The colorful magical closet is a captivating wonderland that transports individuals into a world of enchantment and visual bliss. This whimsical space is filled with an array of vibrant colors and mystical elements, leaving visitors mesmerized by its charm. Upon entering the closet, one is immediately greeted by a burst of vivid hues that dance across the walls. Each shade blends seamlessly with the next, creating a magical rainbow-like effect. The colors are so intense and alluring that they seem to come alive, wrapping visitors in a warm embrace of beauty and joy. As visitors venture further into the closet, they discover an assortment of mystical objects suspended in mid-air.
I try not to make assumptions about the people that read this blog, about their lifestyles and budgets, so I won’t go into huge depth on that front, but I am going to make one assumption before we start. I am going to assume that, having come to this blog through the Kettlewell site, you have had your colours analysed. If you haven’t, I really can’t recommend it highly enough (not that I have a vested interest or anything, being a consultant. But really truly and honestly, it’s well worth it!). Not only will it help you look and feel your best every time you get dressed, it will also create a naturally limited palette of colours from which to create your wardrobe. Limiting your colour palette means maximising your wardrobe’s mix and match potential, meaning more outfits and fewer clothing dilemmas. It makes everything from pared down elegance (see last year’s post on wearing your best neutrals, for instance) to maximum fashion following craziness (I’m looking at you, faux fur) easy and accessible.
To set off your stylish new year, I ve created a series of posts on how to carry out your very own bit of wardrobe magic helping you fill your wardrobe with clothes that you love, that make you feel amazing and that all work together so not too much to ask then. She has since written a follow up to the first one called Spark Joy , and I m thinking I should read it as well because it answers frequently asked questions about what to do with necessary items that don t spark joy.
As visitors venture further into the closet, they discover an assortment of mystical objects suspended in mid-air. Sparkling crystals, floating lanterns, and twinkling fairy lights illuminate the surroundings, casting a spell of serenity and tranquility. Flowers and plants of every kind bloom abundantly, creating a lush oasis within the confined space.
Wardrobe Magic, Part 1: The declutter
Be honest, did you start the new year with some sort of ‘this year I will look more together/stylish/effortlessly elegant/less like I got dragged through a hedge’ resolution? A huge number of women (and, no doubt, men) start each year with determination to make this the year they finally get it together, style-wise. It means that January is always a busy month for me, and I’m sure it is for many other consultants, as we get a rush of bookings from people who have made exactly those sorts of resolutions.
To set off your stylish new year, I’ve created a series of posts on how to carry out your very own bit of wardrobe magic – helping you fill your wardrobe with clothes that you love, that make you feel amazing and that all work together (so not too much to ask then). I would usually start bandying about the term capsule wardrobe here (I am a huge fan of them), but am reluctant to head too much down that path lest I frighten off those of you who like a rather more well rounded wardrobe. Suffice to say that whether you want a wardrobe that contains 20 garments or 200, this series of posts will help make sure that every single one works for you and fills you with joy when you open the wardrobe door.
In the interests of not boring to death those of you who are very happy with their fourteen bulging wardrobes (or tiny suitcase sized wardrobes), I’ll be alternating these posts with ones on other subjects, so fear not if a wardrobe planning series isn’t for you!
What will we do?
Having the perfect wardrobe doesn’t happen by accident. It takes time, energy and commitment. Not a ridiculous amount, not days and days of your life, but certainly a good handful of hours. If you find yourself instantly thinking ‘oh, I can’t commit the time and energy to do that then,’ just think how much time and energy you currently spend on a daily basis not only trying to put together an outfit from your existing wardrobe, but then throughout the day thinking about your outfit and debating whether it really works for you, and then still feeling not-quite-right all day because you know that it doesn’t really make you look your absolute best.
My aim is to walk you through the steps you need to put together a wardrobe of clothes that makes you feel amazing every time you open it, makes getting dressed a genuine pleasure and makes you forget about your clothes all day because you know that they work and you don’t need to think about them beyond that.
Where do we start?
