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HOW TO DECLUTTER YOUR CLOSET » Everything you need to know (Minimalism) // Let's declutter your wardrobe! Creating a more minimalist wardrobe is a great way to simplify your life, and an important part if you want to declutter your home. I love my minimalist closet and I do a closet declutter two times a year. So I'd love to share my declutter tips with you.
Do you have a small wardrobe? Or a capsule wardrobe? How often do you do a minimalist wardrobe declutter? Or does your minimalist home hasn't yet reached your clothing?
No matter where you are in your journey, this video will help get you started.
Decluttering questions I shared in the video:
» Does it really fit?
» Is it ‘me’? Is this my style?
» Would I buy this again today?
» Is it comfortable?
» Do I feel confident when I wear this?
» Is it still in good condition?
» How many similar things do I own? And is this my favorite of those things?
» Have I actually worn this in the last year?
» Does it work with other clothing items I already own?
» Do I love this?
» Does this item fill a need I currently have?
Lots of love,
🌼 Vera
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@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 📘 Decluttering Guide ebook: simplehappyzen.teachable.com/p/simple-happy-zen-s-ultimate-decluttering-guide ✨ Patreon: www.patreon.com/SimpleHappyZen 👚 How to build a capsule wardrobe: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJmdqdiD3rOUXaM.html

@monicaimre8586 4 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos!! Well done to your hard work create them for us in order to help creating positive changes :) i always learn a lot from each video, keep the great work up Darling ;)

@tedw929 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Vera. I went ahead and watched this video even though as a minimalist I have decluttered to the comfortable point. It was a good reminder . One comment I would like to make: once the cluttering is done, if you are required to switch your wardrobe around because of the season, it will take a fraction of the time that was spent previously stowing off season clothing. It now takes me 30 minutes or less to refresh the current wardrobe.( Many of my pieces are used year round.) It has been a big time saver and not the agonizing chore it once was.

@yoanitasutjianto2878 3 жыл бұрын

What i have to do if i feel exhausted, everytime i want to start decluter?

@chilibandit6660 3 жыл бұрын

"Would i want my ex to see me in this?" is lately my favourite😀

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

I love that 😂

@lemonielala3080 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh, this is a good one!

@denisegirmer4550 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@karinsky9337 5 ай бұрын

My new mantra😂

@stephanieg2000 4 жыл бұрын

A question that helps me is "would I buy this today if I saw it in a store?" if no then out it goes!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

I love it! :)

@loriroemer1122 3 жыл бұрын

I am late to this video, this is an excellent tip, and it's going to help me a lot!

@yamelove 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one

@mbrady199 4 жыл бұрын

I lovvvvvve that you said keeping an item you paid for doesn't put the money bank in your pocket. This flipped something in my brain!!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it! :)

@vii6429 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I like your name!😊😊

@dominiquetheeasyminimalist 4 жыл бұрын

Do I feel confident and beautiful when I wear that outfit? No need to pull on a skirt that is too short when I sit down, or tuck in my belly when I wear pants, and makes me feel uncomfortable. Clothes serve me, not the other way around!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

YES!!!

@milicaradakovic8098 2 жыл бұрын

It took me three years to donate my moms clothes after she died. I now have more space to move on. They had special meaning, but it is more satisfying to know someone else is wearing them.

@victoriamather2267 4 жыл бұрын

I really love the question ‘Is this me, my style and my lifestyle?’. This question can get you through any decluttering situation.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

It's such a great question :D

@NenaLavonne 4 жыл бұрын

The 80/20 rule is soooo true. I used to have that horrible habit of saving the clothes I liked the best for special occasions that never actually came...so the prettiest things never even worn. I am glad I’m aware of that now, LOL :-) Wonderful video ♥️♥️♥️

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's such a shame if we don't wear our best and most lovely items :) Thanks Nena and have a great weekend!

@thewealthysoul5340 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I used to buy certain items (mostly clothing) fantasizing about the day or situation where I would wear them and how that would make me feel... Sadly I spent way too much on things I never ever wore and I ended up selling/donating 90% of them.

@Kfssan 4 жыл бұрын

My rule is to wear 80% of my wardrobe in 2 weeks and 100% of my wardobe in a year.

