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Build a Wardrobe That Changes With the Seasons

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#Fall arrived a bit early at The Organizing Blog’s headquarters last week. Rain blew in, and the daily high temperatures quickly tumbled from the 80s to the 60s, just in time for the official first day of #autumn.

While it’s offering a pleasant enough respite from the #summer heat, the sudden change had many of us scrambling for the sweaters, jackets and flannel sheets. Were we really ready for summer to be over — and are we equipped to handle the cooler weather?

One thing that can help cope with #seasonal changes in the weather is a wardrobe that converts easily to the climate realities outside your door. When you can #streamline the contents of your closets, #drawers and #storage bins, it becomes much simpler to dress for the weather.

A “capsule” wardrobe made up of a small number of versatile garments can help, says Charlie B. Concentrate on quality staples that work year-round — five pairs of pants, two pairs of shorts, five sweaters, 10 tops, three jackets and a warm winter coat is a good start.

“The key is balance — enough variety so you don’t feel bored, but not so much that your closet becomes overwhelming. Each piece should be able to mix and match, giving you casual and dressy looks without requiring constant shopping or seasonal overhauls.”

Layer and accessorize to cover multiple seasons and all kinds of occasions. You’ll soon find that much of the #clothing in your closet is redundant — and that you need to buy fewer items when you concentrate and high-quality, versatile pieces.

Granted, you may need to #declutter before you can go full-on #minimal. As you bring more fall items into the rotation, says Living a Life More Organized, take Marie Kondo’s advice and examine one category of clothing at a time: coats, knits, pants, dresses, etc.

Does each item still meet your needs, or is it too worn, loose, tight, boring or trendy? Do you have other things like it that you enjoy more? Did you wear it in the last year? Is it just taking up closet space, or does it truly “spark joy”?

Let go of the also-rans by #donating them to ClothingDonations.org, and you will instantly create #space for your ideal capsule wardrobe and personal style while helping the nation’s #veterans. And you’ll face fewer #fashion dilemmas with a wardrobe that changes just as fast as the seasons!

The Best Storage Solutions for Soft Goods

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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

Edit Your Wardrobe Before Storing Summer Clothing

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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

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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

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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