Declutter my wardrobe – where to start
Many of my clients want me to declutter their wardrobe, often after a Google search of “declutter my wardrobe?”
It’s hard letting go of clothes, especially when there are lots of them. I don’t know a woman who doesn’t have a love for shoes, handbags, or clothing in general. The way we buy clothes has changed dramatically – we often seek a quick fix for every event, even when our wardrobes are full of clothes but with nothing to wear.
Golden rules for a wonderful wardrobe
Here are my top tips on how to declutter my wardrobe and create a wardrobe that works:
- Never keep clothing for “the future.” Wear what you have, and if you need something later, buy it then.
- Sell or donate clothes that no longer fit. Be honest – are you really going to get back into something from ten years ago?
- Get your colours and style analysed. If you don’t know your style, how can you truly love your clothes?
- Create a wardrobe that “works as one” – where most items match easily and work together.
- Buy clothes made of good fabrics. It’s not about where you shop, it’s about the cut and the material.
- Choose clothes that don’t need ironing to make your wardrobe more practical.
- Ask yourself: does every item in your wardrobe suit you and make you feel wonderful?
Back to basics
There are many ways to declutter a wardrobe, but I always recommend going back to basics – creating a little mayhem before bringing everything back into order.
Start by removing all items of clothing from your wardrobe – including anything in the laundry basket or tucked away in other bedrooms. Then, put like with like: black trousers with trousers, t-shirts together, knitwear together, and so on.
Ask the right questions
Once you’ve sorted everything into categories, go through each pile with ruthless intent. Ask yourself:
- Do I like it?
- Does it suit me?
- Would I buy it now?
- Does it fit me properly?
- Is there anything about it I don’t like?
- Is there a reason why I have never worn it?
If most of your answers are “no,” it’s time to decide: donate to charity or sell?
Donate or sell?
There’s little point in selling something worth less than £5, but if you can get £10 or more, sites like eBay, Vinted, or similar are great for bringing in extra cash. Always be happy with what you get – second-hand clothing won’t make you a fortune, but unloved clothes deserve a second life.
Remember: letting go makes room for new clothes and might even inspire a complete restyle.
Putting it back
As you return each item to your wardrobe, consider whether it could be arranged differently or stored in another space. I often take this moment to reflect on why I love each item and how it makes me feel. Every item I own sparks joy, and I encourage you to aim for the same feeling in your own wardrobe.
The joy of a decluttered wardrobe
A beautiful, much-loved wardrobe, with just the right amount of clothes that suit you and make you feel fantastic, is the key to banishing the stress of “nothing to wear.”
With love,
Beth
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