How to streamline your wardrobe for spring in 5 simple steps

1. REVIEW AND EDIT

Getting your closet into good shape requires looking at the big picture. Start by removing all clothing and accessories from your wardrobe.

Separate your clothes into two piles: a pile for must-keep items and another for got-to-go pieces.

When sorting your sartorial treasures, ask yourself the following important questions:

• When last did I wear this and will I wear it again?
• Does it still fit me?
• Do I feel comfortable in it?
• Is it in good condition? If not, can it be revived?

2. RENEW

Give well-worn items you are keeping a new lease of life with a few easy fixes. Replace lost buttons, revive suede with a good suede buffer, and use a de-fuzzer to renew the texture of your favourite pieces.

For more technical fixes such as delicate cleaning, alterations or patching small holes, go to a tailor or dry cleaner.

3. RECYCLE

Saying goodbye shouldn't mean literally throwing your items away. There are plenty of avenues for used clothing that are not only kind to the environment, but also potentially beneficial to others.

Consider donating to your local charity or hospice shop, or look into recycling programmes such as H&M's Garment Collection programme, which rewards you with a voucher for every bag of pre-loved clothing you drop off.

4. REORGANISE

A newly decluttered wardrobe gives you the opportunity to organise in a way that allows you to access and style your clothes easily and efficiently every day.

To make the most of your closet clean-up, sort your clothing according to type: shirts, pants and skirts, etc, and then according to colour within these sections.

Consider using wire storage containers to make the most of your closet space and keep things organised and visible.

Be mindful of how you store your out-of-commission winter items. Place knitwear in moth-proof containers to keep them protected. Add blocks of cedar to your wardrobe to absorb moisture and odours and to keep moths at bay.

5. RECONSIDER

Now that your wardrobe is looking fresh and ready for the new season, you can consider the way forward. Whether you are looking to be a more conscious consumer or just to be a little smarter with how you shop, remember that choosing quality over quantity is not only better for the environment but better for your pocket in the long run. Consider building a capsule wardrobe of quality essentials and adding more "on trend" pieces seasonally.