It’s official—2026 has been declared the year of the “messy girl” who lives in a “messy home”, but where is the room for those of us who like to organise and arrange with precision? Granted, my fridge isnt always stocked, and my time keeping needs improvement, but my wardrobe? My wardrobe is always run to Marie Kondo levels of regimented expertise.

Take a look inside my wardrobe on any given day and you’ll see colour co-ordinating, category-blocking and even a regular seasonal switch out. Yes, that is exactly what it sounds like, and every few months my wardrobe undergoes a refresh in which weather appropriate clothes come out of storage and the old ones are packed away. One of the many benefits of this is saving time rooting through things in the morning, but it also encourages an active capsule wardrobe that will work harder for you in the long run.

Now that we’re a few months into 2026, it might not be a new year exactly, but it’s still as good a time as ever to get ahead with organisation (as far as your closet goes). Moving the the items that no longer serve you will lighten the load and, dare I say, open up enough space for you to actually see all the clothes and accessories that you need kept in regular rotation (and to make room for some more).

We’ve already done the work to help you clean out your wardrobe (and that includes everything from finding the right hangers to fabric care), so once you’ve taken care of your space, now is time to fill it. Spring is underway with summer just on the horizon, so I’ve put together a handy guide on what this fussy fashion editor is shelving and saving this season in order to help you streamline your own spring wardrobe too. Ready for a revamp?

What to Shelve and What to Save for a Spring Wardrobe Cleanout in 2026

1. Shelve: Cable Knits

Save: Fine Knits

Style Notes: I’ve had enough of sweating on the tube—my chunky cable knits are officially retired until the end of the year. God speed thick wool jumpers, you’ve served me well, but the weather right now is far too mild to warrant a jumper that comes with its own tog rating. Right now fine knits are perfect for layering up and peeling off, and if I’m not wearing one over a t-shirt, you’ll see it tied around my waist or shoulders for easy access.

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2. Shelve: Baggy Jeans

Save: Stovepipe Jeans

Style Notes: I fell for the baggy jeans trend just like everyone else, and although they are admittedly comfortable, it’s far too much denim to be schlepping about when the sun comes out. Good news then that the current denim du jour is the stovepipe jean, an ultra straight-leg that won’t bunch around your ankles. You can wear this understated shape with everything from casual tank tops to sharp blazers, making it the perfect style to invest in for spring/summer and beyond. Sorry, flash-in-the-pan trends, I’m reverting to timeless classics.

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3. Shelve: Boots

Save: Ballet Flats

Style Notes: Despite being accused of being overzealous when it comes to baring my feet by my colleagues (I have been wearing sandals for the last month), I think now is fair time to be shelving our boots. As soon as pretty dresses start flooding the high-street, a sturdy knee-high boot starts to fall out of favour, and judging by the amount of pairs I spotted during Paris Fashion Week, ballet flats are taking top spot as the ideal transitional shoe.

Just enough coverage to brave the average British weather, not so much that you feel uncomfortable after a day on your feet, renewed interest in Chanel after Matthieu Blazy’s debut has also reignited the ballet flats “cool factor”, so keep an eye out for styles with interesting silhouettes, colours and fabrications for a fresh spin on the classic.