Yesterday I shared a new heiter prompt over on Instagram. I asked the community to get their jumpers, cardigans & co. ready for autumn. The beginning of the colder seasons is always a good idea to declutter a bit, have a think about what items bring your joy (or not) and get your wardrobe back in shape. Since the topic is not just something that interests my Instagram community, I thought I’d share my “heiter knitwear tips” here too:

Take out all the knitwear items you have and have a closer look at them. The pieces you definitely want to keep go straight back into your wardrobe.
The items you’re unsure about go on one pile. The ones that will go straight to charity on a second pile and if you have knitwear that needs mending or pilling removing, put it on a third pile.
Try on all the pieces you’re unsure about. Look at yourself in the mirror and think about how the individual pieces make you feel. Do they make you feel confident, stylish or well dressed? Do they make you feel the opposite? Are they comfortable or scratchy? Do they remind you of a certain situation? Can you invent a new outfit with them?
All pieces that felt good (or “heiter”) are keepers and go back into your wardrobe.
The knitwear that evoked negative or uncomfortable feelings goes onto the charity pile. Alternatively, pass it on to someone you think would like to have it instead.
Take care of the pile with the stuff that needs mending, caring. Once you’re done, put the individual items back into your wardrobe.
Optional: think about a few outfits you can create around your knitwear and write your outfit ideas down. If there’s an autumn day where you don’t know what to wear, pull out your list for inspiration.

Words: Katharina Geissler-Evans, heiter magazine

Image: Ben Geissler-Evans