Have you ever stood in front of your closet and discovered you dont have anything to wear? It happens to all of us. Instead of running to the mall for this season's hot trend, take a step back and learn to shop your closet.
Step One:
Pull everything out of your closet. Sweaters, coats, panties, socks. Everything.
Step Two:
Organize all your items into piles. One pile for dresses, another for pants, etc. Don't concern yourself with seasons.
Step Three:
Try on all your clothes.
Does it fit?
Take a good look at the fit. Would you want to run into your ex holding hands with your arch nemesis while wearing this outfit? If not, it probably doesn't flatter your body. Sadly, if it's too small, then it will probably have to go into the donation pile. If it's too big, you can always bring it to a tailor, which will not only would make your clothes look high end, but it's cheaper than buying new clothes.
Is it stained, torn, or outdated? Can it be fixed?
We all have that "lived in" T shirts we have had since High school. But if you wouldn't wear it in public, why keep it in your closet? Some items can be fixed easily (hole in seam, broken zipper, etc). A good tailor can perfectly darn a hole in your favorite pants. If the clothing is not able to be saved, it can always be recycled. Google "clothing recycle" to find a location near you.
Step Four:
Return all your clothes to the closet with the hanger facing backwards. By doing this, you will be able to see which items you wear the most and which items you hardly wear. My rule of thumb is if I have no worn it either once a year for seasonal/specialty items, or once a season for year round items, then it goes into the donation pile.
Step Five:
Enjoy your clothes. Now your closet is filled with items that look great on you. Dont be afraid to mix and match to create new looks for this season.
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