the 8 questions to ask yourself for a closet with endless possibilities...

do you dream of having a closet with endless possibilities?  while the pic below...is a close representation of what i would like my closet to look like...currently...my space does not allow it...but...no matter the size of your closet...YOU can still have a closet with endless possibilities...a closet full of "keepers"...

so...how does one achieve this?  it starts with answering some questions...truthfully... =)  while you may have some pieces in your closet that are fabulous...if you are not wearing them...how fabulous can they really be?  perhaps they were fabulous at one time...but your life style has changed...possibly you have changed...whatever the reason is...if you aren't currently wearing it...why is it in your closet?  so here are some questions to ask yourself...and remember...by telling the truth...you will be able to move past mistakes...has-beens...clutter...and end up with a closet that suits you...perfectly...

does it fit, NOW?

tell the truth!  is this something that a little diet and exercise will do in a month or two...or have you been telling yourself for years...that you plan to get back into this item?  by the time you lose the weight...this item may not be in style...move out the things that don't fit...and free up space...

does it flatter my figure?

has your figure gone through some changes?  perhaps you have items in your closet that at one time...served their purpose...but now...are either too boxy...too long...too short...fill in the blanks...think of the new shapes and silhouettes that will flatter your figure today...

does it make me feel sexy, attractive or confident?

if the answer is yes...then this is a keeper...and better yet...make sure that it is put into a constant rotation of items to be worn...and if a piece makes you feel dull...dowdy or invisible...why why why is it still hanging in your closet?  get rid of it...stat!

does it bring out my favorite qualities?

clothes are an amazing thing...in that they can really shine on qualities that you possess...are you flirty and fun?  are you edgy?  classic?  bohemian and laid back?  whatever YOU are...your clothes should reflect those qualities...

was it made for me or someone else?

oh...this is a touchy one!  perhaps your friend or mom...(whoever) gave you a piece of clothing...whether it was a swap...a gift...doesn't matter...but if that piece of clothing describes more of the giver then the receiver...it is not a keeper...there is a big difference between...just okay...and just right!

is this the right piece for my current life style?

if you take a peak into your closet...and see clothes that fit a life style you no longer have...why why why are you keeping these items?  when i left corporate america...i had a closet full of suits...starting my business...and working from home...my life style didn't require suits any longer...while i kept a few...there was no reason to open up the doors to my closet and see it packed with suits...it was not my current life style...

has it lost its luster?

at one time...this piece may have been your favorite...but after a while...with cleanings...and wear...fabric does lose its pizazz...as much as you love it...time to replace...

would i buy it again?

this is a biggie!  let go of the guilt...of buying something that was a "great deal" or an impulse buy...if it is truly a piece that you would never even consider buying now-a-days...it shouldn't be in your closet...

after answering these questions honestly...and getting rid of what you know you need to get rid of...you are on your way to that closet of endless possibilities...and if this task seems a bit overwhelming...a wardrobe stylist may be just what you need...

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