"Author Emma Edwards took a year off from buying clothes. Now, she has created a guide so you can do the same. Emma Edwards is a writer, content creator, podcaster and financial behaviour educator teaching the softer skills of money. She took a year off from buying clothes and created The Wardrobe Project. Here, in an extract from her new book, she explains how to conduct a wardrobe audit."
"Here, in an extract from her new book, she explains how to conduct a wardrobe audit. While each item we own has its own unique backstory, together they form our buying behaviour. As a result, patterns start to emerge that group together the things we own into categories that reflect these stories. I've listed some of the most common I come across below. You might recognise some of your wardrobe in this list."
A year-long pause on clothing purchases encourages a focused wardrobe audit that reveals individual buying patterns. Each garment carries a unique backstory, and collectively items expose recurring motives and habits behind acquisitions. Categorising clothing by these narratives highlights emotional, practical, or impulsive drivers and clarifies which pieces are truly valued. Recognising common wardrobe categories enables targeted decluttering and more intentional future choices. The audit process supports understanding of spending behaviour, fosters mindful consumption, and can act as a practical tool to reshape habits toward a smaller, more purposeful wardrobe.
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