Hey guys! I'm so sorry for the delay! I've been super busy with planning my wilderness camping trip and spending time with family that I just didn't have time to code and finish editing my photos for this post! However, as promised earlier this week, here is how I clean out my closet.





So our bedroom closet is our largest closet. We seriously don’t have that much space in our apartment so we have to try and store most of our things in here. We have our linen closet and a small hallway closet that keeps our jackets, ironing board, weights, and vacuum cleaner. So in the bedroom closet we have our luggage, clothes, some shoes, my bags, and additional things that were in boxes.

To start, I emptied out my side and some of Jered’s side. Seriously, emptying out the closet as much as possible will make it easier for you. If you have your own closet, empty the whole thing out. You need to see what you’re working with.



I ended up emptying his side further and moved some items to places that made more sense. I moved the foam rollers to under Jered’s side of the bed. He usually does those when his back is really irritating him. Since that’s not used as often as before, it made more sense to put it under the bed. I also moved his guitar cases into the smaller hallway closet. I left the large suitcase where it was but moved the large iMac box next to it. I also stacked our cat carriers on top of the box.

NOTE: Because we have plans on selling his iMac, that box will be leaving in the near future.


After taking care of Jered’s side, I thought I would tackle my side. To clean out my closet, I divide my clothes into 4 piles:

An essentials pile – items I reach for first and timeless pieces.
A work pile – items that I need for work but might not wear on a regular basis.
A maybe pile – items that don’t fall into the other two categories but I might want to keep the item.
A giveaway/donation pile – items I know I don’t need anymore.

Once everything has been divided, it’s time to start further eliminating old clothing. I always start with my essentials pile as it should make up the majority of your wardrobe (unless you’re rich and can afford to change out your clothes every season). I mainly stick to a black, white, and grey color pallet and this honestly makes my essentials pile so much easier to maintain. In this pile, I have a few t-shirts, collared shirts including button ups, pull over sweaters, cardigans, and dresses. Anything that is too worn (think pilling or holes) or doesn’t fit properly, get rid of it. Otherwise, usually your essentials pile is good to go.

The work pile is fairly self-explanatory. Its clothes that you need to wear for work. Depending on your job, this can really vary. If you work in a corporate position, then things like button ups, dresses, and cardigans are essential to obtaining that professional look. If this is the case, I would recommend getting rid of things that don’t fit properly or are old and worn.

The maybe pile can be a little tricky. You’ll want to get rid of items that are tired and stuff you’re just not feeling anymore. If you’re having a hard time thinking if you should keep or donate it, ask yourself: When’s the last time I wore this? When’s the next time I want to wear this? Do I want to wear it? A general rule of thumb for me is if I haven’t worn it within the last 6 months, I probably won’t wear it anytime soon so it’s time to let it go.


I originally bought this shoe holder to hold shoes. It eventually started to hold some tank tops (not pictured) and miscellaneous items along with shoes. I ended up getting rid of all the tank tops I don’t wear anymore. However, I still have a good amount of tank tops that I keep rolled up. In the second cubby, I originally had my miscellaneous items which included wallets/clutches and hair accessories. Instead, I folded my flannels and put them there. This made my hanging clothes more visually appealing. I put my wallets and clutches in the third cubby and my hair accessories in the fourth cubby. The last two cubbies have my heels that I don’t wear as often (they are seasonal items).


One reason why I really wanted to make space in the closet is for my bags. They were originally sitting out in the open by my bedside table. Not a pretty sight. I ended up putting them on the top rack. I still haven’t decided if I would like to keep them there or not. Along with the purses, I put my hats on the top rack. I ended up stacking them on top of each other and luckily they fit nicely.



Last but not least, here's a few shots of what the floor looks like. I kept my large makeup case, bike helmet, and camera on the floor. This was for easy access purposes. But other than that, it's much more organized and cleared as a floor should be.


And here's the final "after" look. It's still not as organized or clean as I would like but it's a start. I think eventually I'll have to get Jered to organize his things. Again, we'll most likely be down sizing even more depending on where we plan on moving. By the way, I moved that creepy wig head to be behind the fan :P



I hope this was helpful and you’re able to clear out your closet with ease. Happy cleaning!

XO Monie





NOTE: In my before photos I do have my wedding dress. I finally sent it off to get preserved. One I get it back I'll decide if I would like to sell it or keep it. I left this out as not that many people just have a wedding dress hanging around.

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