You did a fantastic job with that, Kaz! This was so therapeutic to watch. Those clothes that remain are going to be so happy that they finally have breathing space inside the wardrobe 😊❤️
Hi Kaz👋. I highly commend you for engaging in this exercise, I find it an extremely brave thing to do. Just as one example, I also have many articles of clothing with tags still on. I purchased close to all of them for someone I imagined I could and or would become yet for many pieces it has been decades and that person still exists only in my hopes and dreams. To get rid of them I would be ticking off one more failure in my life and that is a hard pill to swallow. Perhaps this is my question, is it just me?
Hi Jennifer, I have been meaning to do it for ages but managed to finally pluck up the courage. I know exactly what you mean about buying clothing for the person you imagined you could be. I think if you get rid of those items it will help you accept the person you are. Don't look upon it as a failure. I really think it would help you accept the fact that your life turned out to be different to the one you expected it to be. I found it a really cathartic thing to do and I think you would too. Maybe ask someone to help you, it might make it easier if you had a friend there. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you all the best 💖
Absolutely, my suits and high heels need to go to younger women starting careers. I hardley use them now. Chicago has some good places to donate for women. In addition to winter coat drive ... Great idea !
Holidays are coming up! Surely you can find a way to wear that gorgeous lace piece? I like to make a “use it or lose it” pile for things I love and never got around to wearing with a “timer” on it… sometimes I just have to make a point of figuring out where/how to wear something and it requires seeing it and thinking about it to get that done!
Do you mean the black lace with the ruffles? I though I could wear that over a short sleeve bodysuit and maybe line it from the waist down. What you said makes perfect sense. I've made a pile of a few dresses that maybe I can alter 🥰
You made a lot of progress Kaz! In my case, I try to buy one item for each piece of clothing that I get rid of. It does help, but it's hard sometimes to adhere to my own rule. I know that I have too many clothes. You've inspired me to rethink my wardrobe.
My dear Kaz - I also know how to buy things 2 or 3 times (I always thought I needed a replacement if something happened to part no. 1 (which has never happened in 30 years of active fashion shopping) I have actually totally gotten out of the habit - I am very proud to see how great you have sorted out and how liberating it is - I do that now too. Kind regards Ralf 😻
Hi Ralf, yes exactly, and thank you. Ever time I have bought a back up I've never needed it. I should have learnt my lesson by now. I actually think that clearing everything out of that wardrobe made me realise how pointless it is. I think I'm finally cured and good luck with your clearout 🥰
A lot of things to think about there... enjoyed the discussion and process of reflection. I don't think much of the ratio. The reason is your wardrobe is a resource and even if you don't go to weddings or funerals etc often, you still need to have reliable outfits to wear to them without panic. Last minute buys are usually regretful ones IMO. Also if you find a style or colour that works for you, it's indeed sensible to double up. I don't do this a lot but sometimes it happens. Like recently I started going full bore on navy blue, and denim/chambray separates. I've ended up with 4 pairs of white linen pants! However they are different lengths and thicknesses and I also wear them under shirt dresses I leave buttons open at the mid to lower skirt. I've also found that now I'm not in an office I need more of a neutral smart-casual base like that. Even though I feel a bit ordinary and suburban in a shirt dress, but not everything in your wardrobe is going to be a hero and I'm going for integration of my wardrobe these days. I know you have worked in wardrobe design but I'm going to risk making a few suggestions anyway even if you already know this stuff others might find it useful?: - it's worthwhile to hang and order your wardrobe according to colour and then within that style. You will then see at a glance if you're duplicating unnecessarily, it also helps when choosing outfits - try the French approach and realistically appraise the body and work out if you need to concentrate on a particular area. For instance I'm needing to work on my posture; if the hips go forward and the back is curved it throws out the look of the clothes it makes everything look a bit dumpy. So I've ordered a corrective brace thing I can tighten as well as doing some back straightening exercises. Leaning forward for years will do that but it can creep up on you. I"ve always had a pelvic tilt it's from being tall but you can get it at any height - I find a shirtdress is very versatile and you can change the look with a twilly, belt etc. Worth investing in a few good ones IMO - try getting a slightly different shade of the same colour to build on separates. This helps build continuity and the illusion of height, so dark blue dress, slightly lighter blue jacket.. or go into brighter shades just keep from too high a contrast but graduating... it really helps. - go for good quality and go less strongly on the knits? The knits cling and show up every bit of fat or chubbiness. I am going to make some silk slips to wear under some dresses to avoid this cling