Friday, January 22, 2010

Organize Your Closet

Author: Kathryn "The Budget Fashionista" Finney

Source: articleage.com



How many times have you looked into your closet and thought, "I
have nothing to wear"? If you hear yourself uttering this
statement more often than not, you have a dysfunctional closet.
It is probably, carhartt coats, missing several key pieces that allow you to
easily transition from one outfit to the next. It's time to stop
the insanity and get a functional closet.

The Perfect Ten ™, ten classic pieces that should be in every
woman's wardrobe, is the best, carhartt coats, remedy to a dysfunctional closet.
It's truly amazing the number of outfits that can be made when
these ten items rest in your wardrobe: at least 32 different
combinations. Along with your signature, carhartt coats, item, the majority of
your shopping dollars should be spent on classic, well made
versions of these items that fit your personal style.

The Ten Things Needed for, carhartt coats, a Functional Closet

Black Suit - Purchase at least one basic two- to three-button
black jacket with either matching black skirt or black pants.
Make sure it's made of a lightweight, seasonless material like
gabardine or rayon and contains a small, carhartt coats, amount (no more than 5%)
of spandex/lycra to ensure a quality fit.

White Dress Shirt - This is an important closet staple and can
be both trendy (wear underneath your favorite t-shirt) and
classic (wear with a business suit). Head to stores like the Gap
for high quality,, carhartt coats, basic cotton shirts well under $50.

Plain Black Pumps - Make sure your closet has at least one pair
of 1ฝ- to 2-inch plain black pumps that takes you from the
office to dinner. Use shoe jewelry from stores like Torrid to
change the appearance of your shoes without breaking the bank.

A Pair of Great Fitting Jeans - Every closet must have at least
one pair of great fitting jeans. Two are even better. Discount
leader Target.com offers a custom jean service.

Black Dress - A closet staple, the "little black dress" should
be, carhartt coats, made of a sturdy but lightweight fabric like a cotton/rayon
blend, carhartt coats, . Avoid heavy wool fabrics that counteract the slimming
effects of the color and limit wear during the warmer seasons.

Three Spandex T-shirts - Purchase three cotton/spandex shirts in
the following colors: black, white, and another, brighter color
(that suits you well). These shirts help stretch your closet and
are perfect for layering as well as wearing alone. The Perfect
Fit stretch t-shirts are the best.

Tote Bag - One of these bags serves double duty as a briefcase
during the week and a shopping bag on the weekend.

Sneakers - You'll need one pair of sneakers that can be worn
both for workouts and casual activities like shopping.

Trench coat/All-Weather Coat - A classic trench coat can be worn
as an all-weather coat and a dress (make sure the buttons of the
coat extend to at least 3 inches above your knee). Look for
coats with a removable lining to increase usage.

Khakis/Chinos/Brown pants - A weekend staple, chino-style pants
add diversity to your outfits.






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