A Cost-Effective and Simple Wardrobe Refresh

Refreshing a wardrobe doesn't always mean buying new clothes. I don't know the statistics, but I guess most of us use 50% of our clothes; the rest we let sit and overcrowd our wardrobe.

I go through my closet and do a wardrobe audit every three months.

From there, I pull all the pieces that meet the following criteria.

1. I haven't worn it in three to six months

2. I no longer feel good about it

3. The color has faded

Once I've separated what will be donated and what will be consigned, I go through any pieces I change my mind and hold onto for a little longer. I limit this period to three months.

For these pieces, I've designated a section of my closet where these hang. You can also do this by using a different color hanger, or a hanger of a different type or material from your other clothes, or have them facing a different direction. Whichever method you choose, separate them so they stand out enough that you look at them daily. This will remind you that these pieces are still part of your wardrobe but may need a new home soon.

Then, if you find that the clothes have been untouched or moved in three months, give them away or sell them.

Decluttering a wardrobe is the most cost-effective way to revive it. Once you've gotten rid of the pieces that no longer serve you, you'll gain a better view of your favorite pieces, reaching for those and making numerous outfits. You'll be amazed by how versatile your wardrobe is by eliminating the pieces taking up space.

A couple of bonus benefits you'll gain from eliminating your clothes that no longer serve you is the time you will save picking out an outfit and the potential reduction in ironing from your clothes, having more space to move and breathe while they hang.

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