How to Store Winter & Summer Clothes Off Season
Hey Mama!
One of the quickest ways to help pair down your dressing decisions (and make your closet look more organized!) is by making sure the only clothes in your closet are in season. I call it a "Seasonal Closet Shift". There is no use in looking at heavy winter clothes in the summer and bathing suits in the winter. (Its also depressing)
Granted, I know that in Florida winter only lasts five minutes. BUT theres also appropriateness of colors based on the season, so even though its still warm in the winter I do put away my summer dresses and Lilly Pulitzer & Tommy Bahama-esque clothing between November - February. Those living up North should do a Seasonal Closet Shift in April/May and in September.
I love to use Magic Space bags (which can be purchased at any major retailer) to pack away season clothing and store it efficiently. Here is a list of what I pack away in the Winter:
- Thick Jackets (I keep a light rain jacket out year-round)
- Winter hats, gloves, scarves
- Thick winter socks
- Heavy Sweaters
- Layering sweaters that I'm unlikely to wear in the summer
- Long sleeved dresses that I would typically wear with boots and leggings
- Hoodies and sweats (I keep them accessible but they don't take up drawer or closet space)
- Anything else that seems dark and winter-ish
Here is a list of what I pack away in the Summer:
- Summer Dresses
- Shorts
- Anything Lilly Pulitzer or Tommy Bahama
- Beach Cover- ups or resort style dresses
- Anything that screams "SUMMER!"
This Seasonal Closet Shift is also a great time to re-evaluate the clothes that are going back into your closet. Do you really still like/need them all? Once you've gone through all your clothes that had been put away for a few months, then you can create a shopping list based on what's needed for the upcoming season.
If you have any questions about this, or would like some help, simply click this link!