Have some old clothes laying around your home that you no longer wear or intend to wear? Sure you do! I think everyone has been guilty of keeping certain shirts, jackets, pants, and accessories past their expiration date. Whether they are damaged or if you’ve simply outgrown them, there’s bound to be some clothes that fall under this category somewhere in your home. But what should you do with them?
Sell them to a Consignment Shop
One idea is to sell your old clothes to a consignment shop. In case this is your first time hearing about them and how they work, let me explain: a consignment shop is a special type of clothing store that sells “gently used” apparel. You bring them the clothes you no longer want and/or can no longer wear, and they’ll give you either cash or store credit (note: you’ll generally receive more if you opt for store credit).
Donate them to Charity
Another solution is to donate your old clothes to a charity organization like GoodWill. Doing so will give you peace of mind knowing that your clothes are being put to good use. Granted, you won’t receive cash or store credit as you would for a consignment shop, but this is a quick and easy solution nonetheless. Furthermore, most major charity organizations will give you a tax-deductible receipt, meaning you can write off the value of your clothes as a donation the next time you file your taxes. Talk with your accountant or tax professional for more information on which type of deductions are accepted and which ones are not.
Give them to a Friend or Family Member
As long as the clothes are still intact and not damaged, you should consider giving them to a friend or family member. Most people will gladly accept gently worn clothes because after all, it saves them both the money and time of having to purchase new clothes.
Have Them Tailored
If you have clothes that you like but no longer fit, why not have them tailored? Tailors can do some pretty remarkable things, turning clothes that are either too small or too big into “just the right size.” You’ll have to spend some money to have your clothes properly tailored, but it usually costs less than buying a new garment.