Closet Cleanout

I cleared out 4 pairs of shoes at the weekend (yeah, there might be some new pairs on the way though...) but I am also looking at ways to slim line my closet. I have embarked upon a challenge similar to the Shoeper Challenge in that I am giving myself a year to wear everything hanging in my closet. I am keeping track of this by turning the hangers around once an item has been worn. I had a fairly big clear out during the 30 for 30 and who knows, if there’s another 30x30 in the spring or summer I might feel similarly inspired. However, anything on a hanger that is still facing the right way come December 31st this year (an outfit blog is a great way to see what you have and haven’t worn so I’ve been doing the hanger thing for a few weeks now and looked back so I could include everything worn since the start of 2011) is out. I think a year is a fair amount of time and the only exception to this rule is evening/occasion dresses (though we have 4 more weddings to attend this year so there’s a chance even they will all get worn). I will let you know how I get on!