Ep 14: Decluttering Clothes – How to Simplify Your Wardrobe

🎙️ Welcome back to The JJs Declutter Podcast! In this episode, Janis and Julie are tackling one of the biggest decluttering challenges—clothes! If your closet is overflowing, your dresser drawers are stuffed, or you feel stressed when picking out an outfit, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn step-by-step strategies to declutter your wardrobe with ease, plus expert tips on what to do with your unwanted clothes—whether donating, selling, or recycling. Let’s create a closet that works for you, not against you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The emotional side of decluttering clothes and how to let go of sentimental items
✔️ The 4-pile method for sorting your wardrobe efficiently (05:22)
✔️ Key questions to ask yourself when deciding what to keep
✔️ Where to donate, sell, or recycle decluttered clothing (07:01)
✔️ How to build a wardrobe you love with intentional shopping habits
✔️ Simple strategies to maintain a clutter-free closet (12:28)

Declutter Your Clothes with the 4-Pile Method (05:22)

1️⃣ Keep – Clothes you love, wear often, and feel great in.
2️⃣ Donate/Sell – Items in good condition that no longer suit you.
3️⃣ Recycle – Worn-out or damaged items that aren’t fit for donation.
4️⃣ Seasonal/Maybe – Clothes to revisit later before making a final decision.

Ask Yourself:
🔹 Do I love this?
🔹 Do I wear this regularly?
🔹 Does it fit me well right now?
🔹 Would I buy this today at full price?

If you hesitate or have to convince yourself, it’s time to let it go!

Where to Take Your Decluttered Clothes (07:01)

👗 Donate – Local shelters, thrift stores, or community clothing drives.
💰 Sell – Online platforms (Poshmark, eBay, Facebook Marketplace) or consignment shops.
♻️ Recycle – Textile recycling bins or retail take-back programs (H&M, Levi’s, Patagonia).

How to Maintain a Clutter-Free Closet (12:28)

✅ Follow the one-in, two-out rule—for every new item, remove two old ones.
✅ Do a quick seasonal declutter every 3-6 months.
✅ Store off-season clothes separately to keep your closet manageable.
✅ Be intentional—only buy clothes that fit your style, lifestyle, and body.

Resources & Community

💬 Join the Conversation! Connect with fellow declutterers in our private Facebook group: ABC Declutter Community
📷 Follow us on Instagram for daily decluttering tips: @abcdeclutterwithjj
📖 Visit our website for more resources: www.abcdeclutter.com

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🎧 Listen now and start simplifying your wardrobe!