Is your identity hiding in your closet? Do you have clothes you’ve never worn, dresses with tags still on, maternity clothes you’re holding onto for “just in case,” or outfits you hope to fit into again?
A peek into every woman’s closet reveals more than just fashion sense—it exposes fears, future desires, and even doubts. Yet, a disorganized or overflowing closet can leave us feeling frustrated and depleted, unable to find anything to wear.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m fine, I just want my kids’ rooms organized. I don’t mind a little clutter in my room.”—this message is for you.
No, love! You deserve to feel like the queen you are—not frustrated with your closet. When you feel great from the start of your day, you take better care of everyone else.
While I can’t give you fashion tips (I need a wardrobe consultant myself! 😉), I CAN help you organize your closet so that you step out feeling empowered, beautiful, and confident.
1. Keep, Toss, or Donate?
It goes without saying but, It’s important to go through your closet and only keep pieces in your closet that CURRENTLY fit you and that. You will reach for the items you love more often if your closet doesn’t feel stuffed by unloved, unused items. Pull everything our and deside it items are worthy of the space they take up in your closet. Asking the tough questions such as: Do I love this? Have I worn it in the past year? Would I buy it again if it was full price and I saw it at the store?
A well-organized closet that has pieces that you don’t wear or want to wear will NOT give you the results you desire. Don’t settle for less.
2. Create Categories Within Your Closet
Your closet should be intentional and functional. By creating categories for your items, you will spend less time searching for something to wear and gain more time in the morning. Categories vary depending on the amount of space available in the closet. Below is a general breakdown.
Categories I Recommend:
- Work Clothes – Blazers, dresses, dressy shirt and slacks
- Leisure Clothes – t-shirts, jeans, shorts
- Workout Clothes – yoga pants, shirts
- Winter Clothes – coats, sweaters, turtlenecks
- Undergarments – Underwear, socks, pantyhose, bras, pajamas.
- Accessories – Belts, Hats, Jewelry, Ties, Tie Clips, scarves
- Shoes – Separate them by work, leisure, tennis shoes, flip-flops, dress shoes, heels
All of the clothing categories should be practically placed thinking about what you need at eye level and what pieces you use most frequently.
another thing to consider is how much folding/hanging space you have available and whether you like folding or prefer hanging.
*Think about the maintenance required as well, would you fold your clothes week after week? This is a secret to keeping up with laundry and returning things to their home.
3. Maximize your Space
Now that you have organized your items by category, let’s talk about how to separate them into zones and designate them to a particular area in order to maximize space.
To get the most space out of any sized closet you will need to make sure of a few things:
- Only keep things you wear – Avoid the cycle of trying on pieces only to find time and time again that you don’t like them, so you take them off, and then they lay on a surface in limbo because you don’t know what to do with them.
- Use the same type and color of hangers – It’s visually easier and more inviting to find what you need when the hanger is the same color. Use slim hangers to double your space.
- Same or similar containers – Keeping things out of cardboard boxes and in containers to contain things, preventing your clothes from tumbling over.
- Map out your closet to its fullest potential – Maximize the use of every corner of space in your closet. Having a place for everything ensures you know where to look for what you need.
- Proper lighting – Lighting allows you to not only see the blues from the blacks but also makes your space feel more like a studio. So you can shop your closet every day!
- A full-length mirror – So you can check yourself before going out the door.
Here are my favorite containers for maximizing your closet
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4. Your Closets Fullest Potential
In order for your closet to meet its fullest potential, you may need to add shelf dividers, additional racks, and/or an organizer on the door. Have fun playing around with where zones of the closet might fit best!
If you share your space with a partner, communication is key! Check out my blog on How to Get Your Partner on Board with Getting Organized to make organizing together stress-free.
5: Maintain & Keep It Clutter-Free
An organized closet only stays organized if you maintain it. Here’s how:
✔️ One-in, one-out rule – When you buy something new, donate or sell an old piece
✔️ Weekly reset – Spend 5 minutes putting items back in their zones
✔️ Rotate seasonal items – Store off-season clothes separately
Ready to Create Your Dream Closet?
Cleaning out and organizing your bedroom closet will feel like a fresh start!
If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, I can help! Contact me for a consultation, and let’s create a beautiful, functional space where you can start every day feeling your best!
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