WORDS Chandler Hines
Closet Invasion: Take Two
Before we get started I must confess: I’m probably going to offend some of you.
I will be the first to say that I love those body flattering Lululemon outfits you’ve spent a fortune on, but wearing them all day everyday is just not cute. There is a time and place for those comfy duds, but come on ladies, let’s show how sexy you really are by putting the workout gear away when you’re done actually working out!
I invaded my sister Lucie’s closet recently, and let me just say that I had to give her this same lecture. However, once I got my hands on her clothes and rearranged things a little... well, ok a lot, I found some really good stuff!
If you are like Lucie, with two rug-rats constantly pulling jewelry, shoes, and dresses out for play, then you understand her dilemma. Just keeping a clean closet can be frustrating so I came in to rescue her pretty things from a life of sticky fingers.
First, I took everything off of the hangers, turned them right side out, and hung them back in order of color and sleeve length. Even the jeans are all on the same row and color coded. This makes a closet so much more fun to keep up because it looks pretty. I
challenge you to do the same. Take a few hours, if you can find them, and pull everything out, toss the bad and rearrange the good. Sometimes just seeing an old dress hanging in a different spot can make it look new.
Or maybe you need an honest opinion to tell you that dress is not going to look good no matter where it hangs. Sorry, but it needs to be said! Don’t hold on to ugly clothes because you think “oh, it’s just for work” or “maybe I can wear that later.” Ugly is ugly and even I can’t help those unfortunate clothes. I’m all about giving them a second chance and reinventing the way they are worn, but if it doesn’t work, then pass it on to someone that needs it more than you.
Another key to a happy closet is matching, skinny velvet hangers. You can find them anywhere from Costco to TJ Maxx. They are super helpful when trying to save space.... trust me. And, they keep your clothes from constantly slipping off which saves them from the already mentioned “sticky fingers.” Take pride in your clothes and remember to wear what makes you feel good. Now go, start cleaning out, but don’t give away everything just yet! I have a plan for next month that I think you (and your frugal husbands) will really enjoy.