If you want to step out of the house looking sharp each morning, it takes more than just buying the right clothes.
You need to make sure your clothing is well looked after, and part of that routine is keeping them stored safely and neatly in your closet. If you want to avoid freshly ironed shirts getting wrinkled, or that musty smell that can cling to clothes not worn since last year, follow these top tips for organizing your closet.
Declutter
First of all, you need to make sure your closet isn’t full of clothing and other items that you haven’t worn or used in years. Don’t cling to the hope of fitting into clothes that feel tight nowadays, or hope that old jacket you love so much will eventually come back in fashion. If you haven’t worn it in the last two years, get rid of it. This will increase the available space in your closet for new, well-fitting clothes and make it much easier to organize.
Categorize Your Clothing
It’s much easier to find the item you want if you know where it is. Categorize different drawers in your closet; for example, socks in one, underwear in another. Hang all of your shirts up, and split them into office wear and smart-casual to make getting ready for work in the morning that little bit quicker. It might seem a little overboard to do this, but it will make finding specific items a lot easier as well as keeping your clothes neat.
Use Garment Bags
When it comes to your expensive suits, you should always do everything you can to keep them protected. Consider investing in some garment bags to keep your suits safe from damp, mold, or moths. You can buy these online at wardrobesupplies.com or similar sites. They will also come in handy if you need to take your suits or other clothing with you on your travels and want to keep them protected and minimize creasing on your journey.
Invest in a Shoe Rack
Many closets come with a shoe rack built in, but if yours doesn’t have one, think about how you can put one in. Keeping your shoes neatly lined up on a shoe rack inside your closet helps to keep your home tidier and your footwear safe. If you have a pet dog, you might understand the importance of keeping your expensive shoes out of sight!
Use Air Freshener
Sometimes your clothes can start to smell musty, especially if they have been hanging in your closet for months. In order to maintain the freshness of your clothes and to avoid additional laundry expenses, have some air freshener in your closet. Alternatively, there are several other ways in which you can help to keep your clothes smelling must-free if you would rather try a different approach.
Roll Your Clothes
If you don’t have a lot of storage space in your bedroom, but you have a lot of clothes, think about rolling up your t-shirts and other casual clothing items to make more room. This method will help to reduce the wrinkles in your clothes as well as freeing up more space in your drawers.
Keep your clothes neat, safe, and fresh by using these closet organization tips.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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