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Autumn has arrived: the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and with the change of season comes the wardrobe switch.<\/strong><\/p>\n Goodbye to skirts and light dresses, welcome back sweaters and scarfs!<\/strong><\/p>\n The wardrobe switch is often seen as a major source of stress, and as the most dreaded time of the year.<\/p>\n However, not all bad things have to be detrimental.<\/strong><\/p>\n If done at the right time, with the right mood, and with some calming techniques, it could turn out to be not only easier and faster than expected but even a source of new order (both physically and mentally), fun, and maybe even some extra money.<\/strong><\/p>\n Actually, transforming a usually unpleasant moment into (almost) a game.<\/p>\n Here are 10 tips to approach the seasonal change on both a practical and psychological level without turning it into a drama.<\/p>\n When switching out your wardrobe, adopt the good philosophy of decluttering, getting rid of the excess<\/strong> that has been dripping everywhere by now. First and foremost, in your wardrobe.<\/p>\n To proceed with a Marie Kondo-approved<\/em> cleanout, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n If the answers are mostly “no,” get rid of it without remorse!<\/p>\n The excess can be a source of fun or profit<\/strong> if you organize a swap party with your friends<\/strong> or put what you no longer use up for sale.<\/p>\n There are many apps where you can swap, buy, and sell items you’ve set aside during the wardrobe switch. Three of them are: Depop, Vinted, and Vestiaire Collective.<\/strong><\/p>\n Iron your clothes well before storing them, then fold them neatly.<\/p>\n Rolling is also a space-saving<\/strong> and stress-saving technique.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want top visual harmony, opt for vertical storage<\/strong>. It will help you have a complete view of your wardrobe, making it easier to create the perfect outfits.<\/p>\n A clean, organized, and simplified wardrobe reflects a similarly clean and organized mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ironing, folding, and arranging pants, skirts, sweaters, and so on, is a way of taking care of your things (and yourself).<\/strong><\/p>\n The wardrobe switch’s best friend? The box.<\/p>\n Get lots of them in different shapes. Different sizes depending on the items and accessories to be stashed,<\/strong> as well as different colors to help you remember where you put that specific pair of jeans.<\/p>\n You must have colored boxes, small boxes (for accessories like bags, shoes, belts, and scarves), medium boxes (for pants, skirts, sweaters, shirts, etc.).<\/p>\n And, of course, the maxi-sized ones. In the large boxes, you can place coats, puffer jackets, blazers, blankets, and anything else that’s very bulky.<\/p>\n But even before getting into the heart of the wardrobe switch, get four boxes.<\/p>\n Label one “to throw away,” another “to give away,” yet another “not sure,” and the last one “to organize.”<\/strong> This way, you’ll do a commendable job of sorting your clothes.<\/p>\n Yes, doing the wardrobe switch alone is deadly boring. Ask a friend to keep you company, turning a stressful moment into a playful skit.<\/strong><\/p>\n Some music, a hot herbal tea, lots of laughter<\/strong> as you try on old things that are now out of fashion, as well as your standout fashion pieces!<\/p>\n Afterward, return the favor.<\/p>\n The day matters. You need to choose it carefully, avoiding high-stress days of the week.<\/p>\n No Mondays, absolutely no Sundays (because Sunday blues won’t be of any help), and, in general, avoid days when you’re tired.<\/p>\n If possible, take a day off to devote entirely to your wardrobe,<\/strong> using the opportunity to take care of your home and yourself.<\/p>\n Or do it on Saturday and recharge on Sunday while enjoying your perfect wardrobe!<\/strong><\/p>\n The temptation to do one compartment at a time to avoid too much chaos is strong. But resist it!<\/strong><\/p>\n You need to create disorder to be able to create order. So, the advice is: empty all the drawers and closets, then place everything on the bed<\/strong>, where it’s clearly visible.<\/p>\n Divide them into piles based on the type of clothing. The important thing is to separate jackets from shirts, pants from skirts, and so on, to avoid a mess when you have to fill up the wardrobe properly.<\/p>\n Having everything in plain sight on the bed will also help you see your entire wardrobe at once and examine any duplicates.<\/p>\n For the ones that enjoy organizing and keeping information on paper, you could try to keep a wardrobe diary.<\/p>\n Taking an inventory of your wardrobe will prevent you from buying duplicates. It also teaches something very important: valuing the things you own.<\/strong><\/p>\n Similar to a food diary when you’re on a diet, a wardrobe diary will help you limit excessive shopping.<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s also a great way to know what to wear at all times, allowing you to plan mix & match outfits on paper.<\/p>\n At every wardrobe switch, you should never allow yourself to say, “No, I refuse to throw this away!”<\/p>\nThese 10 Tips Will Make the Switch Easier to Handle<\/h1>\n
1. Take it as an Opportunity to Get Rid of Clothes<\/h2>\n
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2. Exchange the Extra Items with your Friends or Sell Them<\/h2>\n
3. Iron Everything Before Hanging it in the Wardrobe<\/h2>\n
4. Create Visual Order<\/h2>\n
5. Choose the Right Boxes for you<\/h2>\n
6. Do the Wardrobe Switch with a Friend<\/h2>\n
7. Choose the Right Day<\/h2>\n
8. Empty all the Closets and Drawers<\/h2>\n
9. Take an Inventory of your Wardrobe<\/h2>\n
10. Be Sentimental Only with Truly Significant Items<\/h2>\n