Wardrobes accumulate by default. Without deliberate removal, they reach capacity that produces daily friction, decision fatigue, and physical clutter. Annual donation (1-2 bags minimum) prevents the hoarding pattern.
What to donate
Anything unworn in 12+ months. Pieces that no longer fit (and aren't likely to). Pieces you tolerate but don't enjoy. Multiples of similar items.
Where
Charity shops (Oxfam, British Heart Foundation, local). Online second-hand (Vinted, Depop) for higher-value pieces. Clothes bins for textiles too worn to resell.