Your New Year Closet Resolutions

Posted on January 12, 2012

It’s a new year. And everything is going to be different. Starting now.

Why not start with the one thing that impacts how you start your day, every day? Your closet. Is it clean? Does it contain clothing you love? Clothing you actually wear? Garments that look great on you? Or are you afraid to open the door? Well, listen up, because we’re about to change your life. It’s January — so we can say that.

Go on, set aside a few hours. And with 4 simple steps, you’ll be starting 2012 with a brand new closet:

Edit. Have you worn it in the past year? Do you really (be honest!) see yourself ever wearing it again? You might need to call in someone you trust to tell it straight. If you don’t love it, if its fit doesn’t love you, if you haven’t worn it once in 18 months — that clothing is history. And yes, this goes for shoes too. Be ruthless. Box it up and drop it in the donations box at any Zoots store.

Alter. Now for the neglected clothes. It’s time to use them or lose them. Decide what needs to be hemmed, which zippers need to be replaced, which heels need fixing. Lay them out, identify what they need (Zoots has a handy alterations form for this purpose) and get them taken care of. Closet real estate is valuable. You want to be able to grab and go.

Protect. Sensitive garments do not appreciate being thrown on the floor. They require TLC. Now’s the perfect time to give your leather coats and shoes a little conditioning. Hang your blouses and slacks on high-quality hangers. Place dresses and suits in breathable garment bags and ensure your sweaters are cleaned and folded neatly on shelves, drawers, in bins or sweater bags.

Organize. We’re not going to tell you how your closet should look, only that organizing it will save you time every morning and stress every week. Guaranteed. So hit the stores and buy bins, racks, hooks, whatever you need to see what you own at a glance. Or get fancy and spring for a closet organizing system. We bet you’ll discover a whole new wardrobe in there.

What’s your closet resolution for 2012?

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