@creativecorner4715 3 жыл бұрын

Me too in this process I wasted a lot of my earnings n earned a heavy guilt

@lynnmoserakajona1550 3 жыл бұрын

@@thewealthysoul5340 Me too. I also gained lbs and now I can't wear them even if I had somewhere to wear them.

@Kfssan 4 жыл бұрын

I counted my clothes and came to 54. I would probably be able to downsize more, but Im happy with the number because I love all of my clothes 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome!!! And a great number :)

@liz-marigreen3470 3 жыл бұрын

I think its also a good idea to literally fit all clothes on. Every single item in your closet. Look in the mirror from all angles and then decide what to do with it. I kept clothing before and when I put it on it looks horrible

@BillandJennTraveling 3 жыл бұрын

So my wife and I are decluttering and going towards the minimalist lifestyle. Downsizing from a 2700 ft² home down to a 1632 ft² home going from one acre to 9000 ft² property. We have been donating and selling a lot of our items and will have a modest amount of things but only the things that we need. My wife and I were surfing around and found your KZfaq Page and we really enjoy it! And you said you live in the Netherlands? We live in Twin falls Idaho USA!!

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, good luck with the decluttering and downsizing! Yes I'm from the Netherlands :)

@mariafriberg2441 4 жыл бұрын

When I'm stuck with some item, and can't find any question to if I should keep it or not, I find it helpful to ask how happy I would be if the item was gone. That 'backwards' question really helps me decide. Since I want minimalism, I love empty space. This way, some big winter jackets have been released. (And other items, beside clothes).

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I love that! The backwards reasoning is something I also like to do. Helps me out big time

@shannie777 3 жыл бұрын

When decluttering I really like to ask myself "If I saw it in a store right now, brand new, would I be willing to spend some money on it?" Something that question really helped me with, is that it forces me to think about that clothes as brand new and that I dont already own, it forces me to think about weither I would buy that thing just for what it is, without emotional attachment or memories and to not keep it just because I already own it I am now pretty minimalistic and I really dont have emotional attachment to objects and dont feel guilty about discarding things that I dont need/use anymore, but this really helped me get out of that mind set

@tamarindjam5767 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on decluttering your wardrobe ever - and believe me, I have seen quite a few! It packs in so much - and the questions cover everything possible, and help to decide whether to keep something or not. Vera, I am a big fan of yours, and watch every video of yours that I can - even the older ones! Thank you so much!💖

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much, that's so nice to hear 🤗🌼🍵💕

@therobotdevil2284 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 122-piece wardrobe and I'm still narrowing it down! Thanks for this video, I've seen hundreds of minimalist videos (yeah I know, a bit extreme, but they motivate me while I'm decluttering) and this is the most thorough closet decluttering tip video I've seen!

@lisavanhengstum4800 3 жыл бұрын

I live also in the Netherlands, and I own 25 spring and summer items and 25 fall and winter items. I think it is pretty minimal for our country :')

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that sounds great! 😊

@forestno0k 4 жыл бұрын

i have under 50 clothes/accessories and it really is a slow process of eliminating clothes that you realise are unnecessary and don't add to your style. I started off decluttering huge amounts but now i declutter one or two items every season as i refine what i truly want to wear. great video btw

@sarah.bea. 4 жыл бұрын

That „gathering everything“ tip is the most useful for every kind of declutter. It can sometimes shock you into action :)

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly hahaha

@antiquesrestoration3874 4 жыл бұрын

Here in my area of southern California...we have nine months of summer, two months of winter, around a month of spring and probably about 45 minutes of autumn. 🙄 I'd like to cut my wardrobe by about a third.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 45 minutes of autumn 😂

@casebeth 2 жыл бұрын

i'm sorry but no, you have no winter Love, chicago

@antiquesrestoration3874 2 жыл бұрын

@@casebeth lol...fair enough.

@kinskigirl 4 жыл бұрын

I would say one other circumstance not to get rid of clothes that you love that don't fit is if you are postpartum. Your body will change a lot in the coming months and you may - or may not - be able to wear them later. One should wait maybe until their body "levels out." Until then, keeping them in a maybe box to revisit in a few months or even a year is a good idea.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes very true :) Thank you

@elsispanoghe5605 4 жыл бұрын

That's so so true!

@Poppy- 4 жыл бұрын

Good piece of advice! Same for pre menopause. I keep yoyo-ing and got rid of some things too soon.

