Spring is a good time to take a hard look at your closet.  Even if you're still transitioning from pregnancy, it's time to refresh your wardrobe and time to let go of all of those things you never wear.  Wardrobe consultant Julia Dupps says you'll create space AND take some of the stress out of deciding what to wear in the morning.
 
  1. The One Year Rule: If you haven't worn it in a year (and you're back to your pre-baby size), chances are you won't wear it again. If you're still undecided and not able to part with an item, turn the hanger in the opposite direction of all your other hangers. If after a few months the hanger is still untouched, then you know it's time to let go.

2. Double or nothing:  If you are tight on space and looking for ways to fit more into your closet, hang skirts or pants two to a hanger.  For example two similar pairs of black pants or two white summer skirts on the same hanger. This is a great space saver and an easy way to help you stay organized.
 
3. Bag Lady: Always keep a bag for donations or discards near your closet. Placing a shopping bag near your closet(s) will be a daily reminder to clean out the old and motivation to replace with the new. Instead of cleaning your closet a few times of year which can be overwhelming, commit to doing a section at a time on a weekly basis.
 
4. Keep it simple: Pregnancy and post-pregnancy, life is crazy and busy. Arrange your closet by what you are currently wearing on a day to day basis. Keep the season's basics in the most convenient (reachable) section of your closet. In addition, keep an extra pair of comfortable shoes in the car as well as a hoodie or jacket.
 
 5. One woman's trash is another woman's treasure: Have a party to get rid of your pre or post-pregnancy clothes. Planning a social function or attending an event can also be another way to get motivated to clean out your closet and get organized. Hosting a party is a great way for friends to get together to have some fun and trade items or collect clothing for a well deserved charity.


Julia Dupps is the wardrobe consultant for all of us who are not blessed with stardom or bottomless bank accounts. She won't put you in some over-the-top frock and scoot you out the door to the VMAs. But she will come to your home; reorganize your closet, shop with you to help you build your wardrobe and much more.  For more information, check out Julia's website: www.wishwc.com.