Declutter when you switch and store your clothes.
Declutter wardrobe time. The cooler weather is here and its time to switch (reluctantly) from your summer clothes to warmer wear. This is a great time to review and declutter your summer wardrobe before you store it away.
– Take a minute to check garments, shoes and accessories for wear, fit and style.
– If things are looking worn, out-of-style or no longer look good on you edit your wardrobe. Keep what works for you.
– If you never wore it this past summer your chances of wearing it next summer are zero. Let it go.
Make room in your closet and in your life for something that will work better for you and make you happier.
Store your summer clothes with the mindset you are preparing them for next summer’s fun.
Decluttering your wardrobe now helps you avoid wasting precious storage space with things you won’t wear or use.
Do the same thing with the winter gear you are unpacking.
– What you packed away with the best intentions last Spring may not look so good now.
– Weed-out your wardrobe. Check everything for wear, fit, and style before you put them into your closet or bureau.
– Get re-acquainted with your winter wardrobe and think of new combinations or use of accessories to make things fresh.
Doing this extra step will give you confidence when you are rushing to get dressed.
Next Spring do this declutter wardrobe review in reverse. Curate your winter clothes so you are not simply storing them, but preparing them for next Winter‘s cold weather fun and festivities.
Weed, edit, curate your wardrobe so when you take it out next year, every piece will bring you joy.
Idea if you are keeping something for sentimental reasons only:
If you have a garment that reminds you of a special occasion or happy time, but know you really aren’t going to wear it again, take a photo of it. Grab your cell phone and snap away knowing the photo will help you hold on to those memories. Now, let the garment go.
As I put away my favorite sun hat and comfy sandals, one pair will get repaired before I pack them away. A t-shirt that languished in my dresser all summer gets donated. And a barely-worn pair of khaki’s that I have (sigh) outgrown will go to a consignment shop. Now excuse me while I do some serious review and decluttering of my scarf collection.
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Hi Linda, This is such great advice and a wonderful way of looking at letting things go. I am going to tackle this over the next few days (hopefully) and this will help me greatly. Thank you!! Annie
Ann – Thanks for your feedback. I’m delighted this post inspired you. Please let me know how things went with your seasonal decluttering.