Not sure if anyone cares about what's inside my closet but since I'm proud of the way it's currently being organized, no harm in sharing. Hopefully it'll be somewhat useful for you.
I used to shop a lot, and when I say a lot, I mean helluva lot. Like not being able to live a day without buying an article of clothing/shoe/bag. That situation has improved over these past few months ever since my financial consultant started talking to me about savings and helping me to calculate some goals and whatnot. She's really really good at what she does. Not saying this just because she's my aunt!
Anyway, I don't have heaps of clothing sitting around because I believe in clearing the old so there's plenty more space for the new. Started selling some of my clothes online early this year as well as taking part in fleas in the past. (Did a mental calculation and think I've sold close to 400 items not including those that were given away omg!) Bottom line: clearing out your closet is vital to having an organized one full of clothes you'll actually wear. Makes it easier to look for stuff too.
My closet is a 3-door one that's from IKEA. When the delivery guys came over, I got to choose where exactly did I want the poles, shelves, and baskets. Really liked the idea of personalizing the inside of the closet instead of just buying a standard one with built-in drawers that will never be enough.
Inside the 1st door
Tops that are hanging are organized by:
1. Cutting (sleeveless to the long sleeved)
2. Color (light to dark and vice versa)
My dressier non-denim shorts are on the bottom left. Some newer skirts next to it on the right. I love keeping the sparkly one out there just because it looks pretty. Keeping newer items visible serves as a reminder for me to wear them soon.
The whole area behind is full of knits and tops that will stretch and spoil if they're hung on a hanger. I'm extremely anal about caring for my clothes because I value them a lot and it'd kill me if anything went out of shape just because I didn't store it properly. Do note that knits should always be folded and never hung unless you want to stretch a top into a dress! When you're drying them, drape it over a hanger instead of hanging it normally. Always make sure they're completely dry before keeping them. If not, the smell will literally take your breath away. A lesson I learned first-hand.
The shelf below holds my very limited collection of denim shorts. Need more for school but if I'm going to work in a year's time, would I wear them much? Next to it is a pile of lighter colored cardigans. The row behind (not pictured) stores darker colored cardigans and a huge Victoria's Secret box full of new lingerie. #tmi #hoarder
In the top metal drawer, there's my rainbow collection of camisoles and tank tops on the bottom left. Folded them such that colors can be seen easily. Above my camisoles and tanks are plain tee shirts that I need more of. Next to it are dressier skirts I should wear more often. Casual long sleeved shirts are folded below.
The bottom metal drawer houses my jeans and pants. On the left are jeans and on the right are pants.
Inside the 2nd door
Skirts are hung on the clip hangers in order of length. On each clip hanger I try to hang about 3 skirts. Always make sure the skirt the hanger is coming in direct contact with, will not have the imprint of the clip left on it when you take it out. I've seen so many skirts ruined at shops because of this. The storage hanger thing houses some of my smaller bags. My mom got it from Target in Australia. The purple hanger next to it is actually a belt hanger and I've many of my thinner belts hanging from it. You can't really see it though. The hot pink hanging storage houses some short sleeved outerwear and lingerie.
Inside the 3rd door
Blazers are hung in order of color on the left and dresses on the right are in order of color also. Below, I've 3 big Muji linen boxes that store clothes and my sheets.
If you've noticed, hangers I use for tops and blazers are the super thin kinds. Using these hangers has saved me so much space. If not for them, I don't think I'd have enough space on the pole to hang more clothes up. Also, standardizing the color for hangers makes everything seem more organized especially since the color of the inside of my closet is black.
So that's all my closet has to offer. I hope you've enjoyed reading this wordy entry and picked up some tips on how to treat your clothes right. Keep dry from the 4pm storms and have a not-so-shitty start to the week everyone!
