Scoop up all your pieces -- and we mean ALL your pieces -- and make a clothes mountain on your bed. Then allocate each piece into one of the following piles:

Keep

This one is fairly self-explanatory, if you like it, love it, and are still wearing it -- then it’s a keeper!

Store

As we transition from winter into warmer temps, it’s a great time to send your chunky knits on a little vacay to an airtight container. Jump in the car and hit your local Howards Storage of Bunnings if you’re in need of some extra storage boxes or vacuum sealed bags.

Pass On

In the words of Marie Kondo, “if it’s not sparking joy” it’s time to move on. Rather than throwing it away, can you find a way to rehome it? Perhaps you donate a retired slip dress to your sister-in-law who always complimented you on it? Or donate your lightly worn clothes to an organisation like Styling Station; a not-for-profit that empowers vulnerable women through style and supports socially and environmentally conscious shopping. You can check them out here.

Do you have a problem child that you just can’t seem to figure out? If you’re umming and ahh-ing about which pile to place a piece in, then there’s one magic question to help you make the final decisions: HAVE YOU WORN IT IN THE PAST YEAR?

If it’s yes, then it’s definitely worth keeping it for another 12 months. If you’re not wearing it often because you’re unsure of styling, then bring it in-store! Did you know you can bring your current clothing from home into the store to be styled? Let one of our expert stylists help you create a look you love.

If it’s no, then it’s time to go. We know goodbyes are hard but if you’ve gone through every season and it hasn’t made an appearance, then it’s out.

There is one exception to the above rule: sentimental value. Some people collect stamps, but we collect clothes. Hands up, who’s with us? At Calexico the majority of our pieces are collectors items and we get the value of keeping items that give you warm and fuzzy feelings.

For example, if you’ve not worn your black fedora in years but it’s a memento from an unforgettable trip to New York City -- keep it! Perhaps, it’ll reappear in your rotation in the next few years, or perhaps your son or daughter will beg to borrow it and claim it as their own forever (karma’s a bitch).

For these heirloom and more emotional pieces, we suggest putting them on display. Find a place in your closet or bedroom that allows them to shine. Add some coat hooks and display your beloved leather fringe jackets, silk scarves, and hats. It’s lovely to open your closet and see a little gallery of all the special items you’ve collected over the years.

Life has enough challenges, don’t add losing hours searching for your favourite singlet to the list. Once you’ve got your piles, place them in appropriate spaces in your wardrobe. Jeans, tees, knits, and the things you reach for daily get the best real estate for easy access and the priceless benefit of a few extra minutes in the morning.

We’ve all got some injured items in our closets. The stilettos that need reheeling, the cashmere that needs de-pilling, the belt that needs a new hold punched, and the strap that needs reattaching. Bring in your items that need a little TLC and our stylists will sort them out for you free of charge.