Ready to create more space in your closet and replace stuff you aren’t wearing with clothes you actually wear? If so, I’ve got you covered.
Because the approach I shared in my last post might not work for everyone, this week I am sharing three more approaches to purging your closet.
In addition to giving you steps, I also share pros/cons and how you can know if this type of purge is for you .
Happy Purging 🙂
When you only want to keep pieces that bring you joy
Step 1: Gather all the items in the room or area you want to purge.
Step 2: Go through each item one by one, and ask yourself “Does this bring me joy?” If the answer is yes, keep the item. If the answer is no, put it in a “purge” pile.
Step 3: Sort through the “purge” pile and decide what to do with each item. Consider donating, selling, or recycling items that are still in good condition.
Step 4: Organize and rearrange the items you have decided to keep, so that they bring you joy in their placement as well.
Pros:
- This approach focuses on keeping items that bring you happiness and getting rid of items that don’t, making it a more emotional and personal process.
- It can help declutter and simplify your space, making it more visually pleasing and easier to maintain.
- Donating or selling items can also be a great way to help others and potentially make some extra money.
Cons:
- This approach can be time-consuming, as it requires going through every item individually.
- It may be difficult to let go of items that have sentimental value, even if they don’t bring you joy.
This type of purge is best for:
- Someone who was to simplify and declutter their space, but also wants to keep items that have emotional value.
- Someone looking to create an enjoyable living space.
- Someone who wants to let go of items that don’t bring them joy.
When you need to clear up some space and you don’t want to spend a lot of time getting it done
Step 1: Gather all the items in the room or area you want to purge.
Step 2: Go through each item one by one, and ask yourself “Does this fit in the space I have designated for it?” If the answer is yes, keep the item. If the answer is no, put it in a “purge” pile.
Step 3: Sort through the “purge” pile and decide what to do with each item. Consider donating, selling, or recycling items that are still in good condition.
Step 4: Organize and rearrange the items you have decided to keep, so that they fit in the designated spaces.
Pros:
- This approach focuses on practicality and organization, making it a more straightforward process.
- It helps you make the most of the space you have, and prevents items from becoming cluttered or overcrowding your living space.
- This approach can help you identify items that you may not need and make room for new things in the future.
Cons:
- This approach may not take into account the sentimental value of items, and may result in getting rid of things that have emotional importance.
- It may be difficult to let go of items that don’t fit in the designated space but still have practical use.
This type of purge is best for:
- Someone looking to make the most of the space they have and also wants to be practical with their possessions.
- Someone looking to declutter and organize their space.
- Someone moving or downsizing to a smaller space.
- Someone who has a lot of items and wants to find new ways to optimize the space they have.
The project 333 approach
Step 1: Gather all the clothing items in your wardrobe.
Step 2: Go through each item one by one, and ask yourself “Is this something I would wear in the next three months?” If the answer is yes, keep the item. If the answer is no, put it in a “purge” pile.
Step 3: Limit yourself to only 33 items from your wardrobe, including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear, and shoes.
Step 4: Sort through the “purge” pile and decide what to do with each item. Consider donating, selling, or recycling items that are still in good condition.
Step 5: Organize and rearrange the items you have decided to keep, so that they are easy to find and access.
Pros:
- This approach helps to simplify and streamline your wardrobe by limiting the number of items you have.
- It encourages you to be more mindful of the clothes you wear and to focus on the items that you truly love and wear regularly.
- It can also help you to save money by not buying unnecessary clothing items.
Cons:
- This approach can be difficult for some people as it limits the number of items you can keep, forcing you to get rid of clothes that you might like to keep.
- It can be difficult to stick to the limit, especially for people who have a lot of clothes.
- It may be challenging for people to limit their wardrobe to only 33 items, especially if they have multiple occasions or events that require a different outfit.
This type of purge is best for:
- Someone looking to simplify and streamline their wardrobe.
- Someone looking to be more mindful of the clothes they wear and to focus on the items that they truly love and wear regularly.
- Someone who wants to save money by not buying unnecessary clothing items.
- Someone who wants to reduce the clutter in their closet and make it more manageable.
- Someone who wants to be more conscious of the environmental impact of fast fashion.
- Someone looking for ways to live a minimalist lifestyle.
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