"I open my closet... and I want to scream!!! Oh! what to wear, that is the question; such a simple yet complicated proposition... Where to shop, how to wear that top, what to wear it with? Oh... the overwhelming feeling, the stress, the insecurity... I want my clothes go give me my self-confidence back, my self-esteem; I want my look to reflect my personality, but how?I have heard that over and over. There is hope!!
Start here with my 7 Step Solution to Edit your Closet:
- For the next 3 days purge your closet; get rid of everything that does not fit, is outdated, is stained or in bad shape, does not serve a purpose for your lifestyle or you have not worn in over a year. Donate the good clothes to a great cause and make room for useful items.
- Make a list of garments that need matching pieces
- Inventory what is missing from your wardrobe altogether: basics and neutrals
- Look through your accessories: belts, purses, jewelry. Get rid of those that no longer work and add to the list if they need replacing
- Colorize your wardrobe: it makes better use of all of your garments (lighter to darker)
- Create new outfits from the remaining clothes and take pictures. Place the pictures on the hanger by the items to remind you how you can wear it
- Buy only those items that you have on the list and those that would work well with what you have; If you don't have a match, it's a waste!
Your wardrobe should grow gradually but you can only do that if you effectively and consistently edit what you currently have. In this way, you will save money, time and aggravation.
Let me know how this works for you. For further help, check out Wardrobe Edit Questionnaire to assist you in your closet edit.
