Last night I discovered a clothing-oriented website on which the blogger recommended listing everything in your closet and even makin a spreadsheet of it to keep track of what you do – and don't – wear.
What's the point of it? Well, I have gotten to the point in life where I want to get rid of things rather than accumulate them. This has to do with clothes as well.
We have a very casual lifestyle. We don't “do” parties, fancy dinner parties and so on. With my working at home, I certainly don't have to dress up at all.
I do love clothes though, and always have. I love to look in the stores and while I am in no way an overshopper, I do have more than I can wear.
So I took the first step this morning. Listed every single piece of clothing in my armoire (remember, we don't have closets in Germany!) It was --- eye-opening.
I took every piece out and looked at it and wrote it down. Along the way, I did manage to discard three short sleeve cardigans, a blouse and a handful of scarves, all of which I realized I didn't really wear or was not satisfied with.
So from here out, the plan is to note everyday what I wear. With this list, it will be easy. Everything is listed by category, so all I have to do is tick this things off: these pants, this top. The theory sounds good, at least!
I will also try to photograph my outfit each day, so I an see how it really looks and if the pieces go together as well as I thought they did.
One other idea I had: I have a lot of long sleeve cardigans in the closet at the moment. With summer having finally arrived in Germany, I will most definitely NOT be wearing them for another rmonth of so at least. So I think I will remove them from the closet and from the list for the time being. An emptier closet will be helpful.
Speaking of which, this is what the situation looks like. Here is a general view:
Top shelf has: scarves (which need desperately to be put into order; camisoles; shorts
second shelf is: blue t-shirts/tops; pink t-shirts/tops; white t-shirts/tops
The hanging section is sorted by type of clothing, and then by colour. From left: dresses; blouses, overblouses, jackets, cardigans (blue, pink, white, gray); slacks (one hanger with jeans, one with linen summer slacks, one with capri pants); one rack of skirts; belts; outerwear jackets; bathrobe.
It is too full, actually. It would be easier to find things if it was emptier and it would also be better for the clothes if they aren't jammed in together.
If and when I get this in hand, then I can tackle the shoes (don't have that many, actually), handbags and jewelry.
It might sound odd, but this is my idea of fun!
