| Nearly everyone who discusses their wardrobe with | | | | Once you have this important information about |
| me, as an image consultant, seems to think their | | | | yourself on these four key points and understand |
| wardrobe is the worst possible. Do you have more | | | | the interplay between them making you unique, then |
| than one wardrobe? Do you have wardrobes in | | | | you can look in your wardrobe, and all the other |
| different rooms? In fact, some people can't even | | | | places where you store clothes! At this stage, you |
| remember all the places where they have clothes | | | | will probably find you are very keen to get started |
| stored. Sometimes opening the wardrobe in the | | | | on your ideal wardrobe as you will have the |
| morning is just too much and the clothes are left | | | | knowledge to make sense of your clothes collection. |
| lying around the bedroom from the day before and | | | | I suggest you remove everything from your |
| the day before that. Why be depressed when an | | | | wardrobe that does not work at the moment and |
| organized wardrobe can be achieved and opening the | | | | work through each of these questions in turn for |
| wardrobe door in the morning can be such a joy and | | | | each item. When you get a yes answer the item |
| start the day off on a really positive note. Your | | | | goes back in the wardrobe. It might seem a bit long |
| wardrobe should only contain clothes that actually fit, | | | | winded, but believe me it will be worth the time and |
| a range of items that you can put together in | | | | care in the end. |
| different ways for each occasion you might need | | | | 1. Can the item be saved, for example by teaming |
| and also opening the wardrobe door should fill you | | | | with a better colour? |
| with pleasure. | | | | 2. Does it need accessories to improve it? If so |
| Here are some strategies to help you achieve your | | | | which ones? Make a list. |
| ideal wardrobe, but first of all you have to | | | | 3. If it was bought as a suit, is it best split up so you |
| understand that there is no one perfect wardrobe. | | | | wear the two parts separately and with different |
| What you are aiming for is the right wardrobe for | | | | items? Check that each part is worth saving, quite |
| you, and so you need to know some facts about | | | | often only one part is, if so be strong and only put |
| you and this is where you might appreciate the help | | | | this part back |
| of an image consultant. | | | | 4. Is the item from the wrong season, eg a winter |
| Understanding these four key points about yourself | | | | coat and this wardrobe sort is happening in the |
| will ensure that your ideal wardrobe is a step nearer. | | | | summer? |
| 1. Your lifestyle. What is the balance between your | | | | If the answer is no to all these four questions, then |
| working and your non-working life and what range of | | | | decide who to donate the items to. |
| occasions do you need items for? | | | | Now look in your new slimmed down wardrobe, |
| 2. Your style personality. What types/styles of | | | | re-arrange the items to make your choice each |
| clothes do you like to wear and what accessories do | | | | morning a pleasure. Make a list of those pieces that |
| you need to complete the look. Think about | | | | you need to search for so that you can maximize |
| jewellery, bags, shoes, belts, scarves etc. | | | | your current collection. Do check out the latest |
| 3. Your colouring. What colours suit you and how | | | | trends so that you can update your look. |
| should you wear these colours. Which colours should | | | | Now armed with your colour wallet and the |
| you avoid? | | | | knowledge from your style consultation you are |
| 4. Your body shape. What are your personal shape | | | | ready for a productive and enjoyable shopping trip. |
| characteristics now, at this moment in time and how | | | | When you have assembled your additional garments |
| can you make the most of these? Notice the now, | | | | and accessories opening your wardrobe will be a real |
| you need to have clothes for your present body not | | | | joy each morning. You'll have made the positive start |
| the one you wish you had. Be realistic. | | | | that will give you a real confidence boost and help |
| An image consultant can help you with all these | | | | you have a really good day. |
| aspects. | | | | |