Organize your Closet

First things first, you need to organize your closet. That means taking out all of your clothes, shoes, bags, and anything else that’s hiding in there. By taking everything out you will be able to thoroughly clean out your closet. Once it is empty and wiped down, come up with a plan for how you would like it organized. I prefer to organize mine by type: Dresses together, shirts together, jackets together, and pants together. Then within each type, I organize by color. For example, all of my little black dresses are together and next to my gray dresses which are next to my white dresses. This makes it easy to see what my options are, it also helps to make your closet look put together.

Out of season = Out of closet

When you go through your closet, get rid of all of your clothes that are not in season. If it’s summer, pack up all of your winter hats and coats until you will need them. This will free up a lot of space in your closet and not only to help declutter the physical space, but also space in your mind so that you can plan out unique outfit combinations.

Keep your shoe boxes

Before you go and throw everything away, stop and save your old shoe boxes! They are a great way to store shoes that you rarely wear or small things like scarves, gloves, and chunky necklaces. This is an easy way to keep everything neat and organized in your closet.

Choosing Outfits

Choosing unique outfits is essential when you’re looking to mix up your wardrobe by shopping your closet.

Layer, layer, layer

Layering can take your outfit from drab to fab. You can easily transform an outfit by pairing it with a different jacket or sweater. Is is starting to get just a bit too chilly for skirts and dresses? Add a pair of tights and you have a totally new outfit.

A selfie a day keeps the credit card at bay

Start documenting your outfits. Take the selfie challenge and document your outfits every day for a month. Humans are creatures of habit which mean we tend to gravitate towards pieces of clothing we like, and we wear them often. Taking a photo of your outfit each day will make you more conscious of your choices and also show you what looks you like to repeat.

Flip your hangers

One of my greatest tips, that I talk about in the video above is flipping your hangers. After you’ve worn an item of clothing, flip your hanger backward. This is a visual cue which slows you down when you’re tired and on autopilot in the morning. Plus, at the end of the year, you’ll know which items of clothing you haven’t touched and you can sell or donate them to a good cause.