DAY 19 of 30 FASHION CODES IN 30 DAYS

What was that? You’re feeling ready for a super dramatic one? ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE. It’s Day 19, let’s share this premium truth.

To have a wardrobe that really serves you, your goal is to be able to open your closet and have it neat, clean, and organized. And you want to be able to wear anything in it any time you want. It potentially means getting rid of things a.k.a. editing. But don’t worry! You’re getting rid of things you don’t love and the things that don’t love you!

It’s about time to use the Del button!🤝

Before you step foot into your closet to start your project(it is a tough project), it’s really important for you to be super clear on your personal style. If you feel this way then you can breathe a sigh of relief. Personal style is simply just your likes, dislikes, lifestyle and the way you want to look and feel in your clothes. And there are no right or wrong answers!

And your personal style can change! Which is why you may need a closet edit! Once you feel really solid about your personal style, look at your calendar, and set a date for your edit.

(You’ll also need a full-length mirror if you don’t have one.) I recommend carving out an entire morning or afternoon. If your closet is really large or you’ve NEVER done the exercise, you may need an entire day.

Even if editing your closet is the last thing you want to spend your Saturday or Sunday doing, I encourage you to plan the time and relax into it. I promise your efforts will pay you back tremendously when you’re done!

Before you start trying clothes on, do a pass through to find things you know should go. It doesn’t make much sense to try on clothes you know don’t fit.

Nor do you need to try on clothes that don’t come close to working for your lifestyle. For example, the chance of ever wearing an old bridesmaid dress is pretty slim.

It’s a similar scenario with that suit you wore 10 years ago for your first job. Trust me on this! Styles have changed! Anything with a stain you’re not committed to getting out. (If this is something you haven’t worn for years, chances are fairly good that stain isn’t coming out.)

Things that are worn out, i.e. lots of pills, faded, missing buttons, etc. If you love the item and have the buttons or want to replace all of them, it’s a keeper. The same goes with seams and hems. If you’re motivated to fix them, please keep…but be honest with yourself.

Things that don’t fit. This is a big one! If you have things in your closet that are way too big or small, they’re simply not doing their job! Remember, you want to be able to wear anything in your closet at any given moment!

Anything clearly out of date. Outdated clothes give off the non-verbal message that you’re not in touch with modern times and I’m sure you don’t want a date stamp on your forehead!

Yes, there are classics, but every so often silhouettes and details will change. If you have some things you’re questioning, set them aside and ask a style savvy friend to come over and take a look.

Anything you continually put on and take off…but never wear. More than likely it just isn’t your personal style.

Anything really uncomfortable. You know, the clothes you rarely reach for. When you wear them, you can’t wait to take them off at the end of the day. Life is too short for uncomfortable clothes!

Anything too high maintenance. You know, these are the clothes that spend way more time in the dry cleaning or special wash pile than they do hanging in your closet.

If you love the items, commit to finding a way to care for them more easily. For example, many dry cleaning services pick up and deliver to your door.

Now then, if “love” seems a little strong for you, try this on for size…you should LOVE the way you feel in your clothes!

What about the things you’re not sure about, you’re not 100% sure if you love them? Not a problem! This even happens to me from time to time.

Again, if you’re just not sure whether something is flattering or not, but you are pretty sure you love it, ask a style savvy friend (who’s tactful, but honest) to give his/her opinion.

Otherwise, hang onto those “love it maybe clothes.” If you have the room, put them in another closet or box under the bed. If the next time the season to wear them comes around and you haven’t dug them out, you can reevaluate them…probably time to let it go!

Whew! You’re done!

Pat yourself on the back! You’ve completed your successful closet edit! I hope you are hopelessly in love with your closet!