Closet Organization 101

One of the main causes of stress people feel when they look in their closet is that their clothes don’t have a proper flow; a wardrobe feng sui, so to speak. The goal is to be able to open the doors to your closet and be able to visualize the outfit before you even begin to pull anything out. This requires some planning and strategy. Put the work into your wardrobe so your wardrobe can go to work for you. Every. Single. Day.

Step one is always the hardest. We develop such an emotional connection to our clothes. Some may be given to us as gifts, others worn on special occasions and some linger as reminders or “goals” of a size we used to be. That’s right, it’s the dreaded closet purge. You can’t look ahead to the future without letting go of the past. This process does not have to be a difficult one. In fact, it should be met with empathy but also a healthy dose of realism.

Post purge we move into organize mode. What pieces are better folded or hung up? What is the best way to fold pants, sweaters, or even tees? Finding the perfect way to organize your clothes will create a visual inventory. It will also help create more space for the pieces you will want to add in the future!

It is best to work with the space you have allotted in the beginning. Closets are finite spaces, therefore limiting the amount of pieces we can hang onto and have within our grasp. If needed, we can also discuss other storage options such as wardrobes, shelving, and chests to maximize your closets capacity. Storage is also a great way to ensure you can properly switch your wardrobes between spring/summer and fall/winter seasons.

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What Are My Essentials?

Let’s break it down. If we are thinking about a wardrobe that allows you to seamlessly be dressed and out the door in a matter of minutes, the key word here is cohesion. Think of each article within your wardrobe as a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. How does each piece fit together to tell the larger story of your personal style? It’s integral to have a solid foundation of essentials to work up from.

We can begin this by thinking about the categories of pieces an essential closet needs: t-shirts, shirts/blouses, knitwear, trousers, denim, intimates, shoes, jackets, outerwear and accessories. It can seem quite daunting to look at a long list like this but I assure you, you already have many of these things. These are also pieces that you’ll want to invest wisely in to ensure quality and longevity. This will save you money in the long run and you’ll be doing your part to reduce textile waste as well!

Something fun to keep in mind when you’re establishing your essentials is to work in a specific color palette. Think of three to five colors that you enjoy wearing, look good on your complexion, and also work blended together. This will be your core color palette that will inform the rest of your purchases moving forward. Keep in mind, we can always introduce more color later but setting up these foundations is paramount to building the effortless wardrobe.

In every woman’s wardrobe it is imperative to have the “little black dress”. This is your go to piece when everything else just doesn’t quite work out. Just because it’s called “little” doesn’t mean it actually has to be. Keep in mind the silhouette that best suits you. If a body-con, midi length knit dress looks best, work with that. If a mini a-line is the shape for you, then that’s what you want. This is the dress that always makes you feel sexy and nearly invincible when you put it on.

Booking your first consultation with me will allow us to work together to establish your wardrobe needs. This process doesn’t have to be a daunting task! In just a couple hours you will be well on your way to creating your dream closet.

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