Stripping Down!

Summer, with its new trends and fads, is almost here; and its time for you to get rid of your winter wardrobe and replace it with the fun n’ fresh colors and hues that the new season’s bringing in.

Since most of us dread the day when we’re stuck in our room for hours deciding what to keep and what to let go, here are some tips to make your seasonal wardrobe shift fun, easy & efficient. 

-       Remove every clothing item from your closets and drawers: have everything visible to you to easily manage your pile.

   * If you haven’t worn an item for the past two seasons and you can’t figure out why you bought it in the first place, then give it up. You won’t change your mind this season and there are many people who need it more than you do!

  * If it’s washed out or linty, then it’s time to let it go. And no, you can't wear it at night thinking no one will notice and no, don’t attempt to cover it up by wearing a jacket over it.

  * If it doesn’t fit today then it will never fit! Thinking that one day you’ll grow into it is the wrong way to go!

  * Don’t give up on the items that you can't find anything to wear with. Keep a note of it and the next time you go shopping, make sure you find something to match it with.

  * If you have a unique piece that you can't let go of, gather your creative ideas and re-design it yourself. For example, cut an old sequins vest and sew it onto a plain white tank top.

  * And finally, divide your wardrobe according to occasion: casual, formal, work, eveningwear… It will make it much easier for you to find what to wear every morning.

Bottom line, as hard as organizing your closet and letting go of your favorite clothes sounds, just do it. A neat closet is one step closer to a clear mind.  

Until next time...

Ghida.