One of the most tedious activities for any fashionista is the dreaded decluttering of the ‘drobe. Here are the tips you need for a stress-free cleanse.
1. Take Everything Out
You heard me. Whether it’s winter, summer or spring style, get everything out from hibernation and onto a large space. You need to see exactly what you’re dealing with.
2. Start Sorting
Once you’ve recovered from the visual realisation of how much money you may have wasted on clothes, you need to sort everything into piles. Shoes in one place, jumpers in another etc etc.
3. The Three Groups
After sorting, it’s time to sort your stuff into various categories. All great things come in threes, so use three sorting groups – keeping, selling/donating and tossing. Only throw away clothes that are either unwearable or not hygienic to give away e.g. underwear.
4. Take A Break
Seriously. It’s a pretty dull task to undertake, so take 20 minutes to chill out and get a clear-thinking space. After all, you don’t want to accidentally part with something you love because you weren’t paying attention!
5. Re-organise
Put the things you love safely back into your wardrobe, and put anything unwearable for anyone else into bin bags to throw away.
6. Selling?
If you want to be savvy and make some $$$, then download selling apps such as Depop or eBay, and start your own page. Make sure you list things honestly if they’re slightly damaged and be open to offers, you business woman you.
7. Donating?
If you’re a good person/want to help your local charity, then donate any unwanted items to your local clothing bank and do your good deed for the day.
8. Pour Some Wine
Clearing out your closet is hard work, so pour a glass and put your feet up. Until next time that is.
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