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The Closet Audit Checklist
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The Closet Audit Checklist
The Closet Audit Checklist
Your complete wardrobe, on one page. Count what you own, spot what's missing, and stop guessing.
By Magnolia — magui.fashion
How to use this checklist
- Pick a category. Pull everything out so you can see it all.
- Count the total and fill in each column.
- Work through all 9 categories. It takes about 1–2 hours.
- Review the summary at the bottom — your closet story in numbers.
The Audit
Tops
T-shirts, blouses, button-downs, sweaters, knits, tanks
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Basics (solid colors, simple cuts) | |
| Statement pieces | |
| Work-appropriate | |
| Casual | |
| Worn regularly (past 3 months) | |
| Not worn in over a year | |
| Damaged, faded, or worn out |
What stands out?
Bottoms
Jeans, trousers, skirts, shorts, leggings
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Fit well right now | |
| Need alterations | |
| Serve the same purpose (near-duplicates) | |
| Worn regularly |
What stands out?
Dresses & Jumpsuits
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Casual / everyday | |
| Work-appropriate | |
| Occasion-only | |
| Worn in the past year | |
| Kept for the memory, not the wear |
What stands out?
Outerwear
Coats, jackets, blazers, layering cardigans, vests
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Cold weather | |
| Rain / wind | |
| Mild / transitional | |
| Professional | |
| Casual | |
| In good condition |
What stands out?
Shoes
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Everyday / casual | |
| Work / professional | |
| Formal / special occasion | |
| Athletic / active | |
| Seasonal (sandals, boots, rain) | |
| Comfortable and in good repair | |
| Hurt or worn through |
What stands out?
Bags
Everyday, work, evening, backpacks, travel
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Use regularly | |
| Haven't used in over a year |
What stands out?
Accessories
Belts, scarves, hats, jewelry, watches
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Use at least a few times per season | |
| Forgot you owned until now |
What stands out?
Activewear & Loungewear
Workout clothes, yoga pants, sports bras, lounging pieces, pajamas
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Actually used for exercise or lounging | |
| "Demoted" from other categories | |
| Stained, stretched, or shapeless |
What stands out?
Underwear & Basics
Underwear, bras, socks, undershirts, tights
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total (rough count is fine) | |
| In good condition | |
| Stretched, holey, or past its life |
What stands out?
The Five Questions
When you're holding a piece and can't decide if it stays or goes, run through these in order. If you hit a "no," that's your answer.
| # | Question | Yes / No |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Does it fit me — right now, today? | Yes No |
| 2 | Have I worn it in the past 12 months? | Yes No |
| 3 | Is it in good condition? | Yes No |
| 4 | Does it work with at least 3 other pieces I'm keeping? | Yes No |
| 5 | Do I feel good wearing it? | Yes No |
Your Closet Summary
Fill this in after you've gone through every category.
| Category | Total owned | Worn regularly | Not worn / damaged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops | |||
| Bottoms | |||
| Dresses & Jumpsuits | |||
| Outerwear | |||
| Shoes | |||
| Bags | |||
| Accessories | |||
| Activewear & Loungewear | |||
| Underwear & Basics | |||
| Total |
What jumps out?
Where's the pile-up? (categories with way more than you need)
Where are the gaps? (categories where you're running thin)
What surprised you?
What to do next
- Ready to edit? Use this checklist alongside the full Closet Cleanout Guide on our blog — it walks through keep-or-remove decisions for every category.
- Want to go digital? Photograph what you kept and build a digital closet you can browse from your phone. That's exactly what we built Magnolia to do.
- Keep this checklist. Revisit it once a year — at a seasonal transition — and update the numbers. The first audit is the hardest. After that, it's a 30-minute refresh.
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