Look Who's Getting Married
In all the planning for the "Big Day," the issue of packing and moving gets lost in the excitement.
You are melding two homes into one, so what could possibly be the problem. Two words "Closet Space."
Next to the discussion of money and how to spend it will be, "Why do you need all these clothes and shoes?” Your fiancée must be forgiven for this paux pas.
You wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time. Go to your closet and remove the items you wear the most frequently. Include shoes and handbags that you use the most often. These are things you can keep. Then go through what is remaining one piece of clothing at a time. Look at it from the color and style viewpoint. Is it outdated; does the color look well on you?
If you did not wear it in the last appropriate season then get rid of it. If the article has needed mending for over three months get rid of it. Do not save clothing that is too small or too large for you. You are wasting closet space and will have less trouble finding the things you need. Your clothes will remain neater on the hangers if you are not crowding them for space.
Ask yourself how many particular articles of a clothing type you need. Do you need more than four pairs of jeans? That is why we have washers and dryers, they call it doing laundry. You only need enough casual clothing to get you through two weeks at a time. Then you really have to do the laundry.
If you have business attire you must wear, keep no more than fifteen sets of attire. No one else in your office is really going to notice that you rotate your clothing every three-business weeks. If you have business attire that is outdated and not worn, get rid of it.
Do not keep items you would wear if you had “just the right occasion.” Do not buy anything while thinking it would be great for a "special occasion.” That special occasion is not coming your way unless you want to hold it yourself.
This is the perfect time to make a decision about your undergarments. If you want, feminine frilly panties and bras then wear them everyday. Believe me your husband will like it. Do not save them for special occasions that may never come. Dress under your clothes the way you would want to be found if you are in an accident and they take you to the emergency room. Give the staff something to talk about, become a legend. Depending how often you do your laundry determines how many sets of underwear and bras you need to keep in your drawer.
Each time you buy a new article of clothing you must get rid of one from your closet.
You may donate clothing only if it is in good condition. That means it does not need any repair work. Charities are not going to send clothing out to be mended so they can sell it. If your discarded clothing needs repairs or is very worn it belongs in the trash.
The good thing about starting married life with less clothing and shoes is your husband may want to take you shopping for more.
My last piece of advice is when it comes to arguing remember, you can be right or you can be happy, but you cannot be both. Ask yourself how important it is to be right.
Lastly, "less stuff equals more money."
About Peggy S. Gardiner
Peggy Gardiner, a Modesto native, is a former manager of multi-million dollar estates and a local entrepreneur. She owns a successful business helping people organize and de-clutter their home and office.
You may contact Peggy at (209) 529-1105 or through her email
mail to:gardiner6@gardinerventures.com or on her webpage Gardiner Ventures
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