How are you doing with de-cluttering your wardrobe? Here are the remaining questions that you can ask yourself about all of those clothes that are taking over your life. We are in the home stretch now and well on our way to organized closets.
Is the item in good condition? Fading, tears and worn spots are a signal that it should go in the rag bag, not on your body.
Will you alter this piece to make it wearable? Pants that have been too long since you bought them five years ago, meaning to hem them, still can’t be worn.
Is the color right for you? If the color makes your skin look sallow, why keep it?
Is the pattern right for you? Bad patterns can call attention to your flaws.
Does the item have a sense of style? Does it contribute to your personal taste and style?
Have you outgrown this look? The little black minis or oversized sweatshirts that you wore in college might not work anymore now that your style has evolved.
Do you have several of the same item? Ten pairs of black pants and one pair of legs doesn’t make sense. Keep your two favorites and weed out the rest of them.
When is the last time you wore this piece? If it has been a year or more, ask yourself why it never comes out of your closet. Chances are that whatever the reason, you don’t need to keep the item.
And lastly, does the item of clothing feel right? Sometimes, no matter how perfect the color, cut and style, you just don’t feel right when you wear it. You might not even be able to put your finger on the reason. If it just doesn’t feel like you, pass the item on where it can find a new home with someone who will be a good fit.
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