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 Shop Your Closet
- Given the state of the
current economy, most women don't have money to buy too many new clothes.
But, every woman has a hidden boutique in her own closet.
- Women can easily become
confused when they have too many clothes in their closet, so editing is
key. Have a BFF (best friend in fashion) or an expert like me help you decide what to use and what to
lose. Let go of pieces that are outdated, the wrong size, or unflattering
for your skin tone and body type. Imagine your closet as the perfectly
edited boutique where every item fits and flatters just you.
- Don't get hung up on items
you know shouldn't be hanging in your closet anymore. Simply keep them as
mementos instead of wearing them. Or, think of fresh new ways to work them
into your life, like making an oversized caftan into a pillowcase.
- Make a "maybe"
pile of things you might be able to re-work with minor alterations or
update with new items. For instance, a mid-calf length skirt can take on a
second life with a little hemming. Or cropping an outdated jacket for a
modern take.
- Once you have edited down
your closet, its time for the fun part - make a list of new items you need
to complete your wardrobe. Have an event coming up? Need more clothes that
work for day or night? Head to the stores with a list of what you really
need and start shopping! You will buy much less than you would in the
past. Smarter choices = smarter style.
Organize Your Closet
- Organize your closet by
category and color so you can see exactly what you have. Once you do,
you'll become inspired and find new ways of putting different pieces
together and creating new outfits.
- Women don't run out of clothes,
they run out of ideas. You might be surprised to find that the more
organized your closet is, typically the more organized your life will be.
Set your closet up like a mini boutique.
- If you can't SEE those shoes
or that top, you'll forget about it. Remember, out of site, out of mind.
- If you don't have a lot of
room in your closet, think about using boxes and containers with pictures
of the item(s) on the front of the container.
- Investing in matching
hangers will really make you smile when opening your closet door.
Stretch Your Wardrobe
- Get more style miles out of
your spring wardrobe by only purchasing exactly what you need. Do some
homework before you head to the stores. Look up your favorite brands'
websites to get a feel for what's available, on sale, or for styling
ideas.
- When you get to the stores,
look for versatile items. Don't worry about buying head-to-toe outfits.
Think about purchasing individual items that can be worn different ways.
In other words, pieces you can wear from the desk to dinner or from work
into the weekend. Layering pieces are great, like lightweight cardigans,
that can be stretched from one look to the next. I love a bright trench on
ladies this time of year. Belts on just about anything - from jackets and
sweaters, to blouses and coats too. Wide or thin.
- One great way to stretch
what you already have is to take pictures of the looks you get
complimented on, creating your own mini look book. It might give you new
ideas to wear what you already own. Flip through magazines for inspiration
and tear out your favorites. For example, a photo of a celebrity whose
style you admire wearing dark jeans, a white button down, and a navy
blazer can easily translate into a look you might have in your closet.
Call Wendi to set up your very own “Closet
Boutique”!
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