HOW TO MANAGE YOUR WARDROBE

A woman has only two problems

1. Nothing to wear

2. No place for all the clothes

Clothes are one of those fundamentals that can become a real problem if they go neglected. They say that a girl can never have enough shoes and in return most of us find it hard to manage all our purchases that are crowding our rooms. All these wardrobe statements prove that even though a girl can never have enough things she should also be an expert in managing her outfits as well as her closet.

However doing so is not quite easy. We all tend to grab the first thing that comes to our hand in the morning and never really plan our outfits for the day ahead. This makes us less fashionable and we do not take maximum advantage of our clothes that are already hidden way beneath our cupboards.

There are a few simple guidelines we girls could follow. The Internet is filled with ideas as to how to arrange your closet and how to manage it effectively, but we should know what rules that are suited for one self and what are practical.

The six month – one year rule.

People advice us to get rid of clothes that we have not worn for the past six months or one year. Which is in a way very true, but there are clothes that are close to our hearts and have special memories that come with them. Some clothes belong to beautiful events in our past and to be parted ways with them is like losing a friend.

The best way to stack these special clothes is to fold them, place them in clear bags and stack them in a safe place where the clothes wont get tainted. This leaves us with more space in our cupboards for our everyday clothing needs.

And the rest of the clothes that you haven’t worn they should be questioned. What’s more important is not how long it’s been since you’ve worn it, but why you haven’t worn it.

So if something has remained on the hanger for too long, start questioning it: is it the right color for my skin? Is it too long or short? Does it make you look plump? Or simply do you have too many clothes?

Justify yourself why you should get rid of that outfit and feel free to give it away. You will not be regretting later and you will be feeling better knowing that someone else is happy wearing it and your life is de-cluttered!

Clothing Swap

Although it is not so popular as it is for the westerners, one of the best ways to get rid of some of your much-loved clothes is to organize a clothing swap day.  Talk to your friends and arrange a date where you all can go through piles of clothes that you’ll hardly wear. Exchanging your clothes and shoes is easier than getting rid of them straight away. You will feel great to see your friend looking good in the clothes that you once used to own. This is a great way to own and disown wardrobe staples in a fun and practical way.

DIY – Do It Yourself

There is another way that we can give a fresh start to some of our old clothes. The new social network ‘Pinterest’ gives us plenty of ideas as to how to recycle your clothing. Adding a few embellishments, cutting off a pair of long sleeves, stripping a t-shirt to make a funky shawl or cutting your jeans to make a bag.

We don’t have to be expert seamstresses or designers to give life to some of our clothes that are hardly worn and forgotten. It’s about being fearless to cut and chop and to let go of your creativity. You will be amazed at your own self and will be proud to carry off your new look.

Sketch/write your outfit

No matter how many clothes a woman has she will never have enough. This is the reality. Most women are busy with juggling everything from home, family and work. This has resulted in less time for herself and is affecting her sense of style.

Make an arrangement to have one or two hours each week to go through your closet and mix match clothes and accessories that can be worn for the week ahead. This way you get to know your clothes well and how you can create distinct looks that makes you stand out amongst the crowd.

Give yourself time to sketch (if you’re good at drawing) or to write down a list of outfits for the week, iron them and arrange them in a way that is easy for you in the morning. Ironing is one of the tasks that women dread, but a wrinkled shirt can degrade your personality in a second. So it is our duty to ourselves to look perfect at any given time. That’s one of the best things about being a woman. The process of getting ready for the day can be hectic but an adventure as well.

Starting to plan your outfits will be chaotic and will look impossible in the beginning but with time you wouldn’t need to be fanatical about being impeccable, for you know your clothes and there will be less wardrobe malfunctions which will save you from a lot of embarrassments.

Ultimately, wardrobe management is not a one-time deal, but rather an ongoing process that you will need to repeat whenever you get new clothes or accessories. It may seem like a lot of work, but th time you put in will pay off in a big way. With a little extra planning, you can look put-together and fashionable everyday, no matter how late you oversleep.