As a self-proclaimed shopaholic, I have a lot of clothes. I can thank countless hours spent at Goodwill for that. Unfortunately, my eccentric style doesn’t always translate well to the professional world.
So, for the past few weeks, I’ve taken on the task that many have before me: purging my closet of all of my “inappropriate” clothes.
Like a lot of other girls, I often put on a silly little outfit to go out on the town, but these short skirts and spaghetti straps won’t cut it in the office. However, I’m attached to my clothes and determined to make the best of the situation.
So, what’s my game plan?
Step one: The purge
I go through all of my clothes. Yes, all of them. Anything that I haven't worn in the past year is on the chopping block. This should probably be common practice anyway, but nobody is perfect.
Unused clothes aren't the only thing to go. I’m going after anything that I can’t see myself wearing in my non-college life.
That doesn’t mean I’m losing all of my mini skirts and crop tops, but it does mean I have to do some serious thinking about what I really wear and what needs to go.
Step two: Eviction
I decide where all of my unwanted garments will end up. Whether it’s selling online, donating or even gifting to your friends, these clothes have to go. Pro tip: If it’s not in good shape, throw it away. Even people at the thrift store don’t want stained and ripped clothes.
Step Three: Making do with what's left
If you’re anything like me, there are some outfits that you just love to wear but just don’t look right “professionally.”
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There are little tweaks you can make, like adding an undershirt under spaghetti straps or wearing a sweater over a sleeveless dress to elevate. And, of course, we can take it back to when we were kids and wear tank tops under shirts that are too short.
What’s most important to me is still letting my style shine through.
rothra2@miamioh.edu
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