A few weeks ago I finally got round to clearing out my wardrobes. I've been getting increasingly overwhelmed with the amount of clothes I have, so I was brutal.
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| One of my chaotic wardrobes! |
Here are my top tips for detoxing your wardrobe.
Remove everything from your wardrobe and section into piles; definitely keep, maybe keep, donate/sell, throw and nostalgia (these are the clothes that you probably won't wear again but you can't imagine parting with them - I have a sample sale Vivienne Westwood corset in my pile).
If anything is beyond repair, faded or stained, be honest with yourself, are you going to wear it ever again? The answer is probably no so throw it!
If something hasn't fit for more than 12 months it probably isn't going to anymore (sorry!) so again donate.
If you're unsure about something or haven't worn it for a year, be strict and get rid of it. It's just taking up space and stopping you seeing all your other gorgeous clothes.
Clean the inside of your wardrobe with polish or bleach wipes, you'll be amazed how much dust builds up.
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| Linen storage boxes £19.95 Muji |
Then divide all the clothes you are definitely keeping into what season they are for. The ones I'm not using I like to keep in storage boxes above my wardrobes. I use these grey cardboard ones from Habitat and these fabric ones (above) from Muji. I put in scented draw liners and moth balls to protect my clothes.
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| Grey storage box £35 Habitat |
Pack away all your nostalgia clothes as above.
Put back the things you are definitely keeping into your wardrobe. Make sure everything is clean and ironed if needs be. I like to arrange my wardrobe in sections such as skirts, shorts, dresses, shirts, jackets and then I arrange the clothes in colour preference going from light to dark and then pattern. This makes it easier to find things.
Bag up everything to be donated and drop it off as soon as possible to prevent you from rummaging through the pile and taking things. Do the same with the throw away pile.
When you've packed everything away again you'll be able to notice the gaps in your wardrobe and what you really don't need anymore of (breton tops and grey sweaters...oops!) This will help you on your next shopping trip.
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| A happy wardrobe is a clean and organised wardrobe |
Here are a few things that will help make your wardrobe a happy place that works for you.
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| Cedar moth balls £6 John Lewis |
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| Lavender water £22 Labour & Wait |
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| Scented Draw Liners £8 John Lewis |
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| Copper hangers £9 for 5 from Hay available at Selfridges |
Images: Habitat, Labour & Wait, John Lewis, Selfridges
