How To Find YOUR UNIQUE Style after 50 and Great Closet Clean Out Tips
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- As a woman over 50 (I am 60) and retired for approximately 2 years I have realized that many of my clothing choices are from past programming (work etc.) and not what I really like. In fact, I am not even sure what I really like! I am on a mission to live my best live and live it in things I love to wear that say something about me. If any of this resonates with you, I think you will enjoy this video.
Tips For Looking at Your Wardrobe With Fresh Eyes and Creating a Wardrobe That YOU Will Love
~Brainstorming:
Make a list of styles that you like. This could be a style, or a person for example Jackie Kennedy, or a genre for example 80’s rock star. Then write down some ideas that come to mind when you think of that style etc. Then finally write down actual clothing or accessories that you associate with that style. If it is something that you might be shy to wear, for example 80’s rock star, think of how you could incorporate that feeling into your wardrobe in a way that you would wear it. In the 80’s rock star example, maybe it is a short coat with shoulder pads or Madonna jewelry.
If your list doesn’t look like mine or you think of different categories that is fine! This is just an exercise to get you thinking. You could even find pictures that you like to inspire you.
~Take a Clue From Your Closet:
What are your go to items and why
What items are sitting never worn and why
Acknowledge if you are using clothes you don’t really care for to hide. This is a big topic I know but our clothes should make us feel great and say something about ourselves, not just function to hide. Unfortunately, many women including myself, have a negative body image and never feel free to express themselves though their wardrobe which is so so sad. It’s fine to choose things that are flattering and cover this or that but hopefully you can find things that also speak to YOU!
Do you even like the clothes that you have or are they part of some past programming or expectation? We conform to many norms in our lives which is fine, it keep society functioning. However, we can get stuck in that programming and sometimes not even realize it or have trouble breaking out of it. If that sounds like it could be you, acknowledge it and ask yourself, do I really like this or is it part of past programming that does not serve me now. This is an amazing time in our lives, we have more freedom and chance to be who we really are, SO EXCITING!
Then go through your wardrobe with those questions in mind.
~Sample Closet Clean Out Categories - feel free to make your own categories to fit your needs
Definitely Keep
Definitely Donate
Try To Wear
Alter
I Need Something to Go With It
Sentimental (If that is a category you want)
Maybe
For the maybe clothes, you don’t have to decide yet! Put them in a box or I choose a spare shelf and closet so I could still see them, and if you haven’t retrieved them and worn them, you can feel more confident about donating them. I think it is important to get them out of your closet so you don’t fall into the trap of feeling like you have lots of clothes and don’t need anything new. That said, another way you could accomplish a similar result would be to turn all your hangers around the “wrong” way and when you wear an item, turn that hanger around the “right” way. Then you can easily see the clothes you never wear.
Have fun with this!
My Video Links:
Finding Your Style After 50: • Finding Your Style Aft...
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Make Fall Fashion Your Own
Other Links:
I got a couple ideas from this video though I did not watch it all the way through nor am I very familiar with this channel (though I will check it out more!) • HOW TO FIND YOUR STYLE...
This woman is very inspiring and I have watched a number of her videos.
/ @lindapaige
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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
What we will cover: 0:31
Brainstorming: 1:43
Take a clue from your closet: 6:10
What do you love and why: 6:52
Do you love it or are you hiding: 10:36
What don’t you wear and why: 12:47
Closet clean out categories: 15:35
Closet clean out examples: 16:46
Results: 12:41
Great ideas Ave!
Thank you 😄
Thank you for your video! Ive been retired since March 2023 and am turning 60 soon too! This is my delimma as well! But unlike you! I have way more clothes!!!! I was in uniform part of my career but then also did private or community based care as well and so have the blazers and blouses and trousers! I dont want to just throw everything out either! I am going through my clothes a little at a time and trying to get rid of the clothes that tell me negative things! Greetings from outside Vancouver Canada!
How fun to hear from you in Vancouver! Sounds like we have some things in common and that you have a good strategy. I love that “get rid of clothes that tell you negative things” what a great thought!
Thanks for the ideas about the categories. I think as we head into another season I'll be able to weed out what I didn't wear this winter.
Oh good I hope it helped! If you have your own categories add them in too :)
Love this video. I’ll be tackling my closet soon. Thank you
I’m so glad you liked it! I hope it is helpful. A closet clean out can be so uplifting 😊