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Step Into Our Shopping Bag « — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:01:26 +0000

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By: Tracy W

Tracy W — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:59:49 +0000

I’ve tried being very minimalistic about my wardrobe and only buying clothes that fit with something I already own. After about two years I realised that everything in my wardrobe looked the same. Which was boring. So now I allow myself some variety.

By: Maggie Ruth

Maggie Ruth — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:58:30 +0000

I highly recommend reading The Lucky Guide to Shopping Manual. It gives you advise on who to take shopping with and who to not. As well as, what to include in your wardrobe. I used to be a personal shopper and used this book as literally my “manual.”

By: Ruth Hansell

Ruth Hansell — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:55:40 +0000

@Another Deb, I wear a short brace on my right foot. There is only one shoe that accomodates the brace, a Hush Puppy, and it only comes in black and a very unappealing putty. So, shoe shopping is pretty easy for me!

For business wear, I have black pants, dark gray, dark brown, and navy pants. I can wear many, many options with those colors and look pretty darn snazzy. I’m overweight, as well, but I can look polished and professional. Nice earrings, a few different jackets that I’m comfortable in, etc, and I’m good to go.

I’m going to do the Goodwill trip next week, to build up a spring wardrobe. I’ve got a few nice pieces from Coldwater Creek – a little pricey for me, but they’ll last forever, and it is absolutely heavenly to have a saleswoman get the next size up or down for you AND give you a kind but true assesment of how you look.

By: Carrie McCarthy

Carrie McCarthy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:43:21 +0000

Hi Erin,

Great post. I especially like the metaphor,like Alix, of your closet as an exclusive club.

I wanted to add that once people embrace their Style Statements, they tend to find more, rather than less, fashion that feels good on them. A Style Statement is very freeing, because it points the way to clothing and other style expressions that reflect who we truly are, while at the same time helping us know immediately what DOESN’T work. It makes going shopping so much easier–and more fun!

One more thing: comfort is important. If you look at people who carry themselves well and wear their clothes beautifully, you’ll notice most of all that they’re comfortable in what they’re wearing–they’re not self-conscious. They trust their clothing to speak for them, to convey their unique spirit. As a result, they convey confidence (always attractive, always compelling).

Btw, now is a great time to get a Style Statement done via personal session with me – we have a seasonal special on till Valentine’s Day! Check it out at http://www.stylestatement.com

Thanks,

Carrie

By: April

April — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:16:35 +0000

Typos in my last comment…

* “A friend lent…”
* Missing link: http://tiny.cc/whatnottowear
* And an apology for the run-on sentence!

By: April

April — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:03:32 +0000

A friends lent me the book What Not To Wear and it was so helpful! I already know what colors and prints I like, but because of my body shape/quirks I had trouble finding clothes that flattered my figure. This helped.

It’s not a perfect book, especially since they only use two models (the authors) and so some of their “problem areas” that they showed as examples weren’t really a problem for them, so it was hard to see how one outfit was better than the other. But overall it was a great basic how-to.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:31:46 +0000

Great suggestions – thanks for posting!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:12:55 +0000

One more idea for those who are fashionistas but trying to unclutter…
Rent the Runway (renttherunway.com) has been a fun way to consider trying some outrageous styles, and then sending them back! I wish this service existed for business wear too. There are few times when I need a nice skirt suit, but I hang on to those I have because I can’t do without them entirely.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:05:56 +0000

The best way to de-clutter your closet is to ONLY have clothes in that fit you NOW. Today. No more “saving” jeans that are going to fit one day in the future. If/ when you lose weight, you can buy new clothes.

By: Zengirl

Zengirl — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:43:24 +0000

Interesting thoughts. I will have to try it out. I usually get rid of following ways

1. Something I have not worn in 1 year.
2. Does not fit me.
3. I do not care for it, some one else does.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:31:32 +0000

@ Another Deb Try a heavier pant fabric, it does wonders for lumps and bumps. A darkish navy is a good alternative to black, as well. I agree with trying different styles at thrift/secondhand stores – very economical.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +0000

Three Cheers for Goodwill and Value Village! I’m reading the above posts and thinking…I’ll do a wardrobe overhaul in a few years. I’m keeping almost EVERYTHING in my closet until I’m done having kids (one more will make three!) and I’m at a weight I like. It isn’t practical to get rid of anything when I might need it, if only for a month or two before or after maternity clothes. Squeezing into too-tight clothes or having pants droop b/c they’re too big is no fun!

By: Another Deb

Another Deb — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:44:02 +0000

My Style Statement says “Orthodics”. The three pairs of shoes that work with the orthodic shoe inserts and match most things in the closet determine what I wear. Since they are all boring sensible shoes, I am wearing black pants and basic tops all of the time. It makes each day’s wardrobe choice both simple and frustrating, since I feel like I wear the same things all of the time. I have a neck badge so I don’t use scarves or necklaces. Any wrist jewelery adds distraction to my lesson so, no bracelets.

When I lost a lot of weight a few years ago, I shopped the Goodwill in order to try lots of styles for very little money. I recommend this kind of experimentation for those who don’t want to end up with a lot of clothes they feel “obligated to” in case things don’t work out. Donate them back!

Has anyone else ever noticed that cellulite can produce noticible topography through any color of slacks, even if they are the right size? Only black pants absorb some of that lumpiness. Some.

By: Scarlett

Scarlett — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:23:28 +0000

Thank you for highlighting the importance of only having in your closet what fits and flatters not only your body, but who you are as well. As a professional Image Consultant I love showing my clients how having less in their closets, can actually provide them more choices as to what to wear and save them time and money by guiding them towards making better choices when they shop.