How to Organize Your Closet for Fall

4 Tips for a More Organized Closet Heading Into Fall

The temperatures are starting to drop, which means fall, and all of your favorite fall looks are coming soon. But first, you need to make sure your closet is in order. With your wardrobe being one of the many things to declutter before fall, it’s essential to get your system down when tackling your seasonal transition.

Knowing when to switch your clothes over can be as confusing as knowing when to start fall cleaning. The best approach is to listen to your local weather. It may be time to begin the cozy season transition if you’ve been feeling chilly in the mornings or reaching for a heavier blanket at night, but that doesn’t mean you have to pack your faux wrap dresses or summer jumpsuits away either. Here are a few tips to help you organize your closet during this transitional season.

Decide When to Transition Between Summer and Fall

Deciding when to transition your closet is the first step in organizing a closet for autumn. This stage will differ for everyone, depending on where you live. In some climates, it will skip from summer to fall in a flash, but in other areas, you will continue wearing summer clothes year-round (with some slight adjustments—like adding layers).

Choose the Summer Pieces You Want to Keep Wearing

Just because it’s getting a little chillier doesn’t mean you need to pack your favorite summer pieces away for good. Start by assessing your current summer wardrobe, take stock of what you have, and identify items that will easily transition into the fall season, like a wrap dress plus size or regular size and other transitional dresses, lightweight sweaters, cardigans, and other versatile pieces. When layered with tasteful cardigans, jackets, or tights, these pieces will take on a new life in the fall season.

Sort Your Summer Pieces

Organizing your closet at the start of a new season is the perfect time to declutter those items you didn’t wear and likely won’t wear again, whether it’s pieces that didn’t fit or you no longer care for anymore. It is also a great time to decipher what’s missing from your closet. Does your fall wardrobe need a refresh? Perhaps you need a new floral regular or plus size sheath dress for special occasions, like an upcoming fall wedding, or a plaid dress to boost your business attire. If your autumn wardrobe is lacking, now is an excellent time to stock up on style essentials for fall and winter.

Organize Your Fall Wardrobe Into Categories

Keeping your clothes organized will make your morning routine more streamlined and efficient. Keep all fall and winter items front and center for easy access in cooler months. Separate pants, shirts, dresses, skirts, sweaters, jackets, and accessories, and ensure everything is clean and damage-free (if you need minor repairs to your clothing, now is the time). Give yourself a timeline for repairing, repurposing, or donating pieces to minimize clutter and free up valuable closet space for new fall pieces you’re excited to wear.