Obviously I am kidding. I admire the gals who can pare their entire seasonal wardrobe down to ten key items, but that gal isn't me. I did reorganize my closet this week, and that is it in the photo above. My half of the closet anyway. I know we are super fortunate to have so much space, and am grateful for it every time I go in there. And, I am sure you are noticing the quilts stored on the top shelf. That bit of bonus space is joyfully used.
With the change of seasons, I like to swap my winter clothes out and summer clothes in (or vice versa). There is some overlap of course, but the blatantly winter or summer things go into the guest room closet for storage depending on the season we are in. I also take the opportunity when I do this change over to get rid of things that are torn, don't fit or that I have not worn in a year or so. That is a great feeling, to really empty out those hangers and pass things on.
My key tips for an organized closet?
1) Go through things twice a year and get rid of stuff you haven't worn. If you are afraid you will regret it, get a big plastic tub with lid and store the things you are considering getting rid of. If you haven't missed them in a year, toss them. And if you think of something you wish you could wear, it will be in the tub for retrieval for twelve months at least.
2) Use the same kinds of hangers for uniformity. I love the skinny "velvet" hangers for tops, and a sturdy plastic tubular hanger (from Target I think) for pants. Bed Bath and Beyond has the velvet ones in boxes of 50 for cheap.
3) Organize sections of the closet: tops, work clothes, jeans, nice pants and skirts, dresses–put like things together.
4) I like to color code things as well. Black sweaters all in a row, white ones next to the black, red ones, blue ones etc. I do the same with blouses. It makes it easy to grab the color you need and the rainbow effect looks pretty as well.
5) Shoe cubbies. I love shoe cubbies. We got ours at Home Depot or Lowes, I forget which. Each cubby set holds 25 pairs of shoes. Handyman Bill connected them to stack up as you see in the foreground. I have an extra set for high heels etc, which sadly I rarely wear anymore. You can see those against the back wall. I haven't been able to get rid of them, even though most have not see any use for over five years.
6) Canvas "tubs" you can buy at Target are great for holding underwear, camisoles, scarves etc. I saw the cutest picture in the latest Real Simple magazine of someone who rolled her tee shirts into little rolls and stuck them upright in a wire basket on the shelf of the closet. So functional, yet whimsical and pretty.
So that's what I have been up to. Some reading as well, but no sewing. I have to work today, but hopefully on Friday I will have something quilty to share. If not, I will have to show you what I did in the laundry room. (Just kidding, I promise).
48 responses to “My Ten Item Wardrobe”
I stand in awe! Seriously, I have major closet envy now. Our home has no such wonderful closets. Sigh!
Thanks for the infor on where you got the hangers, etc. I’ll be getting some of those velvet hangers soon.
Hugs!
I stand in awe! Seriously, I have major closet envy now. Our home has no such wonderful closets. Sigh!
Thanks for the infor on where you got the hangers, etc. I’ll be getting some of those velvet hangers soon.
Hugs!
I stand in awe! Seriously, I have major closet envy now. Our home has no such wonderful closets. Sigh!
Thanks for the infor on where you got the hangers, etc. I’ll be getting some of those velvet hangers soon.
Hugs!
