It’s time to bring your wardrobe (and your mental state) into full summer bloom—and we’re doing it in style.

Let’s start with fabrics. Summer wardrobes are all about the three Bs: breezy, breathable, and beautiful. That means linens, cottons, and gauze fabrics that practically exhale when you open the door. If you’re not hearing the sound of wind chimes and distant waves when you walk into your closet, we’ve got work to do.

Now for the fun part: display like a stylist. Forget about shoving your summer best behind that pile of forgotten gym leggings. Embrace open shelving, color-coded rows, and clothing hung like art. Organize pieces by hue—pastels, neutrals, sunshine yellows, resort blues—and let each section feel like its own curated boutique. (Bonus: color therapy every time you get dressed.)

Accessories? Display them like sculpture. That sunhat? Hang it. Your favorite straw tote? Prop it. Those oversized sunglasses you wear once a month but love deeply? Place them on a rattan tray beside a reed diffuser and pretend you’re in a resort commercial.

Speaking of diffusers, don’t underestimate scent. Citrus, lavender, eucalyptus—choose a fragrance that says vacation mode activated. One whiff and you’ll forget you’re in a closet and not a Balinese spa.

Need more stylist secrets? Invest in uniform hangers. They’re the wardrobe equivalent of matching dinnerware. Wooden hangers = high-end resort vibes. Velvet hangers = practical with panache. Neon plastic = chaotic good (minimalists, avert your eyes).

And if you lean minimalist, embrace the power of a capsule wardrobe. Ten to twelve mix-and-match pieces that make you feel fabulous. It’s fashion feng shui, and your mornings will thank you.

Ultimately, your summer closet should spark joy, spark breezes, and spark outfit selfies. It’s not just where you get dressed—it’s where you get inspired. So go forth, declutter, spritz some linen spray, and strut out of there like you’re walking a runway made of sunshine.

~ Manzil e Meena