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Go through your closet and get rid of things you know you won't wear
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Answer the following questions honestly:
Are you an impulsive shopper?
Are there mistakes hanging in your closet? Why are they mistakes?
Do you feel guilty spending money on clothes? If so why?
Is your image consistent day in and day out?
Is quantity and change more important to you than consistency and quality?
What are your favorites and why?
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Go through closet item by item
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Get rid of anything not worn in over a year.
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Check all "keepers" for repairs and cleaning; put aside
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Go through the rest of the garments and separate by color. Put the good color group back into the closet and the bad colors in a pile if you can let go of them.
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As you fill out your inventory sheet, examine the good color garments to see what is needed to complete your wardrobe so that you can put together the look you want to present
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Organize all the best colors according to item.
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Hang like garments together: pants with pants, blouses with blouses, skirts with skirts, etc
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Hang scarves on pant hangers
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Hang belts on hooks.
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Shoes are best stored in clear boxes on a shelf
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Put away poor colors that must be held for the time being to one end of the closet
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Jewelry, necklaces, and bracelets can be placed on clear plastic or wood mug racks on the wall
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Fill out the shopping guide for colors and items needed to complete your wardrobe for the current or upcoming season
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Working women should select 5 outfits for the week on Sunday; hang together with jewelry in a bag. (Make sure items have no spots or tears, etc.)