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Is she saying to get all of your clothes out onto the floor, and then sort them by category, and then purge by category? I feel like it would be difficult to sort by category if you've just dumped every category of clothing into one big pile.

Claire Caterer If I put all my clothes on the floor, the first thing I'd have to do is launder each one to free it from the hurricane of dog hair that will inevitabl…moreIf I put all my clothes on the floor, the first thing I'd have to do is launder each one to free it from the hurricane of dog hair that will inevitably engulf it. :) That said, I'll use my bed and go by category: Put all the tops out and then purge; then put them back and grab the skirts; etc.(less)

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Manar I had the same problem, but what I did is I took a big garbage bag and I cut it to that it spreads on the floor and then I put all my cloths on it. Th ...more
Mar 23, 2016 11:27PM · flag

Steph Use whatever platform suits you best, whether it be floor, bed, table, or desk. Also, further dividing things into sub-categories is encouraged. Her m ...more
Jan 29, 2021 09:55AM · flag

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