The following tip is for your closet. If you frequently read many of those “10 best clutter control tips for you closet” columns then you’ve heard this one over and over but it’s seriously one of the best de-cluttering rules and I use it frequently.
If you haven’t worn an item in a year then get rid of it!
Apply this rule to clothes, shoes, accessories, any item that you wear. You’ll really start to examine your shopping habits when you go through this exercise. You’ll be mad at yourself for the money wasted but it’s such a good lesson learned. Little by little you’ll be a smarter shopper, purchasing items that work for your everyday life, fit you well, and suit your personal style.
Some additional questions I run through my head when purging from my closet are:
- Is the fit good now or do I need to lose weight to feel comfortable wearing it. Gone!
- Would I take this item with me on vacation. (Love this test, you usually take your favorite, most versatile items on a trip. If you don’t like it enough to take on a trip then consider getting rid of it).
- Do I have at least 2 or 3 other items I can pair with this item. How often do you have that one weird colored shirt that you bought on sale at Loehmann’s, fits fine but you have absolutely nothing to wear it with…bye!
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I have a hard enough time adhering to the “buy one, pitch one” methodology – this seems like it would be tough…but a great exercise!