The Best Organizing Tips

Gain control of the clutter one step at a time with these helpful hints and easy storage solutions.

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Clothing Closet Organizing Checklist

Make getting dressed fast and easy: Organize your closet in just a few easy steps.

• Edit your wardrobe. Take a look at your clothes and assess what you wear most, least, or not at all. Donate the clothing you haven’t worn in a year or more, as well as anything that no longer fits. If an item is severely damaged, toss it out.
• Decide what to store. Let seasonality and frequency of use be your guide in determining what to keep in the closet and what to stow elsewhere.
• Organize hanging garments by type and color. Blouses, for example, can be sorted first by sleeve length and then by shade. By keeping like with like, options for a given outfit are clear at a glance.

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