Experience the Art of Living Well

Many of us know exactly how we like to organize the clothing in our closets. For some it may be by use, with fancy clothes tucked away in the corners and our work or everyday clothes front and center. For others it may be by category, all the shirts here, all the pants there.  Yet these basic principles of closet organization may be causing you to fall into a style rut. This article will give you some tips on seeing the potential in all your clothes, organizing them for better visibility, and how to make what you already own work for you this spring.

Let’s first consider some of the major trends this spring: pastels, prints, colorful accessories, peplum blouses, bold skinny pants, platform shoes, and bright blazers. Chances are you already have some of these things in your closet. For example, those baby blue pants you bought for Easter one year paired with a crisp white peplum blouse can once again be stylish and current. The once awful pink handbag you received as a gift can spruce up a classic black dress. The jacket to the once cutting-edge orange suit you wore is perfect over white skinny jeans. These are just a few examples of items that are probably buried in your closet that can be given new life when paired with the right items.

The key to helping you see the potential in some of those older items is to organize your closet by outfits. At the beginning of every season you should do a wardrobe assessment whether it’s with a professional, a friend, or a daughter, this is something every woman needs to keep her closet fresh. As you go through this process consider each and every piece and three outfits you could wear it with. Then pair it with those things in your closet. Some of the outfits may be more casual and some may be work-appropriate. The goal is to maximize the use of every item in fun, fashionable ways across all occasions. If you should come across an item that would absolutely not work in any outfit then you know it’s time to let it go.

Conducting a wardrobe assessment at the beginning of each season will save you considerable time and help you project the stylish appearance you desire. As the weather warms up and you begin to take out your spring and summer clothes, take a second look at some of those older items and try to think of them in new ways. Remember, there’s flexibility in fashion, the key is to appear well put-together and a properly organized closet will help you look and feel your best everyday.

Blog post contributed by Vestiti! by Marcella