Over the weekend, we kicked off the season with a classic Tidy Dad decluttering calendar tradition: the swimsuit clear-out. Spoiler alert: I had 39. That’s right—one for every year of my life. (Yes, it’s a problem. Yes, I’m working on it.)

But it got me thinking… what else is quietly multiplying in our closets?

In this episode of Tidy Tidbits, I dive into:

* The shocking stats behind how little of our wardrobe we actually wear

* Why summer is the perfect time to build a capsule wardrobe

* My Three C’s of Capsule Building:

* Core Colors – Find your go-to shades and build around them.

* Comfort – Because no one wants subway-platform bunching.

* Combinations – Create more outfits with fewer pieces.

Plus for those of you ready to take action, there are tools ready for your in the Tidy Toolkit:

* ✅ The Summer Capsule Checklist – Your guide to building a wardrobe that works.

* 👕 The 30 Items for 30 Days Challenge – Pick your MVPs and put them to the test.

The Summer Capsule Checklist and 30 Items for 30 Days Challenge are available exclusively to paid subscribers. Become a paid subscriber to The Tidy Times for just $5/month and unlock the full Tidy Toolkit—printables, checklists, and visual guides designed to make life a little tidier.

You can try it out for a month, grab what you need, and see if it’s a good fit—no pressure, just tidy goodness that keeps getting better.

ALSO! If you want to shop directly from my closet, here are some of the latest items I’ve added to my own summer capsule. Tried, tested, and Tidy Dad-approved—these make great gift ideas too (especially for the man in your life).

These Shirts, Pants, & Shoe Picks Made the Cut!

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