By Josephine Agbonkhese

The start of a new year is a great time for a wardrobe audit, especially if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by a jam packed closet.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to decluttering, organising, and transforming your wardrobe into a curated selection that truly reflects your style and meets your needs.

Step One: Empty and Sort

Pull out your entire wardrobe and sort them into two piles: clothes you wear regularly and the ones you hardly wear.

Step 2: Evaluate Each Item

1. Honestly ask yourself: When was the last time I wore this item? Does it fit me well? Is it in good condition? Does it make me feel confident and comfortable?

Step 3: Sort Piles into Categories

1. Start with tops, then move to bottoms, dresses, outerwear, and accessories.

2. Within each category, sort items into three piles: keep, donate/sell, discard.

– Keep: items that fit well, are in good condition, and make you feel confident.

– Donate/Sell: items that are still in good condition but no longer fit or suit your style.

– Discard: items that are damaged, ill-fitting, or no longer wearable.

Step 4: Organise and Store Your Kept Items

1. Use storage bins and dividers to keep items organised and easy to find.

2. Hang clothes by type, colour, and size to create a visually pleasing wardrobe.

Step 5: Donate or Sell Items

1. Donate gently used items to local charities or thrift stores.

2. Sell items that are still in good condition through online marketplaces or thrift stores.

6: Discard Items Responsibly

Dispose of items you no longer consider wearable or recyclable. But endeavour to dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner.