Organizing your closet can seem like an overwhelming chore, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you’ve emptied your space and cleaned the mirrors and shelving, you're ready to start sorting, donating, and decluttering. If you're not sure where to start, follow these steps.

How Should You Organize Your Closet?

1. Empty & Clean It

Starting with a freshly cleaned and empty closet will make organizing easier. Empty the space of all clothes, shoes, accessories, hangers, and organizers, and then dust and vacuum the floor, shelves, walls, door, and mirror. With your closet empty, you might see a better way to store your items when you begin to put them back.

2. Sort Clothes by Category

Next, go through each category of clothing to decide what to keep and what to donate, recycle, sell, or toss. For example, go through your outerwear first, then your jeans, tops, and so on. Sorting in this way will help you compare similar items and see which ones you use or like more.

3. Group Similar Items

After you've decluttered your wardrobe, it's time to put your items back into the closet. Group similar items together to make choosing outfits easier. Hang jewelry, belts, scarves, and purses on the wall next to your mirror, and then hang dresses next to each other, work tops and dress pants on the same rack, and casual pieces in the same section. From there, you can organize even further and coordinate by season and color.

4. Store Your Favorite Items at Eye Level

Your most-worn items should be easy to spot and grab, especially when you're rushing out the door in the morning. Place these items on your closet's racks and shelves at eye-level. Lesser-used pieces can be stored above or below, while seasonal clothing and items for special occasions can be tucked out of sight.

5. Stack Bulky Items & Loungewear

T-shirts, pajama pants, and workout clothes are usually thin and don't need to be kept wrinkle-free. Keep your hangers for other items, and store these clothes in drawers or bins. Bulky items, such as jeans and thick sweaters, can also be folded and stored on shelves to save hanging space.

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