Wednesday, September 22, 2010

It's time to eliminate the biggest obstacle to Looking Fabulous after 40.....your messy closet. Why not get your dysfunctional closet refreshed, re-organized and re-appointed with the right things to make getting dressed and looking fabulous, a snap.

Here are the top 5 tools you'll need to transform your nightmare closet into a Tidy jewel box:

1. Fuzzy Coated Hangers

These thin "fuzzy" coated hangers are the real deal. They are thin, so they don't take up a lot of room, but fabric clings to them and clothes won't fall off. However, make sure to have some plastic hangers in there too. They are good for items that you want to pull on and off the hanger quickly, like sweatshirts or anything that doesn't have a zipper or buttons.

2. Clear Shoe Boxes to Store Scarves

Scarves are the most frustrating items to have in your closet. How to store them can be varied, depending on your closet situation. We have found using a clear plastic shoe box is really one of the best tricks out there. Just fold your scarves in half and roll them up. You will have easy access to them, and every time you go to wear one, you won't mess the rest up. Another option is to mount a wooden collapsible clothes dryer up on the wall. You can then just throw your scarves on it, and it's really easy to see them and pull them off and wear them!

3. Belt Hangers

Your belts should all be in one place and sorted through. If you have belt "overload" you are not alone. This is the time to sort through them and toss the ones you are not using. Have you "saved" an old belt that came with an outfit, that you have long since thrown out? Toss the belt. Do you have belts that look dated, or the buckles are rusted. Toss.

As we like to say, "When in doubt, toss it out!!! " What you have left should be hung on a belt hook. If there are still too many belts, toss again until belt hook is full, but not too full!

4. Shoe Racks

Are your shoes lined up at the bottom of your closet? Then you need a shoe rack. You will be shocked at how wonderful this little piece of plastic or metal can make your life.

If you are lucky enough to have shelves in your closet, then if you have any extra "shoe run off", make sure you get some shoe racks too!! You can hang them on your door or use them on the floor. Either way you will never be searching for the other shoe again!

5. Full length mirror

If you have the back of a door or any place for a full length mirror, make sure you do have one!! This is the best item on this list for you to own. It's a MUST HAVE. Be sure when you leave the house your outfit looks harmonious and has no tags showing, no pantylines, etc…. Our cardinal rule--You should never leave the house, with out first checking with a full length mirror!

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler (The Glam Gals) are Image and Style Experts specializing in helping women 40 plus look and feel fabulous. They are the authors of the e-book, The Glam Plan~ 12 Simple Steps to Take You from Frumpy to Fabulous, and Tweak Your Chic-Mother of the Bride, and Tweak Your Chic™- Chic on the Cheap. For more tips go to: www.fabulousafter40.com and sign up for their bi-weekly newsletter.

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