On the Coast – Families Issue 99 I April/May 2019 | Page 27

are not sure about or can’t possibly part
with for whatever reason get placed in
the third pile.
1. Do I love the colour and does the
colour love me?
2. Do I love the fit, shape and style
for me?
3. Does it serve a purpose this
season? For example, is it a
workable shape, length, colour,
print or pattern for this season’s
fashion or is it outdated?
Tip
Be honest, ruthless and don’t
hoard items that will only be worn
if you lose/or gain weight
Get ready to declutter
The “no” pile must go! Your “yes” pile is
what goes back into your wardrobe and
your third pile can either be packed away
and reassessed next season or given to a
good home. Either way, the third pile must
be out of sight and out of mind, you can
always revisit this pile half way through a
season if you feel the item may work.
Often what is in the “no” pile and the
“third” pile is what makes our wardrobe look
full but useless. 
STILL STUCK ON DECIDING? Then
Sam’s Toss or Treasure exert from her
book Stylish, Sexy & Sane...in 30 days!
below may help.
Things to toss
ƒ ƒ Ill fitting garments
ƒ ƒ Worn or damaged items
ƒ ƒ Incorrect colours
ƒ ƒ Anything you haven’t worn in two
years that doesn’t fit the “things
to treasure” criteria
ƒ ƒ Items you wore when you were
either smaller and/or larger if
you never wish to be that size
again
Things to treasure
ƒ ƒ Sentimental items (if they don’t
make the audit above but you still
want to keep them, pack them
away and reassess next season)
ƒ ƒ True vintage pieces – jewellery,
hat, evening bag, scarf, gloves.
Items that will do the “fashion
circuit” and be back in style
within 10 years – lace, silk, satin,
floral, animal print, stripe, spot,
denim, linen, velvet or taffeta
ƒ ƒ Evening shoes and bags – these
items often work back beautifully
with new season after five wear, and
give it an element of individuality
ƒ ƒ Any item that is timeless in its design
– the LBD (little black/navy dress),
leather handbag, court shoes, pearls,
linked chain.
Detoxing your wardrobe is a liberating
experience – but this elation can be
quickly replaced with anxiety about
what you have left to wear. Fret not. The
things you DO have are things that you
love, suit your colour palette, enhance
your body shape and have a purpose
in the coming season. The next step in
creating a Workable Wardrobe is to learn
how to replenish your items with some
savvy “new season” shopping.
Vibrantly yours,
Sam & Jordi Woods x
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