There are #storage solutions for almost every situation and item of #clothing these days, The Spruce says. Underbed storage is great for things you will continue to use occasionally, and soft-sided totes with clear windows are good for large, folded items such as sheets and blankets. But there’s no match for hard plastic bins with latches for items that might attract dust and moths — like that #summer clothing you want out of sight for the next few months. And never leave clothing in dry cleaning bags, experts warn; they can trap chemical odors and eliminate airflow. #StoringSummerClothes
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Edit Your Wardrobe Before Storing Summer Clothing
The first rule of #storing #summer #clothing? “Don’t saddle your future self with stuff you don’t need,” says Wirecutter, “even if your past self spent a lot of money on it.” Everyone has clothing that they hold onto out of guilt the hope that they will somehow wear them again. Take a look at your available #storage #space and make a assessment of how much clothing you can realistically #store. Ruthlessly eliminate the things that won’t fit that space and you didn’t wear recently or won’t in the future. You can #donate those items to ClothingDonations.org and enjoy a pared-down fall wardrobe — and lots of extra space. #StoringSummerClothes
Clean Your Clothes Before a Wardrobe Swap
A #closet clean-out is the ideal start to a fall wardrobe swap. Pull out every item and decide if it’s still something you will wear in the future based on size, lifestyle and other needs. Make sure everything that makes the cut is washed or dry-cleaned before storing it, since stains and residues can attract #clothes moths. Do the same for any articles of #fall clothing that that need refreshing after several months of disuse. “#Donate or recycle anything you haven’t worn in a while,” Mulberry Cleaners says. “You’ll free up space and give your closet a refresh.” #StoringSummerClothes
Sort and Swap out Your Summer Clothing
As fall begins, the weather starts to turn from hot and wet to cool and breezy, making it an ideal time to swap out shorts and skirts for sweaters and pants. Gather a few supplies: plastic bins, space bags, and shoe bags for the keepers. Then, sort your #clothing, pulling out “anything you can get rid of” and putting it in a trash bag for #donation and grouping #garments by type for #storage. “If it won’t be worn in the next six months, it goes into the storage pile,” says Apartment Therapy. “#Organize your off-season stuff in the predetermined storage space and marvel at the amount of empty hanging, #drawer and #shelf space.” #StoringSummerClothes
Put Life on Pause for the Long Weekend
The kids are back in school. Friday hours are ending. Deadlines are looming. Stores are ready for Halloween — still two months away. And people are asking, “Where did the #summer go?”
Granted, this happens every year, but something about 2026 seems to have more people feeling shortchanged by the #seasons. Is it inflation and higher prices? The increasingly unpredictable weather? The social media time-suck? The relentless news cycle? Nobody knows for sure.
If you’re among the many who feel that summer slipped away too soon, take advantage of this last “official” week of the summer season. Over the long Labor Day weekend, unplug from the stress, shake things up and enjoy yourself.
One way to do this is to treat the #weekend like a #vacation rather than just three days of non-work time, says Self. Tweak your schedule to make the weekend feel more leisurely. “That might look like turning off your alarm, lingering in bed or savoring your favorite breakfast.”
Seek out awe-inspiring activities, the story adds, by finding a scenic hiking trail, watching the sunrise or going to a museum. Put a special, optional event on your schedule so you don’t skip it in favor of work or chores — whether that means a coffee date, a class or a shopping spree.
Meet the weekend head-on by getting enough sleep, says LifeHack. Try to get up at the same time you would on weekdays, but don’t be afraid to take a nap to reduce “negative emotions, increase alertness and enhance your abilities to learn.”
Next, truly unplug. While social media feeds can seem interesting and even educational, mindless scrolling saps #time and #energy. Leave that phone in another room and read an old-fashioned book to let your imagination wander.
Something that might seem like a chore can enhance #relaxation and improve your mood: #Decluttering. #Organize some paperwork; #clean the refrigerator; weed out your #wardrobe. And #donate any lightly used clothing and household items to ClothingDonations.org.
There’s only so much summer to go around. Make the most of your long weekend and what’s left of the season!