It’s easy, just win the lottery.

Just kidding…it’s much simpler than you think…just get organized!!!

Unless of course you are into the whole frumpy disheveled look. It does work for some people, maybe you are one of them…

First things first – clean out your closet, get the shoes off the floor and then dust and vacuum everything;

Next step - What goes together, stays together – If you have a few key pieces that you often wear together, hang them next to each other. This will save you a huge amount of time when trying to figure out what you are going to wear in the morning. Think about it for a second, why do you think men can get dressed so fast – it’s because a man’s suit hangs on one hanger – they know exactly which pants to wear with which jacket.

Footwear – put your shoes and boots in clear storage boxes, preferably Shoe Stör’s!!!

Outerwear – organize by length and season Sweaters – DON’T HANG YOUR SWEATERS. Fold them. Hanging them will stretch them out of shape;

Out of season clothing – store it in clear storage boxes under your bed or in a spare closet.

After you make these simple changes, getting dressed in the morning should be a snap, giving you lots of extra time to do things you enjoy, like shop….

Keep It Neat!!!

So, you think your closet is still lacking something after a little reorganization work?

Well, you could be right!

Much like forks, spoons and knives, there is a hanger for every occasion…and for the sake of your clothes, you should learn when to use them.

Important!

Remember the basics… in the words of Faye Dunaway doing Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest “No… wire… hangers. What’s wire hangers doing in this closet when I told you: no wire hangers EVER?”

Basically, wire hangers stretch the shoulders of your shirts out and crease your pants.

The Basics
Any good hanger worth its salt should have the following features

• contoured shoulders - helps keep shirts and jacket in their original form
• elongated hooks - makes sure that shirt collars stay up.
• clamps have a felt barrier - so the clamps don’t make holes in your clothes (watch out for the hanger you see on your right - examine those clamps!)

There are a number of different hanger styles

• Tops - looks like an open triangle or boomerang. Some shirt hanger will have notches in them. These are used hold thin dress straps in place when hanging them up.
• Bottoms - will not have the contoured shoulders, just a straight bar with some clamps for pants. Hanging pants up by the waist prevents them from getting creased at the knees - typically happens when you hang pants over a bar
• Suits - What most people expect when they see a hanger; a closed triangle
• Combinations - a closed triangle with clamps

As well as a variety of material that can be used to make a hanger.

• Wood
• Plastic
• Fabric - Padded fabric hanger shirts and camisoles slipping off the hanger and on to the floor. This often happens with wooden or plastic hangers.
• Metal - Remember, metal hangers are evil.

Keep it Neat!

Feeling a little cramped lately?

You’re not alone…In fact, many professional organizers claim that a lack of closet space is one of the most frequent complaints that they hear

But according to statistics, about 80% of the clutter in your home is a result of disorganization, not lack of space. Getting rid of excess clutter would eliminate 40 % of the housework in the average home.

So what is the secret…?

First things first …pull everything out of your closet NOW!

(OK, finish reading the article first)

Now, think about what you really need in this closet? Do you need your figure skates in the bedroom closet? Or your Christmas decorations, should they be in the front hall closet or the storage room in the basement?

• If you only have one closet in your bedroom, you may find it useful to store out of season clothing somewhere else (like in clear plastic storage containers under your bed.
• Next step…remove the empty hangers from the closet. Get rid of all the wire hangers. They destroy clothing.
• Pull out a vacuum and vacuum the closet. You probably can’t remember the last time you vacuumed your closet.

Sort Your Clothing

Consider using the following system

• Out of season clothing
• Out of style clothing (and clothes that don’t fit)
• Damaged Clothing
• Frequently worn clothing
• Special occasion clothing

Take your frequently worn clothing and put it front and center in your closet - sorted by article type

With the out of style clothing and the clothing that doesn’t fit - put it in a garbage bag and call a local charity. The exception being one pair of pants that you should save to determing that yes, you are (or aren’t - as the case may be) still as skinny as you were 15 years ago. IMPORTANT - make sure you check all pockets in any clothing you give away.
Damaged clothing - Go get it mended; Again, check the pockets before you send out the clothing.

Frequently Worn Clothing - Put it front and center in your closet.

Special Occasion Clothing - put off to one side; consider storing in garmet bag for added protections.

Now, you should be left with a closet that feels like a giant cavern compared to before you started this little reorganization project

Keep It Neat!

Admit it, there are days when you go to get dressed in the morning, you open the closet and you can’t find any of the clothing that you wanted to wear that day.

Rather than stuff the closet monster back in its hole, why not try this?

 6 Easy Steps To Organize Your Closet

1. Use shelf dividers to keep stacks of clothing from falling over;
2. Put up some hooks on the inside of your closet door for items that you wear regularly, like pajamas or items that don’t really belong inside drawers such as belts, scarves and ties;
3. Don’t use wire hooks!  They will destroy your clothing by putting holes in them.  Use high quality wooden or acrylic ones;
4. Don’t use wire hangers, they are perfect for destroying the shape of your shirts and blouses.  Use wood or plastic hangers. Invest in the same type of hangar for a uniform look.
5. When hanging clothing, group the similar length clothes together to open up space under shorter garments; and
6. Use storage boxes that are designed for shoes and bags