BETTER LIVING: 5 Steps to Taming (and Beautifying) Your Closet

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Candita Clayton, GoLocalProv Lifestyle Expert

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Don't you feel better just looking at it? Now make it yours

Follow these five easy steps to an organized, easy-to-navigate closet, and you’ll find yourself a little less pressed for time on those hectic mornings. It's the perfect fall project.

First, we purge

Fall is a great time to honestly evaluate last season’s clothing. Think of your closet as a boutique: take an inventory of what you have, and get rid of the things that aren’t moving. If you didn’t wear it all summer, you’re probably not going to wear it next summer, so move out the duds and donate them to a worthy charity – or save them in a bin for next summer’s consignment.

Second, we store

Once the unused inventory is gone, you can take last season’s keepers and store them (this includes shoes, handbags, and summer accessories too). This will free up valuable closet real estate for your fall wardrobe. The only items that should be in your closet now are clothing and accessories for the current season – unless you travel frequently to warmer climates.

Third, we evaluate

Last year's trendy pieces might be this year’s ‘I’m so over it’ items. Take a hard look at your fall wardrobe, and edit. Why hold onto clothes that don’t fit perfectly, and don’t make you feel fabulous? Trust me, we’ve all suffered from buyer’s remorse at one time or another – but just because you paid way too much for a pair of shoes, you shouldn’t keep them if they kill your feet. They only thing uncomfortable wardrobe items do is take up valuable wardrobe space. So set those Jimmy Choos free in a consignment shop: you’ll get a portion of your purchase price back, and you won’t find yourself constantly irritated by the sight of them.

Fourth, we organize

Getting dressed isn’t a chore when you know where everything is. A well organized closet uses all available space to its fullest potential; this is true whether you have a walk in closet or a cubby-sized reach-in. The trick is to use every inch of space from floor to ceiling. Keep your most frequently worn items and favorite pieces front and center, to make getting dressed a cinch.

Fifth (and this is the best part), we buy

You may notice that you need a few things to keep your wardrobe from looking like yesterday’s news. Pull out your favorite fashion mag and fill in the blanks. A trip to a bargain overstock store like Marshalls or TJ Maxx can solve just about any temporary fashion crisis. Not to mention your local boutiques and vintage spots!

Candita Clayton is the founder of Your Life Organized and author of Clean Your Home Healthy. Visit her online, here.

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