We’re not asking you to be like Mark Zuckerberg and wear the same thing everyday to work, but if you haven’t worn those pair of jeans or t-shirt since you graduated from school, then you probably won’t ever again. As a general rule, put those things you haven’t touched in the last six months into the recycle bin. Besides, that would give you the perfect excuse to go shopping.

The adage “Out of sight, out of mind” is true. When you stow clothes into a drawer, it’s all too easy to forget about them. If you rummage through your wardrobe now, we’re pretty sure you’ll find that odd sock or shirt you never knew you had. Instead, invest in a good open-style clothes rack and hang your favourite pieces up for easy access. That way, you’ll also have a place to hang your belts and ties.

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It’s always easier to go through clothes that are hung up instead of trudging through a mountain of clothes folded and stacked to the ceiling. When purchasing a wardrobe, look for those that allow you to hang your clothes (or as much of them as possible).

Having a large mirror next to your wardrobe allows you to see your outfit clearly instead of having to run to the bathroom to check.

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It’s easy for loose earrings, necklaces and bracelets to collect dust when you leave them on the dresser table and you also don’t want to lose those pair of diamond earrings. So devote an entire drawer to your accessories and compartmentalise them so you know exactly where everything is.

If you have tall and narrow wardrobe, this is a great hack. You can either hang hangers on a cheap metal or plastic chain so that you can hang more of your clothing. Alternatively, for a more environmentally-friendly alternative, recycle shower curtain rings or drink can tabs to create this link.

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Don’t forget to use the space behind your wardrobe door. You can attach hooks on the door to hang your favourite bags and scarves for easy access. You can also use it to hang up your outfit to plan your OOTD at a glance.

Before you toss these old shoe boxes into the trash, see if you can fit them into your drawer space. If they do, voila you now have extra storage boxes to further compartmentalize your items for a neater drawer.

Remember those times you had to keep going through all your clothes in the wardrobe looking for that one shirt you need, only to find it hidden between two blouses? You can prevent such incidents from happening by arranging all your clothes according to colour. This way, it helps you narrow down your search when you have that specific outfit in mind.

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