Time for the Fashion edit!

Summer is coming to an end. I know really before it even started we are done but it is true. Store and boutiques now have the fall and winter fashions out. This is a perfect time to do a fashion assessment and a closet inventory of what you have. This is great for many reasons.
1. PURGE! If you have something that you have not worn in two seasons (1 year) or more get ride of it! If it is something that is very special or has a sentimental value then keep it but put it into a closet that is for archival pieces not in your regular clothing population. If it is something regular and you are not wearing it get ride of it. That piece is just taking up space for something else.
2. Check wear and tear. So clothes get tattered but are still good. Things may need a tailor or different laundering so now is a great time to do it, as many piece may not be used until next summer. That way you are ready for the summer start up next year.
3. Check what you have. Sometimes we get into a routine with what we wear and what clothes we are laundering that we forget to us some great pieces in our wardrobe. You may have not worn that great shirt for a while just because you forgot you had it. This leads to the next
4. Identify what you need. Check that you have all 10 of the essential items (for women – Little Black Dress, Trench Coat, Dress Pants, Classic Shirt, Jeans, Any Occasion Top, Skirt, Day Dress, Jacket, Sweatsuit Alternative). If you are missing any of the essential items you need to get them. Also include items that you personal want and love that you would like to add to you wardrobe.
5. Go Shopping and update or stylize for the new season. Now that you are armed with the list of what you need us that to start from and then add some cool seasonal piece that you like to you wardrobe. This is where you can really get creative with clothes and accessories. Ensure that you have the foundations and build from there.

One should be tasked with this either every season (Fall/Winter and Spring/ Summer) or once a year and you will keep you clothes looking fresh and fabulous. This also can help with fashion economics as one is less likely to impulse buy since one is abreast with ones fashion inventory.

Remember that when you are shopping that everyone needs to try everything on. And most important your clothes should be soul stirring and move you. If you are not WOWed by it then it is not worth you money.