1 PURGE! A season change is the perfect time to say goodbye to clothes that are in your closet for all the wrong reasons, whether sentimental, hopeful, or just plain lazy.
- Did you know that 20 percent of your clothes get 80 percent of the wear? If you have not worn an item in 12 to 18 months, get rid of it. (There will be exceptions!)
- Get rid of clothes that don’t fit you anymore. There is no worse torture than keeping a closet full of gorgeous clothes that don’t fit. Keep the items that can be tailored, and pass on the items that are several sizes in the past.
- Last but not least, try on everything you own. This step can be quite exhausting, but do it. Pick a weekend when the kids are busy or your husband is out of town, and have a friend over who can offer helpful feedback. Only keep what you can and will wear happily and stylishly.
Prepare items for winter
Prep your closet
Inventory items
Organize for easy access
2 LAUNDRY TIME! As you prepare your winter items for storage, make sure they are put away clean and stain-free. You’ll thank yourself next fall!
3 PREP your closet for your summery wardrobe by dusting each shelf, wiping out drawers and bins, and vacuuming the closet floor. Your spring cleaning will ensure a pleasantly fresh summer.
4 INVENTORY your summer items: What items fit, and what needs to be tossed?What elements is your wardrobe missing? A new sundress, trendy shorts, a fresh pair of sandals? Make a list and get to shopping!
5 ORGANIZE your clothing items into categories, and give each category a home in your closet. With the right storage and system, you’ll have easy access to the clothes you wear often, and a safe spot for special items.
If you need help getting your closet organized, or if you’d like to explore creating a closet you’ll love, give me a call! I’d be happy to help get your closet summer-ready!
Written by Melanie Johnson, Melanie Johnson Closets