Cleaning out your closet: How to prepare your wardrobe for 2025

A well-organized wardrobe not only ensures less stress in the morning, but also helps you preserve your clothes for longer and only choose the pieces that really suit you. The turn of the year is the ideal time for a fresh start in the wardrobe to tidy up,and above all to create space. Not necessarily for new clothes, but also mentally, because a tidy and well-stocked closet automatically improves your mood. We will now reveal how best to tackle the wardrobe project in time for the New Year.

Before you start clearing out, prepare three stacks. One for clothes you want to sell, one for items you want to donate and one for clothes you can only throw away. Go into action with the mindset that you really want to sort things out and make space so that you don't even have doubts. Tip: While you're at it, put on a nice audio book, podcast or series to make tidying up more fun.

Sounds pretty counterproductive, but before you get started, you should completely empty your closet. When everything is out there, you can better decide what you really wear and love. You can take the opportunity to vacuum and wipe drawers and shelves and neatly fold every single item that goes back into the closet.

What stays, what goes? That is the most important questionof the cupboard. Ask yourself questions like, “Have I worn this piece in the last year?” If the answer is no, get rid of it. Are the clothes still in good condition? Socks with holes, T-shirts with yellow deodorant stains or sweaters with moth holes can now be sorted out. Now all you have to do is decide which pile the pieces should go into.

Think about which pieces of clothing are really important to you and which will continue to fit your lifestyle in 2025. A few well-fitting basics such as white T-shirts, black trousers or a classic jacket are a must in your wardrobe. However, if they are worn out, you can replace them at the beginning of the year. Favorite items that you wear often and that remain are best hung in a clearly visible place at the front of the closet so that they are quickly accessible.

To create space and reduce clutter, separate summer and winter clothes.can be stowed away in summer and vice versa. This means you always have exactly the parts you need at hand. Tip: Use airtightStorage boxesto store seasonal clothing. Are particularly practicalVacuum bag, into which you put all your clothes and then use a vacuum cleaner to pump the air out of the bags - this saves you significantly more space.

As soon as you have sorted out and put the clothes back in the closet, sort your clothes by category - for example tops,, jackets, dresses, etc. Or by color if you prefer a color-coordinated system. Use additional closet organizers to create more space - for example with hangers,Storage boxesor hooks for accessories. Tip: Use hanging storage solutions for shoes or bags to save space in the closet.

Think about what items of clothing you might need in the coming months. Are there any trends for 2025 that speak to you or special occasions you need something for? Also create a list so that you can only buy clothes that you really need and that complement your wardrobe in a meaningful way.

Before you pack away your winter or summer wardrobe, it's worth washing the items once. This is especially true for items of clothing that require a lot of carecome like down jackets or delicate summer dresses. You can also do small repairs, such as sewing on a button or mending holes, while tidying up your closet.