Ugh! Wardrobe clearout woes.

[jules2906]

I've finally started my wardrobe sort-out today - moving the winter stuff out and the spring/summer stuff in. It's a job I can't stand...same old stuff as last time around and I have no idea what to get rid of, what to keep, what to get...

I'm not a great shopper and feel quite overwhelmed by clothes shopping so I tend to find myself holding on to the 'old faithfuls' to avoid having to go out and buy new stuff. What new stuff is in there, still tends to have the labels on it as I struggle to incorporate new things and keep wearing the old comfy stuff...

So, hoping you wardrobe savvy ladies can help me with some hints and tips for a good wardrobe sort out that helps me to challenge myself but doesn't leave with having to start again from scratch. And what are the summer 'must haves'? I'm early 40's, 2 kids (both aged 6), work part-time in a school, size 10/12, 5ft9ish...

Thanks so much :)

You're tall and slim so will look good in anything!

How about a Breton-esque dress? I've got this one and love it M&S I've been wearing it with bare legs, ballet flats and a denim shirt open over it; or with navy tights and red ballet flats when it was cooler.

I have to sort my wardrobe out today but am hiding on here instead!

I recently sorted mu wardrobe I tried on everything, put in piles of what did not fit, what did not really suit and what fitted. I then put things into outfits that I liked mixing new with old and feel so much better now.My summer must have is a maxi dress that will go anywhere and leggings so I can wear teh tunic tops I have accumalated cos I liked the print (do n't asK)

Phew! Just finished sorting mine.

The things I'm reaching for again and again at the moment are:

a blue silk dress - Phase Eight
a black blazer - Linea
the above dress
a denim shirt dress - Monsoon
a denim mini (just a few inches above the knee) - Gap
a charcoal draped maxi skirt (Linea)
a silk skirt with cherries on - Gap
plain t-shirts with scoop necks - M&S Limited Collection
silk camisoles in pretty patterns - Warehouse and Gap
dark v long bootleg jeans - Gap

I know nothing about 'must haves' though - sorry.

Thanks for your help - I have made a start - hurray! I will let you know how I go on with it tomorrow :)