Happy New Year 2023
Every year I update this post but I seldom change a word. Just the year!
It’s the best time of year both January and July to get yourself and your closet and home back on track.
I usually post this every year to help us get organized.
Twice a year, January and July I try to go through my closet and decide what I'm going to do with items I never use, seldom use, are damaged and either donate, take to resale store or discard.
The years come and go but somethings don't change.
Let's get together and get organized.
Passing a few helpful suggestions to you to help you and I get organized this new year.
To be clear I am not suggesting you do this for New Years Eve or Day.
I usually post this every year to help us get organized.
Twice a year, January and July I try to go through my closet and decide what I'm going to do with items I never use, seldom use, are damaged and either donate, take to resale store or discard.
The years come and go but somethings don't change.
Let's get together and get organized.
Passing a few helpful suggestions to you to help you and I get organized this new year.
To be clear I am not suggesting you do this for New Years Eve or Day.
A rainy day or if you find yourself bored and are looking for a lift it's a good suggestion. Also if you have not made any plans for the weekend I say why not? It just may make it a good way to start the new year or a new month.
FYI: Take some time (preferably on the weekend ) or a rainy day and start going through your clothes. Anything that is soiled or damaged get a large bag and get rid of them. Make note that any clothes that don't fit quite like you would like them to either pitch it or put it in a pile to go through to donate or re-sell at a re-sale shop. They are the in thing at the moment.
Making about 3 piles should make it simpler to do. One to pitch soiled or unwanted items, one for donation to local homeless shelter and one for consignment or re-sell. This should help allowing room for any must keep items. This should not take you a very long time. It is either a keep or time to go. Simple!
I like a neat closet and twice a year go through it. It makes me feel much calmer. Yes it does and instead getting frustrated on what to wear this will take some pressure off you.
I
know it is hard to do but in order to have a free and uncluttered
closet you must downsize. Several nice casual and dressy casual outfits
is probably all that you will ever need. Personally at this time of my life I need less and as much as I love to shop I find myself being a lot more selective. So IMO that is as good a reason to leave
room to pick out some new items when you feel the need for a little
something to update..
FYI: Take some time (preferably on the weekend ) or a rainy day and start going through your clothes. Anything that is soiled or damaged get a large bag and get rid of them. Make note that any clothes that don't fit quite like you would like them to either pitch it or put it in a pile to go through to donate or re-sell at a re-sale shop. They are the in thing at the moment.
Making about 3 piles should make it simpler to do. One to pitch soiled or unwanted items, one for donation to local homeless shelter and one for consignment or re-sell. This should help allowing room for any must keep items. This should not take you a very long time. It is either a keep or time to go. Simple!
I like a neat closet and twice a year go through it. It makes me feel much calmer. Yes it does and instead getting frustrated on what to wear this will take some pressure off you.
It will take some stress out of getting ready. No matter if it's work or to the grocery store. It just makes life better!
My Closet:
My Closet:
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| My shoes...removing boxes help and I use slide out containers and I do have an over the door rack for sandals. |
First and foremost I make sure all my hangers are going in the same direction.. So much easier when you have them all going the same direction.
Second: I keep my shirts, blouses and other hang able tops in one section. I keep my clothes according to colors. Whites, blacks, browns and keep mixed colors last. Anything that can be folded I put in easy accessible drawers. I keep all tanks, tees and cami's in one drawer..
Third: I place pants/slacks, beige's, brown's and blacks next to my shirts or blouses. I have decided basic colors work best!
Fourth: I place all casual jackets, blouses and tops according to color.
***I keep belts and scarfs on a belt/scarf hanger (I bought one at Marshall's for $6.99.. ( I used to love scarves but now feel they outdate you). I’m donating lots of them.
You can use a plastic soda 6
pack bottle container for scarves too!
They make an easy place to store
scarves. Hang the plastic container on a hanger and through the holes
place scarves.( I hope I explained that enough for you to envision
it..No picture sorry!
Fifth: At the very back of the closet all dressy skirts, pants and items that I use only on occasion. I find I wear fewer dress items anymore.
A special note: You don't have to spend a fortune organizing your closet. I ask for the hangers when I purchase items. Usually they are more than happy to accommodate. I do have a few felt pants hangers for those creased or hard to hang pants or slacks..
Last about shoes. I love shoes lol. and purses(I won't even go there)and shoes and purses are a weakness in my never ending search for the right purse/bag or pair of shoes.
Fifth: At the very back of the closet all dressy skirts, pants and items that I use only on occasion. I find I wear fewer dress items anymore.
A special note: You don't have to spend a fortune organizing your closet. I ask for the hangers when I purchase items. Usually they are more than happy to accommodate. I do have a few felt pants hangers for those creased or hard to hang pants or slacks..
Last about shoes. I love shoes lol. and purses(I won't even go there)and shoes and purses are a weakness in my never ending search for the right purse/bag or pair of shoes.
Note: I do not keep
boxes..I have learned they take up way too much space. I use stackable containers to store my extra shoes. I bought the
containers at either Wal Mart or Target. The
drawers slide out for easy removal of shoes. They store approximately 5
or 6 pair of shoes in each container, depending on size of heel...
On a personal note I find being organized in my home makes me more relaxed and feeling in control.
Happy New You!
12/30/16
On a personal note I find being organized in my home makes me more relaxed and feeling in control.
Happy New You!
12/30/16
Updated 1/25/2023
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