STEP 1- SORT & ELIMINATE
Just like Marie Kondo, pull everything out of your closet and your drawers, and throw onto your bed.
Go through each piece...One by one, and answers these questions...
1. Does it fit anymore?...I know we all want to lose weight, but unless it will be in the next month, it doesn't really fit. Toss.
2. Is it stained or ruined beyond a quick repair? (button missing, garment needs hemmed, etc). Fix or TOSS.
3. Am I holding onto this for sentimental reasons? (My prom dress, wedding dress, etc) Decide how important, and move any items you don't wear daily to a different location. ( attic storage, another closet, etc) or give away to a needy person or non-profit.
4. Is it out of style? If it's a CLASSIC INVESTMENT PIECE, then keep, but otherwise TOSS! We are all keeping some of these, waiting for them to come back into style. lol..Our CLOSET IS PRECIOUS REAL ESTATE! ...Toss.
Step 2- Build A Core Wardrobe
You can have all the clothes in the world, but if nothing works together, you outfit options are LIMITED! Instead of buying new clothes, BUILD A CORE WARDROBE.
A CORE WARDROBE is made up of separates that you can mix and match to create a variety of great outfits!
A CORE WARDROBE consists of 5 BASIC SEPARATES:
1. A Basic Classic White Button Down Blouse
2. A Basic Black Suit- Slim Fitted Black (casual or dress pant)
3. A Signature Jacket ( black leather or denim)
4. A Great fitting Pair of Blue Jeans
5. A Basic Skirt (determined by your body shape)
Once you have built your CORE WARDROBE, you can easily update it by adding the latest accessories, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, belts and scarves.
No need to buy a new wardrobe every season. SHOP the new trends every season for T-shirts, Tanks, Sweaters, etc.. but keep the Classic CORE WARDROBE Pieces the same.
Step 3- Do A Wardrobe Inventory
After steps 1 and 2 are completed, you will begin your CLOTHING INVENTORY. This will show you exactly what you have, and what you will need to buy, to build your CORE WARDROBE.
1. First STORE OUT OF SEASON CLOTHES in another closet or storage boxes. Work on 1 season at a time. This will keep the task from becoming overwhelming.
2. Fold all LOUNGEWEAR, SLEEPWEAR, and UNDERGARMENTS etc, and store in drawers or top shelf of closet.
3. Now you are ready to ONLY INVENTORY your day to day Wardrobe Pieces for STYLING OUTFITS. LIST key CORE WARDROBE pieces listed above, if you need to buy them. Put them on a MASTER SHOPPING LIST.
4. Pull out your favorite trendy pieces ( shirts, tanks, sweaters, etc) and lay them out on bed. Try to limit these items for easier OUTFIT COORDINATION.
5. Start planning your outfits by Color Matching, and Your Personal Color Analysis.
For More info on these, READ MY FORMER BLOG POSTS:
6. Here is a STARTER LIST of BASIC TRENDY PIECES:
-- A Basic Little Black Dress
-- Some Pretty Dresses- they are AN INSTANT OUTFIT! To find the best
STYLE DRESS FOR YOUR SHAPE- Read this BLOG POST..
FIND THE RIGHT DRESS FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE
-- T-Shirts/ Blouses in Your Best Colors
-- A Comfortable Pair of SHoes ( loafers or wedges)
-- Basic Black Heel
-- Trendy Handbag
A GREAT TIP FOR OUTFIT COORDINATION...TRY ON EACH OUTFIT, TAKE A PICTURE, SEE HOW IT LOOKS..THEN CATALOGUE/ SAVE YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOS/OUTFITS!!
Step 4- Outfit Styling
The next step in this process is ACTUALLY COORDINATING YOUR OUTFITS. This is the fun part! Take your time, get creative, and don't forget to TAKE OUTFIT PHOTOS, AND STORE IN YOUR PHONE FOR QUICK ACCESS!
1. Try on existing outfits including shoes and accessories.
-- Anything missing?
-- Does it need a belt?
-- Are the shoes appropriate?
-- Does it require a different bra?
Add you needs to your MASTER SHOPPING LIST.
Step 5- Shop Smart
Grab your MASTER SHOPPING LIST, and you are ready to finalize building your CORE WARDROBE. Remember to have fun, most of all!
1. Concentrate on your CORE WARDROBE pieces first, then add with your other elements. This will give you a little outline for the rest.
2. Choose styles that flatter your body type and Compliment Your Fashion Personality.
To Find your FASHION PERSONALITY, Take my FREE FASHION QUIZ HERE...
3. If you want to appear taller, and more slender, wear one color from head to toe. Dark Colors elongate and slim the body.
4. Buy year round fabrics, like wool, crepe, rayon, rayon blends, cotton and polyester to cut costs and add greater versatility.
5. Buy clothes that fit. You may want to be a smaller size, but too tight, ot too big is slouchy, not stylish.
I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THE BLOG POST, AND ARE WELL ON YOUR WAY TO BUILDING YOUR KEY WARDROBE!
BEAUTY IS MY BUSINESS, AND FASHION IS MY PASSION, AND I LOVE SHARING IT WITH YOU!
FOR AN EASY CHEAT FOR OUTFIT COORDINATION..CHECK OUT MY BLOG POST ON CUPCAKE COORDINATION!...YES, A CUPCAKE! LOL YOU'LL SEE!
Click Here To Read The Blog Post!
