90/90 rule

A gentle method to declutter your wardrobe, ease daily decisions, and reconnect with what you love

- Tina Vora

Your wardrobe is the first hello you give yourself each day... so why not make it a warm one, asks Tina Vora

Most of us know the moment. You open the cupboard, nudge aside a few tightly packed hangers, take in rows of clothes accumulated over decades—and still find yourself thinking, “I have nothing to wear.” It isn’t that the wardrobe is empty. If anything, it is overflowing. Yet somewhere between old favourites, impulse purchases, and clothes kept “just in case”, clarity has quietly slipped away.

This is where the 90/90 Rule comes in. It is not a trend, not a discipline, and certainly not an exercise in deprivation. It is a small, thoughtful idea that helps you look at what you own with fresh eyes—and, in the process, makes everyday life feel just a little easier.

The rule itself is almost disarmingly simple. You pick up one item of clothing and ask yourself two questions: have I worn this in the last 90 days? And will I wear it in the next 90 days? If the honest answer to both is no, it is a sign that this piece no longer needs pride of place in your everyday wardrobe. That is all. No guilt, no harsh decisions, no rushing to throw things away.