Questions To Help With Decluttering Clothing

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A client was looking for more questions to help her with clothing decluttering (in addition to the usual do I love it/use it/need it questions) so here are some that I brainstormed for her and hope will help you too.

• Does it flatter my figure?
• Do I feel great when I wear it?
• Is it comfortable?
• Does it project the image I want to share with the world?
• Do I have another, nicer version of this?
• Is it a flattering color for me?
• Is it still in style? (even when styles come back they often change just enough that our old things probably won't work)
• Do I have space for this in my closet/dresser?
• Will I wear this in the next year? How many times? 
• Is it worth the space in my closet/dresser?
• Have I worn this in the last year?
• Does it fit me properly?
• Would it get more use in another home?
• Do I know someone who would love this more than I do?
• What is keeping me from letting this go? 
• Will this go with at least 3 other outfits I own?
• How many of this type of clothing item do I want to keep and have space for? Say it's 10... then only keep the best 10.
• Is it stained? Stretched? In any condition other than excellent? Is it worth repairing?
• Does wearing this item make me feel good or bad? Light or heavy? Happy or sad?
  Free or constrained?
• If I were moving tomorrow, would I take it with me?
• Is this item a vital part of my wardrobe or just clutter?