@jw1512 4 жыл бұрын

Though the same. Actually for my body it took about one year to adjust after giving birth. Didn't expect it might take such a long time...

@itoshiibaka8267 3 жыл бұрын

I had a cesarean section and diastasis recti, and my body is still adjusting 1.5 years postpartum. Early on, I let go of anything that I didn't absolutely LOVE from my pre-pregnancy wardrobe because I was pretty sure most of it wouldn't fit afterwards because of the shifting of the hip bones. I'm not mad at all. Most of it was so easy to replace from a thrift store and it fits my body NOW, not 6 months from now. I kept my favourite 3 pairs of jeans, my power suit and favourite blouses, anything like tops that were more adaptable to a new shape, and things like that. I relinquished a lot of things that I thought I'd find again fairly easily. Again, no regrets. But it sure does take a long time to heal.

@ChristysChannelYall 4 жыл бұрын

I live in the US in North Carolina and our weather is crazy. We can get all seasons in the course of a week, particularly in spring or fall. I have to have every weight of coat and kind of boots and sandals. It is frustrating when you are a minimalist.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately it's not something we can change :) In my opinion, it's more important to have a wardrobe that makes sense and works for us, rather than to only have a certain number of items

@graham108 2 жыл бұрын

I've just recently discovered your channel and I wanted to say that you have really motivated me to start my decluttering journey. I have taken things to the charity shop or recycled/sold online and I can already feel my anxiety levels going down ☺️ it's funny when I realise I'd become a product of my consumerism environment here in the UK, thanks again and many blessings too you...🤗🤗

@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, congrats on all the progress you've made and nice to hear you're already experiencing some benefits from decluttering :)

@Poppy- 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning weather condition on top of type of occupation /activity. Most capsule wardrobe don't include temperature gaps as big as mine (60°: +30°C to -30°C).

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's cold!! 😯

@shantellelee7684 3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@creativedutchess4866 3 жыл бұрын

I really should count all my items just to get a shock factor to motivate myself to get rid of things

@ornellarose4818 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you included how to get rid of them mindfully. A lot of people miss out on that!

@gorana.37 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera, Long time follower but first time commenter - first of all, thank you for all your great content ! I felt compelled to comment on this because ever since I switched to minimalism around 2015-2016, I managed to trim down my wardrobe down to these essentials (gave away around 80-90% of my clothes), I call it the "5x5" list as follows (I'm probably a freak, I know) : Not counting motorcycle, mountain hiking and gym gear + underwear (which is already rather minimalistic in itself), I found the sweet spot with an every day list that works like this, - 5 Tops (sweaters / jumpers) - 5 Bottoms (3 pairs of jeans / 2 pairs of shorts) - 5 Footwear (2 shoes for winter / 3 shoes for summer) - 5 Outerwear (4 jackets / 1 coat - that cost me a kidney by the the way) - 5 Specialized (2 zipper hoodies / 2 blazers / 1 raincoat) All I have to do is mix in a bunch of t-shirts/shirts/polos (15/5/5) and I'm good to go for 99% of work/life situations out there. That means around 50 general-purpose clothing items in total ! I focus on quality rather than quantity and they're all amazing pieces I enjoy wearing, it really does make a world of difference. It's always so good to not be stressed out about how to get dressed and prepared in the morning and I pretty much feel like a badass every time I step outside. It gives me a peace of mind like nothing else. It's an amazing feeling. Again, thank your for your heartfelt content and keep up the good work ! Take it easy!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for following and commenting! 🤗🌾🌿 I love your system, sounds so amazing. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

@nataliecheney3177 3 жыл бұрын

I am just starting my minimalism journey, with a bit of a twist. I call it "Minimalist Bohiemian" style. This is the closest I can come to a good description of the style I love. Your post/site has really helped me so far Thank you 🙏

@rebeccaarcher3851 4 жыл бұрын

I started my journey towards minimalism about the same time I started my journey to lose weight. A big joy in my life was the day I went to go find another box of my stored “skinny clothes” to find that I had emptied them all and now fit them!!! (Or they are too big now!) Everything in my house fits now! Clearing things out as I go also helps.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing, congrats!! 🤗

@MadameMinima 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Vera, 2 years ago I downsized to a capsule wardrobe and recently I even decluttered the capsule wardrobe! I now own only 5 dresses, 1 skirt and 1 blouse and I don't regret it!!! I have been on my decluttering and minimalist journey for 5 years now and I am still not where I want to be. I have even created a YT channel to help me stay accountable. But I think "it's all about progress not perfection". I myself try to declutter not more than I can handle in one go. The KonMarie method didn't work for me, as it has been too overwhelming. I declutter more than you do: one drawer, closet, cupboard, spot at a time. Thank you so much for inspiring me. 🥰

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and good luck with your minimalism journey and your YT channel!!!

