Be Selective

The average American buys 65 new pieces of clothing per year yet is less satisfied with every subsequent purchase. We sometimes think we have all these pieces, but when you really look, you'll find there's a hole or a button that doesn't work for you.

A closet cleanout:

Choose long-term clothes carefully and invest in pieces that don’t go out of style, like a black cocktail dress for women or a tailored suit for men. You want these to showcase your best style as you either wear them very often (e. G. Work clothes, coats) or only on special occasion...

• Sort and organize your apparel, separating items into three distinct piles: Donations, Disposal, and Clothes to Keep.
• Keep only the garments you love dearly and plan to wear often.
• From the usable items, sell the items you can and give or donate the rest.
• For clothin...