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Accessories can make all the difference in an outfit. Work separates, they will be seen as independent pieces and new
with the accessories that have been hidden away beneath clothing combinations will be easier to spot.
the clutter to bring the individuality out of the simplest
clothes. Changing accessories can alter the entire look of “Make sure that the items you need most often are the
an ensemble. Pick out individual, favorite accessories or easiest to access,” describes Hanson. “Likewise, place the
clothing and commit to building new looks around each items you don’t need to get to as often on a higher shelf or
piece. in another area.”

“If you’re limited on counter or shelf space you can hang Shopping in your own closet can be a refreshing experi-
your belts, scarves and ties with specialty hangers,” recom- ence; just let the creative juices flow and think of your own
mends Olescia Hanson, spokesperson for The Container personal style icons – friends, relatives or even movie stars.
Store. “Another great solution is dedicating a drawer for There may be more va-va-voom items hiding away just wait-
your jewelry, so you can quickly find the right pair of ear- ing for you to realize why you bought them in the first place.
rings or necklace when picking out your outfit.”

Next, make the closet
as appealing as pos-
sible tailoring it to
your lifestyle as well
as tidy. Keeping the
closet orderly ensures
maximum wearabil-
ity of all clothes and
allows for maximum
creativity because all
clothing options can
be seen at once.

“There are no mis-
takes on how to orga-
nize your wardrobe.
The key is to organize
it according to your San Diego
lifestyle and needs,” Woman
according to Ster-
ling. “For instance, if
you have a job that 21
requires you to wear
business attire 5 days
a week, then your
main closet should be
filled with your profes-
sional attire as that is
the clothing you wear
most often. If you
recently transitioned
from working in an
office to becoming a
stay-at-home mom
and your main closet
is still filled with suits,
that would not be
the best use of your
closet space.”

Hang similar items to-
gether. Break up suits
and hang the skirts
with other skirts and
suit jackets with other
jackets and blazers.
By hanging suits as
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