A wardrobe with many more clothes than you need, half of which you never even wear anymore, but still you save all of it because 'you might just wear it again someday' or 'now you don't like it but maybe you will like it again next year'. Sounds familiar?
I've been saving all of my clothes for years and years for several reasons that make no sense at all (for example: a hotpink flared - butt ugly - pants that doens't even fit right. But... maybe it will someday?) When two friends of mine told me they rented a stall at the IJhallen I joined them.
The IJhallen is a monthly flea market with over 500 stalls. Everybody sells different stuff but at least half of the stalls sell clothes. Renting a stall only costs 17 euro's and the stall you get is really big. I sorted out all of my clothes - it took me about 5 hours - and I ended up with three suitcases full of clothes to sell. After the long day I sold the majority of it and I donated the leftovers to charity. Result: I made €150,00 and I now have a closet with just the clothes I really wear and space for new items. Also, me and my girlfriends had a really good time together selling our stuff while drinking hot chocolat and eating pancakes!
As you might understand the IJhallen is also my favourite place for second hand shopping. Massive amounts of clothes for just a few euro's a piece. The next edition is this weekend, make sure you come early to find hidden vintage treasures!