A half yearly check of the wardrobe

Short answer: Twice a year you take out your whole wardrobe. Anything you have not worn for two seasons can move on, and at the same time you see what is missing. It makes both the wardrobe and your next purchases easier.

Take everything out

A twice-yearly check only works if everything comes out at once. Empty the wardrobe, drawers and shelves, and lay the clothes out on the bed or floor. That way you see the whole wardrobe together, not just what sits at the front. It takes a little time, but it makes the rest quick.

Use the change of season

The best time is when the season changes. In spring the winter clothes need packing away anyway, and in autumn they come out again. When the clothes are in your hands already, it is easy to go through them. You get two natural dates a year and do not need a special occasion.

Two seasons is the limit

If you have not worn a piece for two summers or two winters in a row, you are unlikely to wear it again. That applies to pieces you like, too. The limit makes the decision simple because you do not have to guess about the future. You just look at what you have actually worn. See men's bamboo undershirts.

Let it move on

What you do not wear can be of use to someone else. Put it in a bag straight away and leave the bag by the door so it leaves the house. Worn out pieces should not be passed on but set aside separately. The sooner the bag leaves, the smaller the risk that the clothes find their way back.

The overview is half the value

With everything laid out, you spot both duplicates and gaps. Perhaps you have three almost identical jumpers and nothing warm for cold evenings. You do not see that while clothes are spread across wardrobe and drawers. The overview shows what gets worn and what just takes up space. See bamboo sweatshirt for men.

Check for wear at the same time

While the clothes are laid out, look for wear. Check for holes, slack elastic and thin spots, and hold the fabric up to the light. The pieces you wear most are often the most worn. You want to know about them now, so they go on the list of things to replace.

Write down what is missing

A short list prevents a purchase you regret a month later. Write down the gaps while the wardrobe is in front of you. Be specific, such as one everyday sweatshirt or two undershirts. Without a list, you buy what looks good at the moment, not what the wardrobe actually lacks. See most popular for men.

Put things back with a plan

When you put the clothes back, arrange them by use. What you will wear in the coming season should be easy to reach. What belongs to the other season can go higher up or in a box. The new season then starts with a wardrobe where the right things are at the front and there is room.

Frequently asked questions

When should you go through your wardrobe

Twice a year, at the change of season. Everything is out anyway, and decisions are easier when you can see it all at once.

What is the limit for keeping something

Two seasons. If you have not worn a piece for two summers or two winters in a row, it is unlikely to be used again, even if you like it.

Why write down what is missing

Because the list prevents the wrong purchases. Without a list you buy what looks good, not what the wardrobe actually lacks, and you end up with more duplicates.