One of the easiest ways to dress better? Get organized.

How you hang your clothes can influence how you wear your clothes. A well-organized, visually appealing closet becomes your own personal boutique—and helps you make smarter style choices every day.

 

 

Think back to the first time you spotted that standout piece in a store. It was probably displayed beautifully, surrounded by equally enticing garments. But now, buried at home among clutter, it’s lost its spark. The culprit? Its environment.

 

 

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a sprawling walk-in to create a salon-worthy space for your wardrobe treasures. Even a modest closet can be transformed into something special.

Read on to see how creating easy, elegant access to your wardrobe can reignite your love for your clothes—and inspire more creative outfits.

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How Stylists Would Hang Your Clothes

Start by organizing your clothing by category:

• Blouses
• Button-downs
• Knitwear (if it’s prone to wrinkling)
• Jackets (including leather)
• Skirts & trousers
• Dresses
• Scarves
• Suits (consider hanging the pieces separately—many suit jackets make fantastic casual blazers)

You can go a step further by splitting categories into long and short sleeves. But don’t worry about dividing dressy from casual—mixing them encourages high-low dressing and helps you wear your special pieces more often.

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Not Just About Looks

Stylists arrange garments from light to dark within each category. It’s not just pretty—it helps you locate items faster and see outfit potential at a glance.

And here’s a golden rule: Make sure all your clothes face the same direction.
It helps preserve space (especially with structured shoulders), makes visualizing outfits easier, and ensures nothing gets lost in the shuffle.

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Tools of the Trade

Hangers:

Choose the right hangers for the job—and make them match. Creating your own “store” means curating the experience, and matching hangers help elevate your closet’s vibe and your mindset.

• Slim, slip-resistant velvet hangers maximize space and grip garments.
• Rounded or padded hangers preserve the shape of blazers and jackets.
• Clip hangers are ideal for skirts and trousers.
• Multi-bar hangers keep scarves wrinkle-free and accessible.

Garment Bags:

Special items—especially sequined or embellished pieces—should be separated to avoid snags. Use breathable garment bags (preferably with windows) to protect them from dust and damage and maintain the integrity of the fabric. Choose a length that avoids creasing.

Want a quick trick instead? Drape acid-free tissue over hanger necks to keep dust away.
But never use dry cleaning bags. They can trap moisture and discolor fabric over time.

You’ll find some of my favorite storage tools in the shopping section below!

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A Closet That Serves You

When your closet is thoughtfully organized, it starts to work for you—not against you.
You’ll feel better about what you already own, hesitate before adding anything undeserving, and find yourself experimenting more freely with what’s in front of you.

Because a closet that inspires you?
Leads to outfits that excite you.

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In my Master Class  The Right Way to Edit Your Closet (A Stylist’s Step-by-Step Guide To a Streamlined Wardrobe), we dive into what I call Closet Boutique Organization. You’ll make your closet your favorite place to shop!

But that’s just one of the many things you’ll learn. I’ll teach you how to edit your closet like a pro! You’ll learn new outfit formulas, create your own LookBook, proper clothing and accessory care, and so much more!

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL YOU’LL LEARN!