It’s almost the end of the season and those summer clothes are still there, living on those hangers (hopefully) until YOU decide where they should hibernate for the fall and winter. Of course, it is still warm out and you might still need them before their final trek northward, but it is never too late to think about the best storage place for them. It would be better to choose a place where you can find them again, although this is not always possible. Still, try your best. Let’s start with a few tips about clothing and work our way out of the closet.
1. Sorting and Purging
This technique works with papers, government officials, clothing and perhaps other things as well. First ascertain which clothes you have worn this summer and which you have totally ignored for whatever reason. You can certainly pack away any end of season clothing that hasn’t left the closet all summer because its unlikely that it will leave between now and the beginning of fall. While you are in there making all kinds of important decisions, pull out anything that’s very worn, out of style or ill fitting. Do what you can’t do to your in-laws or accountant.
Get Rid of Them!
2. The Importance of Boxes and A Plan
Never underestimate the importance of having a box on hand to place your decisions in. You must do it quickly for there might be a moment to change your mind and you want to avoid that at all costs. Pack away for the thrift shop or a yard sale or whatever and don’t forget to label the box. Trust me, even if you don’t think you will forget, if you leave the box lying around long enough, you will forget. You will have to re-open and this can be a very dangerous aspect of the assignment. The sight of all those things you don’t want may make you yearn for them again (like an ex-fiancé or spouse). Pack them away and take them away on the SAME DAY if you can. This way there’s no time to say goodbye, which may be cruel but is sometimes best.
Be strong and then decide what will go on all the hangers that are now empty. Be creative, for if you do this right, you won’t have to deal with this problem again until the end of the next season.
Happy hangers, closet and clothes! (Not to mention happy holidays, all of them.)