FASHION: The Changing Season by Dru Thompson

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The season is changing — and so should your closets!

Fall is here and along with cooler breezes, leaves changing colors and shorter days, it’s time to pull out those cardigans, jackets and sweaters (Yah!).

Living in Cleveland (or the Midwest, for that matter) means a change and a little closet shuffle for fall/winter and spring/summer.

Speaking from my own fashion “collector” related issues, one can never have enough closet space for one season, LET ALONE having space for all your closets, shoes, purses and accessories in one place. (If you live in a palace, this probably doesn’t apply to you, but thanks for reading. )

But even if you are blessed with ample closets, it’s still a good time to review your wardrobe to assure that you do so often.

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Still not convinced? These questions can help to determine what to keep or give away as you review your wardrobe:

FIT: If it doesn’t fit and is in good condition — donate to charity or sell.

FIX: If it needs fixing, and you’re not likely to fix it (because you haven’t yet) either fix it within one week, donate or toss.

FLATTER: Does the clothing flatter your figure? Does it look great on you? If you don’t look great, you probably won’t wear it much and then it’s just taking up valuable space in your closet.  Donate it.

FASHION: Is it in fashion? Will it be in style still in six months when you take it out of storage? If the answer is no, will you wear it anyway? If no, then donate or toss it.

FREQUENCY: If you haven’t worn an item of clothing for an entire season, six months or so, it is probably destined for the donate bag.

FEEL: Even if your clothing fits and is in fashion, do you feel good wearing it? Perhaps the cut is too high or too low, or the color isn’t one you like anymore. You can give away the item if it just doesn’t “feel” good to you anymore.

FOREVER: Do you have clothing in your closet that you are keeping forever for sentimental reasons such as a wedding dress, a favorite T-shirt or some skinny pants? These items don’t belong in your closet but rather in a keepsake box. Get yourself a nice plastic bin and pack up your memories as keepsakes.

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DruT

Dru Thompson is a designer, writer and educator who owns and operates Dru Christine Fabrics and Design. Thompson has worked in several facets of the fashion industry and consults for local artists and designers throughout Northeast Ohio. Most days, you will find Thompson bustling in her fashion design studio and boutique in Cleveland’s Waterloo Arts District. To learn more about Dru Thompson, go to druchristine. Or find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or WordPress @druchristine.

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One Response to “FASHION: The Changing Season by Dru Thompson”

  1. Kenya Franklin

    good article

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