1. Storing away winter clothing
Out with the old, in with the new! Before you start putting away your summer wardrobe, it's important to make enough space. Go critically through your wardrobe and select winter items that you're sure you won't wear next season. Also look at items you can donate or have recycled. In addition, pay close attention to how you store your winter clothing. It's also wise to take the unpredictability of the Dutch summer weather into account. So do still leave a light cardigan or pullover hanging.
2. Sort and categorise
The key behind a well-organised basic summer wardrobe is sorting and categorising. Start by collecting all your summer clothing, such as T-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, airy linen trousers and linen shirts. Then you can sort them by type and lay them together in the wardrobe. This helps you find them more quickly. You can also choose to put together outfits and hang them in your wardrobe. This is handy if you're used to wearing certain combinations for work. It's even possible to arrange your summer wardrobe by colour.
3. Choose versatility
If you find that you need new garments, it's wise to choose quality and versatility. With timeless clothing you can easily create stylish combinations. This also means they'll stay relevant longer in your summer wardrobe. It's wise to choose neutral colours such as white, beige, light blue and pastel shades. These let you go in any direction. You'll notice that with a limited number of summer garments you can still create varied outfits suitable for various occasions.
4. Save space with storage solutions
Do you notice you're still short of space? Look online or in the store to see if you can buy space-saving solutions. Think of hanging baskets and stackable storage boxes for boxer shorts and accessories such as men's socks. In addition, there are shelf and drawer dividers with which you can easily divide up the available space and make neat stacks. This also helps you keep an overview. Another effective way to free up space is to hang up as many garments from your summer wardrobe as possible.
5. Review regularly
To keep your summer wardrobe in order, it's important to check it regularly. Are all the garments still in good condition, or might you need to go to the local tailor? You maintain the quality of your wardrobe by removing tricky stains quickly. In addition, you should air your summer clothing regularly. You can do this by hanging clothing outside or keeping the cupboard doors open. That way musty smells don't linger and it doesn't become an attractive environment for moths and other pests.
