7 Tips To Clean Out Your Closet

Many of us have a hard time saying goodbye to the clothes and accessories we don’t use. Even though they don’t suit a purpose in our lives and they occupy valuable real estate in our closets, we still have an attachment to such pieces.

As a personal stylist, this is something I encounter with almost every client. Whether I’m creating a set number of outfits for them or cleaning out and re-organizing their closets, this happens again and again.

Today I want to share with you 7 tips to get rid of the things you don’t need any more, so you can enjoy a wardrobe full of possibilitities (no liabilities!)

7 Tips To Clean Out Your Closet:

Every time you buy something, get rid of something you don’t need in your closet. It’s very simple, “add one, subtract one.”
Place a cute box or basket in your closet where you can put away any piece you never wear. At the end of the month (or three months, if you want more time), check if you used any of the pieces or if you even remembered about them. If you didn’t, donate them to someone who might use them.
If something reminds you of bad memories, experiences or feelings, give it away.
If you haven’t used something in 1 year, donate it. The only exception is seasonal items (i.e. coats, swimsuits, ski wear, etc).
If it doesn’t fit, give it away. There is a difference between losing weight because you are on a diet and trying to fit in your favorite jeans from 20 years ago. Donate those!
It’s expensive, but I don’t like it. If you feel bad about giving away something expensive even though you hate it, sell it, give it to a friend or family member who might enjoy it or make another gal happy by donating it.
Think about the space these pieces are occupying in your closet. Those pieces could be replaced by things you love. Things you can use and re-use. I promise you that once you give them away, fabulous things will come back to you. It happens to me ALL the time!