Professional Tip: The Query to Ask When Cleansing Out Your Closet

This can be a new Cup of Jo column, Professional Ideas, the place we ask individuals for his or her life hacks and on a regular basis suggestions.

“Knowledgeable organizer as soon as gave me this recommendation, and I’ve by no means forgotten it: If you’re unsure a couple of gown/shirt/pair of denims, ask your self in the event you would wish to run into your ex whereas carrying it. As quickly as I heard that, I knew precisely which items I used to be prepared to present away, like a denim gown that all the time makes me really feel frumpy.” — Laura Fenton, who has lived in small New York Metropolis residences for over 20 years

Ideas? How do you edit your closet? Please share any suggestions under!

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(Illustration by Brooke Barker for Cup of Jo.)