WARDROBE AUDIT
Letâs get wardrobe sorted!
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âď¸ Being able to easily find what you need everyday
âď¸ Having multiple looks by not adding loads of new stuff to the wardrobeÂ
âď¸ Having endless styling options⌠to suit your lifestyleÂ
âď¸ Never having nothing to wear!
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Wardrobe audit - the results
â You can find everything so youâll start to wear more of whatâs in the wardrobeÂ
â Your wardrobe is sorted and organised
â You have a wardrobe full of what suits your lifestyle  Â
â You know you have all bases covered⌠weekend, work, social, play đĽ
â You gain confidence because you only have what fits you and what you love in the wardrobeÂ
â You no longer have lone rangers in the wardrobe (those pieces that go with nothing else)
â You have an action plan and a wish list of the gaps in your wardrobe
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GET HELP OR DIY đ
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The Wardrobe audit⌠ever wished there was someone to help you sort through the wardrobe?
WellâŚÂ as requested the wardrobe audit has now been added as a service we offer! If you are serious about sorting through the wardrobe, cleaning out and organising the wardrobe plus learning how to style whatâs in the wardrobe to create endless styling options⌠the wardrobe audit could be for you⌠but I have also added the 8 steps that I use as part of this service below so if youâre more a DIY type person follow the free guide below and get sorted today!
So if you have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear, or you just need help to sort through the wardrobe because we all know how this task can be daunting! Below is the exact process I use when working through any wardrobeâŚÂ
You can get started yourself with my wardrobe audit tips below or if you want to get seriously sorted you can book our wardrobe and styling specialist to do the wardrobe audit with you in person! [Other areas there are additional travel costs that depend on where in New Zealand you are]
Wardrobe audit = $580 or 4 fortnightly payments of $145âŚÂ
The wardrobe audit includes the Style me program (valued at $278) this is free on purchase of the Wardrobe audit. Â
DIY - To get you startedÂ
Thereâs 8 steps to sorting through the wardrobe. It may seem daunting and maybe you have pieces in there from 100 years ago but once you follow this system it is easy.Â
1. Prepare, organise and plan
Do you need any additional storage for the wardrobe? Containers, shoe rack, hangers? The hanger trick could be a useful pre wardrobe audit too.
You can watch the Hanger trick here, I recommend  completing this part prior to auditing the wardrobe âŹď¸ âŹď¸ âŹď¸
2. Donations basket
The best tip I have picked up online⌠get a small basket or container to keep in the wardrobe. This basket will collect those styles that I call the put on, take off pieces. You want to wear it and you want to love it but it just doesnât work.
You can also add to this basket as you spy the pieces you are not wearing a lot.Â
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5 things to remove from the wardrobeÂ
Put on take off pieces - you know the ones you really want to love but every time you put it on it just does not look right! Move it out itâs never going to look right! These pieces likely do not suit your bodyshape or you are not comfortable in this style and comfort is number 1 so move it out please đ
Damaged clothing - Itâs so hard to say goodbye! The good ole favourites that maybe stained, holed, rips, yes those ones⌠is it time to let go and find some new favourites!?
Clothing youâve never worn - yes you, I know you have a label on something in the wardrobe⌠why are you not wearing it? Maybe because itâs not you or you brought it on sale but donât love it? Move it out or maybe sell it to make money to buy more of what you are going to wear!
Things that donât mix and match. The pieces with no friends. Lone rangers are no good to us in the wardrobe⌠if they donât work with other pieces donate to someone who will make this work in their wardrobe! If you have multiples of these you need to take a look at the Ultimate everyday wardrobe guide⌠this will help you create a wardrobe with endless styling options because everything mixâs and matches!Â
Pieces that are too small or too big - scary I know⌠but what I have discovered styling woman over the years - if you are at your curvy size and keep what some call âskinny clothesâ the likely hood of you wearing them once you drop back down in size is slim⌠so ditch the skinny clothes and invest in right now clothes. Right now clothes can make you feel great & the feeling of great can give you the confidence to meet your weight goals. Also youâll be so excited when you reach your goals you will want to buy new clothes!Â
Same goes if you have lost weight but keeping your favourite too big clothes⌠these need to go unless you can style them in a way to flatter the body. They go because 1. You donât want to grow back into them. 2. Sell them so you can buy some new pieces that fit you now! (Alternatively donate them to someone who needs them in their life)
4. Shoes - now letâs talk shoes⌠our shoes deserve a home too, how are you storing yours? The floor is no home - try doing thisÂ
Invest in a shoe rack - when you can view your shoes you will wear them more! Change up the looks and enjoy.Â
Book case hack - I didnât like the look of the shoe racks at the places I viewed so I brought a couple of cheap bookcases and this is where my shoes live. I laid them on their side and each book case fits 4 pairs of shoes (the sneakers & flat sandal type shoes I stack in one of these cubbys.) I put my boots and heals along the top of these bookcases and I can clearly view my options.Â
5. AccessoriesÂ
6. Bag lady
7. Just stuff
Think scarves, necklaces, earrings, sports gear, keepsakes, hair accessories, gloves etc⌠these things all need a home. When auditing this is where containers and dividers come in handy.Â
In my wardrobe I have⌠(when I refer to cubby these are like a soft box/drawer thing đ)
Containers
Container for excess handbagsÂ
Container for hair stuffÂ
Container for sports stuff (swim shoes, boxing gloves, goggles etc)
Container for excess accessories - the not everyday pieces go in here - keep handy so you can grab as required. They are not in storage they need to be displayed for easy access.
