Rightsizing Your Wardrobe

Let me admit, right from the start, that rightsizing your wardrobe can be an emotional thing, especially for us ladies. We like to look our best, have plenty of options, and suit our clothing not only to current styles, the weather, and the occasion, but also to our mood. Some days you just feel like wearing a red dress and black shoes or a black dress and yellow shoes. Then we have to have the accessories to go with each outfit, which can lead to quite a few items when you think about it. Men, generally speaking, tend to have less accumulations of clothing in their closets than women do, but the same rules apply. However, moving does not have to mean you get to keep only 10 outfits and rotate them sequentially. Instead, here are some methods we use at Senior Focused Relocations to rightsize a client's wardrobe:

1. Think about what clothing has not been worn for a year and cull it out.
2. Take a good look at items that are showing signs of wear or have been damaged or stained.
3. Keep a realistic amount of particular items. For instance, if you wear slacks every day you'll
need a larger amount of those than of dresses.
4. Remove items that are no longer in style.
5. Stop saving that outfit that will fit when you just lose 10 pounds.
6. These same rules apply to accessories, such as shoes, purses, scarves, and jewelry.

One of the best things about downsizing the amount of clothing in your closet is the fact that donating or giving these items to others really helps them out and makes you feel good in the process. Nice clothing may not be something everyone can afford, but your generosity will allow others to enjoy this wonderful gift from you.