I try not to make assumptions about the people that read this blog, about their lifestyles and budgets, so I won’t go into huge depth on that front, but I am going to make one assumption before we start. I am going to assume that, having come to this blog through the Kettlewell site, you have had your colours analysed. If you haven’t, I really can’t recommend it highly enough (not that I have a vested interest or anything, being a consultant. But really truly and honestly, it’s well worth it!). Not only will it help you look and feel your best every time you get dressed, it will also create a naturally limited palette of colours from which to create your wardrobe. Limiting your colour palette means maximising your wardrobe’s mix and match potential, meaning more outfits and fewer clothing dilemmas. It makes everything from pared down elegance (see last year’s post on wearing your best neutrals, for instance) to maximum fashion following craziness (I’m looking at you, faux fur) easy and accessible.
And so, without further ado, we step into Wardrobe Magic, Part 1: The declutter.
The process
Clearing your wardrobe is not as straightforward a task as one might think. It’s easy to say, ‘oh, just take out everything that you haven’t worn for 6 months and that doesn’t suit you and get rid of it,’ but that doesn’t cover seasonal clothes, special occasion clothes, and what you’re supposed to do when throwing out the clothes that you’ve realised don’t suit you would leave you heading out in your underwear every day (believe me, I’ve had that particular wardrobe meltdown, in my pre-colour and style analysis days).
And so, without further ado, here’s my foolproof method for taking step one in having the perfect capsule wardrobe (cringe, sorry! I can’t help sometimes using that term, but please take it to mean whatever you want from your own wardrobe) – sorting out what you already have, discarding the worst and working out what your next steps are. As I mentioned above, I am going to assume that you have at least had your colours analysed, if not your personal style, and therefore know which palette of colours your clothes should be drawn from.
1. Try and make sure as much of your wardrobe as possible is clean and actually in your wardrobe. Saves diluting your carefully edited wardrobe later on with stuff that was loitering in the laundry basket.
2. Pick a day when you have a good clear stretch of time ahead of you. Possibly several hours, depending on the size of your wardrobe. I can normally help a client go through an entire lifetime of accumulated clothes in about three hours, but then I am fairly ruthless, and it’s always easier to be dispassionate about someone else’s wardrobe.
3. Find a notepad and pen (yup, we’re getting properly organised here. Notes will be made. You may be tested on your answers later. Or not).
4. I normally start with ‘pull everything out of your wardrobe,’ but if you have areas and acres of clothes, this can be ridiculously overwhelming. So, if you have a wardrobe like mine (i.e. pretty minimal), go wild and pull everything out. If it’s a little more out of control than that, then just pull out one ‘type’ of clothing at a time, such as tops or trousers, and then move on to the next ‘type’.
5. If you’ve pulled out everything, then divide your clothing up into piles (tops, skirts, trousers etc). If appropriate, divide into workwear and casual clothes too (if you have a lot of crossover between your work and casual wardrobe, don’t worry too much about making this division).
6. Pick a pile. Let’s say for the purposes of this list that you start with casual skirts.
7. Now divide that pile of skirts into two piles – one pile will contain any skirts you have in your colours (and style, if appropriate. I won’t keep saying style along with colour, but assume it to be the case if you have had your style analysed), the other pile any that are the wrong colours for you. If there are any that feel a bit borderline, make a decision which pile they belong to based on how many good coloured skirts you have. If you have tons, then those borderline ones might as well go in the wrong colour pile. If you only have one skirt in your colours, then throw any borderline ones into the right colours pile too. If you don’t have any skirts in your right colours, then make a note in your notepad and carry on with the wrong colour ones.
8. Starting with your right coloured skirts, you will now divide them into three piles – the Keep, the Maybe and the Leave My Life And Never Darken My Door Again (we will call this the Toss pile, for the sake of brevity). Go through the skirts and choose your favourite one or two. Those unquestionably belong in the Keep pile. If you don’t actually have two skirts you love, then make a note of that in your notepad and move on to the next step.
9. If you couldn’t come up with two favourites from the right coloured pile, take a look at the wrong colours and see if any of those are favourites. If they are, then add them to the Keep pile. Again, make a note of the fact in your notepad.