@MadameMinima 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen thank you and sending you lots of luck to from Luxembourg 🇱🇺 to the Netherlands 🇳🇱

@ToNi-em3we 4 жыл бұрын

Right now I’m an Au Pair from Germany I’m America. I’m wearing what was in my luggage when I came here. I just shopped 3 more sweaters and a thick winter coat.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck over there! :)

@pauwerwoman1247 2 жыл бұрын

Everyday is a special occasion 🤗So no need for me to keep special occasion clothes in a different place🌷🍃

@cherylkane19 4 жыл бұрын

An exception I've made to keeping only what I love: I have one sweater that I do not like. It's not flattering and the wrong color. But it's 100 percent wool and every now and then here in the mountains of Ecuador it gets really cold for a few days. I gratefully get it out of my closet and wear it at home. I don't want to replace such an expensive sweater that I need so rarely.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes very practical! :)

@tinnerste2507 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tailor it or sew it to fit you better? I find sewing a princess seam into knits to make them fit well when they are oversized or streched out. You wouldnt even need to cut them inside on the seams untill your sure it fits well .

@cherylkane19 4 жыл бұрын

@@tinnerste2507 Great suggestion! Thank you.

@tinnerste2507 4 жыл бұрын

@@cherylkane19 your welcome!

@MarielaMerino 4 жыл бұрын

when I first started being minimalist I did the hanger method and that really helped me to see what I didnt wear! Now what I do is the one in and one out rule to keep my closet minimal :) great video!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I love the hanger method, so simple yet effective

@itoshiibaka8267 3 жыл бұрын

The hanger trick is super helpful after weight change and postpartum. I have lots of clothing that's still backwards right now. 😳

@patwteuseary3567 3 жыл бұрын

I dont like the thought of my hangers not being in a smooth order. Hadn't realized something like that would bother me. Lol

@barbarapope349 3 жыл бұрын

I have hoodies , sweat pants, shirts with cool pictures on them that I don’t want to wear because I’m old and they would look stupid but I like them😳 and things that are to small 🤣 I would like to dress up but don’t really go anywhere and I get lazy so I guess I have a few issues to deal with 🤣 this has encouraged me to think about these issues 👍🏻❤️

@equinn6504 4 жыл бұрын

I gained 30lbs and replaced the majority if my closet only to lose 40lbs again and now the pieces I loved too much to get rid off once they didn't fit are my most treasured pieces. So determining if your weight is going to fluctuate again is important too. For me it was probably just due to the end of my puberty and the last hormonal adjustments that came with it (at least that is what makes the most sense to me with my specific case)

@ColorJoyLynnH 2 жыл бұрын

I adore clothes!!! I adore color!!! My closet palette is turquoise, hot pinks/magenta, purple, and hot green. Everything looks great together. I am not a minimalist but i do not want things that I won’t use or that are not sentimental. I believe sentimental value is absolutely valuable. When my closet gets to the point that I can’t hang things without using two hands to wedge it in, it’s time to thin items out.

@by_sha 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tip you gave on combining the reflection on lifestyle, roles, and laundry habit! it's so practical 😊 currently I'm sitting on a 123-piece closet (well not quite literally), this include all handbags, shoes and loungewear/sports wear, and I'm pretty happy about it! It took me 5 years to really curate my wardrobe and found my style. I really love having limited pieces (although I think my wardrobe is quite generous still) and try to maximise it through creativity ☺️

@hirrorstories 4 жыл бұрын

Another tip: if something in your wardrobe is out of fashion, you wore it 100times and already tired of seeing it. But the item is in good condition. DONT DONATE or throw out. Store it under your bed for 2-3 years or maybe 5. Because fashion is constantly recycling old models. And when it is again in the fashion you don't have to buy bunch of things that you threw out few years ago and it will be vintagelike cuz no one has it. Guaranteed when you take it out it will still look fresh. And it's not only about fashion sometimes you want fe leopard shirt but it is no where sold. For few years I hunted for leopard print and the models that I could find weren't what I wanted so I saluted when they became in fashion. Even though now everyone wears it and in next months everyone will be sick of it I'll store mine to take out in few seasons. My mom donated so many expensive nice jackets coats etc. because she was tired of seeing them everyday and now we look at them and sigh what a shame they were probably still could be used as vintage clothing.

