Shopping Your Closet

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I can be very “out of sight, out of mind” so unless wardrobe items are in my face, I can easily forget all about them. For this reason, I tend to prefer clothing racks over closets because I can see what I have, but even then those things get overcrowded and pieces get lost. A rack broke on me a couple weeks ago, forcing me to clean up the ensuing pile of clothing carnage. As I picked through the mess, I rediscovered some old favorites I had neglected for years, like this blazer!

The best part is, my personal style has evolved since the last time this blazer and I came together, so when I tossed it on with my current favorite wardrobe pieces, it felt new and fresh. Bringing it back into regular rotation also feels like I’ve just added a new piece to my wardrobe, which is cooling that itch to shop I inevitably feel this time of year (gawd I love fall clothes).

So, moral of the story is, the fashion seasons are changing, so try shopping your closet before shopping the stores. It’s easy to forget about the great pieces you already own when shiny new merchandise is taunting you. I should know.

So in honor of shopping your closet, instead of posting new fall merchandise here, I’ve rounded up some items to help upgrade or care for your current wardrobe favorites. Enjoy!

— Update  & Care For Your Wardrobe —

Petite Size Hangers (50pk) $54.95	Clothing Rack $45.99	Handmade Industrial Clothing Rack $249.95	The Laundress Delicate Wash $17.00

Garment Steamer $31	Gold Crest Metal Buttons $11.24	Gold Lion Metal Buttons $15.97	Scotchgard Suede Protector $9.91

Lint Rollers $14.43	Laundry Wash Bags $11.49	Laundry Drying Rack $21.43	Leather Cleaner & Conditioner $10.89

— Outfit Details —

Tee Everlane
Shorts American Eagle
Blazer J.Crew (old) (similar) (similar)
Sneakers Puma
Watch Larsson & Jennings (similar)
Jewelry Vintage

— Altered —

J.Crew Blazer has been slimmed, sleeves shortened, and shoulders narrowed.