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Work your Wardrobe: #4 – What to Spend
This financial strategy for what to spend on your wardrobe is appropriate for Canada and United States economies. The suggested annual wardrobe investment for all clothing items (including inner wear, outerwear, and accessories) is 5 – 10% of the gross annual salary, or 5 – 10% of the desired gross annual salary. If your lifestyle…
Read MoreWork your Wardrobe: #3 – Create an Organized Closet
… 1. Create Efficient Space Whether your closet is walk-in or reach-in, make use of every inch: from floor to ceiling and from wall to wall. For an organized closet, ensure you have sufficient hanging rods, shelves, hooks, etc. If your closet was not built-in, you can use hanging canvas shelves, hanging pockets, portable clear…
Read MoreWork your Wardrobe: #2 – Develop Wardrobe Modules
… Use wardrobe modules to create maximum efficiency, and have something for every occasion. After your closet inventory and purge, it’s time to organize your clothing into modules. To facilitate this, create wardrobe module charts like the following. Notice that the ratio of 3rd layer to bottoms to tops is 1 – 2 – 3. …
Read MoreWork Your Wardrobe: #1 – Take Inventory
…. Auditing your wardrobe and taking inventory is the first action to a more efficient, effective, and workable wardrobe. To start your inventory, set up five ‘stations’ – these are areas to place clothing into categories. You can place a sign at each station to indicate the category. You will probably need the following stations:…
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