The 12 Best Closet Organizers to Declutter Your Wardrobe — "This Instantly Gives a More Uniform Feel"

Let's start with the back of the door, and all that dead space. These button-sized hooks can be easily affixed and are ideal for bags, or for outfits you plan to wear the next day. Or that have been worn once and are otherwise destined to be flung on to a chair.

Bear with me, because I know the image shows this shelf playing host to wine bottles and glasses (now, wouldn't that be handy for getting dressed with?!) but actually it's perfect for trinkets and hangers. I have this exact one on the inside of my closet drawer and use it to hang outfits off, while my sunglasses sit on the shelf. It's a perfect multi-functional space saver.

Ok, this is clearer to visualize, perhaps, and so lightweight that they're easy to fix to a closet interior. Again, it helps you keep things off the floor and at ease of reach - your most favored pairs of shoes would be perfect here.

We’ve all likely misplaced a pair of sunglasses. I do this often. According to Boyce, a sunglasses organizer like this with a glass lid is the perfect solution. This way, you’ll actually remember to use your old shades because they will remain in plain view.  

Meanwhile, according to Giaquinto, opaque storage bins give your clothes and accessories “a sleek look while also giving you the freedom to store a bunch of items in one place.” This option by Pottery Barn is made of handwoven rattan, but is more contained than the Anthro version above. I plan to purchase a couple in the large size for sweaters and other bulkier items.  

Price asserts that “Accessory trays are a must for a fashion lover’s closet”  — and I would agree. “Not only do they help you store and see all your accessories in one place, but they also look amazing and help level up your wardrobe aesthetic. You can get designs with different shaped compartments to get the perfect accessory layout for your closet.”  This organizer from The Container Store holds watches, jewelry, and other small accessories alongside larger ones, like sunglasses. 

Shoes are a pepetual closet problem, and often end up littered on the floor. Forcing yourself to get into the habit of placing them in these gray boxes - which have a pleasing seagrass effect to their exterior - will help no end.

If the idea of boxes seems too large for your small city closet then these genius little risers take up far less space. True, they can't be stacked like boxes, but if you were planning to run your shoes along the floor anyway then storing the pairs one on top of the other will help you get more into your precious square footage. 

Boyce advises finding a storage solution capable of holding all of your jewelry in one spot. "I often see people have it in multiple places, making it nearly impossible to remember what you have and where you last put it," she explains. It makes more sense to keep your jewellery in a closet, not on the dresser. It feels safer, and you're less likely for it to roll away. This tangy orange holder will keep all your treasures secured.

I like to think that if I had these slimline little dividers on my closet rail I'd know where everything was immediately and keep all my hangers in pristine order. They instantly give a more uniform feel, and help to maintain a sense of decorum.

“Every fashion lover has several handbags, and these are usually investment pieces,” says Flynn. “I always want to display them, because their beauty adds to the beauty of the closet.” “The strategy for organizing handbags," she continues, "is two-fold: file organizing and box organizing. Small- to medium-size handbags can always be stored in my favorite purse organizer by mDesign. This is a file formation, which saves space and makes the bags visible.” That's all I needed to hear — this organizer is already in my cart. 

This pick is perhaps a little niche, but as I mentioned earlier, I have a strong affinity for vintage items, which are tricky to store. “Many fashion lovers have vintage pieces that need to be properly stored to preserve the fabric and prolong the lifespan,” says Flynn. She recommends storing these items in boxes, always using “acid-free archival tissue paper" between items.