Decluttering A Closet Is Much Easier With A Simple Rotating Technique

House chores come with the season, and cleaning out your closet is one of them. Maybe you've shopped over the past few months and your closet has become a bit overwhelming (or a frenzied mess, for lack of better words). If you're unsure of what to do with everything, rotating your seasonal items can help. It's a simple technique that involves sorting through all of your clothes and storing away what's not suitable for the season. This also allows you to optimize your closet space, making it easy to find what you need year-round.

Before you start swapping those swimsuits for sweaters, take some time to evaluate what you have. Separate and sort through all of your clothes — by season, what you no longer want, etc. — while checking for any rips or stains you didn't notice beforehand. You can also try on clothes as you go to see what no longer fits. This process helps you address wardrobe issues before storing things away, or donating clothes to make space for next season. (You can repurpose your old clothing, too.) Once you've completely sorted through everything, the next step is organizing and storing your garments like a pro.

Reorganizing your wardrobe doesn't have to be a monthly thing. A twice-a-year clean-out will do, as you're usually only storing away your summer clothes for winter and vice versa, with fall and spring wear being flexible options. This is where a seasonal wardrobe capsule comes in handy – a small collection of versatile clothes you can mix and match for each season. For example, your fall capsule can consist of a variety of cozy cardigans and dark-wash jeans, to which you can easily add warm coats and waterproof boots for an instant winter capsule. 

Learning how to properly hang your clothes also makes all the difference to prevent closet clutter. There's a right (and wrong) way for every type of clothing to keep them organized and wrinkle-free. Also, keeping your hangers consistent is key. This ensures everything you hang is scaled to your closet size, and makes it easy to group similar clothing with others. As for storing away your out-of-season clothing, use quality storage containers to keep them in good condition. Try storing them in fabric or plastic bins, which you can label and stack to rotate your closet with ease.