Remove visual competition
Start with empty packaging, unrelated objects, and containers that obscure the clothes behind them. Group small loose items in a limited number of suitable homes. Align shelf containers where practical and use readable labels. Avoid adding more decorative storage before identifying what is actually creating the visual noise. Several half-filled boxes can look busier than one accessible, well-organized section.
Create breathing room where it matters
Give bulky garments enough space to keep their shape and leave the front of shelves easy to scan. Move seldom-used items away from the main dressing zone if suitable storage exists. Keep daily pieces at useful reach rather than arranging only for symmetry. Check the closet while getting dressed: the goal is to recognize the right category quickly. If you still have to move several items to see what you own, reduce the depth or height of that section instead of merely changing its colors.
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