Quick Tips for an Organized Closet

Here are some quick tips to jump start your closet organization in the new year!

• Hang clothes in complete outfits. Put jewelry in plastic bags and hang them from the hanger.
• Organize your wardrobe around one key color – it’s easier to shop for and match complete outfits.
• Put an over-the-door or adhesive hanger on your closet door so that you have a place to plan your daily outfits.

• Keep a large bag in your closet – anything you come across that can be given away, either because it is outdated or no longer fits, can be donated to a local women’s shelter when the bag is full.
• Attach a snapshot of your shoes to the front of the boxes to easily identify them.
• Invest in matching hangers. You can get wooden ones super cheap this time of year! Try places like Walmart, Target, and IKEA.

• Fold t-shirts in half and store them vertically where you can see all of them at once. You can fit more in the drawer and actually see what's there!

Need more tips? Here's a great book to help get you through the clutter: Shop Your Closet: The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Closet with Style by Melanie Charlton Fascitelli

Don't forget! Set small, attainable goals that can be completed in a relatively short period of time. Don’t try to finish a large project in one swoop. Divide up organizing projects into small pieces that can be completed, from start to finish, in one dash. That way, you’re less likely to be interrupted, tire of the project, or to become distracted. Sprinting is stimulating, and keeps your interest high. No matter how large the organizing project, it can be broken down into short sprints.

And now for some closet eye candy... :)

Happy Hump Day! Hope everyone is having a great week!