WOW you have a LOT of clothes – lucky you! but I was wondering, don’t your quilts get all dusty up there? Do you take them down and re-fold them every so often (and pet them of course). I’m running out of room for quilts and I could put them in the same place as you but I was afraid they would get all dusty. Thanks
WOW you have a LOT of clothes – lucky you! but I was wondering, don’t your quilts get all dusty up there? Do you take them down and re-fold them every so often (and pet them of course). I’m running out of room for quilts and I could put them in the same place as you but I was afraid they would get all dusty. Thanks
WOW you have a LOT of clothes – lucky you! but I was wondering, don’t your quilts get all dusty up there? Do you take them down and re-fold them every so often (and pet them of course). I’m running out of room for quilts and I could put them in the same place as you but I was afraid they would get all dusty. Thanks
I must never let my closet see this picture! It would be highly jealous of the level of organization, and the space. For my quilts that are “out” but not highly visible, I like to store them in old cotton pillow cases so they can breathe but not get dusty. Of course, we live in an arid area and I can dust in the morning and not tell by dinnertime. (sigh)
I must never let my closet see this picture! It would be highly jealous of the level of organization, and the space. For my quilts that are “out” but not highly visible, I like to store them in old cotton pillow cases so they can breathe but not get dusty. Of course, we live in an arid area and I can dust in the morning and not tell by dinnertime. (sigh)
I must never let my closet see this picture! It would be highly jealous of the level of organization, and the space. For my quilts that are “out” but not highly visible, I like to store them in old cotton pillow cases so they can breathe but not get dusty. Of course, we live in an arid area and I can dust in the morning and not tell by dinnertime. (sigh)
Great closet. Thanks for all the info. Mine could certainly use some work. Ugh!
Mary
Great closet. Thanks for all the info. Mine could certainly use some work. Ugh!
Mary
Great closet. Thanks for all the info. Mine could certainly use some work. Ugh!
Mary
I started color organizing after I found that I owned 7 black tees and went out and bought another because I couldn’t find a black one in my closet. I now only own 8 black tees.
I started color organizing after I found that I owned 7 black tees and went out and bought another because I couldn’t find a black one in my closet. I now only own 8 black tees.
I started color organizing after I found that I owned 7 black tees and went out and bought another because I couldn’t find a black one in my closet. I now only own 8 black tees.
WOW! Now I know where the expression “shop your closet” comes from. I’m in total envy of your space and wardrobe. 🙂
WOW! Now I know where the expression “shop your closet” comes from. I’m in total envy of your space and wardrobe. 🙂
WOW! Now I know where the expression “shop your closet” comes from. I’m in total envy of your space and wardrobe. 🙂
Wow, your closet is really organized! Lucky you to have so much space.
Good luck with finding a new cleaning lady so sad you din’t hear form your other cleanign girl again but perhaps she is just really busy and tired. I remember when a few years ago my mum was diagnozied with stage 1 breast cancer she needed to go to radiation each day for a whole month and was really tired afterwards.
Wow, your closet is really organized! Lucky you to have so much space.
Good luck with finding a new cleaning lady so sad you din’t hear form your other cleanign girl again but perhaps she is just really busy and tired. I remember when a few years ago my mum was diagnozied with stage 1 breast cancer she needed to go to radiation each day for a whole month and was really tired afterwards.
Wow, your closet is really organized! Lucky you to have so much space.
Good luck with finding a new cleaning lady so sad you din’t hear form your other cleanign girl again but perhaps she is just really busy and tired. I remember when a few years ago my mum was diagnozied with stage 1 breast cancer she needed to go to radiation each day for a whole month and was really tired afterwards.
lol….i would love to see the laundry room! I use to be so organized. not anymore. i got rid of all my high heels bc i just can’t wear the anymore. getting rid of all my fave boots was the hardest. it helps to know someone bought them for a few bucks at thrift store and is now enjoying them. ;p
lol….i would love to see the laundry room! I use to be so organized. not anymore. i got rid of all my high heels bc i just can’t wear the anymore. getting rid of all my fave boots was the hardest. it helps to know someone bought them for a few bucks at thrift store and is now enjoying them. ;p
lol….i would love to see the laundry room! I use to be so organized. not anymore. i got rid of all my high heels bc i just can’t wear the anymore. getting rid of all my fave boots was the hardest. it helps to know someone bought them for a few bucks at thrift store and is now enjoying them. ;p
Closet envy here! My high heel days are behind me so I’m glad to see you have some cute flats & sandals in there!
Closet envy here! My high heel days are behind me so I’m glad to see you have some cute flats & sandals in there!
