Especially letting go of pieces that own a sweet little place in our hearts.
But let's face it, getting rid of clutter is therapeutic.
THINGS YOU NEED
Before we dive into our closets to find Narnia in all its glory, don't forget to clear out your schedule.
TAKE EVERYTHING OUT & DIVIDE
When I say everything that means every single thing.
Yes, even that lone sock.
Remember that divide & rule strategy you learned in History & Political Science class?
About time to apply that.
I recommend to first separate the clothing items from accessories and shoes.
That means three big piles of lost treasure: Clothing + Accessories + Shoes
CATEGORIZE THINGS FURTHER
I prefer to start with clothing.
If you want to go for shoes, your call.
No hard & fast rule here.
REUSE
+ The items that fit well.
+ Are in good condition.
+ You have worn in the last six months.
+ Use different storage boxes and drawers to organize these things as per your taste.
+ Are in good condition.
+ You have worn in the last six months.
+ Use different storage boxes and drawers to organize these things as per your taste.
SELL + EXCHANGE
+ What you haven't touched
+ Still have tags on.
+ Give your friends a call and have a little exchange party.
+ You can sell these pieces at a local shop.
+ Still have tags on.
+ Give your friends a call and have a little exchange party.
+ You can sell these pieces at a local shop.
DONATE
+ First, wash them.
+ Pack properly in cardboard boxes.
+ Label them & send away.
+ Pack properly in cardboard boxes.
+ Label them & send away.
RECREATE
+ Transform pieces that you don't wanna part with.
+ Research and find your favorite DIYs.
+ Experiment with embroidery, sequins, buttons, or lace.
+ Research and find your favorite DIYs.
+ Experiment with embroidery, sequins, buttons, or lace.
RECYCLE
+ Damaged + torn pieces.
+ Please don't throw them in the trash.
+ Google your nearest recycling company; some even offer the pick-up service.
+ Please don't throw them in the trash.
+ Google your nearest recycling company; some even offer the pick-up service.
RETHINK
+ Pieces that hold a special place in your heart; your wedding dress, maybe?
+ Keep them in a separate 'Rethink Box'.
+ Check back after six/twelve months to ask yourself if you still want to keep them.
+ Keep them in a separate 'Rethink Box'.
+ Check back after six/twelve months to ask yourself if you still want to keep them.
After you have decided what stays in your closet, you can create looks by putting different pieces together.
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