At this is the stage you should start to edit your wardrobe. Now before we go any further, I want to make something very clear. If this is the first time you are decluttering your closet, I suggest you put the items you remove away somewhere that is not easily accessible, for example, a friends house, lock up, basement or loft. Now I know that this may well mean that you take things from some of those areas to declutter them and then end up putting them back, but the reason I suggest this is because sometimes people can become a little too enthusiastic at this stage and then end up with not enough to wear. By decluttering like this, if you realise you need something, you can, with effort, get it back out. Ultimately, you want to try and live with the capsule wardrobe you have created. However, using this method, you will not have to buy something you have just got rid of if you make a mistake. 

At the end of the season, whether it be summer, winter, or the whole year reassess what you have worn and needed. If you have not pulled anything out of your storage, then consider selling, donating or throwing it out. You can also use any funds you make back to buy intentional items you need. 

To start the edit you can do this in one of two ways depending on the time you have, and the number of clothes you need to declutter. If you have piles and piles of clothes or very little time, choose one type of clothing, for example, jackets, and gather all of them from everywhere into one place. That includes from the car, garage, basement, loft, by the front door or in the outhouse, EVERYWHERE. 

Alternatively, if your wardrobe is more manageable, gather everything into one place and edit in one go. Again, make sure you pull out everything. 

If you have all your clothes together, separate them into piles of jeans, skirts, trousers, coats etc. Start with say jackets, and ask yourself the following questions;

• Is it damaged and if so am I going to get it fixed asap? If you will get it fixed, put it somewhere it every day sight to remind you to do that. Otherwise, let it go.
• Does it fit? If you are in-between sizes and working towards another size, only keep your target sizes out if you actively see results. Otherwise, put those items away and if you have not got them out all season, consider removing them completely. 
• Consider each item and how it serves your practical needs? Do you have two things that serve the same purpose?
• When was the last time you wore it? If it was over a year ago unless you have a biannual event, consider putting it aside. 
• Do you have some clothes that are your safe go-to items? These are fine if they make you feel good, but if not consider replacing them with something that does. 
• Is it comfortable? Life is too short for something that is itchy, digs in or has to be pulled up or down frequently while you are wearing it. 
• Do you have multiples of one item? For example, ten white shirts or 15 pairs of black leggings. You should only need multiples of something if your job or a very regular activity calls for it. If that is the case, consider how many you need and when your washing cycle is, to cover yourself. Choose the best quality, fit and newest options to keep. 
• Any sentimental items should be considered carefully. Make sure you are not bullied into getting rid of something you might later regret. Only you will know the answer as to whether something should go or stay. If you are unsure, put it away and consider again at the end of the season. Or look at the possibility of displaying it somehow. 

Once you have gone through everything and put the other options away, make a list of any items you want to replace and precisely what you want to replace them with. At the end of the season, decide if you will permanently remove everything you have stored.