factor. Jersey can be a killer for this. It also goes out of shape rapidly and you get that saggy feeling...maybe this is just me but I want a look that's more crisp. I don't mind a bit of ironing if it pulls my look together. I find spray on starch really revives a jacket or shirt that's flagging a bit. - if you have a favourite dress jacket or shirt that's fading try reviving with fabric dye. There is a bloke who does this in Sydney or you can do it yourself with Rit fabric dye, the clothes must be clean and made of natural fibres it doesn't work at all on polyester. I did this with jeans and also a French navy blue jacket. - linen shirts are extremely cool in the summer and can be worn as a jacket, with a small top or even the dreaded spaghetti straps on an item worn underneath. The value there is you are simply not taking the shirt/jacket off! It also protects your arms and back against the sun and looks good aesthetically, and you can casually roll the sleeves up and wear some statement jewellery on your arms or at your neck. - an office jacket can be revived with jeans; I have two of them in navy blue one is boxy in linen and the other is finely striped superfine wool. Each look great when worn in this way. Adjustable belts like the Hermès Kelly is a lifeline there because it immediately amps up the look and you can wear them outside the jacket to nip the waist in. I got one in white with palladium hardware and it's fantastic I was initially worried it was a waste of money but No!!. Or you can downplay with say a woven brown and raffia belt and shoes that pick up either those colours or the colours of your shoes. I go with the 2/3 rule that 2 out of three accessory items should be close to a match so belt, shoes and bag but not all 3 being different. Usually anyway. But you can have exceptions of course especially if a plain outfit. - slide on shoes like mules are great. If I were on the less tall side I would wear platforms with woven raffia etc. Those platform espadrilles work really well with a summer dress and immediately make the look more casual. I wear horizontal stripes but obviously you will thrive in vertical ones. Some of those dresses you have really work with that flow of stripes beautifully. Overall a worthwhile and considered process! I enjoyed it a lot...silly me I was going to bed when your video popped up in my feed and now I've got obsessed with the concepts involved. I've got an early start tomorrow never mind!
Thank you for all the suggestions Deborah 💖 A large part of the job of being a wardrobe mistress is looking after costumes, be they period costumes or modern day clothing and everything inbetween. I have used more starch than I care to remember and dyeing fabric, clothing and shoes is an everyday occurence. My dresses are the only part of my wardrobe that I don't sort into colours because I rarely wear them. I'm very much a separates type of person. It's difficult to explain but theatre people have a way of dressing that is different to most people. The majority of theatre people that I know favour bo-ho/slightly eccentric styles. However, I do think your suggestions would be helpful for others and thank you for putting so much thought into it 🥰
@@5ftNothing Interesting! I did notice the boho thing and it made me think of Helena Bonham Carter. She has kept her own theatre-influenced style and refused to be commodified. I'm not sure that I have a personal style so much as I just experiment with what I can make work. But I definitely dislike flowing sleeves especially long ones. I also don't really like fringes. But then again I can sometimes make things work that I don't necessarily like. For instance I have had a lot of checked pants over the years! but that's because they tend to go on sale ...so I have fun with stuff and try to make it work especially if I get things on sale. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this. I actually do a regular clearing out - whenever I need to relax or I need to sort my thoughts, I organise closets and drawers. :D
I also like organising and tidying up but I don't get rid of anything while I'm doing it. I just keep organising things that I never use. However, I think I've turned over a new leaf. I've already packed the dresses I discarded ready to be dropped off at the Red Cross shop. I've also sorted out some more bags that I'm going to sell. I admire you for doing this regularly 💖
Hi Kaz, loved this!!! I really need to do it myself. I don’t know why but I’ve really bought a lot of clothes this past year. I need to go thru mine. Thanks for the initiative to do it. Take care 🌸🌸🌸🌸
That's a very good point and sadly true. There have been a few scandals over the years about exactly how much of people's donated money actually reaches the people who need it 🤔
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You did a fantastic job with that, Kaz! This was so therapeutic to watch. Those clothes that remain are going to be so happy that they finally have breathing space inside the wardrobe 😊❤️
Thanks Corrine. It's so much easier to find things now 🥰
Hi Kaz👋. I highly commend you for engaging in this exercise, I find it an extremely brave thing to do. Just as one example, I also have many articles of clothing with tags still on. I purchased close to all of them for someone I imagined I could and or would become yet for many pieces it has been decades and that person still exists only in my hopes and dreams. To get rid of them I would be ticking off one more failure in my life and that is a hard pill to swallow. Perhaps this is my question, is it just me?
