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Detox Your Wardrobe
As an Image Coach, I usually encourage clients to get ready for Spring with the practical task of detoxing their wardrobe.
By getting rid of unflattering garb, the way is cleared for a new, improved you. A careful reassessment of what you wear is a truly transforming experience. Follow my guidelines, and you could change your life.
By ridding yourself of the dross, paradoxically you will find you have MORE of everything.
- More wearable, worthy clothes
- More time - you’ll get dressed so much quicker!
- More money – no more impulse buys
- More confidence
- More control
Getting Started
To totally revamp -with the emphasis firmly on VAMP -your wardrobe, you will need:
- Best part of a day, uninterrupted
- Bin bags, boxes
- Plastic or wooden coat hangers
- Good, uplifting music
- Bags of energy and a positive attitude
First of all, take every single thing out of the wardrobe. Place on the floor or bed. Right now, remove any non-seasonal items. Box these up and allocate a storage space for them. We need to clear the decks.
Next, create a reject pile and cast aside ANYTHING that is:
- Broken
- Stained
- Doesn’t fit and never will. Enjoy how you look NOW
- Old and tatty
- Dated
- Baggy and shapeless
- Totally un you.
Take a step back and have a good look at what’s left.
Silent Language
What are your clothes REALLY saying about you? Do you like what you hear? Anything not reflecting your true personality can go on the reject pile.
You are bound to be left with a number of garments you still have doubts about. Try these on, and take a long look in the mirror.
- Does it still fit?
- Is it flattering?
- When did you last wear it? (Honestly)
- If you saw someone else wearing it, would you compliment him or her?
Ask yourself, is the garment worthy of being worn by the new you? If the answer is no, ditch it.
From now on, only choose to wear clothes that reflect you at your best.
Say Goodbye
Let’s just pause here and assess your cast off pile. How does it feel to be finally getting rid of this stuff? Make this an opportunity to take stock of your appearance, your self-image, and your life. So why do we choose to hold on to old clothes we no longer have use for?
They remind us of “The Good Old Days” –youth, a lost relationship, a life before kids, slimmer times.
The truth is, these clothes are probably shabby and dated. They are taking up precious space you could be using to expand into your new beautiful self. If you need to keep a memory, find another symbol: a photo, piece of jewellery or a letter.
Live In The Present
Resolve to live in the present. Let go of these clothes and make room for your new life.
Maybe you have items you bought but never wear, and feel guilty about. Hanging on to these shopping mistakes won’t change that situation, but perpetuate it. Stop beating yourself up by with the constant reminder every time you open the wardrobe.
Why not take them to a Dress Agency, and earn some money back? Or do some good and take them to the Charity Shop? Perhaps you’ve lost some weight, but still hang on to your “fat clothes.”
Bin these now, and let go of the temptation to slip back into your old habits. If you DO put the weight back on, the clothes you’re hoarding will probably be out of style, anyway.
Bag up your rejects right now and take them away. No regrets. Let’s look to the future!
