Chic Tip #4: I've Got Nothing to Wear!

I'm sure many of us have looked into a wardrobe full of clothes, and yet still wailed, 'I've got nothing to wear!'

In order to have a functional wardrobe, it's essential to first take a good hard look at what's in your closet, and decide if it's time to purge!

So, how to purge, and what to purge?

~ Consider shelf life: If you never wear it, apply the twelve-month rule, and recycle. If you must, allow yourself a few exceptions.

~ Discern: Be ruthless, or bring in a ruthless friend - preferably someone whose style you admire.

~ Document: Take out your mobile and start snapping! Document outfits you come up with your wardrobe.

~ Fill Gaps: List what you need and like, and buy accordingly.

~ Organise: Redesign your closet so you can see everything, and group things - whether by size, colour, or use - in a way that makes sense to you.

~ Restore Order: Make your closet a haven of order and function. Weed out what no longer fits. Determine what you reach for daily and give it an easy-to-reach place in your closet.

~ Recycle: Keep a box on the floor for charity donations.

~ Party!: When the purge is finished, invite friends over for a giveaway!

Adapted from CHIC Simple Series on Women's Wardrobe