Spring cleaning your closet is a fantastic refresh. But it also has the potential to go awry. So if you’re in the middle of (or procrastinating on) giving your wardrobe a good airing out, keep these steps in mind to get yourself back on track after a hiccup. Step 1: Name where you are in […]
Closet Clean Out & Decluttering
But does it spark joy? 2 Ways to Declutter When You Don’t Know What Sparks Joy
Cleaning out our closets is something that seems like it “should” be easy. And while it might not be rocket science, it’s certainly easier said than done. There are tons of criteria you can use for deciding what pieces of clothing you keep and what you don’t keep. An incredibly popular criteria is, of course, the […]
Closet Clean Out: 5 Types of Cleaning Out Your Closet
Quick before we dive in: how many types of cleaning out your closet can you think of? Here are the 5 types I’ve seen: 1. Organizing but Not Cleaning Out Your Closet This is most obviously recognized by lots of organizing, folding and reorganizing (and maybe some unpacking shopping bags). But it doesn’t require a […]
Closet Clean Out: Will I have nothing to wear?
“Will I be left with nothing to wear?” The short answer is no. When you clean out your closet you won’t be left with nothing. You won’t be wandering the sidewalks naked. I’ve never worked with someone who had no gems left in their closet when we were done. The more nuanced answer is: you […]
Podcast Special Episode: Cleaning Out Your Closet
Below is the transcript for this special episode of Talking About Clothes with Holly Chayes focused on cleaning out your closet (and other emotionally trying, complex, overwhelming moments). You can follow along with the transcript, and listen to the episode in the player (or your favorite podcast app). Or download the episode directly here. Everything […]