Seasonal Closet Functionality: Flipping Your Clothes For Winter
Luckily, the weather was above seasonal for most of the fall. But don’t be fooled, the “official” transition is imminent. Now into November, the summer attire is well out of rotation, and it’s time to have cozy layers within reach. Here are some haume tips to help you transition your closet for winter.
Shape Up and Ship Out!
Like all organizing projects, our first step is always to take everything out and declutter. Closet space is a valuable commodity, and you don’t want wasted square footage. If clothes have gone untouched for over a year, it’s time to let them go. And if you have winter pieces that you didn’t wear last season, chances are they won’t be coming back into the mix.
Bump the Beachwear
During the winter months, we like to file summer dresses at the back of the hanging section, while bathing suits can ideally go in a clear storage container on a top shelf. This way, they are still visible if you decide to visit an indoor pool or go on a warm getaway.
Send Summer Packing
If your closet can only hold one season of clothing at a time, we suggest investing in bins with lids to store your summer wear and placing them under your bed, in the basement, or other storage area in the home.
Level With Layering Pieces
You will still want access to your t-shirts, blouses, and light long sleeves for layering, so we don’t suggest putting them totally out of reach. Create sorted piles and place them on smaller side shelves or drawers, saving center shelving for bulkier pieces.
Sweaters Take Centre Stage
Now is the time for winter clothes to shine. Place bulky knit sweaters, sweatshirts, and scarves on centre shelves for easy access and visibility. For hanging, we suggest folding sweaters over the hangers so you don’t stretch out the fabric. If you store your clothes in a dresser, keep winter pieces in the top drawers and summer clothes in the bottom. Summer clothing packs smaller and can usually be condensed into a few drawers. One tip is to roll pieces and place side by side instead of folding and stacking.
Shuffle Shoes and Boots
It’s time for summer shoes to head into hibernation. Store seasonal sandals and special occasion footwear in bins at the top of your closet during winter if possible. Remove summer footwear from the mudroom and entryways, making room for winter boots. Now is also a great time to discard or donate any pairs that are worn out or outdated.
We hope these tips help. If your cozy clothes are within reach, you will be ready to embrace winter in all its glory. Sitting by a warm fire with a cup of hot cocoa is sure to help too!