Keep your closet tidy with these 7 practical tips for staying organized and avoiding clutter every time you open the door.

Having a closet that is always organized and clean and having your clothes ready to wear every day might sound like a dream, especially if you are a busy person who creates a mess every morning before leaving the house in a rush. Sometimes, when you have a messy wardrobe, you might even forget about your favorite pieces, and the popular problem of “I have nothing to wear” gives you headaches. So, if you find yourself in this situation, most probably, you are reading this article because you are determined to change your lifestyle and become an organized person (miracles don’t happen overnight) and keep your wardrobe clean, organized, and ready with stunning outfits. So, here are 7 great tips for keeping your closet organized and avoiding creating a mess every time:

1. Start decluttering

Declutterring your wardrobe might sound overwhelming at first because the truth is it requires some patience, but if you follow some steps, you might make time pass quickly. So, before organizing what you have, you must get rid of what you don’t need. You can start by pulling everything out and carefully going through every clothing piece, creating piles of the items you want to keep and those you wish to donate. Try to avoid finding excuses like “I could wear this” if you haven’t worn a piece yet; be realistic and give away the clothes you don’t love that much for a good cause. Then, search for the clothes that need to be rewashed and the ones that must be stirred, and put them aside for now.

2. Get extra storage

If you find that your closet is becoming too small for the amount of new clothes you bring in every season, it would be best to get some extra storage space to avoid digging through your wardrobe to find something you want to wear again. You can get some storage space, such as boxes or an additional mini closet, where you can put the items that are out of season because you might not really need a jacket in the middle of the summer after all.

3. Wash and stir

Once you are sure about the pieces you want to keep and reorganize in your wardrobe, it may be best to establish a routine for washing and stirring weekly. By doing that, you save time and will most likely avoid situations when you can’t wear your favorite outfit for an important event because you’ve forgotten to wash it. So, get a laundry basket big enough for your clothes, start sorting them by materials and colors, and make sure you select the right program for the washing machine to avoid ruining the fabrics. Then, consider getting a washing line for drying clothes outdoors which is retractable and easy to use. Lastly, schedule an hour for stirring, so you have all your outfits ready to wear.

4. Decide on what to hang and what to fold

After your clothes are well-dried, it’s time to decide on the items that need to be folded and those that must be hung. For instance, consider hanging flowy fabrics like silk and chiffon to keep their shape and avoid wrinkles. Linen also makes creases, so it should be hanged as well. On the other hand, jeans, sweaters, some T-shirts, and most pants can be safely folded. However, you should always take into consideration the materials they are made of to vote on their path.

5. Organize by color and category

To have a visually pleasing aesthetic in your closet and find your items easily, it would be best to organize your clothes by color and categories. For instance, you can separate colorful pieces from black and white pieces and divide them into categories such as dresses, t-shirts, blouses, and so on. Suppose you want to make the most of your wardrobe and commit to this new type of organization. In that case, you can even separate your elegant clothes for special events, streetwear, activewear, house clothing, etc.

6. Prepare your outfits in advance

Most of the time, the mess in your closet is created when you are in a rush and have no outfit planned, and to find a good fit, you might end up pulling everything out and then pushing piles of clothes back on, resulting in a complete disaster. So, the best advice we can give is to prepare your outfits in advance. Integrate this step into your usual night routine, and before going to bed, consider deciding what you want to wear for the next day, pulling out the pieces carefully, and having them prepared on a hanger. To avoid additional chaos, you can even choose two or more options. By doing this, you will take some stress off your shoulders and start your morning with a good vibe and a great look.

7. Put back your clothes!

Now that you have a clean and organized closet, how can you keep it that way? The answer is simple: Put back your clothes right away! By putting them back, we don’t mean throwing them in the wardrobe but taking a few seconds to hang or fold them if they are still suitable to wear or putting them in the laundry basket immediately.

The bottom line

Becoming an organized person is not easy, and it surely doesn’t happen overnight, but you must reprogram your mind to follow the exact steps you’ve taken to create the beautiful wardrobe you have now. Consider integrating the selection of clothes into your routine, scheduling a washing and stirring day weekly, and avoiding keeping the pieces you don’t wear. While you are struggling to organize the infinite piles of clothes, you will always find someone who needs them more than you do.

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