Wardrobe Management

1. The most basic factor in becoming a fashion success is managing your wardrobe effectively.Nothing to Wear,Does your heart sink when you open your wardrobe, Where is that hot pink Ungaro dress, In order to get the most out of your wardrobe the first step is to know what is in it. Amongst the unworn and the unloved will be great clothes if only you could find them. .....

Declutter clothes

2. Women wear some of what we buy. This is a staggering waste of money and means that we ca not find the perfect LBD (little black dress) when we need it. Wardrobes need tough love, throw out anything you have never worn or that does not fit or suit you. If you ca not face this alone use a Personal Stylist to help you. .....

Sort by Category

3. Long dresses, short dresses, skirts, trousers etc. Then sort by colour. This makes life easy rather than scrabbling through random items we can then find the pencil skirt in one minute. Get rid of anything that is not in your colour palette. Your clothes should all co ordinate with each other so finding tops to go with skirts becomes simplicity itself. .....

Discard the unfashionable

4. Trends change. The quickest way to update your wardrobe is to buy new shoes. Dated shoes and clothes will date you so bin or donate them. If you keep things hoping that they come back into fashion they may then not be age appropriate. .....

Do not keep clothes you dislike

5. Professional wardrobe consultants doing Wardrobe Management find so many women have clothes that they do not even like in their wardrobes. The usual reason for keeping them is because they were expensive or a statement designer piece. Sell them, and make a vow to only buy clothes that you love. Clothes that make your heart sing. .....

Does it Fit You

6. This is for when I lose weight. or I might get pregnant again. Have a wardrobe of clothes that you can wear now. If you lose a lot of weight studies show that one of the ways to keep it off is to get rid of your old wardrobe. This is a massive financial and motivational incentive. .....

What is your lifestyle

7. Many women have lots of work clothes but few casual clothes and vice versa. Think about the percentage of clothes you have and it will show you where you are lack items. Perhaps you have only trouser suits for work. One of my clients had only pin striped suits. There are many other styles to choose that would create a more varied wardrobe. .....

Does the style suit me

8. Have a Style Consult. If you keep buying clothes that you never wear probably they do not suit your colouring or body shape. The advice you receive will save you money in the long term as you can wear all of your wardrobe. .....

Select cloths

9. Ruthless selectivity is a must if you want to be truly well dressed. Throw away clothes that are worn out, are the wrong colour, ca not be combined with any other item, do not fit properly, or simply make you feel plain.There absolutely no point in having a cluttered wardrobe your clothes must have good wearing quality. If you feel good in them, you will automatically look good. .....

Scheme

10. Colour scheme is a critical factor when deciding what to keep stick to colours that genuinely suit you. By and large, a woman knows instinctively which hues bring out the best in her, but there are numerous books to help in case of uncertainty. .....

Systemize

11. Sort your clothes not only according to outfit, but to season. When spring arrives, send your winter clothes to the cleaners, then pack them away in Space Bags until you need them again. Space Bags are fabulous, and come in all shapes and sizes. They protect your clothes from moths and damp, save space, and are an absolute must have for the well organised woman.Before sending dresses and trousers to the cleaners for the first time, let down the h .....

Survey

12. Check your wardrobe once a week for what needs mending, cleaning or throwing laddered tights, wilting shirts, holey gloves, unbrushed suits and coats, and down at heel shoes make even the most expensive outfit appear suitable only for the trash. Regular maintenance will save you money. .....

Spend time

13. Reap the benefits of your well managed wardrobe. Spend the money you have saved on accessories shoes, bags, belts, scarves and costume jewellery. The fun stuff. Even your oldest clothes will look out of this world, because those are the items that ring the changes, making them look different and up to date.Any woman can look a billion dollars, even if those dollars are lacking. Being well dressed has little to do with money but with good, old fas .....

Simple ways to manage your wardrobe

14. Gift your clothes a happy wardrobe. Every dress or outfit has made you feel special always, so let us also give them a little breather from the cluttered wardrobe. A simple solution to make your wardrobe look clutter free ! Here are five simple ways to manage your wardrobe. .....

Clean and make wardrob

15. Take out all clothes one by one and pamper them Wash,Iron,Folded and Hang them carefully. This way, you learn about your clothes and arrange in their significance of home clothes, night wear, formal, casual, Indian, expensive etc. Every week cleaning and giving clothes to breathe help fight the bad odour from clothes and retain their longevity. .....

