Two Clients

I recently worked with 2 different clients who had quite a lot in common. Both women had closets full of clothing that neither fit nor flattered them. Both had lost weight and exhibited a new-found confidence. And both seemed conflicted: They had called me for help but wondered if they would lose their entire "old" selves if their old clothing was purged. They were also afraid they would be left with nothing to wear.

During the time I worked with these women, I heard a lot about when they purchased the clothing, and what different things meant to them. Slowly, they became more willing to part with old, baggy T-shirts, sweat pants, and outdated clothing. In the end, one client had 8 huge leaf garbage bags full of clothing to donate! The other client had a smaller, but still impressive donation pile. Instead of ending up with an empty closet, they found they liked their wardrobes since everything remaining reflected who they were NOW.

What struck me about the clients was how I saw their eyes light up when we came across clothing they had bought recently--clothing they really liked and that fit their current bodies. What a difference! They spoke with enthusiasm and were eager to model these clothes for me. Whenever we came across questionable pieces, I would ask them to compare their feelings about them with the way they felt about their newer, stylish, flattering clothing. Once they thought about it, they tossed the old piece into the give away pile.

Look into your closet. What clothes make you feel happy? What clothes are you eager to wear? Every item in your closet should make you feel good. If it doesn't, bid it farewell!