Who wants to be a practical fashion genius? I DO! Clean house -clean mind they say. I’m Always working on the premise I’m going to get around to ‘Really’ organising my clothes, shoes, etc. Washing socks and filing my nails seem to be way more important. Most of us would hardly admit that we wear only one-fifth of the clothes we own, but recent research suggests that much of what we buy is so redundant that we don’t even bother to cut off the labels. One estimate suggests we have $2.5billion of unworn pristine fashion clogging up our wardrobes. Apparently, 70 per cent of women admit to buying clothes they’ve never worn, with six items each on average per person doing nothing but collecting dust.
Do you need a wardrobe doctor? Yes I do! I want to turn a disaster-zone closet into an oasis of calm. I own a vintage clothing store and I’m always telling girls sell those loved but no longer worn fashion items and clear out those closets- I need to take my own advice! Ladies I can identify, I know the nightmare that lies beneath because you should see the disorder I deal with daily trying to find things arghh. I’ve had enough and it’s time to get tough!
So now it’s time to be Practical Princess! Inspired by the very famous wardrobe doctor Elika Gibbs who has helped stars such as Lilly Allen, Tamara Mellon and Kate Moss (Kate needs fashion help?) It’s time to give those wardrobes an overhaul! Well we can’t afford a fashion doctor like Elika but we can poach some her much needed guidance.
“Clothes are like food: If you make them look appealing, you’re more inclined to reach for them,” Elika Gibbs
Where are you in your life right now? You need to look at your needs, lifestyle, social habits, marital status and your line of work. How much stays because of memories, size wishes (I’m totally going fit into those skinny jeans next season- NOT) you need to let it go. Moving from Melbourne to Townsville for example you can’t hang on to a lifestyle that just doesn’t exist anymore and just isn’t practical in this weather. What you thought was fabulous in your 20’s isn’t really relevant in your 30’s... so your style evolution begins.
· Try everything on before deciding if you want to keep it. You’ll also see what needs washing, repairing or dry-cleaning.
· If you’re reluctant to let go of the item, place it in a bag for a month and see if you miss it.
· Shoes should be put into a style category, colour coordinated, everyday shoes on the rack and special into boxes.
· Clothing should also be colour coordinated and categorised, jackets together, jumpers, long dresses, jeans etc you know where they are and where they go back
· No wire hangers- they ruin clothes!
· You should do a clean out at least twice a year. We clean the house so you should look after your wardrobe
You start to notice gaps in your closet and identify what you’re lacking. Great excuse to go shopping! Well I’m going to start tomorrow...yep thats right its going happen tomorrow!
"As a single working mother myself, I understand the organisation that running a business and family involves. Implementing routines is the absolute key - the more organised one is, the easier ones life becomes" Elika Gibbs
OMG this is exactly me! i need a doctor stat!!!
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