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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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