User Post: Shop Your Closet (Just Organize It First!)
I'm not buying much spring and summer clothing this season.
But what I am doing is seriously organizing my inventory.
The idea is that this spring and (and after I push out my third baby - due any day now!), I'll be able to shop my closet.
I went through and took a good hard look at every single parcel of clothing and accessory I owned. I grabbed a bunch of cardboard boxes and tackled my clothing with a very critical eye. I labeled one box keep, one box donate, one box rags and one box trash.
I stored all keepers that I know I will not be wearing until late fall in the guest room closet and in Tupperware bins and sweater boxes. I feel fabulous and so does my closet and dresser!
My goals?
To feel like I have a whole new wardrobe. By getting rid of things I don't need and organizing the items I decided to keep, I feel like I went on a shopping spree and I am giving primo space to the things that I truly like.
To re-embrace my old summer clothes. You know, the stuff really hasn't changed that much since last year, no matter what those mags at the nail place try and tell us.
To increase my post-baby workout motivation. There's a big link between organization and health. I for one feel that when my home is tidy, my willingness to make healthy choices goes way up, and I'm banking on that as I work to lose the baby weight.
To save time getting ready. With a newborn, I'm going to need to get dressed in a fast minute and feel confident and current in my outfit all day...or at least until it gets barfed or pooped on.
Elle Decor always say to treat your closet like a jewel box and give the inside a fresh coat of paint or luxe wallpaper. WhatEVER. My big aesthetic move? I got rid of all wire hangers like Mommie Dearest and bought a bunch of plastic hangers in the color I already had the most of, white. The non-white hangers I use to hang the winter items in a storage closet. This color-coordinated hanger thing was totally goofy and makes me sound like a jerk, but it does make me feel more organized and the closet looks way neater.
I feel so good about my clothes options since getting rid of things and getting my remaining possessions in order that I bet I won't feel the need to shop.
I know, I'm still shocked myself.
Jessica McFadden writes the popular mom blog A Parent in Silver Spring. Connect with Jessica on Facebook and Twitter.
