And why you shouldn't do it either
Most women are familiar with this: twice a year, it’s time to get the boxes out and put them away. Summer dresses out, winter sweaters in. It’s a ritual that somehow belongs – but also means stress every time.
I’ve put an end to it.
Because I no longer switch out my wardrobe.
Why? Because my closet now only contains items that suit my Next Level Self – regardless of whether it’s spring, summer, or winter. Everything else had to go.
Air in the closet instead of chaos
I used to rearrange my closet too. Every year, the same piles, the same boxes. And every time, the same feeling: my closet is full, but nothing really suits me.
Today it’s different. I have space in my closet. That gives me freedom and clarity. I can immediately see what makes me shine – and I no longer waste energy on old clothes that remind me of my former self.
It doesn’t feel like sacrifice. It feels like relief.
The trap of “temporary storage”
Many women pack away their summer clothes only to take them out again the following year – and then realize that half of them no longer fit. Not because they have suddenly become too small, but because they no longer suit their own development.
That is the real trap: we are not only storing clothes, but also old identities.
My approach: No seasonal changes, just clarity.
When I stand in front of my closet, I don’t ask myself: Summer or winter?
Instead, I ask:
- Does this piece still suit who I am now?
- Does it reflect my energy and my standing?
- Does it make me more visible—or smaller?
Anything that can’t keep up goes. It’s that simple.
Tips for smaller closets
Of course, you need a bit of strategy if you don’t have a large closet. Here are a few simple ideas:
1.Core pieces for all seasons
A good blazer, a silk blouse, a pair of jeans with a great fit – pieces that work all year round, are very different for each of us. You can find more on this in my post about the capsule wardrobe.
2.Layering instead of buying duplicates
You can wear a summer dress in winter too with tights, boots, and a cardigan.
3.Quality over quantity
A few pieces that really take you to the next level are worth more than a closet full of “okay” pieces.
4.Use colors conciously
Your best colors are season-independent. Find out how to use them cleverly in business in the article on color consulting in business.
Common mistakes when changing your wardrobe
- Storing clothes that you have long outgrown
- “Seasonal shopping” without a style strategy
- Prioritizing trends over personality
- Ignoring colors – even though they have the greatest effect
The result: a full closet, but still nothing to wear.
Conclusion
I no longer “change” my wardrobe. I have freed it—and myself. Everything that remains not only suits the season, but above all, suits me.
Perhaps now is the right time for you to stop swapping summer and winter clothes. Instead, make room for your new self.
👉 If you want your wardrobe to give you clarity and wow outfits every day, be sure to read my post about the capsule wardrobe.
👉 And if you’re curious about which colors make you visible and successful in business, you can find my article on color consulting in business here.
Now is your moment: bring your next-level self into your closet—and experience how liberating it is when every single piece really suits you. ✨
