Color choices for everyday clothes

[EmilyGego]

While clearing out my wardrobe for a move, I keep finding tops that serve almost the same purpose. Most pieces look fine separately, but combining their colors with the trousers I actually wear is much harder. My aim is to keep fewer clothes while preserving some variety, because wearing the same combination daily would bore me. I have started laying clothes together on the bed to distinguish useful combinations from purchases that need extra items. I found a page about color analysis and would like to use the idea as a starting point for these comparisons. Blue pieces get regular use, while the cream, rusty orange, and muted pink items often stay in the drawer. Should I settle on a pair of practical neutrals before testing accents, or approach the decision in reverse? Another question is how to tell whether a disappointing outfit comes from its color or from the garment shape. I would appreciate a practical sorting rule from someone who has kept fewer clothes without losing useful outfit choices.