Hi Jennifer, I have been meaning to do it for ages but managed to finally pluck up the courage. I know exactly what you mean about buying clothing for the person you imagined you could be. I think if you get rid of those items it will help you accept the person you are. Don't look upon it as a failure. I really think it would help you accept the fact that your life turned out to be different to the one you expected it to be. I found it a really cathartic thing to do and I think you would too. Maybe ask someone to help you, it might make it easier if you had a friend there. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you all the best 💖
@@5ftNothing Thank you Kaz, those are very wise and encouraging words. I always appreciate and look forward to your most kind words 🫶🫶🫶
Not a failure , it’s the fault of the clothes. Much love to you❤.
It’s not failure but courage, Jennifer 💕☺️🤗
Absolutely, my suits and high heels need to go to younger women starting careers. I hardley use them now. Chicago has some good places to donate for women. In addition to winter coat drive ...
Great idea !
Thank you, I'm sure your donation will be greatly appreciated ❤
Holidays are coming up! Surely you can find a way to wear that gorgeous lace piece? I like to make a “use it or lose it” pile for things I love and never got around to wearing with a “timer” on it… sometimes I just have to make a point of figuring out where/how to wear something and it requires seeing it and thinking about it to get that done!
Do you mean the black lace with the ruffles? I though I could wear that over a short sleeve bodysuit and maybe line it from the waist down. What you said makes perfect sense. I've made a pile of a few dresses that maybe I can alter 🥰
You made a lot of progress Kaz! In my case, I try to buy one item for each piece of clothing that I get rid of. It does help, but it's hard sometimes to adhere to my own rule. I know that I have too many clothes. You've inspired me to rethink my wardrobe.
Thank you Kathleen. One in, one out is a good rule. I tend to hang on to things for too long, it feels really good to get rid of so much 🥰
I remember the Clash song! Going to clean out my closet now.
It's a good song isn't it. Good luck with cleaning your closet 🥰
My dear Kaz - I also know how to buy things 2 or 3 times (I always thought I needed a replacement if something happened to part no. 1 (which has never happened in 30 years of active fashion shopping) I have actually totally gotten out of the habit - I am very proud to see how great you have sorted out and how liberating it is - I do that now too. Kind regards Ralf 😻
Hi Ralf, yes exactly, and thank you. Ever time I have bought a back up I've never needed it. I should have learnt my lesson by now. I actually think that clearing everything out of that wardrobe made me realise how pointless it is. I think I'm finally cured and good luck with your clearout 🥰
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A lot of things to think about there... enjoyed the discussion and process of reflection.
I don't think much of the ratio. The reason is your wardrobe is a resource and even if you don't go to weddings or funerals etc often, you still need to have reliable outfits to wear to them without panic. Last minute buys are usually regretful ones IMO.
Also if you find a style or colour that works for you, it's indeed sensible to double up. I don't do this a lot but sometimes it happens. Like recently I started going full bore on navy blue, and denim/chambray separates. I've ended up with 4 pairs of white linen pants!
However they are different lengths and thicknesses and I also wear them under shirt dresses I leave buttons open at the mid to lower skirt. I've also found that now I'm not in an office I need more of a neutral smart-casual base like that. Even though I feel a bit ordinary and suburban in a shirt dress, but not everything in your wardrobe is going to be a hero and I'm going for integration of my wardrobe these days.
I know you have worked in wardrobe design but I'm going to risk making a few suggestions anyway even if you already know this stuff others might find it useful?:
- it's worthwhile to hang and order your wardrobe according to colour and then within that style. You will then see at a glance if you're duplicating unnecessarily, it also helps when choosing outfits
- try the French approach and realistically appraise the body and work out if you need to concentrate on a particular area. For instance I'm needing to work on my posture; if the hips go forward and the back is curved it throws out the look of the clothes it makes everything look a bit dumpy. So I've ordered a corrective brace thing I can tighten as well as doing some back straightening exercises. Leaning forward for years will do that but it can creep up on you. I"ve always had a pelvic tilt it's from being tall but you can get it at any height
- I find a shirtdress is very versatile and you can change the look with a twilly, belt etc. Worth investing in a few good ones IMO
- try getting a slightly different shade of the same colour to build on separates. This helps build continuity and the illusion of height, so dark blue dress, slightly lighter blue jacket.. or go into brighter shades just keep from too high a contrast but graduating... it really helps.
- go for good quality and go less strongly on the knits? The knits cling and show up every bit of fat or chubbiness. I am going to make some silk slips to wear under some dresses to avoid this cling factor. Jersey can be a killer for this. It also goes out of shape rapidly and you get that saggy feeling...maybe this is just me but I want a look that's more crisp. I don't mind a bit of ironing if it pulls my look together. I find spray on starch really revives a jacket or shirt that's flagging a bit.
