I feel blessed that I have a spacious walk-in closet that I share with my husband. My children are grown and their closets have been turned into Christmas Decoration and Keepsake Center centrals. Sure, in a world I will never live in there are such things as his and her's walk-ins and complete storage rooms that don't involve the attic, basement or garage but this is my life and how I handle it.
First, you, you and your spouse, and children if still at home should spend two weeks a year just purging the home of your clothing and shoes. You will be devoid of clutter and will actually know what you have and what you need. Failure to do this results in an extreme waste of money as your closet may be so crowded you can not remember what you have bought and what you have.
Here are some tips:
1. If you have outgrown something and keep it in hopes of getting to that size again. Realize that when you lose weight you are not going to run to wear old clothes.
2. Admit your mistakes. Everyone loves a sale. I am the first to admit that if something is 75% off I will buy it as far as clothes or shoes go. How much money have you saved if you immediately realize that the clothing is not flattering or the shoes kill your feet.
3. For every piece you buy....before you hang it up... take out a like item that has seen little use.
4. Don't forget to purge your socks and underwear. You have one body and two feet. Do you really think that fifty pairs of socks and panties is resourceful?
5. The only accessories you should keep are jewelry pieces. Real or costume they always seem to come back in style. Purses, wallets, scarves get way more wear and tear. What good is a ratty Prada purse?
I can guarantee that after a huge major closet overhaul you will find some buried treasures.
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