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TAKE A SHOPPING TRIP
IN YOUR CLOSET:
SORT
1. Break up all suits and sets. Sort all clothing by
type (tops, jackets, skirts, pants).
2. Sort each clothing type by color.
3. Remove any items that you know you will not
wear.
4. Go through the rest, piece by piece, and ask
yourself:
- Have I worn this in the last 6 months?
- If the answer is NO, ask yourself “Why?” (too
big, too small, uncomfortable fit or material,
unflattering style or color?...) Try it on if you
can’t remember.
- Does your answer justify keeping it?
REALLY???
- Remove all additional unworn items.
5. Box up or, at least, set all the unworn items
apart from those you are keeping.
STYLE
1. Pull out looks you like from magazines.
2. Try to create those looks with similar items in
your own closet.
3. Try the outfits on to make sure you are
comfortable in that look, and that it’s flattering to
your body type.
4. Take photos of the outfits, so you can have your
own Look Book to trigger your memory when you’
re getting dressed, or so you can plan your outfits
for the week.
SHOP
1. Make a list of items needed to complete or
update outfits.
2. Put the list in your wallet.
3. Now, when you go shopping, you have a list of
specific items you are looking for. This will help
keep you from purchasing more items that just sit
in your closet, never to be worn!
MAINTAIN
Follow these tips each spring and fall. After the
initial cleaning, it should go much more quickly.
And hopefully, you will have fewer items (or none
at all) that never get worn!
IN YOUR CLOSET:
SORT
1. Break up all suits and sets. Sort all clothing by
type (tops, jackets, skirts, pants).
2. Sort each clothing type by color.
3. Remove any items that you know you will not
wear.
4. Go through the rest, piece by piece, and ask
yourself:
- Have I worn this in the last 6 months?
- If the answer is NO, ask yourself “Why?” (too
big, too small, uncomfortable fit or material,
unflattering style or color?...) Try it on if you
can’t remember.
- Does your answer justify keeping it?
REALLY???
- Remove all additional unworn items.
5. Box up or, at least, set all the unworn items
apart from those you are keeping.
STYLE
1. Pull out looks you like from magazines.
2. Try to create those looks with similar items in
your own closet.
3. Try the outfits on to make sure you are
comfortable in that look, and that it’s flattering to
your body type.
4. Take photos of the outfits, so you can have your
own Look Book to trigger your memory when you’
re getting dressed, or so you can plan your outfits
for the week.
SHOP
1. Make a list of items needed to complete or
update outfits.
2. Put the list in your wallet.
3. Now, when you go shopping, you have a list of
specific items you are looking for. This will help
keep you from purchasing more items that just sit
in your closet, never to be worn!
MAINTAIN
Follow these tips each spring and fall. After the
initial cleaning, it should go much more quickly.
And hopefully, you will have fewer items (or none
at all) that never get worn!
AVOID COMMITTING A "CRIME OF FASHION":
1. Don’t bare too much.
It’s a simple formula. If you are baring a lot of leg, cover up on top. If you are exposing your
arms and possibly some cleavage, legs should be covered.
2. Don’t draw attention to the wrong places.
If your legs are not your best asset, but you have a small waist, go for a wide leg pant with a
tucked in blouse and cinch a belt at your waist. Stay away from wearing short skirts and
shorts. Accentuate what you want others to notice and camouflage parts you want to hide.
3. Don’t go too low.
That goes for low rise pants as well as cleavage–bearing tops. No one wants to see your thong!
4. Don’t sacrifice comfort.
If you wear something you're not comfortable in. You will be self conscious, uncomfortable, it
will show in the way you carry yourself.
5. Don’t get too comfortable.
Sweat pants and pajama bottoms should not be worn outside of your home. How much effort
does it require to put on a pair of jeans, a nice t-shirt and a cute pair of flats. You'll be happy
you did if you run into someone you know!
6. Don’t underestimate the importance of your shoes and handbag.
Your shoes and hand bag can make or break your entire outfit. If you are not a shoe and
handbag fanatic, just make sure that you have a few pairs of versatile shoes and a neutral
handbag. You don't have to go for the top designer brands, but something classic in neutrals.
And replace before they begin looking worn.
7. Don’t go bra-less.
It just looks cheap. Carefully consider purchasing any top that will require a special bra (i.e.
strap-less, one shoulder or halter); and try it on with the bra you intend to wear with it before
buying it.
8. Don’t match everything.
If you keep a common color scheme going on in your overall outfit, you can mix patterns and
jewelry. Eclectic is more fun, interesting and stylish than "matchy-matchy"!
9. Don’t buy for vanity
Sizes vary from one brand to another. No one will know (or care) what size you are wearing,
but if the clothes don't fit you as they should, everyone will notice. If you can't get a perfect
fit, and it's a must-have, take it to a tailor.
10. Don’t go overboard.
Exaggeration on the runways and in magazine ads is used to get a point across and draw your
attention to a product or idea. It is not intended to be duplicated in everyday dressing. Too
much of a good thing is never a good thing! Don’t try to incorporate too many trends into
your outfit. Think proportion and balance in your overall look. Check yourself out in full
length mirror before leaving the house.
1. Don’t bare too much.
It’s a simple formula. If you are baring a lot of leg, cover up on top. If you are exposing your
arms and possibly some cleavage, legs should be covered.
2. Don’t draw attention to the wrong places.
If your legs are not your best asset, but you have a small waist, go for a wide leg pant with a
tucked in blouse and cinch a belt at your waist. Stay away from wearing short skirts and
shorts. Accentuate what you want others to notice and camouflage parts you want to hide.
3. Don’t go too low.
That goes for low rise pants as well as cleavage–bearing tops. No one wants to see your thong!
4. Don’t sacrifice comfort.
If you wear something you're not comfortable in. You will be self conscious, uncomfortable, it
will show in the way you carry yourself.
5. Don’t get too comfortable.
Sweat pants and pajama bottoms should not be worn outside of your home. How much effort
does it require to put on a pair of jeans, a nice t-shirt and a cute pair of flats. You'll be happy
you did if you run into someone you know!
6. Don’t underestimate the importance of your shoes and handbag.
Your shoes and hand bag can make or break your entire outfit. If you are not a shoe and
handbag fanatic, just make sure that you have a few pairs of versatile shoes and a neutral
handbag. You don't have to go for the top designer brands, but something classic in neutrals.
And replace before they begin looking worn.
7. Don’t go bra-less.
It just looks cheap. Carefully consider purchasing any top that will require a special bra (i.e.
strap-less, one shoulder or halter); and try it on with the bra you intend to wear with it before
buying it.
8. Don’t match everything.
If you keep a common color scheme going on in your overall outfit, you can mix patterns and
jewelry. Eclectic is more fun, interesting and stylish than "matchy-matchy"!
9. Don’t buy for vanity
Sizes vary from one brand to another. No one will know (or care) what size you are wearing,
but if the clothes don't fit you as they should, everyone will notice. If you can't get a perfect
fit, and it's a must-have, take it to a tailor.
10. Don’t go overboard.
Exaggeration on the runways and in magazine ads is used to get a point across and draw your
attention to a product or idea. It is not intended to be duplicated in everyday dressing. Too
much of a good thing is never a good thing! Don’t try to incorporate too many trends into
your outfit. Think proportion and balance in your overall look. Check yourself out in full
length mirror before leaving the house.
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