Four Easy Ways to Edit Your Closet for Fall

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As a new season approaches, we’re all thinking about what to wear and wondering if our closet is up to date with the new fall trends. But before you go out and purchase a new wardrobe, why not start by editing what you already have?

We all want a clean, organized closet but sometimes we allow emotions to get in the way. Do you keep clothes that have a sentimental value, or those jeans that are just a little too tight in hopes you will lose those 5 pounds? By removing the emotion from the process, you can successfully purge items in your closet you no longer wear that are just taking up space.

Going through your closet can be a daunting task but once it’s done, you will feel relieved and refreshed, plus it’s a great way to fall in love with your wardrobe again. Here are four easy ways to edit your closet to make sure you’re ready for this fall season.

Pull everything out and go through your entire wardrobe

Dedicate a few hours or even a whole day to this task. Depending on the size of your closet, make sure you have enough time to complete this process without feeling rushed. This may seem overwhelming, but it’s the most important step of the process. You need to know what’s in your closet before you know what to edit. Pull out those seasonal pieces, including those in the back of your closet plus pieces you keep in other closets or drawers. Nothing is off-limits.

Separate into piles

Once everything is out of your closet, start to make piles. One to donate, one to sell, one to take to a tailor and one to keep. Some questions to ask throughout the this process are:

• Do I love this item?
• Do I feel confident and comfortable wearing it?
• Does it still fit and flatter me?
• Have I worn it in the last year?

If the answer is no to any of these questions, then it’s time to part ways. Keep your emotions out the equation; a closet edit doesn’t work if you’re emotionally attached to every piece you own.

Keep items that are in good condition that you wear regularly and love. Donate or sell items you don’t wear but are still in good condition and discard items that are damaged beyond repair or no longer usable. If you have the time and patience, consider selling certain items online, at a consignment store or your local Facebook marketplace. This is a great way to make a little extra cash to reinvest in new items that you need or want to replace.

Organize everything

Once you’ve done the work of deciding what to keep and what goes, it’s time to get organized. Find a home for everything. Make sure you can see everything so when you’re looking for a specific item, you know exactly where you put it. If you have limited space, consider storing out-of-season items in a separate area to free up space for the current season’s clothing.

Reinvest and rebuild

Now comes the fun part—shopping for new pieces. This should be a slow and steady process though, because if you rush you’ll probably end up right where you started. Make a list of items that you need and stick to that list. Build up your basics first then add fun, in-fashion pieces to bring your closet up to date with the new trends.

Make it a habit to periodically review your closet and repeat this process to prevent clutter from accumulating. Editing your closet is a personal process and it’s okay to keep a couple items that have sentimental value or that you may occasionally wear for special occasions. Remember the 80/20 rule, you wear 20% of what’s in your closet 80% of the time. The goal is to create a closet filled with items you love and wear regularly, making your daily outfit selections easier and more enjoyable.

Lora Covington is a designer with California Closets. Specializing in customized closets, storage and organizational materials, California Closets has been delivering design solutions for clients for over four decades. View their profile or contact California Closets directly at 303.754.0415 to set up an appointment.

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