We try to stay organized from the inside out. One problem area, though, is our dressers and closets - it’s so easy to let those areas get overwhelmed. Keeping drawers organized is something that takes time and practice - every little bit we can do to get there is great. Oh, and when we mention drawers...we mean undies (yes, we still call them undies, thank you).
1) Go through your inventory
-Toss anything stained, ripped or ill-fitting
-Donate any bras/undies that you never wore or have gently worn
(It’s time to say farewell to that hot little lacy number that you bought with hopeful intentions of fitting into. Sigh.)
It’s hard getting rid of things like this, but there are a number of great organizations like
The Bra Recyclers who donate gently-used bras to breast cancer survivors. You can also donate to your local Salvation Army, Goodwill or Savers (Savers here in RI supports
Big Sisters of RI with every sale).
CL doesn’t think you should have a limit to the amount of bras and panties you have-- but you should have a varied supply of panties for working out, “sexy time,” every day and sleeping in.
Taking inventory is a great way to see what you may have “too much” of, and what you should keep in mind next time you’re lingerie shopping (who doesn’t have a tendency to always need more undies!).
2) Sort by piece and color
Panties- sort by type ie: bikini, thong, boy-shorts, hiphuggers and your stash of
Sexy Period panties for that time-of-the-month.
Bras- sort by color for easy grab and go. We sort from lightest to darkest, since white and nude bras are worn most often, but do what works best for your wardrobe.
-make sure to fold your bras’ cups into each other. This makes them easier to organize and helps reinforce the cup, making them stay longer.
3) Mentionable unmentionables
Hang teddies, babydolls and other pieces on hangers to minimize wrinkling. If you’d like, find a padded hanger to make the piece feel special...and a little sexy!
Store fun scarves in a basket, or hang on a few hooks. Scarves make great decorating accents tied to doorknobs and it’s the perfect piece to grab when you’re heading out the door.
Since here in New England we are in prime, tight wearing weather, go through your stash and toss anything that has rips or holes. You don’t want to put on a pair to later realize a hole in the thigh!
4) Find a storage solution that works for YOU.
It doesn’t need to be fancy. But trust us, keep your panties separated by type for easy dressing every morning - it will help you dress more quickly.
-For top drawer storage, Ikea’s
Komplement collection keeps folded undies neat and tidy, butstill viewable. At $20 for the box, it’s a steal.
-If you want to put your beautiful bras on “display,” The Container Store has
special bra boxes that are the right fit on a closet shelf. The boxes allow for easy folding and you can grab a box for each color to stay organized-- perfect!
-If you’re tight on storage, you can find
clear, stack-able drawers at your local Target to fit your panties, bras and other under-things (socks, tights, seasonal pieces) for about $20-25 each. Perfect size for the dorm room or under a bed!
5) Don’t spend money if you don’t have to
If you don’t want to spend any money (which, we’re big fans of), you can also make your own dividers pretty easily. Try playing with larger-sized gift boxes nestled together, or even the simple cardboard dividers used in 12-packs of beer. This may take some creativity in folding, but it’ll work! Look around your home for unused containers and materials that can serve as clever storage.
Try covering your cardboard holders in pretty gift wrap, kraft paper or contact paper. Not only will it look nicer, but help reinforce the fold and keep it intact. With a little paint or mod-podge love, anything you put together will be cohesive as well as functional.
6) Use what you already have to stay organized
CL loves shopping in our own homes-- look around your house for unused baskets, bins and containers. It’s always fun to re-purpose and give an old basket a new life full of cute panties.
7) Keep it fresh
We like to place a dryer sheet in drawers to keep things smelling great. We love
Mrs. Meyer’s Lavender dryer sheets. You can even spritz your favorite perfume in the drawer for a fresh scent.
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