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Writer's pictureEllie Azerad

Simplify and Declutter: A Comprehensive Guide to Streamlining Your Wardrobe



Introduction: Maintaining an organized and clutter-free wardrobe is a transformative step towards a simpler and more intentional lifestyle. In this blog post, we'll explore a series of questions to help you narrow down your clothing choices, identify easy items to get rid of, and provide guidance on sorting and decluttering different areas of your bedroom. Let's embark on a journey towards a more streamlined wardrobe and a refreshed living space.



Assessing Your Clothing: Begin by asking yourself a series of questions to determine which items in your wardrobe deserve a place in your daily ensemble:

  • Is it passed its prime?

  • Is it stained, worn out, or ripped?

  • Has this item not been worn in more than a year?

  • Does it fit me now?

  • Do I or my child feel comfortable in it?

  • Do I truly love this item?

  • Does it make me happy when I wear it?

  • Does it make me happy when I put it on my children?

  • Is it easy to maintain and clean?

  • Would I repurchase this item if it got ruined?

Easy Items to Get Rid Of: To make the decluttering process easier, identify and remove the following items from your wardrobe:

  • Obvious trash

  • Anything ripped or stained

  • Anything worn out and passed its prime

  • Items unfit to be handed down or donated

  • Items that haven't been worn in over a year

  • Items that are out of style

  • Anything uncomfortable

  • Anything you don't love

  • All mismatched socks

  • Décor and knickknacks you don't love

  • Anything that causes you to feel bad about yourself

Sorting and Decluttering Your Bedroom: To effectively declutter your bedroom, focus on the following areas:

  • On the beds

  • Under the bed storage

  • Closets

  • Dressers

  • Night tables

  • Shelves

  • Windowsills

  • Stuff on top of any bedroom furniture

Items to Sort and Declutter: To streamline your wardrobe, categorize and declutter the following clothing items:

  • Shirts

  • Bottoms

  • Dresses

  • Suits

  • Shabbos clothing

  • All underthings, including socks, tights, underwear, shells, shapewear

  • Sleepwear

  • Sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, coats

  • Special activity clothing

  • Off-season items

  • Storage items

  • Shoes

  • Accessories, including wigs, scarves, jewelry, perfumes, creams, belts, hats, gloves, bags

  • Bedroom décor

  • Books that may be in the bedroom

Conclusion:

Creating a minimalist and organized wardrobe not only simplifies your daily routine but also helps cultivate a sense of calm and clarity in your living space. By asking critical questions, identifying easy items to discard, and systematically decluttering different areas of your bedroom, you'll be well on your way to achieving a more streamlined and intentional lifestyle. Let go of what no longer serves you, and embrace a wardrobe that reflects your unique style and brings joy to your everyday life

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