Can we talk about closets and spring cleaning? I’m sure you can’t wait to run out and add all of the latest styles and trends to your closet, just in time for the spring season!
If you find yourself wondering if or how you can fit it all in your closet…then it may be time for a great purge! Yup… it’s that time again! Time to spring clean the closet!
You can do this as often as 4 times a year or as little as once a year! But it’s always nice to take inventory on what you have already chilling in your closet!
After all, you have plans to spring clean your home and yard, so why not clear out that closet as well?
It may seem like a daunting task, especially if you haven’t done it in a while, but we promise you’ll be amazed at how refreshing it is to have an edited, organized, and polished closet again! And guess what? We are here to help!
We’ve got some tips for you to get your closet so organized that you’ll have no excuses for why you can’t buy that new spring wardrobe!
You ready?
Spring Closet Cleaning Tips!
Make It Fun – Invite a Friend Over!
Everything’s better with a friend, right? Invite your friends over to help make room for your new clothes, and don’t say no when they expect you do the same for them.
The time will fly by, and you’ll never have a chance to get bored.
Try It On
When was the last time you tried it on? Go ahead, do it! If you cannot fit it, if you are waiting for (insert whatever life event or weight “goal”), let it go!
If seams are ripping, or the garment needs tailoring, and you have NOT gotten around to it for the past two years, let it go to someone who has the time to make the proper repairs!
Ask & Be Honest With Yourself, Does it Make You Happy?
Ask yourself these questions when going through and cleaning out your closet:
- Does it really make you feel like a million bucks, and/or does it satisfy a basic need? Keep it!
- Are you on the fence and cannot bring yourself to looooove it? Let it go.
- Do you find yourself doing a little dance in it, because you love it? It’s a keeper!
- Conversely, if you have items that make you feel some kind of (negative) way, let it go.
Make “Toss It”, “Donate It”, & “Sell It” Piles
To help you out as you are cleaning through it all, make a few piles… While you have your keep pile, your toss pile can get a bit overwhelming…
So, it is best to break it down into more! If your favorite pair of jeans are worn beyond repair and the bottoms are becoming shredded, it’s time to throw them out.
Many people out there want to build fashionable wardrobes but don’t have the big bucks to do so. Consider donating your gently worn items!
If you have high-end clothes that are in impeccable shape, why not sell them? or at least consign them.
Toss/Recycle/Repurpose
So those jeans that are tattered beyond repair or revival? Might be perfect for an arts and crafts project! That dress that has lost shape, lose elasticity, whose hem is shot? Repurpose it or recycle that fabric!
Donate
Donating your gently used clothes is always a great way to give back to the community. Only donate clothes in good shape of course! If you wouldnt buy it in its current condition, then you shouldnt send it off for donation.
Sell
Ebay, poshmark and rent the runway are great places to sell your high end clothes for a reduced price. You can also organize a small yard sale to make money off of your old winter wardrobe right away!
Plus Size Consignment is another way to have make money as the items sell! The more you sell, the more cash you’ll have to buy your spring wear and who can resist that?
Organize Your Closet
Once you’ve donated, sold or thrown your clothes away, it’s time to organize what’s left. Buy canvas compartments for your shoes. Don’t forget to add hampers to your closet to neatly separate clean from dirty clothes.
Organizing your closet will make your fashion life a million times easier!
Are you feeling pumped now? Good!
Cleaning out your closet doesn’t have to be as dreadful as it sounds!
Now that you know WHAT to do… you’re gonna need some essentials to make sure you make your closet a happy place once again.
Here are a few things you may need while you Spring clean your closet!
This closet kit will help you transform your closet space! It's great for closets of all sizes, but especially great if you are limited to small closet space.
These hangers are the best! They gently keep your clothing in place! No more slips!
Storage is everything! These are a great option to have in place of other, more bulky dressers and drawers. A bonus? You can see what's inside!
Organize your smaller items like your shoe or purse collection with this handy organizer!
Display your favorite heels in style!
You gotta have a place to toss your dirty clothes in... why not make it cute?!
These large bins are PERFECT for storing away out of season clothes and linens!
I’m sending in a bag to thredUP this week. I just pulled out the stuff that’s too big.
I’ve been told to get rid of it all and start over…smh
I’m going to have to do this Melissa Choat
I need to get rid of most things and shop till i drop because i have a very strong perception of myself now more than ever , i am “hotter” and i need a style to match with my hotness.
really good advice — I like the one does it make your spirit soar!! Another idea when you begin is to take everything out of the closet and put it on the bed etc and then that way you either have to do it or else you have to sleep on top of your clothes that night 🙂 Also good tunes are an absolute must, not sure I would get much done if my friends were present as we would talk too much Cheers
I really need to clean out the closet ð ð worst for holding on to clothes.
I do it with the seasons. Mainly because summers here are so very warm and winters cool so really do have two wardrobes. And I apply that one year thing — if I know I haven’t worn it for that long I really need to say adieu. Also my girlfriend uses green garbage bags and she stores them in her garage for a further couple of weeks or more just in case she has a re-think and the item can be rescued. That way you won’t have any remorse. That being said I still have a couple of absolute favourite comfy sweaters that I know are well over twenty years old and No I am not parting with them however, I don’t wear them out and about ha ha Luv
I also love cleaning out my closets several times a year. I simply buy too many things that I just don’t end up loving. You made a great point when you said to ask yourself if it brings you joy. Don’t hang on to clothes that don’t make you feel good!
Yes and amen!!!
I love your closet! It looks amazing! Mine is a real mess and it is high time to clean it and to organize it! Thanks a lot for the advices!
thank you for these tips! Clothing needs to be updated!
Thanks for this spring cleaning tips. Really helpful and reliable. I’ll save this one. Thanks! ❤❤❤