@LeanSerenity 3 жыл бұрын

The thought of having anything stored under my bed completely blocks my zen!! 😭 that is true though .. styles always come back !!

@storytimewithelisa3607 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best guides to decluttering I have ever watched on youtube!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much! :)

@barbarak3364 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of colourful scarfs. They brighten up all neutral outfits 💝🥂🎶💃🏼💐

@raniressler 2 жыл бұрын

I have 61 items hanging in my closet. Currently working on decluttering. I have my t-shirts and summer clothes in a separate area. I’m hoping to be down to about 20 items in my closet. When I studied abroad I had two suitcases with me and it was so much easier to pick out my clothes with so few to pick from. Now figuring out what I’m going to wear is stressful.

@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Christiana, good luck with your decluttering goals!

@cathylynnpietranton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vera thank you very much for all the suggestions. I don't have very many clothes so I keep all my clothes in the closet all your round.❤

@srijaniroy1523 4 жыл бұрын

You were right about the weather condition. I live in a hot and humid part of India. So I own few winter clothes and can declutter the excess. But I am bound to keep a number of airy cotton clothes during the warm seasons.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Weather conditions are so important :)

@nancynurse4552 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this video!!! I have been struggling trying to downsize my wardrobe more. With my life that has extremes from 20 degrees and snowy/rainy to over 100 degrees along with I work at one altitude and live at a different one. I have very different needs at my one job versus my other job versus when I am at home. I also go to professional conferences as well as find it necessary to always have an interview outfit as part of my "always ready for a job change" mindset. You have helped my identify why I just don't feel like I have anything else I can part with while having many more clothes than so many minimalists do. Again, THANK YOU!!!!!!

@bethjloveswax 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video as always! I personally have 50 items in my wardrobe at a time and two different groups of clothes for spring/summer, fall/winter (although some of the items can overlap into all seasons). So close to 100 items. Most of my clothes are work clothes since I am there 4 days out of the week and then only at home 3 days out of the week. Also, I have enough clothes to only have to do laundry every other week because washing and wearing your clothing a little less often actually helps them to stay in better condition than clothes that are washed everyday.

@karenhayward1488 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the season thing you mentioned. I live in Canada and realized for the first time just how much more use I get out of my winter wardrobe than my summer one. (Cold 8 months of the year and only hot for three or four months). So although I need a vastly different wardrobe in summer and winter as it gets really really hot in summer and very cold in winter, I should allow for more winter items than summer because it really is mostly cold weather here for much of the year.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Happy it was helpful to figure that out! :) Thanks Karen

@melrmontez Жыл бұрын

I live in Texas where it's hot 7 months of the year and cooler for 5 months. I have too many coats. Ironically, I don't like hot weather (its 106 here) and don't like shorts.

@barbaracarr17 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vera, for recommending The Buy Nothing Project. This group has made a wonderful difference in my life. In the past few years I went through a streamlining of my belongings and things that I inherited. Finding people who were delighted to receive these items through Buy Nothing made a satisfying solution for me.