- if you have a favourite dress jacket or shirt that's fading try reviving with fabric dye. There is a bloke who does this in Sydney or you can do it yourself with Rit fabric dye, the clothes must be clean and made of natural fibres it doesn't work at all on polyester. I did this with jeans and also a French navy blue jacket.
- linen shirts are extremely cool in the summer and can be worn as a jacket, with a small top or even the dreaded spaghetti straps on an item worn underneath. The value there is you are simply not taking the shirt/jacket off! It also protects your arms and back against the sun and looks good aesthetically, and you can casually roll the sleeves up and wear some statement jewellery on your arms or at your neck.
- an office jacket can be revived with jeans; I have two of them in navy blue one is boxy in linen and the other is finely striped superfine wool. Each look great when worn in this way. Adjustable belts like the Hermès Kelly is a lifeline there because it immediately amps up the look and you can wear them outside the jacket to nip the waist in. I got one in white with palladium hardware and it's fantastic I was initially worried it was a waste of money but No!!. Or you can downplay with say a woven brown and raffia belt and shoes that pick up either those colours or the colours of your shoes. I go with the 2/3 rule that 2 out of three accessory items should be close to a match so belt, shoes and bag but not all 3 being different. Usually anyway. But you can have exceptions of course especially if a plain outfit.
- slide on shoes like mules are great. If I were on the less tall side I would wear platforms with woven raffia etc. Those platform espadrilles work really well with a summer dress and immediately make the look more casual. I wear horizontal stripes but obviously you will thrive in vertical ones. Some of those dresses you have really work with that flow of stripes beautifully.
Overall a worthwhile and considered process! I enjoyed it a lot...silly me I was going to bed when your video popped up in my feed and now I've got obsessed with the concepts involved. I've got an early start tomorrow never mind!
Thank you for all the suggestions Deborah 💖 A large part of the job of being a wardrobe mistress is looking after costumes, be they period costumes or modern day clothing and everything inbetween. I have used more starch than I care to remember and dyeing fabric, clothing and shoes is an everyday occurence. My dresses are the only part of my wardrobe that I don't sort into colours because I rarely wear them. I'm very much a separates type of person. It's difficult to explain but theatre people have a way of dressing that is different to most people. The majority of theatre people that I know favour bo-ho/slightly eccentric styles. However, I do think your suggestions would be helpful for others and thank you for putting so much thought into it 🥰
@@5ftNothing Interesting! I did notice the boho thing and it made me think of Helena Bonham Carter. She has kept her own theatre-influenced style and refused to be commodified. I'm not sure that I have a personal style so much as I just experiment with what I can make work. But I definitely dislike flowing sleeves especially long ones. I also don't really like fringes. But then again I can sometimes make things work that I don't necessarily like. For instance I have had a lot of checked pants over the years! but that's because they tend to go on sale ...so I have fun with stuff and try to make it work especially if I get things on sale. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this. I actually do a regular clearing out - whenever I need to relax or I need to sort my thoughts, I organise closets and drawers. :D
I also like organising and tidying up but I don't get rid of anything while I'm doing it. I just keep organising things that I never use. However, I think I've turned over a new leaf. I've already packed the dresses I discarded ready to be dropped off at the Red Cross shop. I've also sorted out some more bags that I'm going to sell. I admire you for doing this regularly 💖
The Clash…Should I Stay or Should I Go…I was in High School and have used it as my ring tone 😊
Thank you, yes! 🤗
Hi Kaz, loved this!!! I really need to do it myself. I don’t know why but I’ve really bought a lot of clothes this past year. I need to go thru mine. Thanks for the initiative to do it. Take care 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Hi Mary, you should do it, it's very liberating 🥰
You did a great job! You cleared a lot out of your closet. Well done!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you, there is so much space in there now. It's much easier to find things 😎
That was fun to watch 😊first thing next the morning
Thank you Jolee 💜💜
Watching for inspiration! Maybe I’ll get inspired to clean my closet out. I’m guilty.
I've been meaning to do it for ages Katee. It's very cathartic 💜💜
You make me smile. I love your channel ❤
😊 thank you
Definitely going to clear out my closet ❤
It's surprisingly liberating 🥰
Hi Kaz I am in the process of getting rid of some ill fitting clothes too. However I still keep more than I donate or sell! Hahahaa❤
Hi Grace, well I kept 42 and only donated 31 so I'm the same 😅
People are more aware now of CEO’s wages and charity donations. So always good to beware of where your money is going
That's a very good point and sadly true. There have been a few scandals over the years about exactly how much of people's donated money actually reaches the people who need it 🤔