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As you move between seasons you will often find that your wardrobe needs a little reorganisation, it is also a good time to have a clear out. A well organised wardrobe will not only make getting dressed in the morning much quicker and easier but it will also allow you to easily put together stylish and co ordinated outfits. Organising you wardrobe is a good way to familiarise yourself with what clothes you actually have (it can be easy to forget) and where the gaps in your wardrobe are. When you shop for new clothes following a wardrobe re organisation you can be more focused on what you actually need rather than just buying more of what you already have.

Create space in an over crowded wardrobe

An over crowded wardrobe can make it difficult to find clothes and also can crease, flatten or damage your clothes. Clearing  little space will allow your clothes to hang properly keeping them in better condition. The first way that you can make some space is by identifying any clothes that don’t fit you or you no longer wear. Be ruthless, if you haven’t worn them in the last year are you really going to wear them again. You could also find some sort of alternative storage for summer clothes or clothes that you want to keep.

Organise your clothes in a way that suits you

Find a way to organise your clothes that suits you and makes your life easier. You could put all trousers, skirts and tops together. Others may prefer to organise their clothes by colour or occasion e.g work, parties, casual. You could also find a way of organising accessories like scarves, jewellery and belts which makes them easy to see and find. Coats hooks on the inside of your wardrobe are a good way of doing this.  

Protect and care for your clothes

To prolong the life of your clothes and ensure that they always look great you should protect and care for them. For a particularly elaborate or delicate piece of clothing you can by covers. Cedar wood balls are a good way to keep moths at bay and delicate or woollen items should be folded to avoid stretching. Good quality coat hangers are also better for your clothes.

Identify what you need

Once you have organised your wardrobe, you should be able to get a much better idea of which pieces of clothing you will need for the winter. Think about how much of your time you spend on different activities, ideally your wardrobe should have roughly the same  balance. There is no point in having a wardrobe full of evening dresses if you only go to one party a year. You should invest in some more casual clothes so that your wardrobe really works for you. When you buy new clothes try and buy pieces that work with your existing wardrobe. For winter you will also probably want warm clothes that are suitable for layering to allow maximum versatility from outfits.