Closet Refresh: How to Declutter, Organize, and Love Your Wardrobe Again

By Stephanie KirklandSeptember 04, 2025

Every season, do you find yourself making space for those new must-have items in your wardrobe? 🙋🏽♀️ I’ll admit it — I’m guilty! My closet is overflowing, and I know some of my Sistas can relate. We all love fashion, but sometimes we end up with too much stuff.

Here’s the truth: clutter and disorganized spaces don’t just take up physical room — they can also weigh us down mentally. They make it harder to focus, leave us feeling frustrated, and sometimes even a little discouraged. The good news? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with starting over. In fact, a closet refresh can feel so freeing and refreshing.

That’s exactly what we dove into during our Closet Refresh Workshop at My Sister’s Stuff Boutique — a day full of laughter, decluttering, wardrobe swaps, and even a body type quiz to help us shop smarter for the future. Let me share the steps with you, so you can do the same at home (and maybe join us for our next workshop!).

Step 1: Pull Everything Out

Yes, Sis — everything! I know it sounds daunting, but the first step to getting organized is knowing what you already have. Lay it all out so you can see the big picture.

Workshop Tip: During our boutique event, we made this fun by turning it into a “fashion show moment.” Some Sistas even rediscovered old favorites they forgot they had!

Step 2: Use the 5-Pile Rule

To avoid overwhelm, stick to these five piles: Keep, Try-On, Give, Toss, and Seasonal.

Keep: Ask yourself… Does this fit? Have I worn it in the last year? Is it in good condition? Do I love how I feel in it? If not, move it on.
Try-On: Don’t decide piece by piece — try them on in one batch. If it works, it stays. If not, move it to Give.
Give: Donate or swap with friends. At our workshop, we hosted a Wardrobe Swap, and it was amazing to see pieces get a second life with a new Sista.
Toss: Anything worn out, stained, or beyond repair. Free up that space!
Seasonal: Pack away what’s not in season. Out of sight, out of mind until it’s time to shine again.

Step 3: Clean Your Space

Take advantage of your empty closet. Dust shelves, vacuum floors, and refresh with cedar blocks to protect your sweaters. A clean space sets the tone for a fresh start.

Step 4: Organize with Style

Your closet should work for you, not against you.

Use baskets and bins for accessories.
Add robe hooks for items you’ll wear again before washing.
Try fabric or drawer dividers for smaller items.
Keep it neat, keep it chic!

Workshop Highlight: We had a Body Type Quiz where everyone discovered the silhouettes and cuts that flatter their shape. This made it so much easier to know what to keep versus what to let go.

Step 5: Set a Yearly Refresh

Your style evolves — so should your closet. Set a calendar reminder to revisit this process once a year (or once per season if you’re a true fashionista 👗).

Why Do It Together?

At My Sister’s Stuff Boutique, our Closet Refresh Workshop was more than just cleaning out clothes. It was about community, confidence, and connection.

We laughed, swapped, and encouraged each other.
We left with curated wardrobes instead of cluttered ones.
And most importantly — we walked away knowing how to shop smarter and with purpose.

Because Sis, fashion isn’t just about what you wear — it’s about how it makes you feel.

✨ Ready to Refresh?

Join us for the next Closet Refresh Workshop at My Sister’s Stuff Boutique. Bring your clothes, your besties, and your open heart. Together, we’ll clear out the clutter, swap some styles, and make room for pieces you truly love.

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