If You’re Sick Of Dealing With Closet Chaos, Here’s How To Take Back Control And Clean Out The Wardrobe Clutter
Raise your hand if you’re guilty of letting your closet overflow and get too messy to handle.
You may not be able to see it, but I’m raising my hand right now. I’ve let my closet get too full over the years, and eventually, it will get to a point where I feel like if I don’t purge some of the things I have in there, I’ll freak out.
But then, once you take the time to actually clean out and organize your closet, you’ll find yourself so much happier in your living space.
If your closet is low-key overflowing and you desperately need to clear and organize it, here are some tips for gaining control of your closet back.
Get rid of clothes you know you’ll never wear again
Many of us hold onto clothes not because we’re going to wear them a lot but because we used to wear them a lot, and they hold sentimental value. In other instances, we hold onto clothes that other people bought for us that we didn’t like but held onto so as not to offend anyone.
If you want to get your closet under control, you’ve got to get rid of the things you 100% know you won’t wear again. I know you know what I’m talking about. The top you look past every time you decide what to wear needs to go.
Re-asses the clothes you hardly wear
If there are clothes you wear less than five times a year, you should decide whether they’re worth holding onto. You want more room in your closet, so unless you can build a bigger one, you will have to get rid of things. Try on the clothes you rarely wear and make a pact to wear them more often or get rid of them.
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Consider getting rid of duplicates
Do you have a “comfy sweatshirt” or “pajama teeshirt” collection that’s getting out of hand? How many of the same things do you really need? Look through all the duplicate items in your closet and say goodbye to a few of the ones you don’t wear or like as much.
For instance, if you have seven pairs of sweatpants, push yourself to get rid of at least two to three pairs. There have to be ones you hardly wear anyway.
Donate or hand down as much as you can
Cleaning out your closet and removing clothes with sentimental value seems challenging, but doing it with some good intentions can be a rewarding experience. Donate your unused clothes and accessories to a charity or Goodwill.
If you can’t donate, give your clothes to a younger relative or friend who can wear them. If you need some extra cash, sell them to secondhand stores or online.
Your clothes will be given a second chance at life and could very well make someone’s day.
Set some rules for future shopping
Once you finally have more room in your closet and feel more organized, you have to set some shopping rules for yourself so it doesn’t get out of control again. Before buying new tops, see if you can get rid of or donate some that are already in your closet. Try to adopt a more minimalist mindset, and don’t buy clothes unless you absolutely need them.
I promise that having a more organized closet is a game-changer. Try following these easy steps to clean your closet, and you will be one step closer to wardrobe heaven.
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