![]() ![]() I have a drawer in the dresser for pajamas, layering tops, and undergarments. My other sweaters, shorts, and jeans / pants are folded and kept on shelves at the front of the closet. I keep my thin wool and cashmere sweaters in sweater boxes above the long garment section. My hanging tops are ordered by type and then by color from sleeveless tops to sweatshirts / cardigans / blazers. My shoes live underneath the back wall under the empty rod and the long garments. We share a section for longer garments that houses my dresses and his dress clothes. All of my hanging clothes are on the bottom while his stuff is on the top. My partner and I have a large walk-in closet attached to the master that we share. Want more wardrobe guidance? Grab the FREE guide -it’s perfect for anyone going through a lifestyle transition! Plus, if you inventoried your wardrobe, you already completed step 1 of the guide! ![]() Think about what information would be helpful for you in the future.Ĭongratulations! You just completed a closet inventory! Now you know exactly the clothing, shoes, and accessories you own in each category and subcategory and can plan better next time you shop. Be as general or as specific as you wish. All you have to do is write one number for each category / subcategory, but you can also further divide it up by other defining features, like color, size, season, etc. You can use paper and paper, an Excel spreadsheet, Google Sheet, or whatever program you like. STEP 4: TALLY / WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU OWN IN EACH CATEGORY!Īnd now, the final step: tally up how many items you own in each category and subcategory! It’s really that simple. Subdivide them as much as you can! You can also narrow the categories down by season or whether the items are for day vs. Do whatever makes sense to you! Some subcategories of tops may include: sleeveless tops, tees (short- and/or long-sleeved), blouses, button-down shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters (which can be further divided into sleeveless sweaters, slim-fitting sweaters, oversized sweaters), etc.ĭo the same thing with all of the broad categories. If you don’t own many sleeveless tops, it may be better to sort them with blouses, or even button-down shirts. With your tops, separate them by type of top-and take into consideration what you own. STEP 3: SUBDIVIDE THE BROAD CATEGORIES MORE SPECIFICALLYįrom your broad categories, subdivide them into more specific subcategories. Divide your accessories into jewelry, bags, cold weather accessories, etc. Sort shoes into warm weather and cold weather. Then, break the clothes down into tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, etc. Sepate everything you own into clothes, shoes, and accessories. Whether it’s because they don’t fit, you don’t like the fabric, you don’t like the style, and/or they don’t fit your lifestyle anymore, this is great time to pare your closet down to the items you truly love. This step is definitely not required to complete an inventory, but if you want to clean out your closet at the same time, try on the items that you don’t 100% love and haven’t worn in at least a year (or so, we all know how the last two years went down…). Grab it all! STEP 1a: Try on ITEMS you’re on the fence about Yes, even the things in storage under the guest bed or in the garage. Anything you wear and want to inventory (this could even include undergarments!). In the market for one? I recommend Stylebook if you are on iOS read my tips for using the app! STEP 1: COLLECT EVERYTHING YOU OWNĪnd I mean EVERYTHING: clothes, shoes, accessories. Follow the steps below if you do not use a closet organization app that automatically keeps an inventory for you. ![]()
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