Now that you have removed the unnecessary items from your closet you can move onto organization:
Take inventory of what you have and what you need. Maybe you decided to donate a closet staple that now needs to be replaced. Make a list of items that are missing from your closet combining classics with a few trend pieces for the next season that you’ve had your eye on. Having an organized list in mind when you do go shopping helps to curb impulsive buying and will keep you on track to only purchase the items you truly need.
Store your sweaters. Now is the time to pull out your heavy winter sweaters and prepare them for storage. Fold sweaters into air tight containers and for safe measure toss in a cedar block to keep away the moths. Seal them up and store them in a hall closet (or the bottom of your own closet if there is room).
Save your hanging space for tops and dresses and designate an area for denim to be folded. Spring is a perfect opportunity to give your closet a little spring cleaning treatment! It’s a chance to organize, update and retire pieces that have seen better days. While the task can seem daunting here are some easy spring closet cleaning tips to help you get organized: For starters look through your entire wardrobe with one guideline in mind: if it has not been worn within the year then get rid of it! If it still has the tags attached then get rid of it! Pull items that are not getting worn out of your closet and stop holding onto them for a rainy day. Chances are if you have not worn an item in a year’s time then you won’t wear it...ever. Along those same lines pull out items that are not your size. Perhaps you’ve lost weight (or gained it) but it is important to remove items that do not fit from your closet. You want to dress for the size you are right now, today.
Looking at items hanging in your closet that are too big or too small can be a hit to your self-esteem, not to mention they take up valuable real estate! Next, pull out items that need tailoring attention – pants needing hemmed, a button needing replaced, and so on. Put these items in a garment bag and take them to get the tailoring TLC that they deserve. A quick trip to your local seamstress will breathe life into items that need to be fitted, hemmed or repaired and will instantly make your wardrobe feel fresh! If an item is beyond repair then trash it. Except for that one favorite tshirt from college that has holes in it and is completely see-through. You can still hang onto *some* of your favorites.
Some people like to hang their denim but it is bulky and takes up a lot of room in your closet. Unless you’ve got a great walk-in and don’t mind losing the space, fold your denim on top of a shelf or neatly stack it on the floor.
Purchase a closet shelving unit . These little organizing add-ons can slide easily into a back corner and are perfect for storing your accessories. Toss scarves, belts and handbags in plastic drawers or containers to save space elsewhere.
Organize your items in a way that is easy for you to navigate. Some people prefer color coordinating items, while some prefer to keep like styles with like styles. The end organization is a matter of personal preference so do it in a way that makes sense to you!
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