10 Closet Faux Pas You Should Avoid
Your closet is actually a lot like a boyfriend. It keeps you warm. It’s (almost) always there for you. It never picks up after itself. And it doesn’t like to do laundry.
Also, you can make closet mistakes. They’re different from boyfriend mistakes (getting passive-aggressive with your closet isn’t really a thing), but they’re mistakes nonetheless.
Here are ten likely culprits – some have to do with the closet itself, and others are questionable fashion choices you might be making.
Acting Like You Only Have One Shelf
Turn one shelf into two by using storage boxes as a base. You’ll make room for purses, shoes, and more piles of clothes on top.
Continuing to Keep Skirts from College in There
You looked great in that miniskirt, you really did. And your legs would look fantastic in it now if you put it on. But let’s be honest, you’re not going to. Take all those nostalgic outfits from your undergrad days and get rid of ’em.
Mixing Your Clothing Piles
Sure, it may seem fun and exciting to stack those jeans right alongside your sweaters. But it’s an organizing disaster! Try these pile dividers for your closet if the temptation to mix and match is problematic.
Storing “Aspirational” Outfits That Don’t Fit
It’s tempting to get a pair of jeans or a dress that you’ll diet-or-exercise your way into. But we don’t think it’s a great habit. First of all, it means you’re taking up precious closet space with clothing you’re not wearing. Second, you should wear things you feel comfortable and beautiful in now!
Limiting Your Clothing Storage to Just Your Closet
If you’re running low on space, you can use stacked suitcases for extra storage. If it’s a stylish suitcase, you can use it as a bedside table or a table at the foot of the bed. Keep accessories, out-of-season clothes, or any items you don’t need every day in your suitcase storage.
Settling for a Single Level of Hangers
You can use a pull tab from a soda can to layer hangers. If you’re not a fan of soda, you can use these hangers for your shirts and dresses and these hangers for your skirts and pants. Cha-ching – one closet becomes two!
Letting Your Jewelry Get Knotted
Jewelry storage requires uber separation. This clear-pocket hanging storage will make your life easier on a daily.
Tolerating Empty Wall Space
Capitalize on every empty wall in your closet. Small hanging racks for purses, hats, or coats are a great way to fill the space across from your hanging clothes or in the inside of the closet door. You could also hang necklaces on a nail.
Pretending You Can See in the Dark
If you can’t see a piece of clothing, you probably won’t put it on. And a lot of closets suffer from bad lighting. If this sounds like you, throw extra light on the wall. These lights stick to the wall so they’re a good choice.
