Closet Reality Check

Time to get real about your cluttered closets!

 

A closet that is bursting with clothing, shoes and accessories can be overwhelming.

 

Clear out your jammed closets of past bad choices, including clothing that has never been worn, and those good deals in the size you were hoping to be.

 

Start with an empty closet. Only things that you “love” get to stay. It’s worth the effort. Imagine opening your closet to find all of your favorite pieces hanging freely for you to choose with ease.

 

Knowing what you should really hold on to is the million dollar question. Often clients ask about keeping clothing in the hopes that they will come back in style. You must ask yourself, if you had the chance to pull it out again, would you have the guts to wear it? If the answer is no, then say goodbye.

 

If you have a few things you can’t seem to part with, store them in a clear bin and label it so you know what is inside. You can keep one box for what I call “keepers” (no judgment!). This will prevent you from sabotaging the process with indecision. Only things that you are currently wearing should have the privilege of being a part of your working closet.

 

In my many years of cleaning closets for clients, I have discovered that most of us wear a small portion of what we own. We all wear our favorites and the most recent additions.

 

Another tip on organizing your closet space is making sure the structure of the closet works for you. Don’t settle on the given set-up of the hanging rods in your closet. If the hanging bar is too high lower it. Never position upper rods too close to the lower ones, as the clothing bumps into the lower closet rods. This is annoying and it makes searching and sliding clothing impossible. If you make the space pleasing to the eye you will stay motivated to keep it neat and tidy. Make sure shelves are open and accessible.

 

Once you have things set up, organize your clothing by lifestyle. Keep your go-to items up front and center. Lesser worn items like formal wear and keepsake box should be in the back.

 

 

Here’s an idea to keep favorite items at your fingertips. It’s a portable organizer that I found at Urban Outfitters that could be added to a closet or bedroom. This would also be handy for staging outfits before a big trip.

 

This is a great time of year to revamp your closet. Letting go and ridding your life of clutter can truly be a life-changing experience. Contact me for a closet consultation, and start living in the present. Take a deep breath, get real, and begin your journey into 2016!