Top 10 Tools to Transform your Nightmare Closet into a Tidy Jewel Box

1. Fuzzy Coated Hangers

These thin “fuzzy” coated hangers are the real deal. They are thin, so they don’t take up a lot of room, but fabric clings to them and clothes won’t fall off.  However, make sure to have some plastic hangers in there too. They are good for items that you want to pull on and off the hanger quickly, like sweatshirts or anything that doesn’t have a zipper or buttons.

2. Clear shoe boxes to store scarves

Scarves are the most frustrating items to have in your closet. How to store them varies, depending on your closet situation.  We have found that using a clear plastic shoe box is really one of the best tricks out there. Just fold your scarves in half and roll them up. You will have easy access to them, and every time you go to wear one, you won’t mess the rest up.

You know those things you put in your tall boots, to keep them looking fresh? Yes, you need to have these! They really are good at keeping your boots standing straight up and neat like little soldiers, instead of garbled and flopped over on the floor.

4. Belt Hangers

Your belts should all be in one place and sorted through. If you have belt “overload,” you are not alone. This is the time to sort through them and toss the ones you are not using. Have you “saved” an old belt that came with an outfit, an outfit that you have long since thrown out?  Toss the belt. Do you have belts that look dated, or the buckles are rusted? As we like to say, “When in doubt, toss it out!!!” What you have left should be hung on a belt hook.  If there are still too many belts, toss again until belt hook is full, but not too full!

5. Shoe Racks

Are your shoes lined up at the bottom of your closet? Then you need a shoe rack. You will be shocked at how wonderful this little piece of plastic or metal can make your life. If you are lucky enough to have shelves in your closet, then if you have any extra “shoe run off”, make sure you get some shoe racks too!! You can hang them on your door or use them on the floor. Either way you will never be searching for the other shoe again!

6. Plastic Bins

If you have a “spacially” challenged closet and need to free up some room, there is nothing better than a plastic bin to take out seasonal items and store them under a bed or attic. Plastic bins are a lifesaver to free up room for shoes, and sweaters. For instance, now that it’s winter, put all your summer sandals in a bin.  When it’s summer, store your sweaters and heavy boots.   Wait until plastic bins go on sale then, snap them up, fill ‘er up and put away until needed.

7. Shelf dividers

These really keep things nice and neat on the shelves. You can keep purses divided and hats and sweaters.

8. Hooks

Do you have any hooks in your closet? Put up a few, and see the difference. Hang your robe on it, or a sunhat.  If you are wasting your wall space, fill it up with hooks and get creative. One client we knew put up corkboard and then hung up all their necklaces.

9. Full length mirror

If you have the back of a door or any place for a full length mirror, make sure you do have one!! This is the best item on this list for you to own. It’s a MUST HAVE.  Be sure when you leave the house your outfit looks harmonious and has no tags showing, no panty lines, etc…. Our cardinal rule–You should never leave the house without first checking with a full length mirror!

10. Clock

A clock in a closet is not the norm, but you really do need one. It reminds true fashionistas that you really can’t try on one more outfit, or you’ll be late.  Trust us – put a nice big clock in the closet, and you will wonder how you ever lived without it!