Changing our wardrobe is inevitable for those of us who do not have with a dressing room or a closet big enough where we can have all our clothes on display. And it becomes a tedious task for many, that's why today we want to share this Practical guide for an efficient wardrobe change and organized.
The less space and the more clothes, the more complicated it becomes to change the wardrobe. However, it helps to put your clothes in order, to know what you have, what clothes don't contribute anything and what you need for the next season. And that's all it takes to do it. twice a year, when spring arrives and another when summer ends. Still have it pending? Make the change with us by following the steps below.
Reserve a morning and have everything you need at hand
A change of wardrobe is not done in an hour nor should it be done in a hurry, so our recommendation is that you book, at least, a full morning or afternoon to do it. About four or five hours in which you can focus exclusively on this task without distractions and in peace.
In addition to time and peace of mind, an efficient and organized wardrobe change You will also need some tools: Some bags to store those clothes that you no longer need and want to throw away or donate, some boxes to store out-of-season clothes and some cleaning supplies to clean the closet when it is empty.
Take summer clothes out of the closet and sort them
The best way to make an organized change of wardrobe is to empty it. Take out the clothes little by little and take the opportunity to go through them and evaluate if they need any repairs, if they no longer make sense in your wardrobe and if you are going to keep them, throw them away or donate them. Classify them into different groups:
- Those that are not in good condition and/or are to be thrown away, put them directly into a bag.
- Collect the clothes that you no longer like, that no longer fit you, or that no longer make you feel good about yourself but are in good condition. to give away, donate or sell in another bag. Be realistic and before you put last season's clothes away, take a moment to separate everything you've worn once or never worn at all. And remember, take the clothes in this category out of the house that same week; give them to that person you've been thinking of, upload them to a second-hand platform (setting yourself a deadline to sell them and if you don't sell them, donate them) or take them to an association.
- Those you want to save for next season Put them in a pile, separating those that need fixing or cleaning.
- In another pile he places Those of this season and you want them to have a priority place in your closet.
Clean the inside of the closet
Now that the closet is empty, take the opportunity to clean it inside. get rid of accumulated dust. First vacuum to remove lint and dust and then wipe with a damp cloth with a little neutral soap, go over all surfaces. Finally, remove with another damp cloth to remove any soap residue and then dry or let it dry.
Get your clothes ready before storing them
Do you have clothes that need some repair? Before putting them away in your wardrobe, take the opportunity to give them a makeover: replace missing buttons, darn socks and tights, brush sweaters and coats, and clean those cuffs or collars before putting them away. Remember that You should never store dirty or wet clothes in the closet. and certainly not in a box, so take care of the clothes before putting them back in the closet.
Put away the new season's clothes
Once you are aware of the seasonal clothing you have, mentally distribute it in your closet. This will help you know if you need to raise or lower some shelves to adjust the space to your needs or if you need to rearrange some baskets to neatly store all your clothes and accessories. Also remember that you will probably need to accommodate some of the clothes from another season in the closet as well. Reserve the highest or lowest shelves for storing these.
Once you know how to arrange your clothes in your closet, start hanging coats, dresses, shirts and pants and folding t-shirts and other items vertically so that they take up less space and you have easier access to them. Remember that piles are less practical and tend to create more chaos in the closet.
Store and label clothes
Choose suitable storage solutions to store things that are out of season, not only to use space intelligently but also to keep clothes and accessories in perfect condition until the time comes to return them to the hangers.
Whether you store your out-of-season clothes in the same closet or in the storage room, you should measure the available space well so that you can buy the bags and boxes that best fit them. If you have little space, the vacuum bags can be a good solution for certain garments. Another solution is to store them in plastic boxes. While more delicate garments will be better off in cloth bags in the closet itself. Whichever method you choose, The important thing when changing your wardrobe is to label them!