2023-10-28 18:03:07
After an autumnal summer in July and August, the official start of autumn five weeks ago and the time change this weekend, the mood of many Berliners seems to be on the decline. The days are getting shorter and shorter, the sun feels like it’s already setting after the lunch break, the temperatures are plummeting and taking your mood with them – a good reason to get your winter wardrobe out of the basement and put your summer clothes away.
At the beginning of a new season, it’s worth giving your wardrobe a thorough shake-up and replacing the cupboards – unless you have a walk-in dressing room à la Carrie Bradshaw. Since the first Advent calendars appeared in supermarkets, floral blouses, summer sandals and short dresses have really had no place in the closet. So: out the airy dresses and in the cozy sweaters! This creates space and saves you from having to rummage around in the morning.
If you don’t have an attic or basement, you may be able to store summer clothes under the bed or on top of the closet. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to thin out your own wardrobe.
There’s also that: an inventory brings some forgotten treasures back to light.Imago
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In addition to the newfound space in the closet, tidying up and clearing out has another positive side effect: you are free from the sight of flowered dresses or striped linen shirts for a whole six months – so in spring you can really look forward to summer clothes again and discover them in a completely new way.
Of course, not all clothes have to go into appropriate boxes for the winter. All-rounders such as jeans, T-shirts or some sweaters can still remain in the closet and be worn – depending on the fabric, cut and color.
Do not stuff clothes that go into the box carelessly
When taking inventory of your own wardrobe, you should proceed in a structured manner: So pick up every piece of clothing in a Marie Kondo-like manner – from jackets and sweaters to sportswear and nightwear to shoes and accessories – and think about whether it will be the same for the next ones really takes months. At this point, it’s worth asking yourself when you last wore this or that item and, if in doubt, donating it or selling it online. Does it still fit or does it possibly have stains?
But the items of clothing that go into the boxes for hibernation should not be stuffed in carelessly. Before mothballing, each item of clothing should be washed or professionally cleaned, depending on the material. Germs collect in fabrics that are worn directly on the skin and can multiply over six months. A look at the label clearly shows how you should proceed when cleaning the textile in question. Vacuum bags are recommended for very special clothes: This not only saves space, but also keeps your favorite items clean.
You shouldn’t be careless when storing your shoes either. Sneakers and sneakers in particular should be separated from their neighbors using fabric bags and kept in shape using shoe trees – if necessary, cardboard or old fabrics can also be used as stuffing material. This prevents cracked leather and discoloration.
When summer clothes have been made room in the wardrobe, warm clothes can take their place. And while the fluffy textiles move into their new temporary home, you can immediately take note of what is still missing for the winter. A warm jacket, a pair of gloves, nice wool socks? Here too, a clear structure and an honest assessment of what is really needed helps. This way you can shop in a targeted manner in the coming weeks – and unnecessary bad purchases can be avoided.
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