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My favourite wardrobe organisation tips

9th September, 2023

Given I’ve spent a fair bit of time at home lately I made it my mission to do thorough wardrobe spring clean. The change in seasons was the perfect opportunity to do some wardrobe oganisation and get it ready for welcoming the warmer months.  The key word being organised. I think the most important way to overcome wardrobe dilemmas is by ensuring everything is visible and has a place. It’s one of the things that ensures I can get dressed without any dramas as I know exactly what I have and where everything is.

I aim to do a spring clean every few months so I’ve managed to pinpoint the different ways I can ensure that I can easily keep everything within reach and make it even easier to pop everything back in at the end of the day. Because having clothes, shoes, bags and accessories strewn everywhere does not make for a stress-free time of getting dressed.

If you’re in the mood for a spring clean check out the wardrobe tour I did for David Jones where I shared a few of my favourite organisation tips. Watch the video below or read on for a few of the ways I keep my closet in order.

Group like by like

When I had built-in storage put in at home one of the first things I considered was that I wanted to be able to group shoes together, bags together and so forth so I knew exactly where I needed to look if I was wanting something for an outfit. I do a fair amount of shooting for my blog so it’s important that I can track pieces down easily. I’ve found that if I centralise where everything is instead of having shoes in multiple spots or jewellery in several drawers then it’s much more organised.

Have sub-categories

Within my wardrobe categories I like having sub-categories to keep things even more organised. So for example, I will group statement shoes together, neutral hued shoes together, dark shoes together and I’ve found it’s such an easy way to keep track of everything. I apply this to the rest of my closet too so I group my exercise jackets together, my going out dresses together and so forth.

Adopt a seasonal approach

The less clothes I have to deal with the better—I actually wear my closet a whole lot more when I have room to properly see and consider pieces. For this reason I change up my wardrobe when the seasons change. So I’ve put my winter clothes away and have brought out my spring/summer clothes. Just the act of being able to see just those clothes and not being distracted by other pieces I’m realistically not going to wear for awhile such as thick jumpers and coats really helps with keeping my closet more wearable and functional.

Use storage boxes

I like using storage boxes to organise smaller items like sunglasses and jewellery. One of my favourite things is a sunglasses storage case which allows me to line up all my sunnies in one case. This is perfect for when I’m doing shoots and I’ve often taken a case with me when I’m travelling.

Adopt a clothes rail system

At every photo shoot I’ve ever been on there’s always a clothes rail full of outfit options which has been put together by the stylist. I’ve always found it to be an effective way to keep track of different looks so now I have one on the go at home. I hang up single pieces I want to wear plus entire looks which means that I can see what’s ahead for the week. It’s great not to have to rummage around for clothes when I have a particular ensemble in my head as it’s right there waiting for me already.

Of course everyone has their own methods of staying organised but these are a few of my tried and tested methods. I can attest to the fact that once you get organised and stay organised, you’ll minimise wardrobe dilemmas and enjoy your clothes a whole lot more.

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Closet tour: Take a peek inside my wardrobe

9th October, 2019
One of the things that I truly believe makes styling a look easier is to embrace a little wardrobe organisation.

In this month’s issue of Elle Magazine, I’m excited to be opening the doors to my closet and taking readers on a little tour of how I keep things organised and also a few of my favourite pieces.

As I reveal in the magazine, I’ve actually converted a spare bedroom at home into an office/dressing room so I’m able to have a dedicated space to do fittings and also to work on my blog. I’m really lucky to be able to have the space to do this and it’s without a doubt, it’s one of my favourite spaces, and a sanctuary in my house.

I’m often asked about how I keep my clothes organised so I decided to do a slightly more in depth look here; namely to share some of my favourite wardrobe organisation tips plus give you an insight into the pieces that I wear all the time.

Scroll down for a peek into my closet…

There’s nothing more important than an organised closet so I had a few custom built-ins put in at home to help make it easier. I like having a place for everything, but most importantly being able to see what I own at a glance. I’ve found that’s really important when it comes to avoiding wardrobe dilemmas.
Shoes are my number one splurge. I’d rather direct my fashion budget to shoes more than anything else. I get so much wear out of them so I figure it’s worth investing in beautiful pieces that are made to last.
Accessories are king in my closet. I’ll all about sunglasses, shoes and bags. I’ve got a number of sunnies in my collection and I wear them all the time. They’re a great finishing touch to any look.
A few of my current favourites. Without a doubt my go-to brands are Chanel, Gucci and Dior when it comes to shoes. They all do such classic, well-crafted and on point pieces.
It’s great sitting amongst the things that inspire me when I’m working—my favourite books, the closet pieces that I love and a few decorative touches that make me smile.
I spend a lot of time doing fittings so I wanted a dedicated space to make it a fun experience. All my looks, whether it be a big glam event or a racing event such as Melbourne Cup, all come together here.
I treated myself to these boots recently. I love them because they’re so versatile but still a lot of fun and such a statement item.
Lining things up on racks is always handy when I’m trying to style several different looks and want to see my options at a glance. If you’ve got the patience to do it, it’s also a great way to organise your looks for the week.
Some old and new favourites. I wore the Gucci heels and headband to the races a few years back and still love them. The Chanel backpack and oversized Louis Vuitton scarf are both must-haves when I’m travelling.
I think it’s important to have everything neatly laid out and organised into categories. I often group coats with coats, bags with bags, t-shirts with t-shirts and so forth so I don’t waste time having to look for certain pieces. It’s all there at my fingertips.