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Wardrobe wakeup Story thanks to Elaine Seager
Wardrobe Wakeup [2] Owning items that don’t match
[5] Keeping torn, worn or items that need
anything else in the wardrobe
mending in the wardrobe
Like most women I come across Bree had
Any clothes that have holes, stretched fabric
items which did not go with anything else in
or broken straps should be removed from
her wardrobe. Purchasing items in the hope
your wardrobe – get them mended, give them
you will eventually find something to match is
away to charity or chuck them.
usually fruitless! The reality is you will probably never buy anything to match it so my rule is that whenever you add a piece of clothing,
We go through many changes in our lives. We
it should go with at least 3 other items.
change location, partners, job roles, become
your body shape
a wardrobe to fit all facets of her lifestyle is
a baby and yet she still keeps clothes in her
crucial to creating a wardrobe that works.
wardrobe from all stages of her pregnancy. My
Your wardrobe should reflect who you are and
tip if you’re planning on becoming pregnant
where you spend your time.
for those clothes.
[1] Buying Duplicates
struggle to find something to wear each day. The reality is I don’t wear half my clothes. I like
wardrobe (just after she’d been given 5 bags
functional easy to wear clothes that I don’t
of hand-me-downs!)
have to iron.
Bree’s Story
Gerlinda’s view:
a good thing to do at the time but it lacked
I’m a lazy shopper, when I find something I
There are some typical mistakes that most
Bree at all!
like I tend to buy it in several colours to save
women make as far as their wardrobes are
time! I think my wardrobe is pretty good;
concerned and Bree was guilty of all of the top
there’s plenty of variety in it although I still
7 deadly wardrobe sins. They are:
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Buying dresses, skirts, tops and shoes of the same style in a different colour is a big no-no! Bree’s easy shopping may have seemed like originality and personality, which is not like
Wardrobe Wakeup (continued on page 40)
Bree’s Conclusion: Having Gerlinda to help de-clutter my wardrobe has been quite a liberating experience although I can’t believe that 80% of my clothes were the wrong size, shape or colour or just simply things that I didn’t wear! Shopping will now be much easier because I know what colours and styles I should buy to suit me. In 3 hours
[7] Relying on the safety of boring black
Gerlinda helped me buy a whole new
and beige
wardrobe which is mixed and matched so everything coordinates. Even my
Bree had quite a few beige items in her
shoes, accessories and handbags match
wardrobe. In NQ we have a great opportunity
so I don’t have to think too hard about
Things you have had since high school (unless
to embrace the vibrant tropical colours that
putting outfits together.
of course you are still in high school) are not
surround us. Wearing colours that also suit
acceptable in your wardrobe. You may think
your skin tone, hair and eyes will make you
The best part of working with a stylist
it’s a classic when in reality it may be tragic. If
feel good and look good. So, instead of beige
is that it’s given me a kick up the bum
it’s a special piece, for example your wedding
EvErything you nEEd your baby to make morefor of an effort with my I introduced navy to Bree’s wardrobe to bring
dress or in Bree’s case her graduation dress, I
out the colour of her blue eyes. CotS
appearance. Since becoming a mum I
[4] Keeping dated items
the test and sent her off to sort out Bree’s
plays many different roles in her life - mother,
Bree’s body shape has changed since having
separate section in your wardrobe specifically
So we decided to put Gerlinda’s theories to
parents and our likes and dislikes change. Bree wife, business owner and entertainer. Creating
or changing your current weight, is to create a
When was the last time you had a good look through your wardrobe? If you’re like most women your wardrobe is stuffed full of clothes you never wear. Local stylist and personal shopper, Gerlinda Aras says that if women understood the best colours and styles that suit them before they went shopping they could save themselves a lot of money.
personality or lifestyle
pair of shoes or an accessory to your wardrobe
[3] Keeping items that no longer fit or suit
Wardrobe Wakeup
[6] Wearing items that don’t suit your
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