Organizational Systems:

Sorting your clothes in a certain order in your closet may seem time consuming, but organizing them will end up saving you time in the long run. Not only will it be aesthetically pleasing to look at, it will also help you keep track of where everything is in your closet. Win, win!

There are endless ways to sort your clothes, but here are three main ways I suggest when helping clients organize their closet.

By Category

Organizing your clothes by category will help you put together outfits with quickly and effortlessly. Categorical organization in your closet simply means to group and section your clothes by specific types of clothing. So for me, I like to start with my tank tops and move towards my short sleeve t-shirts, then onto long sleeve tops and into blazers and cardigans. The idea is to start with your thinner and lighter clothing and move towards your thicker and heavier clothing, which is usually the order in how you'd get dressed.

By Season

Sorting your clothes by season can be very useful for some, especially for those that live in climates with unpredictable weather, where you may need to quickly find a heavier jacket on a chilly spring day or a short sleeved shirt on an unusually warm fall day.

I suggest keeping the current season’s clothing towards the front of your closet for easy access, and then as the seasons change, simply shift the current season’s clothing towards the front and move last season’s clothing to the back.

By Color

Organizing your clothes by color within these other organization categories can also be incredibly useful for creating outfits. This can help you quickly match articles of clothing or choose the color that suits your mood.

Color coded organization for clothes can vary based on personal preference; although, it usually helps to start with lighter colors and move towards darker colors.

If you still aren't sure how you want to organize your closet, keep in mind that there is no wrong way to do this. Instead, I urge you to take a look at the journal prompts to get some clarity and insight on what resonates with you and your lifestyle and take it from there! If you try one method and it doesn't serve you, try combining two or mixing and matching the systems to find what does work for you. Good luck!