recommendation is the Levi’s 501 ribcage straight jeans. I bought a second pair they’re so good!!
After two declutter videos, you've almost inspired me to start decluttering too... almost. I think I just need you to post one or two more. 😁 I will confess that I probably have several pieces of clothing that are older than you are. So I really need to start!
It’s not just you, I also find myself wearing older/unflattering tshirts etc because I’m ‘saving’ the nice ones or afraid they’ll get dirty… it’s a hard habit to break! Loved the video ❤
This was so nice. Realistic. Someone else who demoted normal old clothes to PJ's. Someone else afraid to wear their nice clothes. Someone else with worn out white shoes. It was less shocking because you didn't have heaps of expensive clothes to sell, but it was more like a normal person. I personally recently bought some jeans at Zara. I think it is important to find something comfortable right away. Because like you I've had my fair share of looks nice but are uncomfortable jeans. Or ugly but comfortable. Either way I'm not eager to wear any of them. It's better to have only a couple and actually enjoy wearing them
Sooooooooooo satisfying! And I think everyone secretly needs a "Mr Espe" sweatshirt.
When I was a kid, my parents were gifted towels by their grandchildren that were embroidered with Nanny and Poppy. The Poppy towel was emerald green. I'm a redhead and I wanted that Poppy towel so bad, so my Da gave it to me. He's passed on now, but I still have the towel and I treasure it. Not because it's pretty, but because it's a sign of his love.
I’m seconding “Mr Espe” swag 😂
You have inspired me to finally sort my bookshelf, which I have been dreading forever. So thanks for that! :)
Just posting my standard comment to say thank you for your lovely presence on youtube. You make amazing videos and I'm happy that subscriber count is going up.
This is so inspiring and motivating! Thank you!
The “ya right” got me good 😂
You givingme Ryan Trahan vibes so fun to watch
I love these organizing videos, they're so fun to watch, and they really motivate me to organize
DUER jeans are great! Super stretchy and comfortable while also being flattering!
GIRL when you redid the statement about your shoes lolll. So relatable though, my toes too kiss the pavement because I wear my shoes down xD
Sent me
For me, old socks come in quite handy for cleaning bike chains. Saves buying cloths just to get oily. Also, my sock drawer *may* be the most organised part of my life...
Thats a great idea!!
I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM 😂😂😂💔💔 always thinking like “no this piece is so nice, so I don’t want it to get dirty/to age… I’ll keep it for some special occasion” 😂💔
matching hangers? didn't even know that was a thing. I'm gonna pretend i didn't hear that :) your channel is inspiring. I started stretching every night as I watch YT instead of just sitting.
I thought you would only declutter but you also completely reorganized! Well done!
Did you end up selling anything?
I would recommend to look into reselling platforms like dpop and vinted. It may take some time but its also easy and fun.
Hi Makari! I LOVE your videos, especially your biking ones. Your videos bring so much joy to my days. In terms of jeans, I have recently found the Hidden brand. I would recommend the Happi style, they are stretching, comfy, and so flattering!
Glad I'm no the only one, I don't use clothes that I like because I dont want to damage them by washing them a lot. So I end up with a ton of clothes I love but not use, and when I declutter my closet I can see most of my clothes are almost new
Wow! You made decluttering a very relaxing process! Well done!
The WOW wide leg jeans from Old Navy are my fave! I didn't wear jeans for like 10 years because they've always been too tight and uncomfortable, and now I wear these almost every day!
Hey makari💜 how do you edit your videos? Its so enjoyable and motivating to watch you🫶
I just love your energy, you're so engaging to watch and listen to
I am so happy for the explosion of your channel!! Good job
I buy new socks/undies/bras every year around new years - not a total overhaul every time, but replace the worst off with something that suits me better (style, soze, colour, etc). I feel like shoddy undergarments can sneak their way through multiple declutters so I make an effort to go through them on their own!
I needed a Makari video today! Thank you!
American over here 🙋🏻♀️ that has been depressed and crying on and off since Tuesday night. You've inspired me to get out of my funk and go declutter my closet this weekend bc at least that's something I can control. Thanks! ❤
I’m with you. Week from hell. We’ve got this.
I don't know you but I'm sending you the biggest hug!!
You go girl!
Just shave your head already. Donald Trump is your president
Not this video being uploaded when I’ve just started decluttering my house yesterday. I’m excited :)
Ditch the plastic hangers, and use the old thin wire hangers. You can hold at least 30% more clothing in the same space (or use 30% less space)
I laughed out loud in 2:39, so relatable - It looks almost if you were judged by us and just say it "I'm really sad to see them go, buuuut..." because we are watching 😂
I love all your videos. I don't know why I've never commented before. Maybe cause my comments would just get lost in the thousands of other comments. I dunno.
Anyways, I just wanted to say I love your personality, vibe, energy, enthusiasm, etc soooo much! It's so wholesome! Kinda reminds me of a mix between Miranda Goes Outside (RUclips), Jenn Todryk (HGTV) and Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation).
Also, if you're looking for any wholesome, soothing biking content to watch, Probably Riding here on RUclips is the best 💚
Hey! Thank you so much for the kind words and fort the recommendations - I really appreciate it :)
100% here for more decluttering videos. =]
wooo!!
