it is up to you when or if you want to do this, there is no rush and if you do get rushed in to it you could very much regret it. I lost my David almost 6 weeks ago and like your husband he has a huge amount of clothes, I have started sorting out. I have kept a couple of favourite shirts and I am going to make them in to memory cushions. ( Look online,they are not too hard to make)
Some things have gone to family members and I have kept a cardigan of his to wear in the house when i need to feel cosy. I have also kept a T shirt that was special to David ( his very old Royal Engineers T-shirt ) I will never get rid of it.
I have given a lot of things to charity shops and i am now in the process of ebaying all the clothes that are in good condition or unworn. I am going to put the money aside and use it next year for a little holiday.
I will be worse off financially now that David has gone and he would very much approve of what I am doing.
Also when he was alive and we struggled to part with things we no longer needed we had this saying
" lets let someone else enjoy what we no longer have use for" David would be happy that someone was making use of his lovely clothes, he had style and someone else will look nice.
Hope this helps you x
Yes that is well said !
My husband died 15 months ago and i still have almost all of his things. His book is on the bedside table his clothes in the wardrobe.
I feel that getting rid of them is like denying his existence. Maybe thats a bit extreme but its how i feel.
One day I’ll be ready but not yet.
Xx
Same … i cant move his stuff 18 months on … cant face it … not yet. Think it makes you feel like theyre still here with you … i let some family have his vast array of football shirts but apart from that - i just cant do it 
not yet. I will when time is right ! No rush is there … ? What difference does it make to anybody but us ? Xx
Do it when you ready it took me 16 month to clear his wordrobes and draws , ive still not put anything in them yet , ive kept some stuff ,his razor and aftershave still in showeroom i carnt bring myself to move them also loads of power tools etc which ill never use but they are ere in shed along with all his screws nails etc i carnt go into his work shed without crying
, only you will know when you able to sort them all out sending hugs
Hi Jane.
There’s no time frame that should be adhered to. It’s totally up to you top decide when and if you are ready to sort or clear your husbands possessions. Just be kind to yourself and take time to think it through.
My husband passed away 20 months ago and it took me a good few months to sort out any of his stuff. I still have his slippers under the bed, all of his things in his bedside cabinet and his shaving things and deodorant in the bathroom cabinet as well as his suit, his dressing gown and other items of clothing. I still sleep with his favourite fleece too. It brings me comfort.
I did sort through all his t shirts and shirts and made two memory cushions out of squares from all his favourite ones,
When and if the time is right you will do what you feel you need to do with your husband’s things.
Sending you love and hugs x
Its reassuring to know I’m not alone in keeping so much.
Thanks xxx
Glad it helps x
I love the memory cushion idea ! Did you cut up squares from his old tops and then made cushions out of them ? That sounds a great idea. I not got a sewing machine anymore but think my eldest daughter has ? Xx
They are just brilliant ! What a clever idea 
aw !!! Feel like they are close too !!! Xx
I’m no expert, but I just cut out squares and sewed them together.
Then I made the back out of some fur fabric I had indoors so they are nice and cuddly.
It’s like having a hug from him when I cuddle up to them 
Yeah just cut out squares really x
Sorry managed to answer you twice there 
I did back the squares with iron on interfacing so they kept their shape though as the shirt materials were quite flimsy.
Now I seem to have replied to myself ! I think I’d better give up lol
I’m hoping to get a memory bear made out off my husband’s clothes
Appreciated ! So did you just sew by hand then ? Or use sewing machine ? They are really clever xx
I used my machine but you could do it by hand it would just take a bit longer. Looks like you’re thinking of having a go.
You’ll have to post a pic when you’ve made yours. I’ll look forward to seeing it x