b'SPRING MAKEOVER FOR YOUR CLOSETBy Amy Levenson Krumholz | ContributorNow is the perfect time to get yourcloset,and yourwardrobe,in tip top shape.As a stylist, these are my go-to guidelines to achieve a stress free and workable wardrobe.You mustLOVEandWEARevery item in your closet.You must be able to see every item in your closet.Every item in your closet must be worn in a multitude of waysThere are two key ingredients for success: PURGING and ORGANIZING.PURGE ITEMS THAT. ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET BY.Donotfitandhavenotfitsincethelasttimeyoucan Investing in all the same hangers. I promise it is worth it! My remember. If you have been at the same weight for a while,favorite are the thin felt ones. For skirts and pants, I prefer the accept where you are and embrace it! Look and feel good inclear plastic with metal clips. It is important that your closet is your own skin. If you end up going down a couple of sizes,aesthetically pleasing.then you will want to reward yourself with some new pieces. Separate your wardrobe by season. The current season itemsYou have not worn in at least 2 seasons. There is a reason youshould be front and center. Put the out-of-season clothing out don\'t gravitate toward those items, and they are just taking upof sight and hang them all together in the back of your closet.valuable real estate. Keep all the clothing categories together. Organize by sleeveAre worn out, tired, or discolored. Feel good that you gotlength and by color.your mileage out of those purchases, and then say goodbye. Try to keep everything in the current season as visual asStill have tags and have not been worn in a year of purchase.possible. For instance, place your out-of-season shoes and bags We all make mistakes, and the money has already been spent.in boxes, and your in-season shoes and bags front and center.Try reselling or donating these items and STOP FEELING GUILTY.Hang as much as possible. The more accessible clothes are the more you will reach for them. No one likes digging throughYou keep because it "may" eventually come back in style.Yes,cluttered drawers.trends have a way of circling back around, however, designers know how to add an updated twist so the old items are no As for sentimental items, they should be stored in a safe place longer relevant. Unless it is a classic, well made, quality itembut not within your everyday working wardrobe. that is in impeccable condition, let it go.Feel great each and every day and make getting dressed stressYou don\'t feel good in it, and it is not flattering. How you feelfree. Here is where I come in! I can help determine what should when you are wearing something affects self-esteem. stay and what should go, shop for the missing key items in your wardrobe, and create outfits combining the old with the When in doubt, take the time to try it on. You will immediatelynew. Its my passion to make sure you look and feel amazing.get your answer. You might actually discover a little gem andAmy Levenson Krumholz is the founder of Style by Amy. Her wonder why you haven\'t been wearing it. Otherwise, toss itservices include wardrobe assessment, closet makeovers and personal into the donation stack knowing the item will be appreciatedshopping.You can reach her at stylebyamy.com or 214.232.6601 .by someone else.22GoodLifeFamilyMag.comMARCH 2020'