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Closet Clear Out
When nearing the end of another season and closet
clear-out time, going through and clearing out your closet
is probably not something you are looking forward to. However,
it will be a job that you will be happy to have done.
1. If a garment is not your style or does not fit and
you have not worn it for a year, give it away (If you are not
sure of your style I am adding a Style Personality Quiz to my
website in the next couple of months that will be helpful).
2. If the item is your style, fits, is the right color and
you are not wearing it, put it away for a year and if you don’t
miss it, give it away.
3. Take out all items that you plan to wear ‘someday’
when it fits, when you have a place to wear it or when it comes
back in style.
4. Hang jackets together (in order of color going from
light to dark), hang tops and blouses together (in color order),
skirts go together and longer items such as dresses should go
together and have room to hang.
5. Now that you have taken out all the items that are
not needed, make a list of the items you will need to complete
an outfit.
6. Take a look at your accessories, scarves, jewelry,
belts etc. and remove all that are broken or out of style.
7. Make a list of accessories you will need to complement
the items you have left in your closet.
8. Now it is time to decide which items on your list are
number one in importance and those that are number two.
9. Your first list should include items that you are will
to pay full price for such as jackets, skirts and pants. These are
items that are classic and you will wear for a long time. Consider
if you buy a jacket that costs $400 and you wear it 5 times a month
it will cost (12 months x 5 = 60 divided into 400) $6.60 in the first
year. If you pay the same amount for an evening dress that you
wear twice it is $200 per wear. Don’t be afraid to spend on a suit
because good quality will last a long time.
10. Your second list will include items that are of less
importance such as trendy items, T-shirts, shorts, etc.
11. How much should you spend? A rule of thumb
is 5% of your income.
Tips
* Have an outfit that looks great on you and is loose and
comfortable for those days when you feel bigger than
usual.
* Buy padded hangers for delicate items.
* Put belts over hangers.
* Invest in shoe trees to keep your shoes organized.
