The author reflects on their experience of decluttering their wardrobe before moving from Sydney to London. This process involved sorting through belongings to choose what to keep, sell, donate, or alter, resulting in a significant reduction of items. Despite its challenges, the experience brought emotional relief and a sense of lightness. Expert Amy Bannerman emphasizes the mental benefits of an organized wardrobe, suggesting that removing clothes that don't fit or align with one’s lifestyle can ease morning overwhelm and inspire new outfit combinations.
Indeed, after eight hours sorting and separating the "loves" from the "leaves", there was nothing like the sweet relief I felt with a clean, organised and clutter-free wardrobe.
"An organised wardrobe makes for a calmer mind," Amy Bannerman, eBay's Pre-Loved Style Director, tells me. "Having stacks of jeans that don't fit and stuff that doesn't fit my lifestyle anymore, just makes me feel overwhelmed when I'm getting dressed."
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