Organising your wardrobe

With the summer holidays finally in sight. it is the perfect time to do a bit of spring cleaning and organise your wardrobe.

Andy Warhol once said “Everything in your closet should have an expiration date on it the way milk and bread and magazines and newspapers do.” But as fashion lovers we do not necessarily agree with this entirely because there are investment pieces and fashion classics that you are bound to have in your wardrobe for years. But as a rule of thumb, anything that you have not worn within the last year should be given away.

There is not a uniform format in how a wardrobe should be organised, it really depends on the amount of space you have and how many clothes you have! Just think of Carrie Bradshaw, she managed for years in her tiny Upper East Side New York apartment.

These are the three basic organising options:

By Season – If you have the luxury of space, it is ideal to rotate your clothes seasonally. Not only is it healthier for your clothes (eg: less crowding) but it also makes it easier on you to keep everything neat and sorted. And makes deciding what to wear a breeze!
By Colour – If your colour bar goes from pink to black, then an arrangement by colour lets you select from your wardrobe quickly and easily. It also allows for easy up-keep.
By Type – shirts with shirts, pants with pants etc…

Hanging VS Folding

Shoes and Bags

Jewellery

Tips:

Before you start – make sure your wardrobe is spotless, dry and line your draws with a scented draw liner.
Never put anything dirty, soiled or stained back in your wardrobe.

Enjoy your wardrobe makeover and your summer holiday