Tahlia Suraj

I get a certain thrill from looking at well-organized things. Whether that’s a bookshelf, TV unit, refrigerator, or study desk, it’s just so nice when everything is well-curated and organized. It makes me want to spend more and more time in that corner of my house. It satisfies the homebody in me, who likes spending time indoors. And that’s pretty much the reason why I like to organize and curate everything—because there is a certain kick you get from having a clean space.

Since the beginning of spring, I have been meaning to do a spring cleaning of my wardrobe and, naturally, I have been wondering about ways to organize my overflowing wardrobe. While the routine of organizing a wardrobe by a color system is great, I have recently come across some new organizing techniques that will both save space and make the closet look great. And those are as follows:

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Seasonal Organisation

I recently came across this technique where you organize your wardrobe by seasons. You could do this by assigning space for your spring and winter collection in your closet, or you could do it by simply putting away your winter clothes in a box for the next four to five months. That way, your wardrobe only has clothes that are suitable for the present season.

And when winter comes, you can put away your spring/summer outfits in a box and only keep those required for the winter in the closet. This will not only help you maximize the space in your wardrobe without cluttering it, but will also save you time wasted on looking for clothes in a big heap that has both winter and summer clothes. This technique will also help you create a cohesive closet that translates your personality well.

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Categories and Compartmentalise

Another one of my favorite techniques to organize my wardrobe is organization by categories. I have defined categories for every single piece of fabric I own, and each one of them goes into a particular section in my wardrobe; these categories are undergarments, tops, pants, dresses, jackets, and Indian wear.

You can organize them in different in-built compartments in your wardrobe if you have them, or create compartments using organization kits from Amazon. (I have linked a few here for your convenience.)

You can also create parent categories such as loungewear, workwear, and occasional wear, which will add more structure and ease of curation to your closet.

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Declutter Aggressively

An overflowing wardrobe is often one that is hoarding more than required. So, declutter aggressively! And start donating to those who may be in need of it.

If you find it hard to let go of some of your favorite possessions, then here’s a line from HIMYM that might help you: “Sometimes things need to fall apart to make way for better things.” If the old goes, something new and better can arrive. So, let go.

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Vertical Stacking

Instead of stacking clothes one on top of the other, use vertical stacking as a technique where you place your clothes vertically, one next to the other.

You can also include a color-coding method here that will make spotting and grabbing your clothes ten times easier. This will help you prevent creating the “tower” with untouched gems at the bottom.

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Ultimately, the easiest and most aesthetic way to organize an overflowing wardrobe is by creating more space, which you could do either by aggressively decluttering or using seasonal organization techniques. This will not only create a spacious wardrobe but will also save time in the morning by creating a cohesive closet.