Container for keepsakes - for those special things that you want to keep.Â
CubbyÂ
Cubby for rolled up scarves - side ways so I can view them all.Â
Cubby for - gloves, hats, face masks
Bookcase
Small bookcase laid sideways - On one side I have smaller handbags and wallets - The second gap I have makeup type stuff - The third gap I have more small bags - the fourth gap I have additional scarves.Â
On top of the bookcase I have my makeup holders.Â
8. Now for the clothesâŚ
There are a couple of ways you can tackle this part, first Iâll take you through how I sort and organise mine.Â
By style - I have mine hung in order of getting dressed.
Basics at the frontÂ
Followed by pants
ThenâŚ
TopsÂ
Tunics
Dresses
JacketsÂ
You want to be able to easily find and view what you have and because my items are quite dark I like to know where everything is situated. So so so easy to get ready in the morning!Â
Another popular way to organise and sort is by colour. Â Same thought process, you want to be able to quickly go to an item when getting organised in the morning.Â
End of audit challengeâŚ
Feeling inspired? I always set my audit ladies a challenge at the end of a audit because if youâre like me you may discover pieces you havenât seen or worn for a while when you first put this system in place and youâre feeling super inspired by your new, sorted and organised wardrobe!⌠the challenge is easy - letâs do this!
1ď¸âŁ Wear a different outfit everyday for the next 10 days
2ď¸âŁ Step up your accessory wearing skills & change up your pieces daily for the next 10 daysÂ
To help with your DIY auditâŚ
To have a wardrobe that suits you and your lifestyle you need to have the right balance of styles to cover all occasions. From day to work, social, weekend and special occasions.
Some useful questions to ask yourself to help decide what to keep đ
âCan I wear this with at least 3 different things in my wardrobe?Â
A piece you can style 3 ways will get worn 3 X more than your lone rangers.Â
âIs this piece limited to one pair of pants or one jacket?
Sometimes you may need to add a couple of basics to work your styles in different ways to make them more useful in the wardrobe.Â
Example a long slip that you can wear under all tops and shirts to change them up from the traditional way you maybe wearing it.
âCan you style this piece up or down to suit your lifestyle?Â
We donât want too many pieces saved for good if you live a smart casual lifestyle. You are better to invest in everyday pieces that can be dressed up for occasions.Â
âHow can I make this piece work for all seasons?Â
Check in to see if you have a base that could transform all your summer styles so you can wear them in the cooler season too.Â
When investing into the wardrobe you want pieces that can work for multiple seasons and they need to suit what you do on a day to day basis.
After years of styling woman and analysing the best way to work a wardrobe, I have discovered exactly what you need to create the Ultimate wardrobe that will give you endless styling options with limited pieces. Balance to this system is key to bring everything together with just 22 key pieces. This doesnât mean 22 pieces onlyâŚÂ you just need to check in to see if you have styles already that can represent these styles, (90% of woman have 90% already in the wardrobe) this will open up your wardrobe and styling options.Â
Recommended base styles [9]
Recommended middle piecesÂ
Recommended over piecesÂ
Recommended finishing touchesÂ
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DIY by following the above steps or get help with a wardrobe audit! Once youâre sorted youâre sorted!
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Wardrobe audit - in person service (4 -6 hours)
â A complete organise and sort through styles you have in the wardrobeÂ
â Discover what suits your body shape and why
â Learn what you need to suit your lifestyle
â We go through the 8 steps to a a sorted wardrobeÂ
â Includes âStyle meâ styling session Â
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đ Your stylist and wardrobe expert⌠Rachelle x