This is my attempt at the Vogue model pose. You know, the one that makes your collarbone more pronounced, cheekbones cavernous and waste slink back into the shadows? I know, it needs some work. So did my closet. Robin and I share that tiny thing I’m standing in front of. Our house was built in 1941, when people apparently owned five pieces of clothes and wore them over and over. The closet had become so stuffed recently that I was doing just that, dressing myself with whatever was on the top of the pile. It was clear I needed professional help.
That’s where Laura Cassidy, Style Editor of Seattle Metropolitan and Editor of Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom, stepped in. I emailed the fashion maven for advice and she offered to come sort through it with me herself. Brave woman!
We developed a plan of attack over one of Robin’s delicious meals (I was blessed with a husband that loves to cook). We pulled, paired and tossed, holding each piece up to the benchmark of whether it was comfortable, sassy, vintage without being thrift or modern without being too trendy. I hauled away four bags of clothes to Goodwill but the best thing I got from this adventure was a renewed confidence getting dressed in the morning. That might be the best accessory a woman can own.
Laura offers indispensable style advice on her blog, Wear What When. Today’s post chronicles our entire closet cleaning / consultation process, complete with goofy photos to illustrate. Thank you, Laura!
KipOh snap! Does this mean I won’t be seeing you with Stacy and Clinton anytime soon?
ElizaSo cool! Loved reading this. Can’t wait to see you in your new, even-more-stylish incarnation.
jessadorable article, and the pic above is hilarious b/c you look like mr. magoo! i need someone who is not sara (who disagrees with me about everything, ‘cept you of course!) to come over and do this to our closet.
parisakarami@hotmail.comYou look way better than Vogue models!!!
xo p
Michelleyay! that sounds so fun. i would do summersaults down Cap Hill for closet a consultation. will check Laura out. cute pic too.
joannehaha, this is cute!
Laurel McConnellI don’t care if it was poly or whatnot when it came outta your closet. I would have totally pawed through your stylish (if cheap ;P) sloppy seconds. Smooch!