If you live in Michigan like I do, or another state where the warmer weather has now arrived, you’re probably pulling out your spring and summer clothing and putting away the cold weather items. When you do that, it’s also a good time to organize your closet. Take a bit of time to look through what you have and remove the things that you no longer want and no longer wear (typically we wear 20% of the clothes that we have 80% of the time). Put those items into a bag or box and give them away.
If you do this twice a year, for example now and then again when the cold weather returns, your closet will stay organized and free of items that you no longer wear or want. Here’s another checklist that I like from Real Simple. It will help you keep your closet organized.
- Install double rods. You don’t have to get out the power drill or call a handyman to add a second rod to a closet. Do it yourself.
- Add a valet hook. Install a hook for hanging dry cleaning before it goes into the closet or to plan outfits for parties.
- Toss wire hangers. If you want to prolong the life of your clothes, don’t keep them on wire hangers. Wood is better.
- Use baskets. Put all out-of-season purses in a basket at the top of your closet.
- Put jewelry in boxes. Label the boxes by category to rid the clutter from your dresser.