Spend time with your wardrobe

16. During your free time spend time with clothes as it helps understanding your wardrobe when there is a crisis. Mix and match outfits with accessories and experiment on yourself which outfits go best. Tag along your friends and have a homely fashion show to learn what looks best on you. This utilization of time will help you majorly in the morning maniac or any time crunch. .....

Update your wardrobe

17. Donate old or ill fitted clothes, update your wardrobe and bring in freshness in style. Make a list of new style trends or missing elements and budget them down.Pre plan your shopping expenditure and things to buy, to save over boarding expense. .....

Segregate

18. Segregate your wardrobe in order of preference such as daily wear, weekends, party wear, etc. This shall help you locate all required clothing or accessory every time you open the cupboard. .....

Digitalize Wardrobe Manager

19. Managing a wardrobe every week looks like a lot of work, so in the modern times, there is a digitalized wardrobe manager in which you can post your outfit options or make your fashion catalogue and manage it online.check out. .....

How to keep clothes in other sizes

20. Do not save any clothes that are worn out. The maternity pants that you wore every day during those last weeks because they were the only pair that still fit (and therefore have drops of chocolate ice cream stains on them, not that I am speaking from experience or anything) can be thrown away.Go through them every year or so to see if you can size down your collection. Even classic styles can change every five or seven years.(Think how different .....

Spend time coming up with new looks

21. We know you might hate to hear it, but it true looking fashionable is not always effortless. If you want to take full advantage of what you have, you need to spend some time planning outfits. Whenever you get new clothes, shoes, or accessories, try them on with different stuff you already own! Once you know what goes with what, getting dressed will be a snap. .....

Get a second opinion

22. Go through your closet with your most fashionable and honest friend. Try things on and get her opinion. Your friend might also help you come up with new outfit combinations that you would have never thought of on your own. .....

Take photos of the looks that work

23. If you really need help with your style, you could create your own look book of outfits. After you spend time going through your clothes and creating outfits that work, lay all the pieces down on the floor with matching shoes, handbag and other accessories, and snap a photo. Polaroids are the quickest, but regular or digital photos are fine too. .....

Invest in good fabrics they last longer

24. Invest in good fabrics, they last longer and are easier to maintain. Buy less clothes but the best quality you can afford. invest in fabrics like silks, light wool, cottons, knits and crepes. Mixes with Tencel, Modal and Lycra improve the fit and texture of the cloth. Steer clear of artificial fabrics like shiny rayon, polyester and nylon. Avoid linen for long working hours and public transport. .....

Pay a lot of attention to your lingerie

25. Always pay a lot of attention to your lingerie. They are the building blocks of your wardrobe and can make or break your outfit and your image. Correctly fitting lingerie can visibly reduce around 2 3 kgs and give you a great figure. Your lingerie should never ever be visible through your clothes. No VPL and no colourful/ dirty/ faded bra straps. Indian women often ignore their lingerie drawer without realizing it impact on their entire look. .....

Buying Clothes with a Wardrobe Mentality

26. As obvious as this sounds, this logic never seems to APPLYto shopping for clothing. Few women shop with any type of a plan with their needs clearly in mind. This is why when you look into the closets of most women you see things like too many pairs of black pants, shoes that never get worn, tags still on clothing and not enough of what they actually need. There is no plan.Women get themselves into the conundrum for a variety of reasons. The first .....

Fabrics and Care

27. Your clothing should be made of materials that are durable and easy to care for. The best fabrics are those that can be washed by machine or by hand and that do not wrinkle or fade easily. For suits and jackets, a durable weave of cotton, wool, or polyester blends will wear well. Do not wear denim, corduroy, leather, or fabrics that wrinkle easily or cannot be pressed. .....

Shoes

28. Shoes and boots should be practical, comfortable, attractive, and appropriate for the climate and condition of your mission. For safety purposes, wear closed toe and closed heel shoes. Flat soled shoes or shoes with low heels are preferred, unless otherwise authorized by your mission president. You may use shoe inserts to increase comfort and support. Wear a dressy pair of shoes for Sunday meetings. .....

Accessories

29. For safety and security reasons, handbags, jewelry, and other accessories should be simple and conservative. You are encouraged to choose shoulder bags and purses that are both professional and durable backpacks are not professional.Earrings should not hang longer than approximately one inch below the earlobe. Do not wear more than one earring in each ear. Necklaces and rings should also be simple and conservative. Tattoos, nose rings, other body .....