Fashion.
After reading a recent blog post from Stitch Fix, I realized I desperately needed to do some spring-cleaning myself. A few weeks ago I went through my transition with my boots to sandals phase, but still need to get working on the clothing phase. I really like the tips they gave, but would like to add some more money saving and organization tips that have worked for me.
Try it on!
Going through a pregnancy makes it a bit rough since this waist really isn’t my norm, but make sure you try on all of your clothes before taking
them out for the season. You know there
are pants/shorts that didn’t quite fit last year and you were holding out for
the “I’m going to be able to wear these one day”. I decided to put items that didn't fit in an unreachable location because of the expanding baby waist. Let's face it, a button extender will work for only so long and many items really won't be in play until next summer.
This rule also applies to shoes. If they hurt, just get rid of them. If they are looking sad and can be
rejuvenated, bring them to a shoe repair shop. You can keep the shoes without the cost of whole new pair. I had a hard time with this rule with my
shoes because looking through all my sandals, I realized I have moved out of
the sky-high wedges phase and just want comfort. I have many pairs of wedges that I love, but
can’t walk around in easily. They are in
the “under consideration pile”.
Ask a question / Two year rule
These two have been combined because it just makes sense.
Ask yourself if it really is your style and if it has been worn in the past two
years. They have to go together or you,
like me will try to rationalize why you should keep it. There is this one sleeveless blouse
that I have had for many years and I always persuade
myself that I will wear it. Well, when trying it on, I automatically realized the whole cut and style of it is not for
me and even if I style it differently, there are just too many ruffles. It has been donated to one of my friend from work already.
Hangers
I totally agree with the “Improve your Quality” rule. Hangers area big deal and transitioning from dorm room plastic to real hangers can be
expensive. I still have a mix in my closet, but each time I go to TJ
Maxx, I buy a pack of the velvet covered hangers for about $15. Sometimes I even score a pack for half that price. They honestly
make a huge difference with storing your clothes and the look is so much more
streamlined. I have transitioned all of my dresses over to these hangers and in time all of my clothing will be hung in the same fashion.
Color Coding
Arrange for ease, I totally agree! Jeff and I have been
color-coding for years and it is not only visually appealing, but it helps
getting dressed a bit easier. It also
makes your realize you might need a bit more diversity in color or
patterns. I mean, how many black shirts
can one person own? Apparently about twenty-five.
See What You Wear
I cannot see a way that this rule is one I could follow. Yeah, it would work for a little while and
then life would get in the way and your closet will be back to its usual mess
again. Here is what I suggest; If you
are color coding, put the most recent worn items in the end of the line for
that color section. Pretty much all the
items will be lined up and you will know which one you wore most recently. The teacher in me is coming out; I love things
lined up neatly and highly organized.
This post was actually done last year, but revisited this year with a few upgrades. I love reading that last post because I did finally get the
closet I had dreamed of. Looking at my last closet, I just can’t believe
that we actually shared it. I know,
first world problems, but boy do I feel lucky right now.
Happy Spring Cleaning!
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