Knowing how to organize your wardrobe and declutter can be stressful, to put it lightly. But the reality is that having a well-organized wardrobe can make a *huge* difference when it comes to what you actually wear.
We've all been there: you've got tons of clothes but it still feels like you've got nothing to wear. That's because, no matter how many pieces you own, if they're not organized properly then you'll struggle to see what's in your wardrobe, making it harder to put outfits together.
However, the good news is that there's a way around the mess, and that's why it's so important to dedicate some time every now and then to organizing the clothes you have—you know, waste not, want not and all that.
If the prospecting of organizing and clearing out your whole wardrobe feels daunting, have no fear. We've got 14 simple top tips from decluttering experts to help make re-jigging your wardrobe a breeze.
So, without further ado, we spoke to expert Elika Gibbs of Practical Princess and Virginia Feacey, Country Manager UK at second-hand designer resale site Rebelle, to find out how we can all lead less cluttered lives. Take notes...
How to organize your wardrobe: 14 top tips
1. Start with one big clear-out
Virginia suggests going through every item in your wardrobe and adding it to:
- Sell
- Maybe
- Customize
- Toss
Elika suggests trying things on as you go, as "you may have forgotten about a missing gem that's been sitting in your wardrobe that you normally bypass. You might be able to alter it to make it more current."
2. And then continuously edit your wardrobe
Virginia recommends starting a one-in-one-out policy, to avoid cluttering. "For every new item you purchase," she says, "an old one needs to go. Or, if you really want to test yourself, try two." Ready?
Why? Elika tells us, "if you don't edit your wardrobe, you might think you have loads of clothes but actually, it's just that you have a volume of things that no longer fit or are dated."
"By clearing out your wardrobe you prevent that, and you'll find getting dressed in the mornings so much easier." Hear, hear.
3. Make some money with your unwanted bits
"Just because you might not like it anymore, doesn't mean someone else won't!", Virginia says. "It’ll also make you feel better if you want to purchase something new if you're making money from the old."
4. Organize your closet by category and then by colour
"It’ll make everything look much neater and will save you time in the mornings when you need to get dressed in a hurry," Virginia advises.
5. Invest in the right equipment
"I like matching hangers because then you're not distracted by a messy wardrobe," Elika says. Virginia agrees: "Get some good hangers with rounded corners and use boxes to keep drawers organized. This is especially great for belts, underwear, and socks."
6. Separate the seasons
"If wardrobe space is an issue", Virginia says, "divide your things into summer and rainy season clothing and keep the other season packed up out of the way." Elika agrees that this can be handy regardless.
7. Store everything in the right place
"Keep knitwear folded and flat. Also, dry it flat to avoid pulling and deformation," Virginia advises.
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8. Don't forget your shoes
"If you have a lot of shoes in boxes", Virginia says, "tape pictures of the shoes to the outside of the box, so you know what’s inside without having to go through several boxes."
Elika adds: "Boxes are ideal because they prevent dust, and cardboard works well because then they can breathe."
9. And look after more expensive items
If you've spent all that money on something fancy, you better make sure you take proper care of it, Virginia says. "Keep designer bags in their dust bags and stuff them from the inside to avoid deforming."
Changing how you shop:
1. Invest in good quality wardrobe staples
"These will be the backbone of your wardrobe," Virginia tells us. "You’ll get great cost per wear out of them, so choose pieces that are of good quality, versatile, easily combinable, and perhaps a bit pricier, so they’ll last you longer."
"Think: a good trench or coat, a basic white shirt, a basic cotton tee, a black blazer, dark blue denim, a cashmere sweater, white trainers, black heels, black flats etc."
2. Buy into trends with easy to combine and less pricey pieces
Love the ruffle trend? Don't splash a load of money on a jumper you'll wear for one season and then throw away. Instead, use the high street for easy trend updates. "That way it won’t hurt you too much when you stop wearing these pieces," Virginia says.
3. Take your time before you buy
Before you spend any money on something new, Virginia says it's important to consider the purchase first. "Think of three ways to combine the new piece with existing things in your wardrobe," she suggests. "If you don’t come up with three, rethink the purchase."
4. Always sleep on it
"To avoid impulse buys," Virginia says, "research the pieces you need/like, put them on your wish list, and then sleep on it. If you still want the pieces the next day, then go ahead and buy them."
5. Find a great tailor
Can't afford to buy high-end but want your clothes to look more expensive? Virginia says it's all in the way your clothes fit you. "This means hemming trousers and sleeves, making sure shoulders fit in blazers/ jackets, etc," she says. "Just make sure you always think about the additional cost of tailoring a piece before you purchase it."
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This article originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.com/uk. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
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