October has arrived, and we can feel the slight cool creeping in the breeze in the mornings and evenings, and that linen shirt suddenly looks like a little goodbye to the ongoing seasonal changes.

If you have noticed your wardrobe quietly changing mood, you are not imagining it. Hot season is over, and your warm-weather clothes need to be stored properly, but tossing them into a box and forgetting about them is a recipe for disappointment. Next April, you could open that lid to find stains that have set, a musty smell, or favourite pieces just in bad shape.

A small seasonal reset can easily help you store summer clothing the right way and prepare for the cooler months ahead, ensuring summer clothes remain in good shape until next year.

Here is a step-by-step guide to storing summer clothes in just the right way.Photos: Canva