how to organize with practicality + 75 photos to inspire!

Closet is not just a woman’s business. Quite the opposite. Men definitely also need a special environment, full of style that allows comfort and practicality when dressing.

In principle, there are countless models, from basic to luxurious. Whatever yours, we’ll show you sensational tips to bring a lot of practicality to your everyday life.

How to organize a men’s closet with practicality?

First of all, it is important not to leave this environment without a logical order of organization, as well as to think about demarcated spaces for each type of clothing, because if this is not the case, in the future (in this case, very soon!) chaos will ensue!

The clothing revolt

Every time you go to change and take more than one item from your closet, if you don’t put it back in the same place (the same place!), how many clothes do you think you will have scattered or piled up at the end of the week?

Whether it’s a men’s or women’s closet, everyone has this same problem! Next thing we know, the space is a mess, with everything out of place or hastily stored in the first vacant space.

How to keep your closet organized in 11 tips

1. It is very important that you dispose of them annually.
2. It doesn’t have to be anything radical, but certainly at the end of a year there are pieces that you are no longer interested in;
3. Make space in your closet, as it is a very valuable place;
4. It is necessary to establish a place for each type of clothing or accessory. We call it sectorization;
5. If the space doesn’t work out, what’s the harm in moving everything to another location? There is always a way!
6. Don’t be afraid to change your clothes in the closet. At first glance it may seem strange, but you can gain much more space if you swap them around and visually revamp everything;
7. First of all: standardize the hangers.
8. Delicate pieces need to be protected with covers and there are many models available on the market (always prefer those with displays so you can easily see what’s inside);
9. Use and abuse organizing items, but only buy them after analyzing what and how many you will need or, just use your creativity to use items you already have at home;
10. Swap out seasonal clothes;
11. Golden tip: keep order and everything will always be organized!

Do you know what the essential pieces are in a men’s closet?

Let’s go to our more than complete list with 14 essential items! Normally a good men’s closet, prepared for all occasions, has the following pieces:

1. White t-shirts (can be V-neck or round) and also colored pieces (preferably plain);
2. Plain shirt with long sleeves and a good cut (a classic one is important!);
3. Charming classic shirt made of good material, it can be plaid or another discreet print;
4. Simple cotton shirt and also a checkered model (made of good material such as flannel or wool);
5. Jeans (not just those from 5 years ago, but also a good cut!) and also pieces of other textures (such as twill, velvet or wool) and different colors (go for khaki);
6. Classic sneakers and a more social model;
7. Social shoe;
8. Socks of different models (dress, sports, colorful);
9. Layers (follow your style): sweater, sports coat, wool, leather or denim jacket and at least one good hoodie;
10. Classic suit in a dark tone;
11. Sunglasses;
12. Belts (of leather and other materials);
13. Wallet (made of leather or other materials);
14. Watch (of good quality);
15. Underpants.

Get inspired by photos of classic men’s closet items

Sectorizing the Men’s Closet

Did you know that there are different ways to organize t-shirts in your closet? This way, the type of fold you use can save you a lot of storage space.

Ways to organize t-shirts in closets

Classic style

• Classic style: in piles, one on top of the other. To make it easier, use bending templates. This way, all the pieces will be the same size, bringing harmony when stacked. However, if you don’t have templates, use a magazine that gives the same effect

Double fold

• Double Fold: First you do the classic fold, then you make a new fold in the middle of the piece to reduce closet space and instead of stacking, you make rows with the t-shirts standing upright, one after the other. It doesn’t wrinkle and is very practical for removing a piece from the row, but don’t press it too much!

Cascade effect

• Cascade effect: It’s the same process as the classic fold, but you start at the bottom of the drawer and place one on top of the other, always half the length of the previous piece, working your way towards the beginning of the drawer. This type of fold takes up more space, which is why it is recommended for those who have few pieces.

Why not use really tall stacks of t-shirts on your closet shelves?

Because the pieces start to “fall” on the sides, creating a mountainous, rounded shape on the sides! It gets pretty ugly.

Another reason is because if you were to take a t-shirt from the middle of the pile, depending on how you do it, that pile will collapse in its entirety. Therefore, do not use very tall batteries, as they will not be practical to handle!

How to make the most of space if there is a lot of depth in the closet?

Here, the tip is to make low stacks, but preferably with a maximum of 6 stacking pieces at the bottom and 4 stacking pieces at the front of the shelf. Highlighting that the front pieces should therefore be the ones you use most frequently.

Another tip is that if you have space left (height), install wire shelves and place lighter items such as tank tops or gymnastics or team t-shirts.

Can we store t-shirts on hangers?

Of course, if you have space to spare, putting all the t-shirts on hangers, hanging, is the best of all worlds. However, even for this condition, it is essential to choose a good hanger.

Velvet hangers are trending. They are thin, don’t mark your clothes and make you look really nice.

Follow an ascending order of colors to visually harmonize the space. There are several color palettes available on the internet that you can print and follow. There are also more resistant models that can be hung in the closet to remind you of order.

What if the men’s closet has little space?

If the furniture intended for the men’s closet has little space, try changing the pieces according to the season, leaving the most used pieces at the front.

In this case, pieces from the previous season may have multiple destinations, depending on the situation. Example: They can go to another room that has an unoccupied closet, they can be placed behind the parts in use, they can be stored in a vacuum (there are several models on the market) or in suitcases. There’s always a way!

Men’s Closet: Organizing Pants and Shorts

Here’s a super tip: we really like organizing pants and shorts with children’s hangers. They have a great base size, which means the pants don’t end up “running” from one corner of the closet to another. So this facility in itself is wonderful. The extra benefit is the look, which looks fantastic and super aligned!

In the case of shorts, the hangers must have clips, so that they hang from the waistband. However, if your closet doesn’t have spacethe shorts can be safely folded on the shelves.

This way, the process is the same as for t-shirts: avoid high piles and fold them all the same way.

Above, check out pants and shorts hanging on hangers with clips in the right corner.

Then, socks and underwear can be stored in the same drawer. The tip, therefore, for better organization is to separate everyday items from social items.

However, when folding socks and underwear, do not roll them into balls. Fold them following the guidelines:

Men’s Closet: Organizing Suits

While the buttons must be closed. Furthermore, ideally, TNT protective covers should be used.

Closet: Organizing Woolen Coats and Blouses

If you have little space and a lot of coats, a great option is to use “space bags”. Vacuum-sealed packaging that reduces the thickness of the pieces, thus creating more space in the closet. In some cases it even triples the usable area.

Regarding the wool shirts, never hang it, as it damages the shape. The same care must be taken with line or knitted blouses.

Closet: Belts and Accessories

There are special hangers for organizing belts. However, not everyone likes to store them this way. A very practical and beautiful option is to store them rolled up inside drawers.

Attention must be paid to two points: do not tighten too much to avoid damaging leather and do not leave the buckles out, so that one piece does not scratch another.

You can find belt organizers on the market, also used for ties. The procedure is the same: store the pieces rolled up without squeezing them too much.

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