It’s that time of year! Time to take stock of your fall and winter clothing to determine the gaps in your wardrobe. Maybe you have plenty of warm pajamas but not enough socks? Maybe you are now working from home and are in need of a lot more loungewear and fewer formal work outfits. This guide and clothing inventory checklist will help you go through your fall and winter clothes to see what your needs will be for the upcoming season. By doing a seasonal clothing inventory now you can take advantage of upcoming sales!

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How to Inventory Your Fall and Winter Clothing

Step 1: Determine How You’ll Be Spending Fall and Winter

Where will you be spending most of your time this season? Will you be inside working on a laptop? Will you be taking skiing trips? Do you plan to be breastfeeding a newborn (like me)?

By considering your lifestyle and main seasonal activities, the clothing pieces you’ll want the most of should become clear.

For example, I will be in desperate need of long-sleeve nursing tops because I am expecting a newborn in November. What I don’t plan on wearing a lot of this season will be blazers, formal pants, tight dresses, etc.

Step 2: Evaluate Your Current Clothing

Shop your closet first! Take inventory of what you already have that you still like and will wear during the upcoming fall and winter seasons.

To make this task easier for you, use this FREE PRINTABLE fall and winter clothing inventory checklist.

In the “notes” sections, I like to write what colors I need more of. Also, I write down if I’m in need of solids, patterns, certain fabrics, etc. Remember you are trying to make complete outfits out of all your clothing items!

After using the checklist, I found I have a ton of black sweaters and cardigans because I used to manage a bridal store. If I buy any sweaters I now know to not buy any in black and instead focus on finding brighter colors to add more variety to my wardrobe.

By looking through my fall and winter pants selection I learned I need more comfortable pants. With quarantine after the baby is born and homeschooling my preschooler this fall, I do not need tons of jeans – bring on the joggers!

Tip: You may want to try clothes on. I’ve fluctuated in size a lot recently. You might have plenty of cute winter dresses but do any of them actually fit?

Step 3: Fill In The Gaps

After completing the fall and winter clothing inventory checklist the gaps in your seasonal wardrobe should be obvious.

Now it is time to go shopping!

Don’t forget to save or print out the Spring/Summer clothing inventory checklist for next season!