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! :)

@oneimaginarygirl5 4 жыл бұрын

Clothes are the most difficult for me to declutter. This is really helpful! Thanks Vera and enjoy your week off! 😊🌺

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) I'll enjoy it. And yes for me as well, clothes are the most challeninging :)

@amandasymon4363 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your idea of wearing your items of clothing for a day (the clothing you have not wore for a while). I am being successful with decluttering household items but am really struggling with parting with clothes. I have always enjoyed styling my clothes but at long last acknowledge that my stuffed wardrobes (yes wardrobes!) are not serving me. I feel angry with myself that yet again I am struggling to get clothes in and out of my wardrobe because they are so jammed in! The trouble is that I see endless possibilities in mixing and matching - 😱!!! I will keep persevering - I can change my mind set with your help. You have made me realise that less is more. Thank you 🙏

@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences Amanda, I wish you all the best with your wardrobe goals! This video could maybe also be helpful for you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJmdqdiD3rOUXaM.html

@daffidaizy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing some points that I haven’t seen yet in other minimalist/decluttering videos 👍👍

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Renee, I really wanted to hit all the points that people can come across when decluttering their closet

@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860 4 жыл бұрын

the most reasonable approach towards minimalism. Thank you for sharing

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you! 🤗

@cherylc.7905 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your videos. I’m sooooo happy I found you and your channel. I can relate to what you are saying. The sad thing is the way I feel so misunderstood sometimes. People actually can be very hateful at my sensitivity and I can’t help it. I have even prayed about it. It is who we are. We just have to take the right steps to care for ourselves. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

@thewealthysoul5340 4 жыл бұрын

High quality video with great tips as usual! I started minimizing/decluttering my belongings about 1.5-2 years ago and I’m still far from where I wanna be but your videos definitely helped with the process and I noticed it gets easier with time and practice. I started really losing my attachement to certain items I would have never let go of a few years back. Thanks Vera, much love from Sweden 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing, you can be so proud of your progress! :) Have a lovely day

@lareelongtin5129 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, great decluttering tips! 🙌🏻 I try to keep up with my various decluttering so I'm not so overwhelmed & have too much to go through. Keep safe 🙏🏻 & have a great weekend! ☀️🌷🌸🌻🌼

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

I think that's the best way :) Good luck!!

@patrizialaterra 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera from Italy. I want to thank you because your ebook has helped me a lot during this quarantine period to declutter a lot of objects, cards, photos and much more. Now I feel free and happier. Thanks again

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing, so happy to hear it! 💕💕

@auntylinda7640 4 жыл бұрын

Line drying is best! The smell is gorgeous. Looking good Vera. Thanks for the video x

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Linda! :) Yes that's another benefit of line drying, I love the smell of clean laundry

@SandraStefanova 4 жыл бұрын

That’s such a useful video, so much information. Just subscribed - and I’m stingy with my subscriptions. I was just sitting and thinking about the fact that probably most of the viewers are onto their journey of minimalism and decluttering in their own speed. Which let me to the though of how badly we must be getting affected by the shopping/possessing/“the more the better” way of thinking that we grew up with. Watching such videos feels like therapy for me, as if there is a community that support each other with ideas, you get inspired and fall in love with the whole mindset more and more. I feel so much more awaken for an year now since i started falling for the minimalistic way of living.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sandra and for subscribing too! Yes we do have a really lovely community of people here 💕

@corinnaturner5827 4 жыл бұрын

Good Morning! This video was right on time. I finished decluttering most of my home, however, I left my clothes for last. They’re so cute, but overwhelming. You gave some great tips. Thanks. Stay safe. ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it was helpful! :) Good luck with decluttering your clothing 🤗👊

@angim8984 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about declutter my closet. You're video really helped me formulate a plan for organizing.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it! :) Good luck with decluttering!!

@creatrixcorvusarts876 4 жыл бұрын

I really needed to see this right now. I am going to be starting going through a couple decades of clothing, and this video gave me a clear idea of how to proceed. Since I have gained weight, knowing that it is better to only keep only clothes that fit my current body I will be able to release even favorite clothes that no longer fit. Thank you for all the advice!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear the video was helpful! :) It was challenging for me to get rid of the things that had become too small, but it felt amazing afterwards :) Good luck with everything!

@celesteap174 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tone of clothes lots of nice thinks one question that helps mebis Can I live with out this ? And will I bought it right now ? do I need i? How many similsr things I have? Hope the best 🙂

@lynnmoserakajona1550 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen This video has helped me a lot. I have to stop saying someday these will fit again and just give them away.

@kellyreynolds6680 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Vera 💜 Re summer dresses, I’ve got jumpers in certain colours that match mine so in the winter I can still wear the dresses. Just pop a coordinated jumper on top and pair with tights & boots. Means I get more use out of them (here in the UK) and its super comfy x

@dr.dariapizzuto7668 4 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. Cardigan, tights, boots/booties. I realized I have so many dresses that can be styled UP or DoWN.

