You can't pull together the perfect wardrobe when your closet is chaos!

American Women have too many clothes!

“Women usually love what they buy, yet hate two-thirds of what is in their closets.” Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook, 1960

Is your closet stuffed with clothes, some with the tags still hanging from the sleeve?  The truth is, you can’t pull together the perfect outfit when your wardrobe is in chaos.  Too many clothes take up valuable space and creativity

In this economy, you don’t need to shop.  Instead, get your wardrobe working for you.  Shop your own closet and you will find plenty to wear.

So lighten up!  Weed through the clutter, get rid of the unflattering, and embrace what works for your body and lifestyle.  When you’re left with what fits and you enjoy, there won’t be problems finding the perfect dress for drinks, a great outfit for dinner out, or a pulled-together look that’s comfortable for running errands.

Less is more.  Clothes were meant to be worn.  Adding a flash of color through a great shoe or bag can easily change any look.  Maybe it’s a beautiful scarf you found on a trip, or a necklace you bought at a craft fair.

Build a closet of basics that fit well, work for your coloring, and enhance your body shape.  Add in a seasonal trend that appeals to you, but don’t blow your budget on these short-lived items (they’re called trends for a reason)!

It’s really that easy.  You don’t need a sea of clothes to have great style.  Now, go have fun!

Written by Kaki Johnson and Patty Douville at APLOMB, a wardrobe consultancy, fashion styling business in Fairfield County, CT

www.aplombstyle.com