Where to Start Organizing Once you know how to clean every item of clothing in your closet, learning how to organize it all is key. But figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming. "Start by slimming down before you attempt a full organization," says Melissa Maker, host of the CleanMySpace YouTube channel and founder of Clean My Space. "It's always easier to reorganize when you have less stuff going back into the closet, and doing this also gives you the opportunity to remind yourself about what you do have that might have been tucked away." Consider Fabric Types When it comes to actually organize your garments, Maker says to consider the types of fabrics you're dealing with. "In my closet, all of my garment types are separate," she says. "Dresses/jumpsuits are in one section, shirts/sweaters/blouses are in another, blazers/vests, jeans, dress pants, and skirts. Accessories also have their own spots. I find that keeping those items spaced out makes putting an outfit together easier, and it's also easier for me when I'm doing laundry and putting things away, I know exactly where they belong—there are no guessing games!"