Are you one of the many people who buys an item here and there on an impulse without any structure and without knowing for certain if a) it will go with anything in your wardrobe b) the colour and style suit you c) you feel comfortable in it and d) you have asked yourself if you love it?
You most likely wear 20% of your wardrobe most of the time and the remaining 80% you just don't touch on a regular basis. You will be shocked to discover that on the basis of you having 100 garments in your wardrobe at an average price of $75, which is an average for most women, this works out to be at least $6000 (100 x $75 x 80%) sitting in your wardrobe doing NOTHING.
Style Angel Wardrobe Secrets…
Are you excited about your wardrobe or do you struggle with what to wear every morning and can special occasions send you in a spin as you don't know what to wear? In today's economy with financial pressures all around you why would you not want to be well-equipped with all the information, tools and tips on what enhances your best features so you shop (and purchase) with confidence knowing you are building a wardrobe that you can mix and match, a wardrobe you get excited about and a wardrobe that helps you get ready in the morning.
So how do you get there:
1. Organise your Wardrobe
This process is known to bring back memories and can be quite emotional. So do this when you are feeling great and inspired!
A great idea is to take a photo at this moment and one at the end so you can see the difference.
It may be an idea to have a friend or family member on hand to help you during this process to make tough decisions, to get a second opinion, to relive the moments and perhaps to hand you a tissue if you are finally saying goodbye to certain items.
Make sure that you have plenty of time to do this job as you may want to try a few items on. Have a glass of water at hand as this is quite an intense and dusty process.
It is a great idea to wear your best supporting lingerie, do your hair and make up for when you try things on.
Be prepared to take everything out of your wardrobe so perhaps clear your bed so you can put a few things on. If you have a mobile clothing rack even better.
It would be advisable to sort things out per type of garments i.e assess all your pants first then all your skirts and dresses. Then move on to Shirts/Blouses and Tops followed by Jackets, Jumpers and Vests. Next are Jewellery, scarfs, belts, hosiery, shoes and handbags.
Start three piles:
1. KEEPERS Pile of Items to Keep, sort these by Garment Category (pants, skirts, shirts etc) on your bed or clothing rack.
- Those that require no alterations to fit or proportion.
- Those that are in harmony with your personality.
- Those that are comfortable to wear and fit well.
- Those that flatter your figure and make you feel good.
- Those that are in good condition and repair.
2. MAYBES Pile Items that Need Attention
(make sure you putting your $ in the right direction, no need to spend money on a piece of clothing that will then remain in the wardrobe and not get worn!)
3. GIVEAWAYS & THROW AWAYS Items That Need to be Given Away or Discarded (please sort these in separate piles)
It would be great to have a few large heavy duty plastic bags ready for things you would like to discard.
2. Audit Your Wardrobe
Give yourself a few days after you have organised your wardrobe to get the washing, dry-cleaning and alterations done before you start the Wardrobe Audit.
One of the Units of the Style Angel Online Style Course is called "Wardrobe Organisation" and if you feel you are ready for this step we have this Unit available which takes 2 weeks to complete with the online help of your Stylist for $165 only. Click here if you are interested!
Now it is time to go through your pieces of clothing and write them down. Give each piece a name i.e "Grey Pinstripe pants", "Melbourne Dress" etc. Each garment has a number and when you have finished making your audit write behind each garment which numbers (of your other garments) match with this item. Please include shoes, bags, accessories etc.
You will start to see where the Gaps are in your wardrobe and which items get used over and over again simply because they go with everything.
Have a look at the formulas below to work out the real cost of the items in your wardrobe.
4. Set a Time to Go Purpose Shopping
Now you have a real picture of your wardrobe set some time aside to find the Gaps in your wardrobe. Hopefully you remember all the tips from last Newsletter how to shop effectively!Let me know if you would like me to email you a copy.
If you would like to book in for a Personal Shopping Experience, A Style & Colour Consultation or any of the other experiences we have a beautiful "Montego Bay Coconut – Lime" scented Candle from Glasshouse that will be include with every booking or gift voucher purchased before Christmas. Click here if you want to make a booking.
If you would like to share your experiences with us about what you discovered about yourself and your wardrobe please email us your photos and stories. The best stories will be published online and on the Style Angel blog site with your permission of course! Email us your stories by clicking here…
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