Closet review for the sensational women over 50

Get inspired to create amazing new looks without going broke!

Pinterest: I love Pinterest. It helps me organize ideas and stay focused. Whenever I begin a project—fashion included—it’s my first stop.

I use it to gather inspiration and create boards that reflect the look I’m after.

YouTube and Instagram: After Pinterest, I scroll through YouTube and Instagram for more ideas.

Fashion influencers, magazines, and editorial tips are all fair game. I save the looks I look and the ones with potential.

Declutter your closet step by step

1. Try Everything On: Make three piles: keep, donate/sell, and don’t fit. If you’re in the middle of a diet, set aside the “doesn’t fit” clothes for a later review. Enjoy your closet review!
2. Alterations: Pull out anything that needs a minor fix.
3. Mix and Match: Go through the “keep” pile again, experimenting with combinations. Remove anything that doesn’t work with what you already have.
4. Refer to Your Pinterest Board: Use it to find creative ways to style your clothes. You might be surprised at what you already own.

Don’t Shop Until You Know Your Closet

Challenge yourself to create at least three outfits from every piece you keep. Here are a few examples:

• • Black Trousers:
    1. Black trousers + white shirt + black blazer.
    2. Black trousers + beige shirt + printed blazer.
    3. Black trousers + printed shirt + colorful scarf + fun belt + sweater.
  • Create unexpected Combinations: Try pairing two prints, like a small floral shirt, with a small-checkered blazer. If the colors align, the result can be both fun and polished.

Are you tired of wearing jeans?

Keep at least one jeans – make a dark pair that can be worn day or night and consider these substitutes:

Corduroys

Flannel

Small pattern trousers

Non-wrinkle cotton

Smart shopping

When you’re ready to shop, think strategically.

1. Assess Your Closet: Identify what you truly need. Make a list with two columns:
   • Investment Pieces
   • Seasonal Fashion
2. Stick to the List: Only buy what complements your current wardrobe.
3. Adopt the One-In, One-Out Rule: Donate an item for every new one you buy. This keeps your wardrobe manageable and prevents impulse buys.                                                                          The one-in, one-out has saved me many times! I only buy what I love and when I am ready to discard something. This habit has saved me a lot of money! 

Color Themes

Choose a few basic colors to make your mix and matching make more sense. 

Easy Upgrades

Accessories can transform your outfits instantly:

• Belts
• Scarves
• Statement Bags
• Sweaters Draped Over Shoulders
• Jewelry: Necklaces, earrings, or both.

Even colorful socks and stockings can elevate your look. Nordic socks, for example, are a fun winter accessory.

Vintage Shopping

Get to know the vintage stores in your area. You’d be surprised at the treasures you can find. Visit often because they are always getting new things.

Online vintage shops are also worth exploring.

ONLY buy items on your list.

Shop with a purpose. Keep the shopping list on your phone to stay focused, and don’t shop randomly.

Only visit stores on sale with your list on hand!