{"id":10684,"date":"2023-05-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=10684"},"modified":"2023-05-25T13:29:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T17:29:38","slug":"pare-down-your-closet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/pare-down-your-closet\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Easy Ways to Pare Down Your Closet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-easy-ways-to-pare-down-your-closet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-easy-ways-to-pare-down-your-closet.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7-easy-ways-to-pare-down-your-closet-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 682px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been meaning to pare down or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-declutter-your-closet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Declutter Your Closet\">declutter<\/a> your clothes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-your-closet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Organize Your Closet\">closet<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for practical tips to make the decluttering process that much easier? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s always a good idea to pare down one&#8217;s closet every now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clothes go out of style, no longer fit, become damaged, or perhaps you&#8217;re no longer in love with a particular item. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And maybe you\u2019ve been thinking about having a closet that lets you easily locate items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just imagine opening the doors to your closet, and pulling out flattering outfit, after flattering outfit that you\u2019re absolutely thrilled to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds intriguing, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, you&#8217;ll find some practical and inspiring ways to streamline your closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chuck unwanted hand-me-downs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me say first that there\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with hand-me-downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is&nbsp;<em>unwanted<\/em> hand-me-downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have recently received a bag of clothing from a fashion-forward friend or relative, or have a collection of hand-me-downs sitting&nbsp;in your closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the gesture was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/17-ways-to-organize-your-thoughts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"17 Ways to Organize Your Thoughts\">thoughtful<\/a>, this doesn\u2019t mean you have to hold on to the clothes until the end of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select one or two good pieces that you absolutely adore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If nothing fits you or catches your eye, pack up the lot, and donate to a local non-profit charity organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test clothes using the \u201couch\u201d test.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a fun method of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/paper-decluttering-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"14 Fantastic Paper Decluttering Tips\">decluttering<\/a> your clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is inspect, or physically try on clothing. Anything that screams \u201cOuch\u201d has to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use your imagination here and get wildly creative! This test can be used for a physical or mental \u201couch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this could be anything from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Itchy or irritating fabric or material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anything that pokes or prods you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clothing fad that has long since passed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A piece of clothing that brings up memories you\u2019d rather forget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove damaged clothing without regret.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can (and should) immediately recycle and\/or trash any pieces that are: ripped, stained, torn, full of holes, threadbare, stinky, or otherwise damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you really going to wear that ketchup&nbsp;stained yellow shirt to your friend\u2019s party, or a pair of beige slacks that have seen better days to that marketing meeting at work? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably not. Besides, these pieces are taking up extremely valuable real-estate in your closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a deep breath. You&#8217;ll be doing yourself, and your closet, the favor of deep sixing that damaged clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the process easier, grab a large trash bag, and walk over to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-a-clothes-closet-after-a-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Organize a Clothes Closet After a Move\">closet.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull out damaged items, place them directly into the bag, and take the bag to the recycling center or trash can. Done and done!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Favor flattering clothing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know that green t-shirt that you\u2019ve been holding on to, well, just because?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, when you try the shirt on, you say, \u201cUgh. This does nothing whatsoever for my complexion.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, it\u2019s time to let it go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go through your closet and pull out anything doesn\u2019t flatter your complexion or skin tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means no colors or patterns that make you look less than your best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019ve got sufficient lighting and a mirror nearby to confirm your suspicions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If something doesn\u2019t look right, dispose of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assemble outfits to help someone in need.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love organizing outfits, why not prepare outfits for someone else? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a local women\u2019s or men\u2019s shelter, or charity organization to see if they are in need of specific sizes, or clothing types, such as dress clothing for work interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have several suits, shirts, and dress shoes, sitting in the back of your closet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You recently lost three sizes thanks to your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/save-time-gym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Save Time at the Gym\">exercise<\/a> and diet regime, so the clothes aren\u2019t of much use to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can assemble outfits and donate to the charity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get serious about sizes.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the above tip, there\u2019s no sense in holding onto ill or tightly-fitting pieces, or clothing that is too large or small for your size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing so cuts down on the amount of clothing in your closet you\u2019ll actually be able to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at it this way, would you rather have a closet filled with 5 shirts that are too small for you, and only one that flatters; or a closet filled with 6 shirts that flatter you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll let you answer that one&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need even more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/inspirational-quotes-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"23 Inspirational Quotes to Help You Reach Your Goals\">inspiration<\/a>, you can always go clothes shopping in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, they will <em>definitely<\/em> have your size, no matter what it may be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Come to terms with your stuff.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve been making progress decluttering your closet, but the last ten pieces are ill-fitting, and you\u2019ve somehow decided to keep them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It\u2019s time for an intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re really serious about decluttering your closet and having a space that makes it easy to store and see your clothes, ask yourself this brief statement: \u201cHeadache or happiness?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want the headache of wrestling through mounds of clothes that don\u2019t fit, or the happiness of having a closet filled with flattering clothes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want the headache of chastising yourself for not decluttering your closet, or the happiness that comes from putting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-stop-giving-away-your-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Stop Giving Away Your Time\">time<\/a> and effort to finally streamline your stuff?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s your choice. Make it count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>How about you? Is your closet in need of some decluttering? Which of these tips do you think you\u2019ll try out? 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