These 3 Questions Can Help You Declutter Your Wardrobe This Autumn

Cluttered wardrobeSomething has happened to my wardrobe in the past month or so. Even though I’ve been gradually clearing out everything from my baking cupboard to my bedside cabinet, I can barely jam enough clothes into my hanging shelves. This is a recent change, and I know what’s to blame; autumn, that tricky “is it blistering hot or soaking wet? Both!” season has come, meaning I’ve bought a couple of jumpers but not packed my crop tops away. It’s time, I think, for a wardrobe clearout. And luckily, Paul Gray from clothing site Chums has shared the three questions that could make finishing the job easier.How can I clear out my wardrobe for autumn?According to Gray, “Deciding whether to keep these less often-worn pieces can be made easier by asking yourself the following three questions.” These are:Can I pair this item with other pieces of clothing to make at least three outfits?Does this item of clothing have special sentimental value? If I had to go to an event or do a job/task for which the item of clothing is designed tomorrow, would this item be a strong contender for part of my outfit? You don’t have to do this with every piece of clothing in your wardrobe at once, he advised.You can go section-by-section, or clothes type by clothes type; maybe one day you can sort through your shirts, and another day you can tackle your trousers.Gray added, “To be even more ruthless, you might want to set restrictions on your wardrobe.“For instance, you could set limits on how many items of a specific type of clothing, such as dresses, you’ll keep. Creating a capsule wardrobe can be a great way to cut down on excess clothes.” Are there any other ways to clear your wardrobe? Yep – Gay likes a 90/90-style elimination method. If you’re not sure whether to keep or lose some garments, he advised, “Put the maybe pile in a box and pop it somewhere out of the way, then add a reminder to your calendar or phone.“If you haven’t missed any of the items inside in three months, that’s a good sign you won’t miss them if you get rid of them.” BRB, just off to set an alarm...Related...I Tried The 90/90 Organisation Rule, And My Home Has Never Had Less ClutterOverwhelmed By Clutter? The 'Pick Up Every Item' Method Can HelpSwedish Death Cleaning Might Be The Key To Ending Clutter

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