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You may find the task of decluttering the wardrobe challenging, but with right tips and tricks, it can be done easily. This simple method for downsizing your wardrobe can help you declutter clothes quickly and efficiently. In fact, this clothes-decluttering hack can be set up in just 5 minutes!

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Here is how it works...

  • Scan your wardrobe and get rid of any clothes that you're happy to part with right away. It may be a good idea to have a mini-cure right away
  • Declutter your clothes by removing any items that are stretched, worn out, or damaged beyond repair. In addition, get rid of anything you won't wear. This includes clothes that do not fit, styles you hate, or old clothes you are done with
  • The next step is to reverse each coat hanger in your wardrobe so that they're facing the opposite direction from how they usually hang
  • Now for next several months, when you wear a piece of clothing from your wardrobe and hang it again, flip the hanger the right way each time. The reversed hangers indicate that you don't wear the clothes, so you part with them

It is important to consider a few things when using this method/hack:

  • It may be necessary to do this for 9-12 months if you have all your clothing hanging inside your wardrobe all year round and you want to experience all seasons and all types of clothing
  • The other option is to hang your clothes according to the season, so you can do a 3-6 month cycle and cull just your summer clothes or just your winter clothes you didn't wear
  • In the end, you will have to part with your clothes so make sure you don't hide behind excuses, Just let them go!

By following this simple hack, you can create a good amount of space by getting rid of the clothing item you do not wear. 

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