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After months of stay-at-home measures during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of us have been reevaluating what is essential in our daily lives. For many, that has meant parting ways with things we no longer want or need. A good place to start this process by taking a hard look at your closet. It might surprise you to hear that most people wear only 20 percent of their wardrobe<\/a>. That can amount to a lot of cluttered, potentially wasted space.<\/p>\n

Is Your Closet Evolving?<\/h2>\n

Most everyone\u2019s closet can use an inspection every now and then. But the pandemic has brought with it some lifestyle changes that may require looking at your wardrobe with new eyes. You can stay better organized by eliminating items that no longer fit your body or the way you live.<\/p>\n

Until our lives gets back to normal, more are people working from home and socializing less, which means our business and formal attire is getting less use<\/a>. For some people, \u201cCasual Friday\u201d has pretty much taken over the rest of the week! In an unpredictable economic and social environment, it can be tricky to predict what your future wardrobe needs will be. But you can base some decisions on what you have been wearing for a while now. If you work from home and do only occasional video conference calls, maybe it\u2019s time to pare down your collection of suits, heels, or neckties. Keep a few dressy items front-and-center in the closet for video meetings or potential job interviews. Consider storing excess items elsewhere, and selling or donating business attire you don\u2019t use anymore.<\/p>\n

Loungewear and exercise clothing are more popular than ever, and they can take over a closet. Especially since a lot of it tends to be fluffy. Pay attention to the favorite items you wash and re-wear often, compared to ones you keep having to refold and re-shelve. Maybe you\u2019re really \u201cjust not into them.\u201d Keep only what\u2019s comfortable and comforting!<\/p>\n

Quarantine Closet Questions<\/h2>\n

Here are some tips to help you decide what stays and what goes.<\/p>\n