Closet Clean-Out Challenge 2025: Part II, Get Organized with Color
Ready to transform your closet and start your mornings stress-free? It’s time for the next step in our Closet Clean-Out Challenge 2025! 🎉 This January, we’re decluttering and organizing together, one step at a time, so your wardrobe is as efficient and inspiring as it can be. Let’s make space for new looks, fresh opportunities, and better mornings.
If you missed last week’s live Wednesday Wardrobing session, we tackled Step One: Get Organized, Part I, where we sorted clothing by type. Don’t worry—you can catch up by watching the replay on our Facebook, Instagram, our YouTube. Now, we’re diving into Step Two: Organize by Color using a foolproof system to make your closet a visual masterpiece.
Step Two: Organize by Color
Why color organization? It simplifies mixing and matching and helps you create outfits you’ve never thought of before. Plus, it makes spotting gaps in your wardrobe a breeze. Here’s how:
1️⃣ Use the ROYGBIV Acronym
Start with the rainbow—Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet—and sort your clothes accordingly. If a category doesn’t have a specific color, just skip to the next.
2️⃣ Group Neutrals Next
After violet, sort gray, black, white, cream, and brown. Keep similar shades together to maintain consistency.
3️⃣ Handle Color Variations
Got colors like pink, coral, or turquoise? Place them with their closest primary color. For example, pink goes with red, and turquoise with blue. Within each group, arrange lighter tones first and darker tones last for a gradient effect.
4️⃣ Manage Prints Thoughtfully
When sorting prints, identify the dominant color and group it accordingly. You’ll find that once your closet is organized, misplaced items will stick out—proof of this system’s simplicity and effectiveness.
Tips for Success
- Focus Your Closet
Only hang items you wear for work or dressed-up casual looks. Fold activewear, loungewear, and sleepwear to keep your closet clutter-free. - Keep the Momentum
Break the task into manageable chunks, so you’re never overwhelmed. By the end of the challenge, you’ll be amazed at the transformation.
Join the Fun and Get Rewarded!
This year, we’ve added an exciting incentive to make your Closet Clean-Out journey even more rewarding:
🌟 Donate to Dress For Success
When you complete Step Three: Clean Out Week, we encourage you to donate business-appropriate clothing to Dress For Success. For every item you donate (up to 20 clothing items), you’ll receive $1 in-store credit. Accessories are welcome but don’t count toward the credit.
🌟 Exclusive Event Invitation
Your donation also earns you an invite to our private Fashion With A Purpose party on February 6th. Join us for an after-hours shopping experience with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and the chance to spend your in-store credit while learning more about Dress For Success.
Don’t Miss Tonight’s Live!
Join me for Wednesday Wardrobing Live Wednesday 1/15/25 at 6 p.m. MST on Facebook or Instagram, where I’ll demonstrate how to organize your closet by color. Let’s turn your wardrobe into an organized, inspiring space together!
Cheers to a New Year and a New You! 🎉
Happy organizing,
Kyleen