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Jullia Joson

I discovered The Minimalists' "out-in-the-open" rule and it helped me declutter my wardrobe in less than an hour

Painted Ikea Malm units and ceiling mounted clothes rail.

Much like a lot of people, clothes are my biggest kryptonite. On a day to day basis, I have a few pieces I find myself always turning to, yet I still find it necessary to hold onto clothing from years ago that I'm convinced I might wear again someday; but alas, I never do. I'm moving in a couple of days, and I knew that I needed to declutter my clothes fast, so when I discovered The Minimalists' "out-in-the-open" decluttering rule, I was all ears.

When I first moved to London, I did a pretty good job downsizing and only bringing with me what I deemed essential. But, a year and a half on, I've somehow managed to stuff my wardrobe to the brim. Now I'm leaving the city, I knew there was absolutely no way I was bringing everything with me just to continue the cycle in my new place.

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