Comments on: Clothing Clutter http://whereenergyflows.com/2008/06/03/clothing-clutter/ Feng Shui, Space Clearing and Healthy Homes Thu, 10 May 2012 05:40:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Administration http://whereenergyflows.com/2008/06/03/clothing-clutter/comment-page-1/#comment-399 Administration Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:27:35 +0000 http://whereenergyflows.com/?p=545#comment-399 Thanks Roberta! Yes I think getting someone to come in and help us sort things out is a great idea. Packing for a trip is also a good exercise, for example pretend pack for a week-long business trip or a week-long holiday. It helps us to understand the 20/80 principle (we wear 20% of the clothes in our closet 80% of the time). I used to sew my own clothes at one time and I remember being fascinated by the patterns for complete ensembles. One time I found one of those 'weekender' patterns in which everything was reversible. Those four basic reversible pieces got me through quite a few business trips. Talk about packing light! Deborah Thanks Roberta!

Yes I think getting someone to come in and help us sort things out is a great idea. Packing for a trip is also a good exercise, for example pretend pack for a week-long business trip or a week-long holiday. It helps us to understand the 20/80 principle (we wear 20% of the clothes in our closet 80% of the time).

I used to sew my own clothes at one time and I remember being fascinated by the patterns for complete ensembles. One time I found one of those ‘weekender’ patterns in which everything was reversible. Those four basic reversible pieces got me through quite a few business trips. Talk about packing light!

Deborah

]]> By: Roberta Binder http://whereenergyflows.com/2008/06/03/clothing-clutter/comment-page-1/#comment-398 Roberta Binder Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:09:08 +0000 http://whereenergyflows.com/?p=545#comment-398 Many years ago, my daughter and I hired a young lady to come and sort our closets. One of the best investments we every made. She was brutal! In the end, we both came out with clothes that went together, as you noted Deborah, made a great first and second statement and the entire wardrobe blended together. The other thing she felt strongly about - if you haven't worn it for a season, it goes! That one continues to remain difficult, however I have continued the practice. The only area that doesn't apply to are the few formal clothes that are seldom worn. However, even they get axed when the are beyond their day. New energy is great. And it doesn't have to cost a fortune to keep your wardrobe up - just learn to shop wisely. I find a few, carefully selected, good quality items each season can add that spark and recognition that Deborah so wonderfully addressed. Oh, and if it doesn't fit - it is out the door! I had some slacks I loved and kept clinging to - hoping they would one day fit again. Well, that day came and the style was so outdated and uncomfortable I couldn't be comfortable in. Cheers, Deborah - great story. Many years ago, my daughter and I hired a young lady to come and sort our closets. One of the best investments we every made. She was brutal! In the end, we both came out with clothes that went together, as you noted Deborah, made a great first and second statement and the entire wardrobe blended together.

The other thing she felt strongly about – if you haven’t worn it for a season, it goes! That one continues to remain difficult, however I have continued the practice. The only area that doesn’t apply to are the few formal clothes that are seldom worn. However, even they get axed when the are beyond their day. New energy is great.

And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to keep your wardrobe up – just learn to shop wisely. I find a few, carefully selected, good quality items each season can add that spark and recognition that Deborah so wonderfully addressed.

Oh, and if it doesn’t fit – it is out the door! I had some slacks I loved and kept clinging to – hoping they would one day fit again. Well, that day came and the style was so outdated and uncomfortable I couldn’t be comfortable in.

Cheers, Deborah – great story.

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