The Sniff Test: Deciding If Clothes Need Another Outing

Almost everyone has smelled a shirt or dress before deciding whether to wear it again.

This is called the sniff test.

It helps people decide if clothes really need washing or can be worn one more time.

The article says this habit is normal and can even be good for the planet.

Many people wash clothes too often without thinking about it.

A blazer, jeans, a jacket, or a cotton kurta that looks clean and has no sweat can be worn again after airing out.

Fashion stylist Ananya Mehta says the sniff test is about making smart choices, not skipping laundry.

She says it is perfectly reasonable to wear clothes again if they look clean and smell fresh.

That little pause before washing can be a mindful and sustainable habit.