Autumn has arrived a few days ago and with it noticeably lower temperatures than a few weeks ago. It’s time to change your wardrobesomething that usually makes me quite lazy (at least for me), but is very necessary. And not only to have better access to the warmest clothes, but also to review and organize summer clothes. This way, the next wardrobe change will be much easier.
If you have a large enough closet and you manage to minimize the clothes you have, you can even save yourself changing closets, but the truth is that most of us have more clothes than we can fit in the closet or the areas of the closet that we have closest to hand, so When a change of season comes, it’s time to act..
The wardrobe change It is an art and doing it well will help us to have better access to clothes, optimize space and have a tidier house. She knows it well order expert (or orderologist, as she calls herself) Esther Torras. We review your keys to organizing summer clothes and preparing your closet for fall.
First, organize your summer clothes.
Before filling your closet with autumn/winter clothes, you must store summer clothes and prepare the closet. Keeping your summer clothes in perfect condition will be easier with these steps:
1. Preparation and Review
Before storing anything, it is essential to leave everything ready for reuse.
- Cleaning: Make sure all clothes are clean before storing them and never store clothes with stains or odors.
- Repair: Is there a button missing? Is there any unstitching? Before putting the clothes away, fix any damage.
Take advantage of the fact that the closet is empty to clean it thoroughly and check that there are no moths.
2. Storage techniques
How we store clothes is an essential factor so that they last a long time in good condition:
- Bent: Ideal for stretchy fabrics such as t-shirts and tops, so they do not lose their shape.
- Hanging: Recommended for delicate dresses and blouses. Use padded hangers to avoid marks.
“Place cedar, bay or lavender bags in your boxes«, advises Esther Torras, «They will keep moths away and provide a fresh aroma”.
On the other hand, it is important to choose boxes or bags of breathable materials to store clothes. To save space, vacuum bags are an excellent alternative.
3. Storage strategy
The expert recommends group clothes by categories (swimwear, dresses, blouses…) and label each box or container well to easily locate it next season.
The location and final organization of the garments will make the difference: look for a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent colors from fading. A secondary closet or the space under the bed They are perfect options.
The wardrobe change to autumn/winter clothing
Once we have the closet empty and prepared, it is time to fill it with the clothes that will accompany us in the coming months. According to Esther Torras, changing your wardrobe goes beyond replacing some clothes with others: “a tidy closet simplifies your daily routine and allows you to make the most of your fall fashion choices”, he states.
1. Evaluation and debugging
The body and fashions change from one year to the next and the first step should be to review the clothes to make sure that we are really going to wear them.
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Analyze each garment from the previous year taking into account three criteria: does it fit well? Did you use it last year? Is it in good condition? Classify it into categories keep, donate or discard.
Before putting away the clothes you are going to keep, solve all those defects (broken zippers, unstitched…) that you find.
2. Design a transitional closet
Autumn is a season of transition between the heat of summer and the cold of winter and the essence of autumn wardrobe is that it must be able to adapt to the changing climate.
- Layering principle: Structure your closet to make layering easier. “Place the lightest items in the front and the heaviest items in the back.«, advises Torras, and rotate them backwards as the cold progresses, giving priority to thicker garments. That is, place garments such as T-shirts or thin blouses in easily accessible places and others such as thick sweaters or coats behind, to create a logical flow.
- Smart classification: Group the garments by type (jackets, sweaters, pants) and, within each group, Sort them by a progressive color range (from light to dark). This not only generates visual harmony, but “helps you dress faster and detect what you are missing”says the expert.
3. Space optimization
On the other hand, the correct physical arrangement of autumn/winter garments is key to preservation and access:
- Bent: heavy fabrics such as wool sweaters, which are best stored on shelves or boxes.
- Hanging: coats and jackets, using sturdy hangers that maintain their shape.
With this order system, you will transform your routine and you will reduce the time spent choosing the wardrobe every morning. In addition, your clothes will be kept in optimal condition, ready when you need them.