Closet envy here! My high heel days are behind me so I’m glad to see you have some cute flats & sandals in there!
Can’t believe how timely your post is! We moved in to a new home about a month ago and I also have a large walk in closet. Shoes have been a storage issue so I will definitely check out your solution. And I had wondered about the velvet hangers – good to know they’re working for you! Thanks for all your help!
Can’t believe how timely your post is! We moved in to a new home about a month ago and I also have a large walk in closet. Shoes have been a storage issue so I will definitely check out your solution. And I had wondered about the velvet hangers – good to know they’re working for you! Thanks for all your help!
Can’t believe how timely your post is! We moved in to a new home about a month ago and I also have a large walk in closet. Shoes have been a storage issue so I will definitely check out your solution. And I had wondered about the velvet hangers – good to know they’re working for you! Thanks for all your help!
I do that same thing ! I just put my winter clothes in the guest room closet and have my summer clothes in my closet and have them hanging by sleeveless tops, short sleeve tops and capris I also love the velvet hangers. They take up less room in my closet 😀
I do that same thing ! I just put my winter clothes in the guest room closet and have my summer clothes in my closet and have them hanging by sleeveless tops, short sleeve tops and capris I also love the velvet hangers. They take up less room in my closet 😀
I do that same thing ! I just put my winter clothes in the guest room closet and have my summer clothes in my closet and have them hanging by sleeveless tops, short sleeve tops and capris I also love the velvet hangers. They take up less room in my closet 😀
I definitely like those shoe cubbies.
After reading the book by Marie Kondo – The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I did a big clean out of my clothes and can honestly say that I haven’t missed anything that I discarded. I did arrange my t-shirts in the drawer by folding them and standing them on end so that you see a folded edge of each one when you look in the drawer. It’s so easy to find the one you want.
I definitely like those shoe cubbies.
After reading the book by Marie Kondo – The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I did a big clean out of my clothes and can honestly say that I haven’t missed anything that I discarded. I did arrange my t-shirts in the drawer by folding them and standing them on end so that you see a folded edge of each one when you look in the drawer. It’s so easy to find the one you want.
I definitely like those shoe cubbies.
After reading the book by Marie Kondo – The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I did a big clean out of my clothes and can honestly say that I haven’t missed anything that I discarded. I did arrange my t-shirts in the drawer by folding them and standing them on end so that you see a folded edge of each one when you look in the drawer. It’s so easy to find the one you want.
I do enjoy hearing about hoe others keep “things ” organized. I can admit I do keep my closet organized using many of the same principles you fo!
I do enjoy hearing about hoe others keep “things ” organized. I can admit I do keep my closet organized using many of the same principles you fo!
I do enjoy hearing about hoe others keep “things ” organized. I can admit I do keep my closet organized using many of the same principles you fo!
Okay. My closet may be organized but auto type is not my friend, sometimes.
Okay. My closet may be organized but auto type is not my friend, sometimes.
Okay. My closet may be organized but auto type is not my friend, sometimes.
Love how organized your closet is 😍 I have a hard time letting go of my old clothes,mi keeps thinking I’m going to nd them again. Will definitely check out those shoe cubbies, they seem very functional.
Love how organized your closet is 😍 I have a hard time letting go of my old clothes,mi keeps thinking I’m going to nd them again. Will definitely check out those shoe cubbies, they seem very functional.
Love how organized your closet is 😍 I have a hard time letting go of my old clothes,mi keeps thinking I’m going to nd them again. Will definitely check out those shoe cubbies, they seem very functional.
Just curious about the quilts. Do you do anything special to them to keep the moths and buggies out of them while they are happily hanging out in your closet? Thanks!
Just curious about the quilts. Do you do anything special to them to keep the moths and buggies out of them while they are happily hanging out in your closet? Thanks!
Just curious about the quilts. Do you do anything special to them to keep the moths and buggies out of them while they are happily hanging out in your closet? Thanks!