With the new season around the corner, it is about time you start to declutter your wardrobe. However, sorting your wardrobe for the winter months is something that isn't easy and it can be quite stressful, especially if you have a small wardrobe.
Parting ways with an item you have had for years is difficult but, if you know that it is no longer a trend, it is probably time to throw it away. Here is our complete guide to decluttering your wardrobe ready for the winter season.
Where To Start
When decluttering your wardrobe, you need to prepare to give up a morning to it. So, say goodbye to your Sunday morning because all you will be doing is clearing out that wardrobe of yours.
The place you need to start is by separating your wardrobe into seasons. Split them all up and put them into separate piles. Furthermore, clear out the previous seasons and start focusing on clothes you will wear throughout autumn and winter.
You also need to try on the clothes you wore last winter and Autumn. Check to see if these clothes still fit you and are in good condition. There is no need to get rid of clothes you can still wear for the upcoming seasons.
How Often Do You Need To Clear Out Your Wardrobe?
Some people clear out their wardrobe every month, others clear it out every season. What we would advise is that you clear it out once every two seasons. So this time round is a perfect time as you will be wearing warmer clothes. After this time round, you want to start again for the warmer months such as spring and summer. It clears out more space and gives you more space to store clothes in your wardrobe for that season.
Do You Need To Clear Out Your Wardrobe Even If You Stick To The One In, One Out?
You need to ensure that you do this twice a year despite you striking the one-in and one-out rule. The reason why is because your fashion changes over a year or a few months. Additionally, you can sell some of these items if you think you will no longer wear them in the future.
How Do You Know When To Throw Away Your Clothes?
Here, we would advise you to follow the hanger trick. When you buy new clothes you want them all to look the same way. Once you have worn that item of clothing, turn the hanger around and put it back onto that hanger. With that, you will soon see how many clothes you have worn in your wardrobe and how many you haven't. For example, you might have several dressy leggings but only wear a select few.
What Are the Staple Pieces Of A Winter Wardrobe
Deciding what you need for your winter wardrobe should be relatively straightforward although for some people it isn't. The whole aim of clearing your wardrobe is so you can start buying fewer better clothes. There will be some clothes such as pants and jeans that you will need all year round however, hoodies are something that you will only need during autumn and winter. The same goes for some jackets. Some will be appropriate for the cold months and clothes will be appropriate for the summer months.
To Conclude
As you can see, there are many things you need to consider for decluttering your winter wardrobe. One thing that you must ensure is that you don’t throw away clothes that you no longer want. If they are damaged then you can throw them away. Nonetheless, if you have clothes that are in perfect condition, we advise you to take them to a charity shop or sell them online to get some of your money back.
