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The 5 Stages Of Plato's Closet Denial

Plato's Closet is cutthroat.

Ghada Abouhaidar
May 10, 2016
University of Alabama Birmingham
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The 5 Stages Of Plato's Closet Denial
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"Um, unfortunately, we are not able to take any of your items."

So many emotions are running through your mind and body as you stand, motionless. Me? This couldn't be happening to me. This article is going to walk you through the emotions of a Plato's Closet rejection.

Shock

You wonder if she's really talking to you. You wonder if she missed all the cute pieces you loved so hard in 2014. There's just no way they deemed all of your stuff worthless.

Embarrassment

They have to understand that I know this stuff isn't the cutest, and that's why I'm willing to part with it. Right?? They get that this isn't my actual style and there's reason I'm trying to dump my eighth grade graduation dress onto them.

Anger

With every Plato's Closet trip, there is usually a string of profanities let out in the parking lot. Oh, your stuff is too good for me?? They think I'm a flippin' loser with 2008 fashion. Forget them! I don't need their money, I'll donate my clothes to a worthy cause.

Self-Doubt

Is Salvation Army even gonna want my lime green ruffle dress and my American Eagle khaki shorts? You know, maybe I'll bring back a few of my more recent, trendy items to Plato's.

Redemption

This is the part where you go back to your closet and re-raid it. You grab stuff that you actually wear. You sell it. You get back 13 percent of retail value. You feel great. You feel loved. You feel accepted. You feel redeemed.

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