Wardrobe spring cleaning I spent my Labor Day holiday doing the long overdue task of spring cleaning my wardrobe. How hard can it be? Well, any lady will tell you that this is a labor-intensive plus physically and mentally-draining chore, with lots of surprises and heartbreaks along the way. It took me almost two days to complete the job, after endless rounds of repeating three tasks: 1. Keep pieces that are still in favor. To maximize the chances of wearing the good ones, mix and match different pieces to try various combinations and create new outfits. Then take photos to keep a journal of the new looks. 2. Put aside pieces that need some work. Many pieces need maintenance before they can be back in service, like cleaning or ironing, sewing missing buttons, fixing damages, tailoring to make them fit, etc. 3. Throw away pieces that will never wear again. ......