Spring Closet Clean-out

Springtime can naturally make you think of a good closet cleanout. Most of us swap out winter clothes for summer clothing – storing them in bins or second closets. Spring is the perfect time to go through your clothing and decide if everything is worth saving for next winter. Be honest with yourself about each item by asking the questions:

• Have I worn this in the last six months/year?
• Is this item something you always try on and put back in the closet?
• Is it in good condition?
• Does it fit well today?

Don’t Judge but…

I have seriously kept clothing I loved but have not been able to get into for years! Yes, you read that right – many years. Why do we do this? Well, we remember how great we looked in that item and suddenly we’re thinking if I just lose a few pounds, right? I tried on the years saved blazer and the sleeves were even too short. Too funny…well I had a good laugh anyway and threw it in the donate pile.

I had a bunch of clothing like this, older pieces in the back of a second closet and literally every time I opened it I felt discouraged. I knew they weren’t doing me any good just taking up space but I’d just close the door without dealing with it. One fine day, I decided they had taken up space in my mind, as well as my closet long enough and took them all out and went through them one by one. Not all, but most got donated and it was as if a huge weight was lifted off me just dealing with it – took about a half hour.

Unsure about an item?

If you’re unsure on an item you could use the hanger method to help determine if you should donate the piece. Put the item back in the closet with the hanger facing backward – if you wear it turn it around. If in six months you have never worn the item, you have your answer…donate.

Any pieces of clothing in closets or drawers that are worn out or have holes, pitch them. It’s great when the next time you reach for the items you’ll know they’re all good ones. Try not to store anything you don’t truly want to see next season when you open the bins.

Start Today!

The benefits of cleaning out and organizing your closets is immediate! When you open your closet to get dressed and everything in it is a real option now as all the items in your closet are now in good repair, fit well and are you favorite go to options. It’s amazing how that feeling of heaviness disappears when you don’t see those pieces that don’t fit anymore.

Soon it will be summertime! So if you’re ready for a spring closet clean-out yourself, start today and you’ll see the very real benefits!