It is very easy to become overwhelmed when trying to organize your space. Sometimes, a seemingly insignificant element of your living room may cause you trouble when it needs organizing. One of these elements is undoubtedly the wardrobe – it is not easy to manage your wardrobe when it becomes full of different items of clothing that need to be organized properly. With some patience and determination, though, you will succeed.
Assessing Your Wardrobe
One cannot organize his/her wardrobe without taking a careful look at what is inside. Begin with taking all items out of your closet and sorting them according to categories (tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, and others). It will help you understand which category lacks your attention. Also, assess the quality and conditions of your clothes: which of the items have been worn and which are unused and outdated? Based on this assessment, make a decision concerning their future – do you really need to wear that thing?
When assessing your wardrobe, bear in mind that you actually wear only 20% of clothes that you own because 80% of your outfit remains untouched. Try to remember whether you wore the garment in question in the previous year – if no, then most probably, there will be no use in keeping that dress.
Purging Unwanted Items
After you have taken the necessary steps to assess the state of your wardrobe, it is time to take those items of clothing that are no longer needed to another place. If you are unsure about the things you should keep or give away, ask your family members or friends. Some things can be donated to charitable organizations; others can be sold online or locally at a store. Do not forget about hosting a clothing exchange party.
Remember about the following rules while purging your wardrobe:
* donate gently used clothes to charity organizations or thrift stores;
* sell your clothes online, via consignment stores, or at garage sales;
* host a clothing swap party at home with your friends and/or co-workers.
Categorizing and Grouping
The next step you should undertake when organizing your wardrobe is to categorize and group your clothes in order to make your wardrobe more accessible. You may choose to arrange your clothes by categories (tops, bottom, dresses, etc.), colors, occasions (work clothes, formal outfits, sportswear, and others) or seasons (summer clothes, winter clothes, spring and autumn clothes). This way, you will never fail to find what you want to put on.
While grouping your clothes, pay attention to their color palette. Try to pick up the same color shades in order to create a harmonic wardrobe that will make it much simpler for you to make your outfits. You can use storage bins in order to gather similar items such as socks, accessories, or seasonal clothes.
Utilizing Storage Solutions
Another great idea for organizing your wardrobe will be to purchase proper organizers that can help you maximize your storage capacity. Consider using shelves, drawers, hanging organizers, etc. When picking up a particular solution, think about the frequency of usage of your clothes – try to place clothes that you use most often into the most convenient spot.
Among other organizers you can use are the following:
* double rods;
* shelf dividers;
* drawer organizers;
* under-bed storage;
* closet organizers (custom).
Maintaining Your Wardrobe
Organizing your wardrobe is not the only thing you should do in order to maintain its neatness. You will need to spend some time in maintaining it regularly. Consider adopting the rule of "one-in, one-out". For every newly purchased item, get rid of an item you own but do not use.
Here are some tips for maintaining your wardrobe:
* clean and dust your wardrobe;
* hang your clothes according to categories and colors;
* label storage boxes or bags for storing clothes during seasons;
* think of installing a closet organizational system.
Staying Organized
Maintaining an organized wardrobe can be quite troublesome for many people; however, if you follow several simple and effective tips provided above, you will be able to create a peaceful haven in your personal space that saves time and does not cause you additional stress.
Following these tips, you will:
* find clothes faster;
* reduce the level of your stress and anxiety;
* maintain a sense of peace and calm;
* save time and money.
