Does the change of season mean a change in your closet?

It should! No matter the size of your closet, Autumn is a good time to make a change.
In with the new season and out with the old. As you peruse your closet for this seasons clothes keep these questions in mind. Use your answers as a guide to letting go of clutter in your closet.

• Do I still feel fabulous in this outfit?
• Is this style still current and does it flatter my figure?
• Did I wear it two or more times last year?
• Does it look worn or stained?
• Do I have a similar piece?

If you don't have to remove and store your summer clothes and shoes be sure you at least give them a once over for any cleaning needs. (And for general freshness in your closet!) You don't want stains to have time to set in over the winter. Bring your fall/winter clothes to the front for easy access too.

Here are a few things to remember if you need to store last seasons clothes to make room for your fall/winter wardrobe. 

• Stains and body oils on your clothes will attract moths. You can avoid this problem by laundering or dry-cleaning your clothes before storing.
• Never leave your clothes in the plastic dry cleaning bag that can trap moisture and do damage. Use an old sheet or cotton garment bag for avoiding dust.
• I opt for folding rather than hanging items for long periods of time.  If you do hang, avoid thin metal hangers. Heavier items should be hung on wood coat hangers or even heavier plastic hangers.
• Use cedar products to keep moths at bay as a less toxic alternative to moth balls. Both should be used in sealed containers and not rest directly on clothing.

"The space you have is the space you have!"   You must be the judge of what you keep or let go based on how best you can utilize your own closet space. 

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