How to Organize Your Closet Like a Pro: 8 Practical Tips
When was the last time you organized your closet? Many people use their wardrobes to hide the clutter in the bedroom – they put things away in a hurry, close the doors tightly and the room seems to be in order again. But, alas, it doesn’t really work like that and the appearance of order doesn’t necessarily mean order. That is why, in this article, we will offer some practical tips from fashion designers on how to organize your closet without too much stress.
It is time for you to learn how to organize your closet like a pro
How to Organize Your Wardrobe, According to Fashion Designers
#Go through your clothes
Be ruthless. If something in your wardrobe has a stubborn stain, and you took it to the dry cleaners three times, but it didn’t help, get rid of it! And don’t keep things in sizes that no longer fit you. Yes, it is your favorite dress that you glittered in at prom ten years ago, but it is time to admit: it is hopelessly small and unlikely to ever be worn again. It is time to let go of everything you grew up with. Leave only what really suits you and be realistic. There is no point in cluttering your home with clothes that you wear once a year or never at all!
There is no point in cluttering your home with clothes that you wear once a year or never at all
So, go through your clothes and declutter everything that you do not need
#Sort things into categories
Keep shoes with shoes, bags with bags, tops with tops, dresses with dresses, coats with coats, and so on. That is the key to easy organization and getting ready fast in the morning. Keeping every item in its designated category will make your life so much easier!
Keeping every item in its designated category will make your life so much easier
#Sort things by color
Try arranging your clothes by color and tone, from light to dark, left to right. This is a merchandising trick borrowed from fashion stores, and it helps the eye to better navigate the rows of things.
Try arranging your clothes by color and tone, from light to dark, left to right
#Don’t forget the hangers
Try to use matching hangers since this will make your wardrobe look more well-organized. Or, at the very least, choose solid-color hangers with a neutral tone – white, ivory, or black.
Hanging most of your clothes in your closet will make your days easier
Try to use matching hangers since this will make your wardrobe look more well-organized
#Display things you are proud of
Just think about how much money you have spent on all those super gorgeous bags and shoes! So why not display them on an open shelf for all to see? You can even highlight the shelves in a color according to this or that accessory, depending on what you want to focus more attention on. You can also get a clothing rack that is separate from your wardrobe. There you can display your favorite coats and dresses and leave it in your room as a fashionable decor element.
Display your favorite bags, coats and dresses on a clothing rack
#Accessories (yes, your wardrobe needs accessories!)
Invest in a cool jewelry organizer, tie and belt holders, and mini pillows to spruce up your bags. Buy shoe clips to keep your shoes and boots in perfect shape. This will not only keep all your trinkets organized, but it will also help keep them safe and in top-notch condition.
A jewelry organizer will keep your accessories safe and in top-notch condition
#Fit as much as possible into the space available
If your closet space is limited, and you have a lot of shoes, there are two ways to organize them. On long but not deep shelves, place your shoes in a row: one pair with toes first and the other with heels first. On deep but not so wide shelves, you can place the shoes in front of each other. Try to find a smart way to use up all the space that is available to you.
Try to find a smart way to use up all the space that is available to you
#Put things in piles
If you don’t have room for a large wardrobe, consider buying a small clothes chest. Place everything in neat piles. We suggest doing this with seasonal clothing that you won’t get to wear for months, or with things you rarely wear in general.
Place your extra seasonal clothes in neat piles in your closet
These were all of the tips on how to organize your closet like a true professional. Remember that decluttering every year is super important to keep things easily manageable and tidy!
Now you know how to fix your messy closet like a professional
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