@chicvintagegifts6335 4 жыл бұрын

I've done it! assisted by you! I did meet challenges. it might fit soon! I've got rid of lots and even treated myself to a couple of new items I can see I needed after decluttering 43 items xxx

@elisseamaranthine2916 4 жыл бұрын

So insightful! Thanks for this, Vera ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elisse! 🤗🌻

@hello-eo8xx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vera! Enjoyed the video. Have always struggled with decluttering clothes. I liked the idea about making yourself wear the clothes in the maybe pile daily. Also the questions to ask yourself are useful too! 👍👌😊

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and I'm happy to hear the video was helpful 🤗🌿🌾

@quietandsun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. I do own around 160 items with bags and shoes for all four seasons. I do live in a similar climate to yours. Snowy winters, hot summers and everything in between. Oh and I do wear 80 to 90% of it.

@user-ot1jo2mp3h 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips Vera. Here in Switzerland, as all over in central Europe, a collection of various jackets and shoes/boots are needed for our four seasons. Since retiring I enjoy wearing elegant casual clothing. Also line dry my clothes. Enjoy your weekend Vera.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Hazel and you have a lovely weekend too! :)

@Poppy- 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, hello Swiss friend! Nice to see you here too 😉 Hope you are doing well during this hard time. I line dry pretty much everything outside of linens. It saves energy and mostly the clothes. I have had pieces for years (up to 20y)

@gypsybelle4757 4 жыл бұрын

Good reminder to spend a few minutes on a vision of your goal. Helps with motivation and planning!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it can be so helpful as we move through the process :)

@muhammedtawseefnoorjawad9231 4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely noting down the points discussed in the video , firstly, for its extremely useful and secondly, your presentation is worth noting. Really helpful tips and advice! Thank you very much, Vera.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that's so sweet! :) Good luck!

@asisqueezylovediary6474 3 жыл бұрын

I'm also in the Netherlands but I am became minimalist in Dec last year so since I got rid of 80 90 % of all my stuff bc I had too much stuff. I do my washing every 2-3 weeks but I am dancer so I can't be too minimal in my dancing clothes but in my day day clothes.. I own about 100 normal items and 80 dance items lol. Still place for improvement. Charity stores are very happy with me soo meny times I have been there with full car stuff. Love the feeling. I like the questions :) great video. Groetjes

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on all the progress you've made! :) Groetjes terug

@stanislavayousafzai4037 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen on clothes decluter. The BEST. thank you Vera.

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! :)

@franciscaceledonfiestas2360 4 жыл бұрын

you helped me a lot, especially that part when you told us about the weight, I've gained so much weight since I have an autoimmune disease and haven't seen the things the way you see them

@lesfatalspicards 4 жыл бұрын

Love the eleven questions...played them through three times to get them into my head! And your recommended maybe approach is perfect. Mostly when I re wear a maybe item I remember why!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear the video was helpful for you! :) Good luck and happy decluttering

@petergeorge4415 3 ай бұрын

Oh My! The " maybe " pile...to wear a full day to really understand " why " it is in the maybe pile; fits well? No? Comfy? No? Forgot all useful it is...etc. to get to know if it becomes a real no or a real yes; brilliant! I never heard of that. Thank you so much for this wise tip! I am very grateful!! helene :)

@enilereb0183 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the Netherlands too and therefore I have a winter capsule and a summer capsule. I made a standard capsule with my basics for year round (20 pc) and then I have 15 summer additions and 13 winter additions(Inlcuding shoes and coats) and a separate occasion wear capsule (14 pc) since I am a musician and have a lot of concerts :) I would like to downsize more but laundry wise that doesn't work for me right now

@ashleyzielke3072 4 жыл бұрын

I own things for all season. Indiana weather is ridiculously indecisive at all times. Lol. I have stopped buying sale items so much, and it helped!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! :) Not shopping in sales anymore was a game changer for me

@v.ang.4803 3 жыл бұрын

For the other people living in the Netherlands: the chain store Appel en ei collects clothes in great condition and sells them. You get 40 % of the profit.

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing :)

@kathyesargent9088 3 жыл бұрын

Watching again🧡🧡

@sofiaandersson3206 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of a Special ocasion-box ❤💖 Thank you for that tip 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! :) Good luck!

