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Clothing Chaos? How to Downsize and Organize Your Closet

Too many clothes and no closet space? Learn how to declutter, downsize, and organize your wardrobe step by step, without the stress. Your closet will thank you!
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Yes, it’s time. If your closet door won’t close, you’ve got clothes hiding in the spare room, or you can’t hang up anything new… it’s probably time to downsize and organize your wardrobe.

Step One: Take It All Out

Let’s do this the bold way:

Empty your closet of every piece of clothing! Yes, all of it, and place it on your bed.

Take a moment. Look at that mountain of fabric. Admire it… maybe even laugh at it.

Then get ready to take back control.

Step Two: Sort It Out

Start organizing your clothes into categories like:
  • Dress pants
  • Jeans
  • Casual Tops
  • Dressy tops
  • Casual dresses
  • Formal wear
  • (Add any other categories that make sense for you)

Once you’ve sorted your piles, you’ll likely be shocked at how many of each item you own. It’s OK. You’re not alone.

Step Three: The Honest Closet Audit

Pick one pile at a time and ask yourself the tough questions:
  • Does it fit?
    If it hasn’t fit in over a year… it goes to the floor pile.
  • When did I last wear it?
    If it’s been more than a year… floor pile.
  • Is it faded, stained, has holes, or just looks sad?
    Floor pile.
  • Is it from the 70s, 80s, or 90s (and not in a cool vintage way)?
    Floor pile.
  • Is it just plain ugly?
    You guess it... floor pile.
Do this for every pile on your bed.

Step Four: Rehang What You Love (and Wear!)

Looking at the pile on the floor? You’re allowed to choose 3 items that you absolutely cannot live without. Just 3. As for the rest:

Step Six: Breathe… and Enjoy Your Closet!

Look at that! You’ve just downsized and reorganized your closet. Doesn’t it feel lighter? Easier? Maybe even a little fun?

Now… is it time to go shopping?

Just kidding! (But seriously, only shop with intention now that you know what you really wear.)

Make This a Habit

If you do this once or twice a year, you’ll find it much easier to keep track of what’s in your closet and what you actually need.

You’ll free up space, reduce stress, and maybe even rediscover pieces you love but forgot you owned.

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Whether it’s your closet, garage, or the whole house, we’re here to help you sort, downsize, and take back your space.
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