For many of us, maintaining a well-organized closet feels like a constant battle. But understanding some of the common pitfalls can help create a space that’s not only easy to navigate but also supports a more sustainable, intentional approach to a wardrobe that makes getting dressed everyday a breeze.
Does your wardrobe reflect your lifestyle?
Our day to day lives inform the clothing that will be the most useful to us, but our wardrobes are often filled with items that don’t fit our bodies or our current reality. Maybe we're hanging on to fancy work wear when our workplaces are now more casual or remote. Sometimes we hold on to “what if” pieces that don’t fit into our everyday life. This disconnect can be one of the top reasons your wardrobe can feel cluttered or overwhelming.
Solution: Regularly assess your wardrobe to ensure it’s aligned with your lifestyle. Consider a capsule wardrobe that focuses on versatile, multi-use pieces that fit your everyday needs.
Tips for how to do this is coming up in our next post.
Does your closet have a clear system?
If you don’t have a well-defined system, it’s easy for clothes to pile up or get stuffed back in random spots or pile up. Without dedicated places for items like sweaters, accessories, and seasonal clothing, it’s hard to maintain a lasting order.
Solution: Implement a clear organization system. You might separate items by type (tops, bottoms, dresses), colour, and season. Invest in sturdy hangers, drawer dividers, and storage boxes to give each item its rightful place.
Tips for how to do this is coming up in our next post
Do you have a problem with clutter?
It can be hard to stay ahead of this as clutter accumulates faster than you realize. Impulse buys, gifts, and outdated pieces we keep “just in case” can quickly turn a streamlined closet into a chaotic mess. These items may never get worn, but they take up valuable space.
Solution: Some people use a system that works for them such as a “one in, one out” rule. Whenever you purchase a new item, donate or repurpose one that you no longer wear. I'm not the biggest fan of this approach for a few reasons, but if this this practice prevents overcrowding for you and makes your closet more manageable, then you do what works for you.
Tips for how to do this is coming up in our next post.
Are you regularly auditing and editing your wardrobe?
This is where I lose people sometimes and this can feel overwhelming and not that fun, but I think that it's worth doing and like all the other things, it can be done in steps. Life changes, personal style evolves, and so should your wardrobe. Holding onto clothes that no longer fit your body or style just takes up space - mentally and physically.
Solution: Schedule seasonal wardrobe edits to decide what still serves you and what doesn’t. Consider donating, hosting a clothing swap or finding a new use for items that you're no longer wearing
Tips for how to do this is coming up in our next post.
Are you holding on to things for emotional reasons?
Some clothes carry memories - good and bad, which can make it challenging to let them go—even if they are just taking up space. Some clothing represent different times in your life and you can feel sentimental about it. Some things you spent a lot of money on and it can feel hard to part with.
Solution: Limit sentimental items to a single designated area ideally outside of your main closet area. This way, you can honour the memory without sacrificing functional space.
Tips for how to do this is coming up in our next post.
By making these intentional changes, you can create a wardrobe that reflects your lifestyle, stays organized, and supports a more sustainable approach to fashion. And most importantly - makes you feel good!