Extreme Wardrobe Declutter 2025

My Biggest Wardrobe Declutter Yet: 42 Items Gone!

It had been a while since I tackled my wardrobe, and honestly, it was long overdue. This turned into the biggest wardrobe declutter I’ve ever done—and let me tell you, it felt so good to finally create space in my closet and my mind.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the clothes piling up in your wardrobe or struggling with decision fatigue every morning, I hope this post gives you a gentle nudge to start your own closet clean out. I’m sharing the full process I used to sort, let go, and move toward a more simplified, minimalist wardrobe. Let’s dive in.

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The first thing I did was take everything out of my wardrobe. It sounds dramatic (and it kind of is), but seeing it all laid out gave me a proper perspective. I only put back what I actually wear regularly — and wow, it was eye-opening. Out of a full rack, only a small handful made the cut straight away.

There was this one beautiful silk dress I bought in South Africa that I kept to the side — it’s too lovely to risk getting damaged, so I gave it its own special place. The rest went into a sorting pile.

Step One: Empty Everything

I started by pulling everything out of my wardrobe. Yep—every hanger, every drawer, even the swimwear tucked away in a random cupboard. It’s always a bit confronting to see just how much we actually own when it’s all out in front of us.

From there, I started sorting clothes into piles:

• Dresses

• Skirts

• Shorts

• Tops (including workout gear)

• Pants

• Jackets and jumpers

• Swimwear

• Accessories like beanies, gloves, and even a random bodysuit

It’s so helpful to visually see what you own by category. Suddenly, those 7 pairs of nearly identical black tights feel a little… excessive.

Step Two: Keep What You Actually Wear

Instead of asking myself what should I get rid of?, I flipped the question:

What do I actually wear and love right now?

This shift made the process way less emotional. I grabbed the pieces I wear weekly—the ones that feel good on and work for my current season of life. For me, that included a few everyday dresses, staple tops, and comfy shorts.

I even set aside a special dress I bought in South Africa—it’s beautiful silk, and while I don’t wear it often, I’m not quite ready to part with it. That’s okay. Gentle minimalism means making space for things that matter, not forcing ourselves to part with items we genuinely love.

Letting Go of the “Someday” Clothes

Now here’s the harder part: the clothes I’d been holding onto “just in case.”

• The dress that I swore I’d fit back into one day (even though it’s a bit too short now).

• The top I’ve never worn but liked the idea of.

• Pieces that don’t really align with my current lifestyle anymore (hello motherhood, goodbye bodycon dresses).

One emotional moment? Finding the outfit I got engaged in. That one’s staying for good. It reminded me that clothes aren’t just fabric—they hold stories too. The key is choosing which stories you want to keep close.

What I Struggled to Declutter…

Swimwear. This was my Achilles heel. We live by the water, love boating, and I’m outdoors a lot—so I justified holding onto almost all of it. Except for one wetsuit I’ve outgrown (and let’s be honest, you can rent those if you really need one).

The point? It’s okay to have blind spots. Decluttering isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being honest.

42 Items Gone, and It Feels Like a Breath of Fresh Air

By the end of this closet declutter, I had let go of 42 items. That’s 42 fewer decisions I have to make. 42 pieces of visual clutter removed. 42 things no longer taking up space in my mental load.

And I didn’t do it all in one go—this was a slow and intentional declutter, done in pockets of time between life and motherhood.

Thinking of Starting Your Own Wardrobe Reset?

Here’s a quick version of the method I used:

1. Empty your wardrobe – See it all. It helps.

2. Sort by category – Group similar items together.

3. Pick your favourites first – What do you actually wear?

4. Gently let go of what no longer fits your life or body

5. Be kind to yourself through the process

You don’t have to declutter it all in one afternoon. It’s okay to pause, reflect, and even revisit some items later. Progress over perfection, always.

Ready to create space in your home and head?

Try a mini declutter today—even if it’s just one drawer. And if you want to see how it all unfolded in real time, you can watch the full video over on YouTube: [insert link again]

Let me know in the comments—what’s one piece you’ve been holding onto and why?