Wardrobe Wonder

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Have you ever considered how much wasted money there is hanging in your wardrobe? Or how many potential new outfits are tucked away in there waiting to be discovered?

One of my most popular services is a wardrobe consultation and the reason for this is simple. Most people have got loads of clothes and they are reluctant to shop for new ones without fully understanding what they already own, and by this I mean what fits properly, what suits them, does it represent their style and is it in fashion. After a wardrobe consultation my average customer gains about 39 new outfits i.e. something they would never have thought of or worn before (which they love), and this equates to around £3.85 per new full outfit! They learn exactly what suits them and their body shape and they understand what they should shop for in the future.

It's no secret that the majority of people wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. Why do we suppose this is? Are there lots of mistakes that they have bought on a whim, or because it looked good on a celebrity or a friend? Or is it because they don't know how to wear the item or are they missing key capsule pieces that tie everything together? Or do they have a look that not all their clothes fit in with? How do you identify the reason without spending the time to understand the contents of your wardrobe?

So if you fancy breathing some new life into your image and getting to grips with the contents of your wardrobe, follow my 'do it yourself' tips, and spend some time having a good sort through your clothes and accessories.

First take out anything that doesn't fit. You don't have to get rid of it, just take it out of your everyday wardrobe. It's psychologically damaging having clothes that you can't wear in your wardrobe. If it's too small you will beat yourself up because you are not slim enough and if it's too big you're subconsciously telling yourself that you're going to be that size again, not to mention the fact that it's taking up valuable space.

Take out anything that needs mending or adjusting and commit to getting it done.

Take out anything that is past it's best. Are you really going to feel stylish in that old bobbly jumper or that pair of jeans that have lost all their elastic?

Some people advise to take out anything that you haven't worn for over 6 months. However I think you could be missing out on some 'hidden gems'. Instead look at these items and consider why haven't you worn it? Is it that you didn't know what to wear it with or that it doesn't flatter. Try each item on and mix it with something unexpected for instance if it's something you bought for the office try it with a pair of jeans.

Take pictures, this is a really good reminder of the outfits you have created.

Anything that you have left needs sorting. Everyone will have their own system that works well for them. I prefer to hang things first by type i.e. all trousers together, then length, then colour.

You should now be left with an organised wardrobe full of wearable items, you should have an understanding of anything that is missing, and you should have noticed a few key pieces that went with lots of different things (capsule items). You will have a pile of items that may need altering or mending, a pile that's past it's best and a pile for charity or eBay.

For further information give me a call on 07980 789602 or visit the wardrobe tab at the top of the blog or visit my website for further information on the wardrobe services I offer.