Welcome back to The JJs Declutter Podcast!
Today, Janis and Julie are diving into one of the most common (and overwhelming) clutter zones—your closet. If your wardrobe feels chaotic, your drawers are overflowing, or choosing an outfit feels stressful, this episode is your game-changer.
You’ll learn step-by-step strategies to declutter your clothes with ease, plus smart tips for donating, selling, or recycling what no longer serves you. It’s time to build a wardrobe that works for your lifestyle—calm, functional, and filled with clothes you love.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The emotional side of decluttering clothes—how to let go of guilt and sentiment
✔️ The 4-Pile Method for efficient wardrobe sorting (05:22)
✔️ Key questions to ask when deciding what stays
✔️ Where and how to donate, sell, or recycle clothing (07:01)
✔️ How to build a wardrobe you love with intentional habits
✔️ Simple strategies to maintain a clutter-free closet (12:28)
👚 Declutter Your Clothes with the 4-Pile Method (05:22)
1️⃣ Keep – What you love, wear often, and feel great in
2️⃣ Donate/Sell – Still in good shape, but no longer your style or fit
3️⃣ Recycle – Worn out, damaged, or unsalvageable items
4️⃣ Seasonal/Maybe – Items to revisit later before making a final decision
Ask yourself:
- Do I love this?
- Do I wear it regularly?
- Does it fit me well right now?
- Would I buy this again at full price?
👉 If you hesitate or have to justify it—it’s time to LET IT GO.
♻️ Where to Take Your Decluttered Clothes (07:01)
👗 Donate – Local shelters, thrift shops, or community drives
💰 Sell – Try Poshmark, eBay, consignment shops, or Facebook Marketplace
♻️ Recycle – Textile bins or store programs (H&M, Levi’s, Patagonia, etc.)
👖 How to Maintain a Clutter-Free Closet (12:28)
✅ Follow a "one-in, two-out" rule
✅ Do seasonal closet edits (every 3–6 months)
✅ Store off-season clothes separately
✅ Shop with intention—buy what fits your body, life, and style
💬 Resources & Community
👉 Join our Facebook Group: ABC Declutter Community
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @abcdeclutterwithjj
🌐 Visit our website for more tips & tools: www.abcdeclutter.com
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward a simplified, intentional wardrobe.
Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!
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