Yes. I also declutter when I am stressed. It is sooo nice to have everything organized to perfection. My closet has always been a problem though, cause what I noticed is that I would buy a lot of (not high quality) stuff because I have a really hard time spending like 40 euros on a shirt. However, I have now realized that most stuff I buy online (especially when I order the price from low to high) will leave my closet within a year or never be worn. I have some cheap items that I wear all the time, but buying more expensive stuff honestly keeps me from overflowing my closet. Not to mention that I like clothes, but I find it most important that I feel good when wearing them. That is why I now pay attention to the fabric and look on me, instead of only the cheap price tag that gives me a dopamine hit.
I think it's ok to be sentimal about clothes, and make a distinction between gifts (Marie Kondo said the moment it was handed over was the moment the person conveyed their feelings, not the item itself which is very freeing) ... sentimental items (for which the state doesn't matter, unless you're like my mom keeping baby clothes by the kilogram) ... regretted purchases ... clothes you genuinely enjoy wearing - and those which deserve some rest after you enjoyed a bit too often wearing them.
I tried pretending to be super objective about my clothes, after being too sentimental to throw/give anything away before, but it's a nice balance to be aware, sentimental, and still do them right - even if it means wearing your purple shirt when no one is around to admire it :D
I'm down for ANY decluttering content :D :D
Heck ya 🙌
AGGHHHHH you hit the nail on the head with "not wasting good clothes" on ordinary days. i need to get to work on my stuff immediatly.
We are the same lol Can't waste the good shirts on no contact days lol
Madewell and abercrombie and Fitch just buy the size that's a little looser in the waist. I've heard good things about Ginger and poppy too
I love decluttering. 💙
Congratulations on 100k 🎉 one of my fav content creators at the moment! Keep up at the great work ❤
I LOVE this videos. Cleaning is the best.
You could turn all your old loved tshirt into a quilt for the bed or sofa :)
You have the greatest smile!
One brand of jeans I love is called "Kings of Indigo". Their products are sustainable and organic. The clothes are fantastic and will last you a lifetime!
Good jeans are a tough thing to find! I've been wearing jeans from the brand ONLY since I was a teen and even though I've had jeans from other brands, the ones from there are always my favourite. They fit my body well (I'm a pear shape, not sure how well they fit on others) and the material is very soft and stretchy. They're also quite affordable and from my experience, they last the same as stretchy Levi's (which are far more expensive).
Another awesome, real video Makari
I was the same way! All my white performance socks ended up blue, grey, or beige! Only socks that I have found the most versatile (sports, everyday and even firefighting!) are the Danish Endurance athletic socks! I get the white ankles for everyday wear and gym use, but the black crew socks for firefighting (our fire boots are taaaaall like Baffin winter boots). Some how, thrown in the wash with new born baby stained clothes, sand, dirt, soot and grass stains galore, they come out perfect every time ! They also have the R and L on the socks, but aren't like some brands *cough cough* (Lulu) that feel uncomfortable if you accidentally put them on the wrong feet. I think i got mine on Amazon (i live in Canada) for $35 for 3 pairs. Honestly I got 2 packs of the white ankles (6 pairs total) and 1 pack of the black crew rise (3 pairs total) and have gotten rid of every other pair i own! 10/10 recommend and although i wish I was sponsored by them, I am just a mere 27 year old consumer who enjoys good value for simple things. Hope this helps on the hunt! (PS - they also have an anti-hole warranty which i have yet to use because they are THAT good! ) Recommended by a 27 year old Canadian new-mom who would rather live for the big things than worry about not-white white socks :D Love your channel and your approach to life, wish my PJ shirt collection was that awesome also :)
I love your decluttering videos! Something I've found helpful for sentimental clothes I no longer wear is to treat them like mementos, so I've got a box of clothes in the attic like I would with a box of pictures :)
Thanks for the video, inspired me to start cleaning my closet too!
Omg I thought I was the only person in this world who doesn’t wear new clothes lol!! I don’t wanna waste them on a normal day or get them dirty either!! Always waiting for that perfect occasions to wear em but it never comes lol .. oh wellss
Purple T-shirt phenomenon is sooo real.
I’m definitely guilty of saving nice clothes for special occations. Trying to change that, though.
Btw I found your channel from the video of you decluttering with your parents so like to see more decluttering.
Rocking cut away tune
Great job! I thought you might break the 7 categories into their own days to pace yourself but you really pushed through and managed to get it done! You seemed to be able to make decisions very quickly which helps. For anyone watching who is overwhelmed by the piles at the end, just know that you don't have to do it all at once, a little bit at a time is still progress!
I just discovered Silver Jeans. The are comfy and stretchy while still being nice quality fabric! I found mine at Winners so I'm not sure how expensive they are new but I strongly suggest!
Jean recommendation! If you're curvy like me (large difference in your waist vs hip measurement), then you should try Aerie/American Eagle's curvy fit jeans! They have a smaller waist and larger seat. They're the ONLY jeans (okay also banana Republic curvy but they're not as cute) that fit me as a soccer player with large hips and legs, but a small waist.
I was having the same struggle with jeans & bought a flattering/comfy pair from Quince. For socks, invest in Bombas...overhauling my socks with Bombas was lifechanging!
Okay noted! Thank you! :)
I agree with bombas socks being an amazing life choice however I recommend the striped/color blocked ones not the solid color ones. The solid color ones really struggle to get clean in the wash. It’s less visible on the color blocked ones.
@@katiehayes8596 for me bombas always get holes in the heel pretty quickly. i have better luck with stance