#4- MAKE A DETAILED LIST OF “REPLACEMENTS”

You count four white t-shirts, and they all have stains? Pitch every single one (no, you are not allowed to keep them for pj’s) and spend $15 on a brand-new one. Make sure it fits you perfectly, and you will wear it under everything, dress or casual. Do you have twelve pairs of black pants, and still not “perfect”, 365 days a year style? Get rid of all of them (painful, I know…be brave). If you can’t bear to give away perfectly good (if only slightly “last year”) styles, sell them online and use proceeds to buy THE perfect pair, even if it sets you back a few hun’. Ditto for all your denims. These are basics that will make all your funky jackets and camis, which are so “NOW”, look so “RIGHT”.

#5 – PUT THE “WINNERS” BACK INTO YOUR CLOSET AND EVALUATE!

Now, what you have left, after reliving your glory days, intermittent crying jags and laughing fits, and some tough soul-searching, is ‘Best of Best’ – epitome of Fashion Called You! This will become basis for your “signature” style…pieces that make you feel great, pretty, sexy, smart…who knew fashion could be such a pick-me-up. If there’s not much left, it’s time to go shopping, girl! Each season, use your “pin money” (aka your secret stash) to pick up some inexpensive pieces in latest and greatest colors and styles to round out and extend life of your basics. Voila…you finally have SOMETHING to wear!

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Kim Kristofferson-Magnusson is the founder of Lovergirl Promotions, a company that designs fun and funky Tshirts for women celebrating “life’s little luxuries”. Sign up for our popular monthly newsletter at http://www.lovergirlpromotions.com for a chance to win a free Tshirt!

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