Is Your Closet Fall/Winter Ready?
It's time to transition and pack away the old stuff.
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Transitional Season Cheat Sheet - With winter just around the corner, there's no better time to remix your closet in order to create space for the fluffy sweaters, oversized sweatshirts and the growing collection of scarves. Although, the rearranging process can seem intimidating, we've put together a few quick tips to help you organize in no time. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/ Getty Images)
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No More Excuses - The overall process can be time consuming, but the end result will leave you feeling a sense of happiness, accomplishment and peace of mind, as if a weight were lifted off of your shoulder. Your mornings no longer have to be met with frantic and worry, trying to find certain items, or worse, wearing out of season clothing because the shirt you chose to wear was the first item you locked eyes with during your morning rush. No more excuses, now’s the time to get through it. Happy fall/winter transitioning! (Photo: Hill Street Studios/Sarah Golonk)
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Get Your Mind Right - With the everyday hustle and bustle, it can be difficult to carve out time from our busy schedules. The thought alone of taking on the task of reorganizing your closet is overwhelming, but we assure you, once complete you'll definitely feel a sense of relief.
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Closet Clean Out Party - Inviting a group of friends over for a night of drinks, food and brutal honesty about which items to keep and which items to toss makes the process fun and more enjoyable. Anytime you're with your girls, it's guaranteed to be a night to remember! (Photo: JGI/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Out With the Old, In With the New - Getting rid of items that no longer fit or are out of season helps clear out space for those cold-weather pieces essential to your wardrobe. Don’t forget to donate your items instead of just tossing them away, too. Not only is it a value to you, but a value to others as well. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Create Shelf Space - Utilizing shelf dividers allows you to get the most out of your closet space. Jeans, sweaters or sweatsuits should be folded and stored by using shelf risers because hanging these items creates closet chaos! (Photo: Aneese/ Getty Images)
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Leave Your Coats by the Door - It’s best to store your heavier fall/winter coats near an entryway closet because when you’re on the move it will be easier and more accessible to just grab it and go! Storing bulky coats in a separate closet also helps alleviate clutter and create more space. (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
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Invest in New Hangers - Beginning today, start fresh and toss away worn out wobbly hangers. Maximizing space can be achieved by investing in quality ones, that are able to hold multiple clothing items at once. Not only does it streamline space, it also elevates your closet to the next level by allowing for a more uniformed appearance. (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)
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Color Coordinate - Categorizing your items by color and clothing type will elevate your closet, guaranteeing a clutter free and well-organized wardrobe sanctuary. Creating stylized sections isn’t necessary, but it is definitely worth it! (Photo: Laara Cerman/Leigh Righton/Getty Images)