Closet Organization

Sooo… here’s the deal. I’m trying to tackle organizing my closet. Since we live in an apartment I’m very limited on my space. I’ve been looking up some tips online. Some are helpful. Others, not so much. I’ve read a lot of online articles that say to switch out your winter clothes and summer clothes depending on the season to save on space. That poses a problem for me because I use a lot of my clothes interchangeably. I like layers. So, in the winter I may wear a summer dress with leggings and a sweater. I feel like I get more use out of my clothes that way, but the downfall is that I’m not saving on space.
I’ve also heard different tips on organizing your clothes. Organizing by color, type, or length. I read in a magazine once that if you organize all your clothes by color that it’s easier to put outfits together. Not really sure if that’s true or not.
I keep baskets on top of my closet for my belts, flip flops, hats, scarves, gloves, etc. I don’t know if I really like this because I cannot see what’s inside. So I’m getting them down and digging. But, again, I’m going back to limited space issues.
Oh, also, I have a slight shoe problem. I have clothes hanging up in my closet and plastic bins in the bottom of my closet. Therefore, I don’t have room to put my shoes. So, yes, they go under the bed. Don’t judge me or the pictures that follow! They were once just thrown haphazardly in the plastic bin and now they are somewhat straightened.
I’m in a crisis people!
Do ya’ll have any ideas? How do you organize your clothes and closet?
Suggestions PULEASE!

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~Mel