THE summer hols are over and Autumn is on the horizon. And the change of season, when you’re packing away your shorts and floaty dresses, is the perfect time to have a clear-out. There’s more ways than ever to get rid of old clothes these days with charity shops gratefully accepting donations and pre-loved sites offering a chance to make cash from your clobber.
Despite this decluttering can seem like an overwhelming task. But the experts at online clothing brand Chums has put together the perfect guide to wiping the wardrobe slate clean before cosy season kicks in. TAKE everything out of your wardrobe and split into the following four piles: Keep – items you want to keep wearing Maybe – items you’re not sure about Donate/Sell – items you no longer want that are in good condition Throw out – items that are broken or damaged and can be recycled or binned Most read in Fabulous One of the easiest ways to decide which pile an item belongs to is to think about how often you wear it.
But just because you don’t wear something often, that doesn’t mean you should automatically get rid of it. Think about the item and how it fits into your wardrobe as a whole. For example, seasonal clothes typically get worn less than those that can be worn all year round – particularly those items made for extremes of temperature, such as swimwear or snow boots .
Alternatively, the type of occasion the clothing is for can have an impact. You might not wear formal evening wear very of.