How to Spring Clean Your Closet With a Wardrobe Edit

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better time to clear out your wardrobe than the start of, not only the new season, but the astrological new year. If you didn’t shed as much as you should’ve by the end of the Year of the Snake, spring is as good a reason as any for a wardrobe edit. 

Use this time to reflect on your personal style and ask yourself questions: who were you last year, who do you want to be this year, and does your clothing align with that version of yourself? There are no right or wrong answers, but you’ll know if your clothing feels cohesive with who you are right now. 

Below, we’ve shared the 5 stages of a personalised Wardrobe Edit your House of Colour personal stylist will thoroughly take you through to curate a wardrobe that suits both your colour season and style personality, letting you kickstart spring feeling lighter and clearer about your personal style.   

5 Tips for a spring wardrobe edit

Set your intention

Before you begin, it’s helpful to know what you’re trying to achieve. Do you want to create a capsule wardrobe of staples, where each piece can be mixed and matched to work together? Do you want to get rid of old, boring items that no longer fit with your personal style? Or maybe you just need to streamline the 25 pairs of blue jeans and 18 black tops you own! Having a clear goal for your wardrobe is key.     

Review colours and styles

If you’ve already had a colour analysis or personal styling appointment, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge of which pieces work with your unique colour season and style personality. Ask yourself these questions as you go through each item:

• Does this colour harmonise with my natural skin tone or wash me out?
• Does this silhouette and fabric feel like me?
• Does it fit with my personality and lifestyle? 

Sort every piece

As you work through each piece, sort them into piles to make it clear:

• Keep – a no-brainer, you love these pieces, wear them all the time and feel like the best version of you when you do! 
• Sell – items that are valuable or in great condition but no longer work with your style. Last year, the pre-loved market was valued at around £4.8 billion, proving that one person’s trash really is another’s treasure!   
• Donate – for items that you’ve worn but maybe aren’t worth listing online, your local charity shop will welcome them! 
• Alter/repair – for the trousers that are a smidge too long and the shirt that lost a button in 2019, take them to the tailor and fall in love with them again. 
• Think about it – this is a risky pile and items should be added sparingly. Set a deadline to decide about these items; don’t hold onto them forever.  

Wardrobe management

Once you’re set on the pieces you’re keeping, you can organise your wardrobe in the way that works best for you. Sort by category, season or colour – try to keep items as visible as possible (i.e. hanging instead of stuffed into drawers!) and use the ‘reverse hanger technique’ to make it easy to see which pieces you haven’t worn in a long time. 

Understand what’s missing

A Wardrobe Edit isn’t an excuse to go on a shopping spree, replacing the old pieces with new pieces you’ll never wear! Think about which pieces work together and identify the gaps in your wardrobe. Sometimes investing in just one or two new pieces can open up a whole host of outfit possibilities! At this stage, a personal stylist can really help you understand how certain items can make your wardrobe work at its best. 

How a House of Colour Wardrobe Edit can help

Spring isn’t about reinventing yourself, but it is a great time to re-align with your goals, feel more organised and get back to feeling your best after a long winter. A Wardrobe Edit with one of our expert personal stylists can help you audit every piece of clothing you own and determine what no longer works. Gain clarity, reduce daily decision fatigue when getting dressed and reconnect with the joy of understanding your personal style!

Benefits of a House of Colour wardrobe edit

Here are some of the benefits of booking a House of Colour Wardrobe Edit:

• Learn from an expert – your personal stylist will use their knowledge of both colour theory and fashion psychology to help you understand which pieces harmonise with your skin tone, and which silhouettes and fabrics suit your unique style personality. 
• Streamline your stuff – at your appointment, you’ll learn exactly what works for you and why, which pieces can be tailored and which pieces you can add to curate a capsule wardrobe that works seamlessly with your lifestyle.
• Say goodbye to decision fatigue – Knowing everything in your wardrobe works for you and the year ahead makes getting dressed a more enjoyable process and can boost your confidence!
• Book a group session – no need to go it alone! Gather a group of friends and enjoy a wardrobe clean out session together. (Imagine you’re in the wardrobe montage scene in the Sex and the City movie!) Get snacks, vote on what to keep/sell/donate and learn more about each other’s style.

Streamline and discover your new season style today; book a Wardrobe Edit with one of our expert stylists and learn how to make your clothes work for you!