When it comes to wardrobe organization, you may have your clothing under control. But what if everything else\u2014the pieces that round out your outfits\u2014is a different story? I\u2019ve found that many women\u2019s shoes tend to end up in a pile on the floor while their socks, scarves, jewelry, and more are crammed into various drawers. And that\u2019s a problem! Not only is this storage \u201csystem\u201d disorganized (which can tend to frustrate you), it\u2019s also inefficient. You\u2019ll end up wearing the same accessories over and over again, and you\u2019ll also run the risk of buying a new pair of earrings, for example, that closely resembles a pair you already own\u2014all because you couldn\u2019t see the first pair and forgot about it!<\/p>\n
Most of my clients don\u2019t hire me just to organize their accessories, but that usually ends up happening whenever I do a wardrobe analysis. Women (and even men!) are always surprised by how much of a difference smart organization makes. The fact is, you bought all of your accessories because you liked them\u2014so make the most of them with a new storage system that allows you to see what you own. I promise, it\u2019s an easy fix! Here are some guidelines to keep in mind as you get organized:<\/p>\n
Shoes. <\/strong>First, realize that your shoes will need to be changed out twice a year unless you live somewhere that\u2019s warm for all four seasons. This will keep temperature-appropriate footwear\u2014whether it\u2019s sandals or boots\u2014in the front of your closet and fresh on your mind. (In many areas of the country, April and September are good times for this task.) And make sure that the pile-on-the-floor storage method becomes a thing of the past. Invest in stackable shelves or a shoe rack that hangs from your closet door or clothes rod so that you can see all of your choices. Lastly, make sure that you\u2019re storing your out-of-season footwear properly. I recommend stuffing shoes, especially boots, with plastic bags, tissue paper, or \u201cshoe or boot inserts\u201d made expressly for this purpose. You\u2019ll lengthen the life of your purchases, because they\u2019ll hold their shape in storage even if there is weight on top of them.<\/p>\n Handbags. <\/strong>Like shoes, it\u2019s usually a good idea to change out handbags semi-annually. After all, you\u2019re not going to carry your straw bag or white purse in the winter, or your suede or calf-hair purse in the blazing heat. (That said, there are many bags that are appropriate year-round.) And again, as with shoes, there\u2019s a smart way to store the purses you\u2019re not carrying. I often suggest that clients stuff handbags with other smaller purses or plastic bags.<\/p>\n Accessories. <\/strong>The most important thing to remember when storing accessories is to make sure they\u2019re visible! If possible, clear a space on your closet wall so that you can hang necklaces or put in a belt rack. (Tie racks also work well for this purpose.) Hanging pieces individually is crucial to being able to see what you own. If that isn\u2019t possible, try storing belts, gloves, hats, and scarves in clear bins and stacking them according to color or function. Similarly, break your jewelry into categories and store it within drawers in clear trays (I love Lucite) that you can see to the bottom of.<\/p>\n Socks and stockings. <\/strong>Yes, you may already have a drawer set aside for socks and pantyhose, but I promise you can organize a lot more effectively than that! Sort your stockings and tights by color, and then put each group into an individual, labeled Ziploc bag. Presto\u2014squinting to distinguish between black and navy on dark mornings is a thing of the past! Plus, your hose will also be protected from snags. You can also use this baggie method with trouser or athletic socks.<\/p>\n It won\u2019t take much time or money to make these organizing solutions a part of your closet, but they\u2019ll make a huge difference in how effectively\u2014and quickly\u2014you\u2019re able to accessorize.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to wardrobe organization, you may have your clothing under control. But what if everything else\u2014the pieces that round out your outfits\u2014is a different story? I\u2019ve found that many women\u2019s shoes tend to end up in a pile on the floor while their socks, scarves, jewelry, and more are crammed into various drawers. 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