Closet Clean-Out Tips - Applaud Women

Divine Inspirations
Alexandria
744-2557

I DO Bridal & Tuxedo
Alton
875-4848

Wooden Soldier Ltd
Bartlett
356-5643

Modern Bride & Formal Shop
Rte. 101
Bedford
472-4933

Betty Dee Fashions
Berlin
752-5141

Sherry's Veils
Bow
493-2775

Heidi's Bridal Boutique
Claremont
542-3345

Linda's Country Lane Bridal
Claremont
543-0882

A Day to Remember Bridal
Boutique
1 North Main St.
Concord
228.8031

Cassie’s Bridal
41 North Main Street
Concord
227-0561

The Perfect Dress For You
Concord
856-8829

Two Hearts Bridal Boutique
Dover
743-1433

Custom Bridal Veils
Exeter
778-6440

Townsend's Bridal & Formal
Center
Exeter
778-0280

William Fitz Bridal
Fitzwilliam
585-9555

Bridals by Giuseppe
Freedom
236-4543

Maria Antonieta Couture
Bridal
Gorham
839-5440

Country Bridals and Formal
Wear
17 Main Street
Jaffrey
532-7641

Closet Clean-Out Tips
by Susan Kanoff

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Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Chances are it isn’t because you’re lacking clothes, but
that you have way too many of them! A clean closet will help you to coordinate outfits more easily, maximize space
and better organize your clothes. Here are some tips to help you with your closet make-over:

1.Have the right supplies on-hand including the most important, good hangers. My favorite type is the slim-line
hanger—a thin velvet covered hanger that keeps clothes from slipping off. The slim-line can be found in most
stores or on-line at www.onlyhangers.com/Cat-122-1-105/Slim-Line_Hangers.htm. Never use the metal drycleaner
hangers as they can stretch and ruin clothes. Other supplies include boxes and/or trash bags for sorting clothes
(label them toss, alter, donate and consign), plastic shoes boxes, and organizers for belts and scarves.

2.Start by getting rid of everything that you know you don’t like or won’t wear. Next pull everything out of your closet
that you are unsure of. Try each piece on and ask yourself the following questions:
Do I love it?
Have I worn it in the last year?
Does it flatter my shape and look great on me?
Am I saving this piece for when I lose weight?
Does it fit me well or need tailoring?
Is it comfortable?
Is it in style?
Is it worn, pilled, stained or ripped beyond repair?
Does it go with other pieces in my closet?
Does the color warm my skin tone or wash me out?

3. Put only the clothes back in your closet that you LOVE and look GREAT on you. Find a home for everything else.
If there are some pieces of clothing that you just can’t part with, put them in a clear plastic container and store them
outside of your closet (attic, basement, etc),. then re-visit them in 6 months. If you haven’t missed them, chances
are it’s time to part ways.

4.Other Tips:
Keep handbags stuffed with paper to keep their shape
Store shoes on shoe racks or in clear plastic shoe boxes (so you can see what’s inside). Clear boxes can also be
used to store scarves and hair accessories.
Weed out your closet every month using the hanger trick* and do a major closet cleaning seasonally.
After you’ve cleaned your closet, take inventory and make a list of the pieces you’re missing or need to replace.

*The Hanger Trick:
If you’re unsure of what you’re not wearing, try this trick. Take all of your clothes out of your closet and hang them
up with the hook facing you (instead of facing the wall). After you wear your clothes, hang them the right way when
you put them back into the closet. After several months, look at the hangers that are facing the wrong way---these
are the pieces you are not wearing.

Susan Kanoff is a Wardrobe Stylist with a passion for fashion and a flair for style. She has an innate ability to create
fabulous outfits for women of all shapes and sizes. Her
warmth, sensitivity, and positive energy make her the perfect partner for a wardrobe
make-over. In addition to working with private clients, Susan’s styling can also be seen on television and in catalogs.
For more information visit Susan’s website at www.agreatnewlook.com or call (978) 807-0577.