Deciding if you should donate your clothes? I have a system for that. In part 2 of the Closet Taming Series, we covered the rules for filling your Closet Outbox. You should already have a little recurring time picked out weekly, for tending to it. You’ll begin each session by emptying it, then filling it […]
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Declutter Your Wardrobe with a Closet Outbox
You can declutter your wardrobe simply over time, by using a closet outbox. If you’re new to Power Suiting, this is Part 2 of our Sane Closet Cleanout Series. In Part 1 we spent five minutes on the Sane Closet Cleanout. We ended by setting up the Closet Outbox. Now, we fill the Closet Outbox. […]
The Sane Closet Cleanout: Why 5 Minutes is Enough
If you’re trying to do a major closet cleanout because you want to upgrade your look—or maybe you just can’t find your passport, but suspect it’s in your closet—most experts will tell you to purge, purge, purge. Don’t listen. It doesn’t work. Here’s a click-through guide, in case you’re strapped for time: Intro/ Why a […]
How to Wear Chuck Taylors to Work, and Beyond
I own two pairs of Chuck Taylors: all-black leather, and classic red. They are on my feet so often that I just wore a hole through the black pair. I also own two pairs of heels: One for being a bridesmaid, and one for job interviews. I have not needed either in over 5 years. […]
How to Build an Emergency Outfit that Will Work in Any Situation
Yes, this post describes how to easily build an emergency outfit, but I thought about calling it “Never make your family late again.” Or “Never nag your family about WHAT TIME WE HAVE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE for four hours, and then make them late… again.” In it, you’ll find a quick system I use to […]