Whats in your closet?

Caitlin Bricker on April 8th, 2011

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Is your closet about to burst? Make better use of your storage system with our expert’s easy steps.
Step 1: Find out what you actually wear
This trick shows you what to keep. First, turn all your hangers the same way. When you’ve worn something, turn the hanger the other way. After a few months, you’ll see which clothes you actually wear…and which you don’t.
Step 2: Edit the Rest
Out of the clothing left, you should only keep what you wear regularly and fits well, and that you get compliments on and feel great in. Everything else should be given to charity.
Step 3: Group Clothing Types
Put sweaters with sweaters, pants with pants, and so on. Use matching hangers and hang everything in the same direction. This makes it easier to choose what to wear, and ensure that you’re not duplicating what you have.
Step 4: Set Limits
Designate a certain amount of space and a specific area for each clothing type. This way, you do not over-cram the closet, or buy more of one thing than you actually need. For every piece you buy, get rid of one thing to keep your closet “zones” in check.
Step 5: Keep Surfaces Clean
Keep the floor and open shelves free of random pieces of clothing. Invest in closet accessories like shoe-trees, back-of-the-door bags, and shelf bins to keep everything.