Closet Organizing: Part 1

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With a  new season, comes a change in our wardrobes.  This makes it a perfect time to edit my closet!

I bring down my heavier sweaters and outerwear from the attic and put away my summer dresses and tops that I won't be layering for the cooler weather.  This way I can easily see pieces that I'm going to be wearing, which makes putting outfits together easier!


Before I put my summer clothes away, I go through each piece and get rid of anything I didn't wear or don't think I will wear again.  I either give these pieces to friends, donate them, or sell them to Twice (check it out here if you've never head of it before...I just got almost $100 for some pieces I sent in).

To see what you have and have not worn follow this simple tip.  Turn all of your hangers around backwards, as seen in the picture.  Once you've worn an item, hang it up with the hanger facing the way it normally would.

After a certain amount of time, you can see what you never even wore!  So for fall and winter clothes, I turned all of my hangers around to start the season.  (Similar hangers here) When the weather gets warm again and I'm ready to pack those clothes away, I will be getting rid of anything unworn.  I know this isn't always easy...I might wear it someday...I got a really great deal on it...I know, I know, I know!  If you really want to have a wardrobe you LOVE, you have to edit it down to pieces you LOVE!

I don't know about you, but I have a LOT of scarves!  I organize mine on a multi-pant hanger I found at a discount store, like Marshalls or TJMaxx.  It's like a hanger with four metal bars.  I loop the scarves over them and I can see all of them at once!

Not all of my boots stand up by themselves, especially the taller ones.  Awhile back, I went to Target (but you can find them many other places) and bought several pool noodles.  Then, I cut them the length to fit in each of my boots to keep them upright.  This is inexpensive and works great! 

  

What do you need help organizing or storing in your closet?  What do you struggle with?  I would love to answer your questions and offer my best tips to continue this series here on the blog!  

Please leave a comment below and let me know what I can help you with in your closet!

xoxo Shannon