Things only parents understand: Their children's closets are always in tip-top shape. Marie Kondo would jump for joy if she saw the love and dedication that went into neatly folding each item of clothing and sorting it into different sections of the closet. By color, of course. And then you stand there, lost in thought, in front of your own closet, having long since lost track of things, wondering how this could have happened. The chaos of the pile of clothes that used to be an organized closet, stacks of clean clothes in laundry baskets and on "the chair" we all know and love, overstuffed drawers and empty hangers. That's all over now! In 5 easy steps, we'll show you how to organize your closet - and ideally, how to maintain your newfound order.
Tips for organizing your wardrobe: How to organize shelves, drawers, etc.
When your drawers are overflowing, your shelves are empty, and the clothes rail is littered with empty hangers, while piles of clothing have taken over your bedroom, it quickly becomes clear: You've lost track of things. But help is at hand! Step by step, we'll give you tips and ideas for organizing your closet. With our system, tidying up will be easy, and you can reclaim the space in your closet. The best tricks for more order in your closet:
Searching is a thing of the past - get an overview of your closet
Thanks to the fast fashion industry and fast-moving fashion trends, you accumulate more clothing over the course of your life than you probably would like. The results of countless shopping escapades are now found in your chaotic closet. If you want to organize it because you're drowning in chaos and can no longer stand the disorder, it's essential that you first get an overview of your clothes. The best way to do this is to take the individual items out of the closet, sort them into categories, and stack them. This way, you'll have a stack of pants, a stack of T-shirts, a stack of sweaters, and so on. With the help of this stack organization, we now move on to the next step.
Everything must go - separate yourself from old burdens
Once you've started organizing and tidying your closet, you can't avoid sorting things out. Many of your clothes and shoes may be from other times and life situations, or perhaps you simply don't like certain items anymore or they no longer feel right. Go through your piles one by one and get rid of all the clothes that no longer make you feel good. You can donate discarded and unwanted clothing, sell them at a flea market or online, or share them with friends. This way, the items have a chance at a new life, and you're not wasting the valuable resources that went into making them.
A cupboard with structure
Too much space in the closet tempts you to use it too much. To bring more structure to your wardrobe and be able to put together your outfit at a glance, it is a good idea to massively reduce the size of the closet and thus the storage space. Instead of losing clothes in a large closet with lots of space, you could, for example, use a clothes rail. One idea for a better organization system is to organize your clothes on hangers. This automatically gives you more order and you can see at a glance what you have and how you can combine different pieces. Many people also find it helpful to sort clothes by color and to only have seasonal favorites visible in the closet.
Less is more - Organizing according to the capsule wardrobe principle
You've probably heard of a capsule wardrobe before. Actively reducing clothing to basic pieces that can be combined with one another is an absolute game changer when it comes to organizing your closet. When it comes to your children's clothing, you're probably already paying attention to sustainability and slow fashion, like our selected garments made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. We focus on the highest quality and timeless cuts and styles so that many generations can enjoy them. And you should start focusing on good quality and the best craftsmanship in your closet, too. It's better to have a small, manageable selection of clothing than masses of unused items. You can learn more about capsule wardrobes and how you can adapt your closet to this system in our article on the topic.
Persevere - New routines take time
You've done it! Your closet finally doesn't look like a jumbled mess anymore, and with just a few simple steps, you have a complete overview of your clothes and shoes. The real challenge that's making your head spin is how to maintain your newfound order. But don't panic; routines take time. Stick with it and keep trying to banish the clutter from your closet with our tips. Setbacks are okay and are a part of life. But if you keep picking yourself up and tackle the problem head-on, you'll soon get your clothes under control, and your home will benefit from the order in your closet.
