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 | A LOOK AT YOUR CLOSET |  |
- organization begins with an honest evaluation of your wardrobe
- you should have nothing in your closet that isn't currently wearable
- lose anything that doesn't fit or is out of style
- if you haven't worn it in a year, ask when you will wear it again
- make sure everything in your closet goes with something else
- store nostalgic clothes with memorabilia if you don't wear them
- place baskets for laundry, dry-cleaning, and alterations / mending
 | CATEGORIZING YOUR CLOTHES |  |
- separate by season
- store off-season in another area if short on space
- separate by clothing purpose (formal, work, casual)
- separate by type (jackets, blouses, pants, skirts, etc.)
- separate by style (short-sleeve, long-sleeve)
- clearly delineate categories with labeled rod divider discs
- or assign each section to a different part of the closet
- hang clothes by color from light to dark
- for quick and easy dressing, hang full outfits together
 | STORING YOUR CLOTHES |  |
- be aware of climate when storing items in an attic or basement
- put in cedar chips to keep out insects
- cardboard crossbars get sticky and leave a line on folded pants
- wire hangers make marks in the shoulders of your shirts
- stick to padded or plastic tubular hangers
- take your wire hangers to the dry cleaner to recycle
- use double-hanging rods for shorter items
- get rid of dry cleaner plastic covers as they clutter up your closet
- store small loose items in drawer systems or plastic tubs
- socks, lingerie, bathing suits, pantyhose, etc.
- roll up pantyhose to prevent runs
- hang belts, hats, and purses on hooks on the wall
- hang scarves on a hanger or scarf rack
- take shoes out of their original cardboard boxes
- use a shoe rack to keep footwear in sight and organized
- install shelves or bins for folding items
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Ramona Creel is a Professional Organizer and NAPO Golden Circle Member. A former Social Worker, she has always enjoyed helping people find the resources and solutions they need to improve their lives. Ramona now travels the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of simplicity with everyone she meets. She leads by example -- having worked for more than 10 years as a Professional Organizer, and having radically downsized and simplified her own life as a full-time RVer. Ramona now considers herself a "Renaissance Woman" -- bringing all of her passions together into one satisfying career. As a "Virtual Organizer", she can create a customized organizing plan for your home or office. As a "Simplicity and Accountability Coach ", Ramona provides a proven program for making every area of your life a little bit easier -- perfect for those who want to make the time and space to focus on their true priorities. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a freelance writer and blogger, she shares organizing techniques, travel tips, and social commentary with others. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. You can also follow her on Twitter, check out her Facebook profile.
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