The beautiful days are coming and with them the desire for new clothes and accessories that surf the latest fashion trends. Who says new purchases also means space on the shelves! Imposed then, as in decoration or even in the kitchen or the bathroom, the famous spring cleaning in our wardrobe. Oops! It is not always easy to know which parts to separate and even less what to do with them … There are however many options, starting with donation of clothing to various charities or drop off at relay stations if these are no longer in good condition, so that they can be recycled.
We can also decide to sell some in order to renew your wardrobe at a lower cost, while supporting the circular economy. Because, we must admit, this little dress that has been sleeping for years in our closet could well make someone else happy, right? And this tank top, I keep? I sell ?
How to properly sort your clothes? Update with Raffaella Tarassi, professional organizer, interior designer and certified consultant KonMari® in collaboration with the platform Vinted*, who shares some useful tips for storage and spring cleaning. “Spring is the season for new beginnings, so starting this time of year with a decluttered home might just be the best way to set the tone for things to come. Although tidying up and cleaning are two very different tasks. , they ultimately go hand in hand with creating a space to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy alone or with family and friends; having clutter makes cleaning more difficult and inefficient, which is why an activity has a profound influence on the other.”, indicates the expert.
Are you ready? Follow the guide !
5 tips to sort your clothes without making mistakes
1. Prepare the room: open the window and let in some fresh air, light a candle, put on some instrumental music … Create a great atmosphere, where you will feel energized, inspired and relaxed at the same time before attacking your sort!
2. Take all your clothes out of the closet: it is important to work by product category, in this case, clothing and / or accessories. Bring them into the same room and possibly divide them into subcategories to facilitate the process. If you are “working” on your wardrobe, group all t-shirts, pants, jackets, etc., and then divide them into subcategories: tank tops, short-sleeved t-shirts, t-shirts, and t-shirts. long sleeve shirts …
3. Define 4 stacks: we will distinguish things to keep, things to give / recycle, things to sell to buyers who would be happy to give your item a second life, and the “maybe” ! Raffaella Tarassi always recommends trying the “maybe” items at the end of each category, as long as we have a clearer idea of what we already want to keep.
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4. Define simple rules to guide you: for example, if an object is stained or broken (and if of course it has no sentimental attachment), it leaves without much discussion or thought.
5. Try to move towards an abundance mentality, be grateful for what you have, and make room for the person you are and want to be. Objects are not just objects, especially those that entered our house, they meant something to us.
“You want your home to be the best place in the world for you, a place that honors your past, makes you deeply appreciate the present and excites you for the future”, adds Raffaella Tarassi.
Finally, keep in mind that all your clothes, accessories but also decoration, leisure items or books that no longer have their place in your cupboards have one on the platform! With Vinted, the process of selling and buying second-hand items remains simplified: no more trips, everything can be done in the comfort of your living room in a few clicks. Or THE easy and economical solution for sorting and reviving your business.
There is no more !
* With more than 300 million items available on all of its platforms, Vinted is positioned as the leading application for second-hand clothing in France, and has nearly 37 million members in Europe.
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