Having a wardrobe clear out and building a capsule wardrobe?

Oct 4, 2015

Rebecca J.

My wardrobe's bulging with stuff I don't wear or just doesn't fit! So I'm looking to have a clear out and make a capsule wardrobe to build on.

What are your tips for having a good clear out?

What are the essentials that you think every woman needs in her wardrobe?

Oct 4, 2015

Michelle S.

Whenever I clear out my closet, I hang everything up with the hangers facing backwards. Once I wear something, I hang it back up with the hanger facing normally. This helps me to see what items I don't wear on a regular basis. I go through what I haven't worn and try to narrow the pile down. I'm such a hoarder at times. I really struggle to get rid of things.
My essentials would be a little black dress, a going out dress, black trousers, a blazer, well fitting dark wash jeans, black jeans, a black skirt, blouses that can be dressed up or down, sweaters (it's cold where I live), and the rest of your basic layering pieces. This includes camisoles, t shirts, cardigans, etc. From here, you can add more statement pieces. I can't give advice on shoes because I have a little bit of an obsession :)

Oct 5, 2015

Roz X.

If I haven't worn it in the past 8 months, it goes. If it is too big and not worth tailoring...it also goes. I admit, I always keep 2 or 3 favs that are a bit small ti motivate me, but if they have been there over s year, those also go. Offering purged goods to friends and donating the rest, which is tax deductable means everybody wins.

If you have duplicates, kerp the one you wear the most.

Oct 5, 2015

Roz X.

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