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I like the Outbox idea, I've done that with a bag in a closet, but I find even that gets cluttered and forgotten about.

I have a really hard time letting go of old clothes. I've tried the "if you haven't worn it in a year...." idea, but I usually end up taking the piece of clothing out and think "ooh, I really liked this!" or "but it was expensive!", then back it goes.

The only solution that's worked well for me (with clothes) is to have my best friend come over. She loves my clothes, we have similar body weight, and she doesn't have a lot of money to buy things herself. So we go "shopping" in my closet and have fun with it. I feel so much better giving her my clothes that I end up usually clearing a ton away -- even stuff I wear now! She's done this twice with me in the last year and its amazing how much its helped. I start looking forward to giving her as much as I can. I think she sometimes now says "oooh, I love that, yes I'll take it!" even if she doesn't so I'll be sure to get rid of it (then she takes it to consignment or gives it away). That's what friends are for I guess. :)

One last thought: she also hosts a "clothing exchange" with friends. Every few months, everyone goes to one house with a bag of clothes or objects to give away. As long as you bring a few things, you can "shop" from anyone else's pile. Take as much as you want. Whatever is left over is rounded up and the host gives it to charity. Add wine and some appy's, and it makes for a fun's girls night...and free shopping!