I love this time of year because it inspires me to use this as an opportunity to assess what I currently have in my closet-clothes, shoes, coats and accessories. The act of editing, purging and reorganizing my closet really allows me to detox and refresh, creating space to bring in a few new items or welcome found items.
Now is your opportunity to edit and organize. The following are my six tips that I am sharing that will help you edit and organize your closet. Not only will you have a clean, fabulous space that will fill you with joy as you choose what to wear each day, but in the process you will be curating a wardrobe that works for you.
My Six Tips to Detox Your Closet
- To do a closet detox, really look at each item you have. Try each item on and if they no longer fit, bring you joy, make you look and feel fabulous, is of poor quality, too trendy or leaves you asking yourself…”Why did I buy this?”…then get rid of it (donate, sell, recycle). You really do not need it.
- Of the items you are keeping, really go through and edit what you will wear at that time. Remember, not everything you will keep is what you will wear for that season. My go to fall/winter staples:
- Sweaters: Jewel neck & turtle neck (my preference)
- Mid-length Dresses
- Mid-length Skirts
- Crop Jeans (great with ankle boots to show them off)
- Amazing jackets & coats
- When you add to your wardrobe, rethink your shopping experience. Remember, you are curating your wardrobe with just those fabulous items that fit well, looks fantastic, is timeless, and you feel amazing in. My tips:
- Buy with the future in mind. Ask yourself, “Is this item going to still be relevant in five or ten years?” Trends are not sustainable, but classics are.
- Consider fabric. My preference are natural fibers (wool, cotton, linen/flax, silk), however, I do have some synthetics or garments made from “recycled” fabrics. Not a lot though.
- By all means consider QUALITY! Do not buy poorly constructed clothes in cheap fabric. Sometimes prices can fool you too. Something “expensive” but in poor quality is a waste of money and will not last long. I rather buy a well made, high quality garment, shoe or handbag at variety of price points, because I am making an investment into something that will have longevity…maybe even a bit of nostalgic collectability in twenty years time.
- Next, consider your age. What you wore when you were in your 20s or 30s will (and should) be different when you are in your 40s, 50s, 60s or older. As a 50 year old, speaking to those 45+ years, I can say with great confidence that this is our season where we evolve into our even more glamorous selves! Embrace this season. What some may view as imperfections (weight, wrinkles, greying hair), these elements actually enhances our beauty. Don’t hide from them, but realize what you used to wear (even with makeup) will no longer agree with your ever evolving body. So here’s where we shift and redefine what is beautiful.
- For shoes, handbags and accessories, rotate what you will wear or use that season and what you will store; and above all, make sure they are as comfortable as they are fabulous! It is NEVER fashionably chic to have sore feet!
- One more thing…storing your clothes. Invest in storage containers, plastic shoe boxes, dust bags, shoe trees (cedar preferred), jewelry cases, collapsible wardrobe racks (if storing space allows), plastic garment bags/covers. Treat your clothes like fine art…collectables even. You will notice how much longer your items will last when you take care in the storing of them.
For more advice on your year-end closet detox, leave your questions in the comments.
Felicia
Felicia Clotworthy Collective 
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