I've been reading about wardrobe re-organizing projects around the interwebs and I actually have been doing a project on my own. I would like to share some of my very simple process in the hopes this could inspire others to do the same. Sorting out a full closet (containing clothes for many seasons) will be slightly more tedious, but the reward is worth it: saving time, saving money by avoiding futile purchases, recycling. Heck, maybe even making some money, if you decide to sell some of your stuff. Also, as a final big "plus", I find that de-cluttering can be very therapeutic and helpful in any aspect of life by making some physical space. I get the feeling it helps clear my mind.
Wardrobe organizing could seem futile to some. But you'll fast understand the benefits. Considering my current somewhat awkward lifestyle, I had brought the very minimal amount of stuff with me for this move to the other end of the world. I'm one who prefers to pack light and avoid headaches of lugging around heavy suitcases. And so, after a few weeks here, I found myself thinking that I literally had nothing to wear.
Due to my restricted budget, a shopping spree was out of the question. So I decided to get creative.
1. First, I pulled out of my closet everything I had. I singled out every piece I wasn't wearing often or wasn't wearing at all. I tried everything on. I put aside everything I would not wear again and could not be modified to fit my needs/tastes better. These items could be donated or sold. Look up charity organizations. Or Ebay.
2. Then, I identified why my forgotten items were not getting enough wear. Does it need to be mended? Tailored? Or maybe I don't own enough complementing pieces that can be worn together. What would these pieces be? I jotted down some ideas and made a list.
3. I also identified my MVPs, to be able to see patterns of what I wear most, and what are the occasions I wear these clothes to. Daily wear, meetings, nights out with the man friend, partying with friends... In this case, I realized my long-sleeve button-down shirts were on high rotation, due to their ability to protect me from the sun and keep me cool (as much as this is possible, in the Bangkok humid heat). For night time, my simple little black dress gets lots of wear. I took notes, as these are pointers for future buys.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of the process, to be posted tomorrow!
If you would like to check out more elaborated, and very inspiring, projects from other bloggers, do check out the following:
Photo by Dee & Duke.
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