10. Go back to the right coloured skirts and make snap decisions about each one. Try not to overthink it, just ask yourself whether you love the item in your hands. If the answer is yes, put it in the Keep pile. If it’s an ‘ugh, no, I look huge’ or a ‘that would look nice if I lost 10lb’ or a ‘oh, that used to be so lovely when I wore it for Great Aunt Petunia’s 90th birthday back in 1993, but I haven’t worn it since,’ put it in the Toss pile. if you find yourself hesitating for more than a few seconds, put it in the Maybe pile. Anything that needs mending/dry cleaning/anything actually doing to it before it can be worn needs to go into the Maybe pile too. We’ll worry about these clothes later.
11. Repeat step 10 for the wrong coloured skirts. If, however, going through the right coloured skirts gave you plenty of skirts in your wardrobe (don’t worry too much about what your version of ‘plenty’ is. If it looks enough, it probably is. No one ever died from not having enough skirts), don’t even both looking at the wrong coloured ones. Just add them to the Toss pile.
12. Iron/fold/hang and return to your wardrobe anything that was a Keep. If you now have 47 skirts hanging in your wardrobe, don’t worry too much about it for now, but we will come back to this later.
13. Repeat steps 6-12 for every type of clothing.
14. Your wardrobe should now contain a lovely and carefully edited selection of clothes that you love. If it doesn’t, you now have one of two problems:
14a. Too many clothes!
14b. Not enough clothes!
What next?
We will deal with the solution to both of those problems in the next installment of Wardrobe Magic in a couple of weeks, as well as looking at what to do with all those Maybe clothes (I’ll let you take the Toss clothes to the charity shop/ebay them while you wait for the next installment, though).
The magical closet presents an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in a world of enchantment and imagination. They can choose to dress up in extravagant costumes that hang from ornate racks, reminiscent of attire fit for fairies and mythical creatures. As they try on various garments, they transform into characters from their wildest dreams, embracing a sense of freedom and wonder. The closet is also a haven for creativity and inspiration. Shelves lined with books of spellbinding tales and ancient artifacts encourage visitors to let their minds wander and to embrace their own unique stories. The ambience, combined with the vibrant colors and fantastical elements, inspires individuals to think outside the box and embrace their inner magic. In this haven of color and imagination, time seems to stand still. Visitors can spend hours exploring every nook and cranny, marveling at the intricate details and small surprises that await them at every turn. There is no rush or limit to the magic they can experience – only an endless realm of possibility and wonder. The colorful magical closet is not just a physical space; it is a state of mind. It invites individuals to embrace their inner child, to release their inhibitions, and to let their imaginations soar. This whimsical sanctuary serves as a reminder that life is not just about the practicalities of the everyday, but also about embracing the extraordinary and finding joy in the simplest of things. Whether seeking an escape from reality or simply desiring a burst of creative inspiration, the colorful magical closet offers a retreat unlike any other. It is a place where colors come alive, dreams are brought to life, and the magic within each individual is reignited..
Reviews for "Embark on a Magical Adventure with the Colorful Closet"
1. Susie - 2/5 - I was really excited to read "Colorful magical closet" based on the rave reviews, but I was extremely disappointed. The storyline was incredibly predictable, and the characters felt one-dimensional. The magical elements mentioned in the title were hardly explored, and instead, the focus was on a shallow romance that lacked depth. Overall, I found the book to be underwhelming and not worth the hype it received.
2. Mark - 2/5 - As someone who enjoys fantasy novels, I was left feeling unsatisfied by "Colorful magical closet." The world-building was minimal, and the magic system felt poorly explained and inconsistent. The plot lacked excitement and failed to keep me engaged, resulting in a tedious reading experience. The main character, who supposedly stumbles upon a magical closet, was unrelatable, and I found it difficult to root for her throughout the story. Overall, I would not recommend this book to fans of the fantasy genre.
3. Emily - 1/5 - "Colorful magical closet" was a complete letdown for me. The writing style was juvenile, and the author relied heavily on clichés and stereotypes. The dialogue was cringe-worthy, and the attempts at humor fell flat. Additionally, the pacing was off, with the story dragging in some parts and rushing through important moments in others. I was hoping for an enchanting and imaginative read, but instead, I got an unoriginal and poorly executed story. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this book.