Organization Tips To Use So You Can Shop Your Own Closet

For those obsessed with fashion, our closets are personal reflections of our individuality and sense of style. From color selections to fashion labels, the piles of clothing and accessories have taken years to build. But if you've ever reached the back and pulled out a piece you forgot you owned, it's time to turn your ultra-packed closet into your own personal shopping boutique. With some organization, you can shop your closet and quickly pull together an outfit when you're in a rush, or pair pieces you wouldn't have thought of before. It's organizing the space in a way that works with you and your lifestyle instead of against you. Take the best ways to keep handbags organized in your closet and couple them with arranging your apparel by category — tops, jeans, skirts, and dresses, to name a few. This way, you're not feeling overwhelmed with a plethora of choices but still have nothing to wear. Instead, you're picking from a curated selection of your favorites.

First, it's important to declutter your closet, get rid of the things you avoid wearing, and possibly store seasonal gear elsewhere when you have the space. The decluttering process is far from easy, but it's necessary in helping to prioritize the clothing, shoes, and accessories you really want to wear, making the most of your wardrobe. The key to keeping your closet shoppable is maintenance, so do a clean-out at least a couple of times a year.

To effectively shop your closet and have unlimited possibilities at your fingertips, arrange your clothes by category, as in grouping similar items — jeans with jeans, tanks with tanks, skirts with skirts, and so on.  This organization method makes it easier to mix and match single pieces and quickly find what you need. It creates the feeling of browsing in your favorite store. You can do this with all your clothing, including workout gear, sweaters, and shorts, no matter how small or spacious your closet is. 

The last thing you want is to have your space look messier after you've sorted it by clothing category. To keep it looking as organized as possible, the next thing is to sort each category a little further. With tops, this means arranging them by sleeve length, from long sleeves to sleeveless. You can do the same with skirts, sorting from mini to maxi lengths, which will also show you how much space you have underneath for a corner organizer that can make your closet look more luxurious. These can come in handy as you're pulling together an outfit, as they can showcase your shoes, handbags, or other accessories. Last, consider adding SUKH Colored Closet Dividers, similar to the ones inside retail stores, so you can instantly identify your clothing categories. They're easy to write on or slap a label onto, bringing cute pops of color to your closet.