Wardrobe Make-Over - How to Keep Your Wardrobe Current

Do you get frustrated when you reach into yourare:o Is this shape still in style?o Is this garment in
closet only to find you have nothing to wear? Dogood shape?o Is the color faded?o Is the fabric or
your clothes seem outdated and appear worn? Areprint dated?
you still wearing the same polyester suite form 2003?After the evaluation you should be left with
This year; with the current condition of thefunctional garments. Give yourself a few days to
economy, consumers are more budget conscious. Iadjust to your modified and clutter free closet. Think
decided to put together some tips on how toabout the wardrobe you currently have and what
freshen up your current wardrobe and add somenew styles you are drawn to. Do you wish you had a
stylish pieces that compliment your closet and is easypair of chocolate suede boots or a belted dress with
on your budget.vintage hardware? Pick up a few magazines and see
As a rule of thumb you must first make room inwhat current trends is age appropriate that you think
your closet for new items. Schedule a day toyou may like to try. It's important to have an idea of
re-organize your closet. Start by pushing yourwhat new trends are being worn and what styles
favorite garments from last year toward the frontspecifically catch your eye.
of your closet. Because they are the most current,Places like Target, H&M, Anne Taylor Loft, and
they get precedence over the older garments. PullBanana Republic carry trend conscious items that are
the rest of the clothing out the closet and placeaffordable. Take your photos from the magazine and
them on your bed. Make four piles consisting of:stop by one or two of these stores to find a similar
1. Damaged garments or things that need to bestyle. Think about how these items will fit into your
tailoredcurrent wardrobe. Don't buy crazy colors if your
2. Clothes that don't fitcloset is already full of them. Go with neutrals to
3. Clothes that fitbalance out the color spectrum. If your closet is full
4. Donateof neutral and black shades then try getting some
To evaluate pile #1 you will need to do thesubtle colors to brighten up and balance out your
following:o Separate this pile into clothes that fit andwardrobe. Stay away from trendy trends like skinny
don't fit youo Things that don't fit will not needjeans and empire dresses. They are a bad
repairs and can go into pile #4.o Take the garmentsinvestment and ultimately will end up in pile 4 by next
that fit to the local dry cleaner for repairs. Wearingyear. Try to recognize more timeless items that will
clothes with holes or torn hemlines is unacceptable.oultimately maximize your investment. Sometimes our
Evaluate the garments left over - this will be thepersonal style feels dull and drab because people are
clothing that fits and does not need any repairs.ocreatures of habit and we all like convenience. It's
Simply put all the garments you have not worn in theeasy to wear something over and over that you
last 2 years into the donate pile. If you have notknow looks good, rather than taking the time to pull
worn it in two years, chances are it will not be wornold and new items together to create a fresh
in the next 2 years.o Having a closet full of clothingpersonal look. Try to make a purchase that pushes
that you don't wear is simply pointless. It also helpsyou out of your comfort box. Wear it a few times
you to make more room for new items that you willto get some feedback and I think you will be
periodically add into your wardrobe. It also helpspleasantly surprised at the results! Doing this each
alleviate the clutter when you are creating newtime you make a clothing purchase will result in your
outfitsown fashion makeover!
Keep in mind some good questions to ask yourself