Closet Fly Moms Guide and Questions

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5 STEPS TO CREATING A WARDROBE THAT WORKSFOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

1. Sort Try everything on in front of a full length mirror. Make 3 Piles: Keep, Donate,

Alterations. Store and revisit items that don ’t fit that you want to keep. Do a top-downcheck for a good fit and color.

2. Organize Keep visible in your closet only what fits you now, is up to date, and in season.Hang clothes by type, then color for visibility. Fold sweaters or jeans on hangingshelves if you half limited room. Use Velvet hangers to decrease fabric stretching forknits.

3. Inventory Make a list of what you have and what you need. Don’t forget jewelry, scarves,undergarments, socks, shoes, etc.

4. Shop Always shop with a list, time limit, budget, and store plan. Make arrangements forchild care. Try on clothes before buying. Start with great foundations. Get fitted for abra at Nordstrom (then buy one at The Rack, if budget conscious).

5. Coordinate Do more with less; build upon basics; invest in quality. Dress hi-low (mix inexpensivepieces with investment pieces). Make accessories visible. Hang jewelry in or nearyour wardrobe.



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Size is truly just a number. You will find you weardifferent sizes in different brands. The right size isthe size that fits best. No one sees the label, buteveryone can see how well or poorly a garmentfits you. This list is to give you a general idea of

your sizes so shopping will be easier. Havesomeone measure you with a fabric measuringtape, then determine your body type based onthe ratio between the measurements, notnecessarily the measurements themselves.

Women: Even numbered sizes reflect Missessizing; avoid odd number sizes since thosefollow Junior brand sizes and usually run toosmall. Plus sizes come in Wide or Regularand sometimes Petite. Regardless of your

weight, if you are 5’3” or under, highlyconsider Petite sizes in pants, skirts, tops, or

jackets. If you are 5’4”, you may try petite topsor pants.

Men: Your waist and inseam measurementsdetermine your pant size. In dress shirts, yourneck and arm measurements will insure agood fit. However, many items will be S, M, L,XL or XXL, so ask the associate if that brandruns generously or if it is fitted. A fitted look is

usually the best, however, get your suits/shirtstailored for a perfect fit. And watch thoseshoulder seams!

Sizes:

Blouse/Shirt ..............................................

Neck/Sleeve (men) ..................................

Sweater ....................................................

Jacket .......................................................

Dress ........................................................Pant/Skirt ..................................................

Belt (men, usually 1 size larger from waist) ........

Shoe .........................................................

Bra ............................................................

Measurements:

Shoulders (widest part) ..............

Bust (rib cage) .................

(over bust) .................

Waist (smallest part) ..................

Hips (upper hip bone) ..................

(lower; widest) ..........................

Inseam (crotch to floor) ..............

Rise (crotch to waist) ............... Arm length (mid back neck to wrist)

Neck (men; around base of neck)

Review your numbers; compare your shoulders to

your hips at the widest part. Then compare yourwaist to hip/shoulder ratio. Since this is based onyour bone structure, your body type stays basicallythe same over time regardless of weight.

Body type: (based on bone structure and ratio) :Women : Triangle (hips wider than shoulders) ,Hourglass (balanced hips & shoulders ; >9” hip towaist ratio), Rectangle (balanced shoulders &hips; < 9 “ hip to waist ratio), Oval (waist = or > hipor shoulders), Inverted Triangle (shoulders widerthan hips) .........................................................

Men : Barrel Chested, Athletic, Slim, BottomHeavy, Oval....................................................

Frame: Slim, Medium, or Full (check wristcircumference)

Height (women: 5’3” Petite, 5’4” - 5’7”Average, 5’8” Tall; men: 5’7” Short, 5’8” – 5’11” Average, 6’0” Tall) ...........................................................

Hair Color ........................ Eye Color ............

Skin Tone (coloring ):Cool, Warm, or Mild .......................................

Things to keep your wardrobe organized: (i.e. shoe rack, full length mirror, velvet hangers,hanging shelves) ..............................................

Special Needs: (i.e. sensitivity to jewelry/wool,narrow/wide feet, short/long waisted, etc.) ..........



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Mind Map Exercise:Write your name in the center circle. Label the outer circles according to the roles youtake on in your life. Next to each role, list how you want to be perceived in that role. Addas many roles as you wish. If there is a role you aspire to be in, write that in and startdressing for it!

You may dress differently out to dinner with your friends than you would at work orrunning errands with the kids, or on weekends. But wherever you go, you are still the sameunique person that fulfills many different roles. For example, you could be a mother, a wife, asister, a friend, a volunteer, a caregiver, an expert in your field of work, or an assistant to yourboss or team. Whatever your roll, it is important to dress for that part and do so effectively toportray the message you want to send. No one wants to look like a frumpy mom, much less afrumpy anything. And no one wants to look like they don’t care about themselves, but if weneglect our appearance we may very well be sending the wrong message to our coworkers,children, friends and loved ones.

Sometimes it is impossible to dress one way for all the different roles you take on in yourlife (for example if you wear scrubs to work or wear jeans on a daily basis you might change togo out to dinner or a PTA meeting). But there is always a way to dress appropriately for theoccasion and still express the common thread of what makes you YOU, no matter what size,shape, age, budget, or profession you are in.

Be specific in this exercise. For example, if one of your roles is being a teacher, then youmight write that you want to be perceived as professional, approachable, competent,trustworthy, etc. By the way, if you’re a mom, it may seem that this role defines you. But I wantto challenge you to look at other interests and talents in your life. For example, you may be anartist if you like to create. Also, what kind of mom are you or do you want to be? What bringsyou joy? How does that play a role in your life? If you haven’t made room for that yet, make

room for it in one of the circles below:



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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

What is a normal week like for you? Ex. Work, evenings, weekends, social activities, church,sports, workout? If you have to wear clothes for it, write it down. Think about what your

wardrobe should look like to reflect your lifestyle.

Number one priority when buying clothes —comfort, style, price, other? Special needs?

How do you want to look? What message do you want to send with your appearance?

What is your budget? What can you afford to spend on clothes/shoes/accessories per month?There is an option for every budget. How can you apply the “do more with less” approach toyour wardrobe? What is the price per wear on every item you own? Ask this before you buynew.

What one thing will you do differently to improve your personal image? (ex. Wear a scarf,statement necklace, alter your pants/jacket, buy new jeans/boots/etc., update my hairstyle). Juststart with one thing.)

What do you feel you need more help with regarding your wardrobe? How can you get what youneed to look and feel your best?

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