When the seasons change, it is time to rework your wardrobe. After all, you’ll want to embrace the new season’s color schemes and trends. However, swapping out the clothes in your wardrobe can seem daunting. With this in mind, following some of our helpful tips can help make this task easier.
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1. Turn Hangers Backward
Flip all the hangers in your closet backward about a month before the new season arrives. Then, as you wear and wash different articles, put the hangers back in your closet the right way. This will show you what clothes you are wearing. Then, when you are ready to swap to the next season’s clothes, take the backward hangers out of the closet. While there may be an exception or two, generally, if you are not wearing the clothing, it’s time to sell it or donate it to your favorite charity. You can sell higher-end items online or take them to a consignment shop. Doing this first step will help eliminate the clutter, giving you more working space.
2. Sort Remaining Clothes
The next step is to take everything out of your closet and sort them into two large piles. One pile should be for clothes that you are going to wear during the following season, like shapewear for those special occasions. Be sure to include all your bras and panties for women that you’ll wear during every season. The other pile will be for clothes you need to store.
3. Clean Your Closet
Take the opportunity to clean your closet while you have everything out. Mop or vacuum the floors and wipe down the walls. Dust any shelves in your closet. Go through any mementos you have tucked away in your closet to decide what to keep and what needs to go. Use a microfiber cloth and dish soap to wash the walls. If the closet is made of wood, always scrub in the direction that the grain is going.
4. Decide How to Store Your Seasonal Clothing
The next step is to decide where you’ll store your offseason clothing. It is best to store them in a dark place that does not get damp. Putting them in cloth bags and back in your closet may be a great option. Cloth bags let air get to your clothes, helping preserve them, but if you have problems with pests, think about using plastic containers. Consider storing them under your bed or in another location. Most clothing can be safely folded, but if you have delicate pieces, hang them on a padded hanger and put them inside a durable garment bag.
5. Wash Your Offseason Clothing
You will want to wash your clothing before storing it. As you prepare to clean them, look for any stains and treat them before washing and drying your clothes. You do not want your offseason clothing sitting with stains for long because the stains will be even more challenging to remove. If you find articles with stains you cannot get out, now is the perfect time to trash that article.
6. Get Your Seasonal Stored Clothing
Now is the time to get your seasonal clothing out of storage for the upcoming season. You may want to wash these pieces before putting them on hangers and storing them in your drawers, as that will help freshen them up. Once you have the clothes out of storage, take an inventory. Make a list of the clothing you currently have and the trendy ones you want to add to your wardrobe. This will help you on future shopping expeditions.
7. Adjust Your Closet to Meet Your Needs
During your inventory, group similar clothing together. For example, group all shoes with the same heel height together. Adjust the shelving and hang-up bar in your closet so that you can make the most efficient use of the space. Using identical hangers helps you save space, so grab some more if you do not have enough. Consider using bins and baskets to store small items like bras, hair accessories and other small articles.
8. Put Clothing Away
Place each article in its correct location. Create a hanging system that works for you so that you hang like pieces together. For example, you might hang all your clothing in one color together before moving on to the next color, or you might organize your closet by formality, where you group all your casual, semi-casual and formal clothing. Keeping it this way will help save time when you must get dressed quickly.
9. Do Not Forget to Sort and Put Away Your Accessories
Seasonal changes are an ideal time to sort and put away your accessories, like scarves and belts. Those that do not work with the season’s color schemes can be safely tucked away in storage until the seasons change again. Hanging your belts from hooks inside your closet door can be a great way to keep them handy. Consider using cube storage to store your seasonal bags, putting each one in its own cubby hole. You can also hang bags that have longer handles on your closet door.
Enjoy Your Closet Space
Swapping out your closet for the next season is a rewarding process. By following these tips, you can quickly complete the process. Then, your wardrobe will be ready for the upcoming season. Staying organized will help save you time and let you know which seasonal items you need to add to your wardrobe. This will allow you to embrace the joys that each season holds cheerfully, knowing that you look terrific.
