There's just something about a clean and organized closet that makes me feel so. much. better. Moving an average of once a year and living in a 789 square foot apartment doesn't leave much room for stuff (or sanity!). I'm not organized by nature, truly, but I've learned a few tricks along the way.
Take an afternoon when the kiddos/baby/dogs/cats are napping, and grab a box for donations. Put on some lipstick, fix your hair. Try everything on. I even take selfies to help me remember what I have, and if what I have on is wearable with other things. If it fits funny and can't be altered, toss it. If it can't be worn with more than 1 item, consider selling or sticking it in the donation box. If you haven't worn it it a year or more, toss or donate it. If it is faded or bedraggled, toss it and find a replacement. In short, treat your closet like your favorite store. If you're not in love with everything in your closet, get rid of it and make room for something you LOVE. Make everything you wear often easily accessible by having a clean, hardworking, edited-down-to-basics closet.
Here's some ideas:
-organize by type rather than color--so all dresses together, all skirts together, ect.
-Matching hangers is a nice touch and makes everything look so tidy.
-Stick old magazines in tall boots to keep them from getting floppy and looking nice on your shelf.
-Have a first in, first out rule. So when something new comes home, something goes in the donation box.
-Hang everything in the closet you can, that way you can see everything at once, and stuff dosen't get lost in dresser drawers.
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