After losing 10 kg (or
22 pounds) this past year I was terrified of the jojo effect. But I am
glad to report that I am not jojo-ing; however, my closet was a MESS. All of my
clothes were too big. I was trying to make them work as oversized clothes, but
most of them looked like what they were: ill-fitting.
After months of trying to make do with these clothes and
realizing that I am keeping my weight, I decided to purge. It has taken me
months, and I am still in the process of sorting out ill-fitting purchases, but
I can say genuinely that when my closet is filled with only the things that fit, I love and I wear has made me, yes, a little bit happier.
As your closet is one of the first things you see everyday
and one of the objects you see on a daily basis, I recommend keeping it in a
way which you like and makes your life easier. Here are some of my best strategies which I’ve learned over the past few months:
My (crooked) rolling rack- only all of my most worn pieces, the rest are in my closet and shoe rack- this saves me time and nerves in the morning. The golden bag is my bag of clothes which do not fit, when it is full, I'll bring them to charity.
TIP #1: Fluctuating weight?
If your weight changes keep only the clothes which fit you
at your current weight where you can see them. Keep them on the middle shelves,
towards the front, on top, in a certain section you can see easiest—whatever
works for you!
What doesn’t fit momentarily: put towards the back, lower
shelves... you get the point.
TIP #2: Sentimental pieces.
Make a pile of clothes your unsure about parting with until
youre sure about it, then toss. Nothing worse than giving away a sentimental
piece of clothing, even it it doesn’t fit. Try getting it taken in or wearing it
with a belt, sometimes you can "make it work“ (Tim Gunn we're looking at you, baby!)!
TIP #3: Coziness before all!
Uncomfortable, scratchy clothes... even if they fit—toss
them! Life is too short to be uncomfortable there are way too many cute and
cozy options.
TIP #4: Seasons of Love
Only clean out
clothing from the season you’re currently in or the past season. You’re not
going to know what you’ll want in snowy, cold weather while you’re sweating in
August.
TIP #5: Toss as you go.
Tried the same blazer on 5 times and it still just looks,
well, weird? Keep a bin, basket, bag, whatever in your closet to throw things
in as you go.
TIP # 6: Memory loss?
Can’t remember wearing a piece of clothing? Adieu, on the
pile of give away clothes it goes!
TIP #7: Classics
Do not throw out your well-made classics. What you can get altered you
should. Classics are easy, fool-proof and always appropriate. There is no
outfit easier to put together and look pulled together in, than a classic
ensemble. I'm talking classic sweaters, blazers, slacks, jeans- all easy to combine which each other.
TIP #8: Rolling Racks
Get a rolling rack for your most worn pieces. You can see
them and they won’t get dusty since you wear and wash them frequently. Add your trendier items too since your style might evolve elsewhere.
Conclusion: If you can see what you have, you will wear your
clothes more and actually like what you have!
Also, try not to throw clothes away which someone else could still enjoy. Trade with friends and family or donate it to local charities.
Good luck!
Xo, Kate
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