Conquer Your Closet

Everyday, whether we want them to or not, our clothes make a statement about who we are. And what you wear often also has an influence on your body language and how you feel. How many times have you purchased a new outfit and, as a result, physically felt a shift in your demeanor? Its crazy how a great fitting pair of jeans can affect us so much!

In light of this, it is so important to put a little effort into planning your wardrobe.

But this does not mean going out and purchasing a bunch of random pieces to fill your closet. Despite what many people believe, the more clothes you have does not mean the more choices you have.

More often than not, an unorganized closet that gets built up, year after year, just ends up leaving one feeling overwhelmed. Faced with this mess, our closets progressively fill with pieces that we don’t ever wear, as we instead go for that same shirt and pants combination.

In this way, a smaller amount clothing (that is well thought out) can actually mean you end up wearing more outfit combinations.

You want your wardrobe to WORK FOR YOU!

It should be able to help put together an outfit that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and gives off a positive impression to others.

If your wardrobe doesn’t do this for you, it’s time to rebuild it properly into a wardrobe that embodies your fashion, contains all your essentials, and comes across as modern and exciting.

The way to get there?

Edit, plan and shop.

Edit:

Before You Dive In Gather What You Will Need:

• Time: You will need at least 2-4 hours. If you are rushed then you will end up frustrated and half finished
• A clean room: Make your bed, put away your laundry, and start with a blank slate
• A full-length mirror
• Trash bags: Heavy-duty ones are best for moving throwaways and giveaways.
• Organizing supplies: Try matching hangers and storage bins (we like see-through, under-the-bed versions).

Step 1

Store the easy stuff (i.e., summer clothes, pieces with sentimental value, and special-occasion-wear).

Step 2

Decide on what stays.

In order to determine what should stay and what should go ask yourself:

1. Have I worn this outfit in the last year?

2. Does it fit me?

3. Do I have a lot of this piece?

4. Is it worn out? 5. Is it outdated?

6. Do I feel good when I wear it?

7. Does it enhance the way I look?

Frankly answering such questions ought to make it apparent for you that things should stay and which things should go.

Step 3

Take out the rest and sort, pulling everything from your closet and drawers and organizing the items into groups.

Step 4

Trash the throwaways.

Plan:

After editing, follow the subsequent Wardrobe Rules for all major fashion buys –

1. Be blunt about your lifestyle, and only purchase what you love (what makes you feel confident!).

Your clothes should be in sync with your lifestyle. If you are a woman who spends her day moving in 30 various directions, then a wardrobe of skirts and six-inch pumps is probably not the best choice.

2. Stick to a color theme

This allows for ideal mixing and matching, which keeps your clothing feeling fresh.

3. Quality over quantity

Buy less but buy the best, whatever your "best" is. Expensive yet poorly-fitting clothing is a waste.

After you have abided by these basic guidelines, get your core pieces in place (i.e., a pencil skirt, blazer, little black dress, etc.), then indulge on more fun pieces!

Built-in drawers for closets add a touch of elegance while offering practical storage for clothes, accessories, and more.

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