Does your closet look the same year round? Trying to squeeze all four seasonal wardrobes in a average closet? Are you...are you wearing a sleeveless shirt? Its 40 degrees outside! o_O
Drop your eyes to the next line. Please & thank you.
Black Friday
and Cyber Monday are literally around the corner. Which means plenty of shopping will be happening. Whether its for yourself or others, you're going to need room in your closet to fit in the new clothes or other items you'll receive this holiday season.
Below, I"ll provide several helpful tips to get your closet ready for the Fall/Winter season so that you can achieve and maintain a "2nd Look" throughout the season.
WHAT'S IN YOUR CLOSET??
1. Make room: No, you don't have to toss your clothes away, it would help, but that's for another post :). If you have ANY Summer attire still out, it should be boxed up and put away. Get a storage bin or two & fill it up. Sure there are exceptional pieces that are great for layering but if it does not qualify, then proceed. Create more space by keeping what you NEED & what's season appropriate. After you're done with storing your clothes away, if there is limited flexibility or fluid movement between clothes or hangers, then time to get another storage bin!
2. Shoes: Closed-toe or leather shoes are a must for in your closet this season. However, open-toed shoes should be thrown in the storage bin. Again, there are exceptions (ladies, peep toe ankle boots), but keep your everyday shoes accessible & expensive shoes covered on shelves or a shoe rack. Keep your floors clear! No shoes on the floor people. I don't care for shoe boxes b/c they take up space, but if you have the space, great. If not, go to a local organizing store for shoe storage options or create a system that works for you (i.e. under the bed on the perimeter, huge shopping bag etc.).
3. What's hanging? Keep dresses, pants, dress shirts (ex: men-collared shirts, ladies-blouses), skirts and outwear in your closet. Most of those items are easier to hang and are not as thick in fabric. Sweaters, jeans or clothing items that have weight, are best kept in drawers or shelves in closets. Keep them folded and neat. Regular tops (cotton, long-sleeve and quarter length) are also better served in a dresser/chest. The objective is to create more room, so work with your storage options between hanging or folding clothes.
4. Accessories: Utilize organizing tools, small open bins, baskets etc. for scarves, hats and gloves. There are plenty of unique organizing tools available nowadays for ties, special hats & scarves for both men and women. If you are fortunate enough to have a walk-in closet with a space big enough to have an area for your jewelry (watches, necklaces or bracelets) definitely use it. If not, use hanging hooks i.e. coat racks, to hold your necklaces or scarves ladies. By far, one of the easiest transitions to creating more space in your closet without spending a lot of money.
Tips given by 2nd Look Services Professional Organizer.....me! :)
FYI:
I am currently in the process of establishing a professional organizing business specializing in organizing closets, residential rooms and small business offices. I am in my "practice makes perfect" stage, where my skills are being perfected, logo/branding, website are being created and finalized in addition completing other components of my business plan. Although my business is a work in progress, that has not prevented me from continuing to organize any project that I can get my hands on while providing helpful tips to those who are in need. More organizing posts coming soon! Happy shopping and organizing everyone!!
Always,
J
