A closet edit is the foundation to great style. And it’s necessary if you want to create a fashionable and versatile wardrobe that allows you to get dressed quickly. We wear 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time. It’s no wonder we find ourselves standing in front of a bursting closet, yet find nothing to wear.
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Editing and organizing your closet will remind you what you have, where it is, and whether you actually wear it. The trick is being ruthless about what you truly need and wear.
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Go through your closet, section by section. Ask yourself 4 questions about each piece of clothing. This is where the true edit comes in.
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- Do you love it?
- Is it flattering? Specifically, does it fit your body right now?
- Does it help you meet your style goals?
- When did you wear it last?
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If you don’t love it, get rid of it. If it doesn’t fit or isn’t flattering it is a detriment to any attempt at style. The first step to great style is great fit. Without fit, you have no style.
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Does the item help you portray the image you desire? Does it work for your lifestyle? If you want to go from the playground to the PTA in style, will it accomplish this goal?
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If you haven’t worn something in over a year you probably aren’t going to wear it again.
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Once you have honestly answered these questions about each item in your closet, you will be left with a wardrobe you actually want to wear.
