Psst… Do you want to know a secret? You can have much more clothes for free. No. Zipper. Any.
But wait… do you really need more clothes in your closet? Probably not. So what I want to share with you is how to get rid of the clothes that distract you from all the amazing things that are already in your closet, but you feel like you have so much more clothes. Clever?
After going into countless closets, I’ve come to the conclusion that most women have way more clothes than they really need. This happens for reasons I won’t go into here, but let’s say we use the ‘more is better’ approach almost as a security blanket. In a comforting way, it can be comforting to see that you have a closet full to the brim. However, the reality is that a closet full to the brim actually LIMITS you!
The secret to having more clothes really lies in getting rid of clothes. Uh huh. Really. I know it sounds crazy, but many clients have told me that after getting rid of almost half of what was in their closet, they felt like they had more clothes. Can you believe it?
That is how:
1/ First, pick out your clothes and get rid of all the ‘shoulds’, those items you don’t love and don’t really even wear. Release all those items you bought on sale and try to use them, but never leave the house. Get rid of all those gifts that just weren’t quite right. Lose those pieces that fit you 10 pounds ago, or 10 years ago. Feel the clarity as you lighten your load. It’s cathartic, to say the least, getting rid of what you really weren’t using!
two/ Now, choose an item that you usually wear in a specific way, for example with your white blouse or your black pants. Now ask yourself, what could you pair with this that is totally unexpected, but right on target? Feel free to step out of your comfort zone and put things together in a whole new way. Try them on. If it works, you’ll know right away! If not, you’ll know too. By combining things in unexpected ways, you create many more outfits than you originally thought you could, and you increase your wardrobe exponentially without spending a dime.
3/ Rinse and repeat. This is not something to do once in a while, but rather a trick I’d like to encourage you to add to your arsenal on a regular basis. It will keep you out of a rut while keeping your clothing budget in check and maximizing what you already own!
As the holidays approach and you feel the need to go out and spend more than you had planned to bring your wardrobe up to date, try this trick. And if you feel something is missing, rinse and repeat. This is not something you do once in a while, but I’d like to encourage you to add to your arsenal on a regular basis. It will keep you out of a rut while keeping your clothing budget in check and maximizing what you already own!
As the holidays approach and you feel the need to go out and spend more than you had planned to bring your wardrobe up to date, try this trick. And if you feel that something is missing, of course, add it to your wardrobe. You’ll end up having the right items for you that multitask and keep you looking fabulous, time after time.