@daniellaad517 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these inspirational tips 🥰 I will *really* wear my occassion clothes as soon as possible We only have two seasons here in Indonesia, dry and monsoon. So technically I use them all year round. I have just recently found it helpful to take a visual inventory of my wardrobe (using the "smart closet app") so I don't forget what I have after decluttering 😁

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip!! :) Thanks. Another app I know is called cladwell

@martarosamoramarquez5704 3 жыл бұрын

This video was REALLY helpful, thank u !!

@liliadietz357 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - you did an amazing job of distilling a pretty big topic into very manageable bites! Thank you especially for giving me "permssion" to get rid of the clothes that no longer fit, ha! Also - I made my very first purchase at a thrift store online to replace a top I loved that was no longer my size. And that *fit* into my my new thoughts on sustainability. Cheers!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lilia, that's great to hear :) Have a lovely day!!

@hollyf329 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful Vera! Thank you for this video! I live in New Zealand and we get all four seasons lol so I like to keep everything in my closet and not to store it away. Thanks again 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So happy it was helpful! :) Have a lovely day

@nancycerreta2803 4 жыл бұрын

This video is the most helpful! I'm excited to get started.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it Nancy!! Good luck and happy decluttering!

@shannonleigh1597 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful Vera! I’m going to get started on my closet right now! Thank you for the inspiration and great tips!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it!! :) Good luck Shannon 🤗

@andranistor4630 3 жыл бұрын

I.m impressed, you really do make some sense into it

@anastasiamoiseeva4403 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work! I am a highly sensitive person too, since 2012 I follow the minimalistic life sty. I am enjoying your videos so much!

@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Anastasia! :)

@kennedifisher7986 4 жыл бұрын

last time i decluttered in the fall i believe i had about 50 items total and i'm fairly happy with that number. i feel like i get a good use out of everything i own

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's awesome! :) Thanks for sharing

@maryoneill2427 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The questions are very useful.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Mary, good luck!!!

@ornellarose4818 3 жыл бұрын

I have close to 200 not including shoes, and I already downsized quite a lot but I'd like to have 100 items in total.

@debbiehenchcliffe4059 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful , moving house after 24 years here , you have helped so much , we have so much clutter so it's been a little scary , 4 weeks to go and looking a lot better , thinking of doing it all again when we move in to make it even better . Thank you so very much . 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Wow congrats Debbie and good luck with the move!

@moniquebutler8572 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful questions. Dawn, from The Minimal Mom, recommends asking if there is something that will change in your life to cause you to need/wear the item after a long period of disuse. I found that helpful. I enjoy your channel and look forward to your videos. Many thanks 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a great question to ask ourselves :) The best predictor of future behavios is past behavior, so unless something significant will change, you'll probably continue not to wear something.

@jennesont4791 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is a thorough video! Very helpful

@SimpleHappyZen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@sedefcan2697 3 жыл бұрын

Very good question suggestions! Thank you 🙏🏻, it helps.

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it! :)

@AliceMara 4 жыл бұрын

A support comment for the algorithm ;) Thanks for answering a lot of questions

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alice, I appreciate that :D

@kerie893 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! So many helpful tips. 😊

@lovvejuliette 4 жыл бұрын

My closet has always been the most difficult thing to declutter because I have so many clothes and I always make up reasons to keep them even if I won't wear them in the future. I'm hopeful though that in the future my closet can look as neat as yours!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Decluttering your closet is one of the trickiest parts of the house in my opinion :)

@stinaljungstrom8691 4 жыл бұрын

I love everything on your channel. Great tips and thoughtful as always. 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗💕

@shehnazahmad5213 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend ❤⚘

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!! :)

@JJ-cx8gl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips. I really enjoy your channel. I hesitate counting my clothing item in my closet as there are many. When I do, I will report back.

@GoingGreenMom 3 жыл бұрын

Without counting, I normally have about 40 items. Last winter I went super minimal because I was wearing uniforms for work and went down to 2 bottoms and 2 tshirts and about 4 sweaters that weren't uniform items. And a handful of sleepwear pieces. I have had to buy a bunch of new pieces this summer since I haven't been working and black pants aren't really great in 90+ degree heat.