At the moment I am not working and we are on an extended stand-by (6 weeks and counting) for our next move. This is the the perfect time to re-evaluate my wardrobe and put together a house "uniform" that is both comfortable and makes me feel good while I actively job hunt on my computer.
By carefully evaluating my wardrobe every season, I am able to travel efficiently and stylishly with one suitcase of seasonal clothes and one suitcase of off-season clothes.
My wardrobe review and purge checklist involves going through every item of clothing (socks and underwear included) and discarding or donating clothing along the following guidelines:
- It doesn't fit.
- It is not in good condition (holes, tears or warn-down fabric).
- It has not been worn in the season.
- I don't like the style, fit or fashion.
Deciding to give away or throw out clothing is always difficult because I become emotionally attached to certain pieces. My history with the item of clothing "I wore this when..." or "it was given to me by...." has kept me dragging things from season to season, year to year and yes, even decade to decade. Another powerful emotion for clothing attachment is aspirational "I will lose weight and fit into the...." and "I will wear this to a special event, one day".
I like to look fashionable, and with the following wardrobe review each season I am able to add to my existing wardrobe to keep it up-to-date without spending a lot.