I wanted to write today’s article on this saying, ‘A wardrobe is full of clothes, but I’ve got nothing to wear’—whether you’ve thought it yourself or heard someone say it to you.
Before I dive into more details, I’d want to point out that a “wardrobe audit” is one of the most important aspects of resolving this issue and should be performed at least once every year.
During this process, I demonstrate how people surround themselves with clothes that do not suit their wishes and needs—clothes that have been bought but are almost never worn. I cannot stress enough the importance of a wardrobe audit and the countless benefits my clients gain from undertaking such a declutter with me, and, of course, we must not forget the ‘AHA’ moments they experience.
So let me summarise for you what the benefits of a wardrobe audit are.
- Evaluation
For starters, it allows us to examine what we have in our closet. I’ve mentioned in earlier articles that we only use 20% of the items in our closet, and because we don’t use the other 80%, they simply take up space. - Elimination
Simply identifying what is not working. Getting rid of these items, either by giving them away or selling them, and making room for new functional items that reflect your personality, current lifestyle, body shape, and colouring. - Plan
What you actually need – instead of purchasing clothes randomly, without purpose or knowledge. Like cooking a recipe, you must know what you need to buy and what items are in your cupboard. - Tailored Shopping
Finally, we’ll fill the gaps. Now that we’ve removed the unsuitable items from your closet to make room for new ones, and we’ve identified the ideal and functional items with my assistance and knowledge, we can go shopping with purpose and intention. This not only saves us time and money, but it also ensures that you get things that make you feel and look great and enhances your self-confidence.
The wardrobe audit involves a lot of psychology. Going through the audit process has a purpose. Before opening clients’ closet doors, I conduct a “tailored Q&A session” to better understand them. Then, when we’re standing in front of the wardrobe door, we go over our prior conversation so they can clearly see their own buying pattern and how it reflects their style choices.
Wardrobe makeover is an extremely intimate and sensitive process that allows a personal stylist to work directly with an individual. I enter my clients’ most private space – their homes and the insides of their wardrobes. I am always grateful to have been chosen for this role.
Warmest,
Rahşan