Use these guidelines during your next closet cleanout.
Is your closet so crowded that its hard to find things?
Are you constantly looking for that blazer or those jeans and have no clue where they are?
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It might be time to declutter.
But choosing what to declutter can be a challenge.
Its hard to let go of things we paid good money for or were once wardrobe staples.
Heres how to decide whichitems you should throw out, donate, or keep.
If there are multiple holes in something, its probably best to just throw it out.
Ripped Items
The same advice applies to clothing items that are ripped.
But theres an exception to this rule.
If an item is ripped on the seam, a good tailor may be able to fix it.
Seeing these items in your closet may even trigger unpleasant feelings.
So go ahead and throw them out.
Keep in mind that this can be pricy.
So, its probably best for your more expensive or favorite pairs.
The same rule applies to all of those bridesmaid dresses.
Are you ever going to wear a long purple gown again?
Its best to donate these excess items.
This is also true for items that were more of a splurge or investment.
If the items don’t have timeless appeal, you probably won’t miss them.
