It may be time to go through your closet to give it a decluttering if you don’t remember the last time you gave it a refresh, especially if you feel overwhelmed by the piles of clothes or don’t know where anything is.

These are just a few signs that you’re overdue for a major cleanout, professional organizers say. Below, two experts speak in detail regarding six common signs that it’s time to declutter your closet—and no matter your specific situation, you won’t regret heeding their advice.

You’re Running Out of Storage

A lack of closet space is a clear sign that you might want to pare down and reorganize a bit, Marisa Smith, the founder of MACMOM Organizing, shares.

“You can’t keep more items than your space allows, and an overcrowded closet often leads to forgotten pieces,” she says.

This can also be a good time to start to implement a one-in, one-out rule for clothing items. This means that every time you bring a new sweater home, for example, another has to go into the donation bin.

That said, completing a good closet organization spree may make you realize that you don’t really need to go shopping after all—as Smith points out, this is an excellent opportunity to rediscover pieces that may have gotten hidden in your overcrowded closet.

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Your Floor Is Cluttered With Clothes

On a similar note, maybe your closet is so crowded that you’re not even using it, which is creating chaos in the rest of your room.

“I’m a firm believer that your closet gives you cues when it’s time to declutter, and one of those cues is clothes piled everywhere,” Janelle Williams, the founder of Organized by JWC, says.

If this describes you, take it as a sign to engage in some serious purging and organizing.

Feeling Like You Have Nothing to Wear

Many people open the doors to a fully stocked closet yet feel as though they can’t put together an outfit that satisfies them.

“If you are feeling uninspired when standing in front of your closet or you are consistently exhausted by the sheer number of options, it may be because it’s filled with clothes that no longer suit you or your lifestyle,” Williams says.

In this instance, decluttering can pave the way to finding long-lost pieces that you actually do love or tell you more about your personal style, which may be changing.

The Seasons Are Changing

The start of a new season makes for an excellent time to go through your closet, Smith notes, adding that clients frequently bring her in to assist with swapping out summer clothes for fall and winter ones and vice versa.

“This is also the perfect opportunity to assess what you actually wore, declutter, and donate or discard items that no longer serve you,” Smith says.

You’re Changing Your Wardrobe

Maybe after years of dressing preppy, you’re eager to embrace a more eclectic look. Or perhaps you’re moving from a casual teaching role to a job in an office that requires formal corporate wear. Either way, you will want to reorganize your closet in order to make getting dressed in the morning nice and easy even if your preferences or circumstances have changed.

“Taking inventory of what you have allows you to identify gaps in your wardrobe and make room for new pieces that better reflect your current style and needs,” Smith says.

After you’ve completed this step, you have permission to go shopping to stock up on anything you’re lacking to fully bring your new wardrobe to life.

You’re Moving or Selling Your Home

As you’re moving, be sure to scan through your closet for things that you no longer need rather than packing up everything you own. There’s no point in spending time and money moving clothing that you never wear to a new locale.

Smith assists clients going through these transitions by going through all of their outfits and helping to discard anything that is worn out and donate anything that is no longer needed.