How to Declutter Clothes: Simple Step-by-Step Guide to a Minimalist Wardrobe

Why Decluttering Your Clothes Changes Your Life

Less Clothes, Less Decision Fatigue

The Link Between Clutter and Overconsumption

Where to Start When Decluttering Clothes

Begin with the beginning..

The Timeline of Clutter

PLEASE READ FIRST
Guide to Decluttering:
The Timeline of Clutter

Before you begin your decluttering journey; I urge you to read Guide to Decluttering: The Timeline of Clutter.

Guide to Decluttering:
The Timeline of Clutter

Each of my articles are LESS THAN 10 MINUTES TO READ. 100% Human. No ongoing B.S. and/or AI fillers.

The end is in sight..

The Journey of Clothes: From Retail Floors to Landfills

Dead White Man’s Clothes

Whatever clothes retailers don’t/can’t sell; they end up in discount chains (Gabes, TJ Maxx, Ross). Sometimes, through a sale, it gets snagged up. Bought by somebody, a consumer. Next stop is thrift stores. Then to shipped West for one last and final chance. Then they ultimately go to African landfills.

Also, I urge you to watch this video.

Where Old Clothes Really End Up: From Discounts to Waste

This is the sad truth to capitalism and consumerism. It leads to overconsumption. Become a part of the solution; it all began with a problem.

“Suddenly Aware“

Confronting our Nakedness

13 TIPS for Mindfulness, Awareness, Productivity, and Living Intentionally

Clean out your Wardrobe

How to Declutter Clothes Step-by-Step

Each person has a different amount of clothes they own. Most everyone takes pride in appearance; aiming to look presentable. However, most of us run on a schedule. We all have laundry. You likely have a dresser. Or drawers for clothes, too.

Think: About YOUR average

Week

What do you usually wear?

What do you love and adore?

To keep, launder, fold, and put away?

Think: What TRULY serves a

Purpose?

Checklist for Decluttering Clothes

This is what I own. It’s merely a guide. We do laundry weekly. All my clothes fit into my dresser. And they fit me!

Hats: 3 Winter hats. Each different levels of warmth. A balaclava, too.
Gloves: 2; Snow gloves and knit gloves.
Coats: 1 Winter coat. 6 Hoodies (yes, it’s more than I need. But I LOVE my Hoodies!)
Shirts (in closet): 5 short sleeve dress shirts, 5 dress sweater, 2 cardigans, 2 Christmas sweaters. 3 dresses.
Shirts (in drawer): 10 t-shirts, 4 long sleeve shirts, 3 tank tops.
Pants/Shorts; 3 Jeans, 3 dress pants, 2 Yoga pants, 2 pajama pants, 2 denim shorts, 2 Yoga shorts. Snow pants, too.
Socks: 10 “Summer” ankle socks, 5 dress socks, 5 wool winter socks
Shoes: OBOZ Boots, crocs, dress shoes, dress sandals, tennis shoes.
1 Swimming Suit
Bras: 4 Bras
Underwear: 10 pairs

Sort by Keep, Donate, and Let Go

Anything never worn.

Clothes for “projects”

Clothes that “might fit one day”

Clothes that are stained, ripped, torn, and generally worn out.

Be Mindful of donations. Most employees/volunteers at thrift stores will NOT put out stained and worn-out clothes with holes. Save them and yourself of the trouble. It’s not wanted. Trash or burn it.

Be a part. Do your part.
It’s our planet.

What Clothes Should You Keep?

Adore what you Adorn

Look Good, Feel Good.

When I open my drawers; I adore it. My clothes suit me. They serve a purpose to keep me warm and covered. I don’t shop because I feel like it. I know what I have. I have everything I need.

I am so blessed.

~~Shop~~ Stop the Source

Function Over Fashion

There’s a constant source all around us. America is the land of plenty. It wasn’t always this easy. The path to convenience involved much blood, sweat, and tears. Leaving most of us wondering…

The old way or “the better way”: The path from simplicity to modern convenience.