Loves, we chat a lot about cleaning out your closet, especially at this time of year. And it makes sense–new year, new closet! I’m a big fan of the big closet clean out, I do it at least twice a year (with tune ups occasionally through out the year), and am planning on beginning mine this weekend. I’ve detailed my method here, here, and here. It hasn’t changed much: I pull everything out, go through it, seperate the clothes into keep and get rid of, and organize. It can be overwhelming–especially the get rid of part, I’m a shopper/clothes lover/can make outfits in my head of anything, I get it, it’s hard to let go’ but I find cleaning out my closet not only leaves me feeling accomplished, it gives me space for new things to love!
Rather than rehash what I tell you, I thought we’d go to the experts and get their takes on closet detoxing! So I’ve rounded up Vogue, Elle, and professional organizers, not only did I love what they had to say, I learned a thing or two!
HouseBeautiful: Closet Cleaning Secrets from a Pro!
What I loved about this method was the questionnaire about what to keep, and the suggestion to chose a charity close to your heart to donate clothes to!
WhoWhatWear: Closet Cleaning Methods
The winner here? Great tips on how to tell what you’re REALLY wearing, and therefore what to keep and what to let go!
Elle:Spring Cleaning Your Closet
Worth the read for tips to make your organization stick!
Loves, I plan on printing this flow chart out and using it repeatedly.
Are you cleaning out your closet? What method are you using?
XO RA