Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: Now that warm weather is here and it’s time to do some housecleaning, here is a fun way I’ve found to weed out clothing.

Invite a couple of trusted friends or family members over and do a “fashion review.” Show them one piece at a time, and if your guests give it the thumbs down, get rid of it. If you are embarrassed to even show it to them, that’s a sign to get rid of it.

Getting feedback from others eliminates the anguishing guesswork and “maybe I’ll wear it someday” excuses. And this can be a really fun process, with a lot of laughs and honest opinions. – Tammy, Bethesda, Md.

Cleaning out, weeding out and organizing any closet can be a big job. Having trusted friends help may just give you the “push” that is needed to let go of some things. – Heloise