What I just did upon taking all my shorts out, was tried them on to see if they still fit. I also did this with all my other pants and questionable tops. I put the ones that did not fit in a box and took it to the shelter. Next, I ironed and put them on all black hangers. Next, I put outfits next to each other. Next, I bought more sandals and shoes I needed in the needed colors. I'm ready for summer. I stowed away all the hot sweaters, hats, etc.
I have so many neutral colored clothes (mostly gray and black) that I always know to start with that. Then I choose one thing with pattern or color. Only one thing! And my colors are generally muted as well so I don't have too many crazy colors and prints to work with. This makes it easy for me.
I would not get rid of clothes but store them. But I like the idea of a seasonal capsule wardrobe that can be changed four times a year and selected from the larger supply. That way I would not be bored!
I've decided to do that, too. That's what the 33/3 capsule wardrobe is all about, although for me, even 33 pieces at a time are too much. But the idea is intriguing, especially since I've realized in the last couple of years that my color preferences are sharply seasonal. I suppose that has to do with the climate where I live; the four seasons are very distinct, with summer and winter being on the extreme ends of the spectrum for the US.
What a great idea - 3 colours a season - how simplifying- I may have heard that before but watching you do it made it really sink in. I am now inspired!
Marie-Anne, this is the BEST wardrobe organisation video I have ever seen. I have used a professional wardrobe consultant in the past...but she never explained or demonstrated as succinctly you have in this gem of a video. Thank you so much!
I love colours so I end up with too many clothes, because I buy items that I like in several colours! I have to learn to stop doing that and keep to a simpler colour scheme.
Wow. So simple and so fast. Love how you "pruned" that rail on colours alone Marie-Anne! This would be a perfect way to create a seasonal capsule wardrobe, just selecting pieces of 3 coordinating colours to wear for a few weeks or months, then swap them out for other colour combinations as the seasons change. I was whizzing through outfit combinations on that selection. Very versatile 😘💕
I always wear a beautiful pair of perfectly fitting black pants and a black blouse or cashmere sweater with small earrings, wedding ring of course and a matching ring or charm bracelet. Just one heart on their chain with mine and husbands initials. Maybe a scarf in winter. Black kitten heel shoes with black silk knee high socks. Winter coat. Spring coat, a hat. I will always have this ready to go
@@jackiec9285 You can do the same thing with any neutral color. I've seen it done with pale gray, navy, beige, winter white, and midtone gray. Charcoal gray would also work. I've done it myself in pale gray, khaki, and navy at different times. I had matching shoes for my color of the season. My color this year is black, but like I said, it doesn't have to be black to be elegant and easy.
Thank you so much Mari-anne. Since I started following you, I'm making use of my closet more than before with the same items I already own, also I started creating more relaxed, simple yet elegant outfits and that's what I'm embracing about the french style. Much love :*
O dear... my closet is exactly like your bordel example. 🤣 I'll sort it out today. Thanks for the tips: simple and fast. After watching your de-cluttering videos I actually gave away 25 kg of stuff I no longer need!!! It was quite a shock 😲 but I did it! Merci beaucoup !!
I really needed the advice to go quickly, I spend way too much time agonizing over a decision. I’m going to apply this to other areas of my life! Merci beaucoup !
Thank you for this video. I've worked in high end Retail for decades now and I learned a long time ago to set my closet up similar to a floor set. Like items together, by season and light to dark. It's very helpful, so it's great to see you highlighting this to help others. 😊
I love your videos. I agree, being organized and editing are the key to putting outfits together. I find it easier if I do a changeover every season (4), then work with a smaller “capsule” for just the current season. Right now, I’m doing my huge winter sweater washing, drying and storing, the biggest wardrobe task of the year. There’s no point in having them out as it warms up.
I like your approach to this! It also has the benefit of not making a mess while you are sorting out your closet. If you take everything out of the closet and get called away, you may feel discouraged by the big mess. But by removing a few things at a time, even if you have to stop part way through, you are making improvements. You can come back and finish later if you get interrupted.
Omg....I will apply this method in 2 weeks when I retire from my office job....lots of pieces I will not need....merci Marie Anne pour ces bons conseils🤗❤
Don’t purge too much at first, store things for a while if you can. I’m still mourning some things I purged upon retirement, take it slow, except for things you never really loved.🙂
Amazingly, its been over a year since I organised my wardrobe in this style. Although it has been changed for the seasons and my preferences it is still tidy and a real pleasure to use. This styling of my wardrobe has also changed my own daily style of dressing. I had forgotten about that "I have nothing to wear" feeling. Your simplicity of setting up a wardrobe seems obvious and second nature to me now, but it wasn't like that before lol.
I retired a year ago. It took a while, but I figured out which of my clothes were too “officey” and I would never wear again. Taking them out of my closet was so satisfying.
Marie-Anne, I just watched this excellent video and your advice worked. I was getting dressed for church and decided I had nothing to wear. I divided my clothes as you suggested and voila I was able to put together a great outfit with pieces I had never worn together before. Blouse, pants, shoes and trench coat. I was able to attend church with a sense of confidence, and dare I say feeling chic. Thank you for all of your wonderful advice. It has helped me build styling confidence. Merci.
What a brilliant idea! I'll start by removing all the browns (it's the colour which doesn't look good on me and I also hate it) and I'll work from there on. Thank you so much!
I've been color-coding my wardrobe for quite some time. It's so liberating. I organize light to dark colors, then sleeve length. Since I live in the Desert, I rarely wear sweaters, so they are tucked away in a drawer til needed. I recently did a "pruning" and kept only the items I REALLY wear. Nothing wrong with the discards (still fit & were stylish) but I just wanted a cleaner selection when I looked into my closet. Also, because of watching you and other style experts, I realized that sometimes I buy things I like but are not necessarily what flatters my shape. Now I can see the few items I need to complete my look. I'm so happy I discovered you!
Well...... I did it.....not a lot left in the wardrobe lol !........but enough to be going on with . At least I can see what I have now.....thanks again Marie-Anne. God bless Gilly
My weight gain has been such a factor with my impulse shopping and wardrobe "brain freeze". I buy things I don't really love just because they fit and cover up my insecure spots, but when it comes to time to get dressed, I hate the way everything looks on me and think I just need to shop more. But now I know it's not the answer. This video is great and I know I need to be healthier and more conscious about everything I own and buy in the future. Thank you 🤗
Since watching your videos where you show clearly how you really enjoy your clothes, I have gotten rid of so many things that weren't me anymore or maybe never were. I donated the best and sent any shabby old stuff to textile recycling. It freed up enormous closet space and felt great to do. Now I need to reorganize with colors! Merci! 💕
Before, i had a closet too small for me and I didn't know wjat i had and it was so difficult to see what i had. Now that I have a room that i turned into a dressing, i never had so much fun (and no problem) to get dress in the morning!! ;-) Seeing your video made me SEE why :-) Merci Madame Lecoeur!! ❤
I love the term "pruned" because it is so much less intimidating than "OK, let's to a big declutter!"! Your questions that we should 'ask' our clothes are so helpful because to me, saying "I don't wear brown anymore" is more helpful than "Get rid of this. Get rid of that" As well, throwing your clothes on top of each other and jamming the hanging rail is so confusing; thanks for addressing this. I am encouraged to keep things tidy. This video reminds of having a good friend over (the kind of friend who is honest and no-nonsense! ) and spending serious time making your closet make sense. This is a great compliment to the body shape e-course by the the way. I am excited to share it!!
I loved the colour scheme of blue, pink and white. It takes a lot of discipline to stick to a simple colour scheme but it does save a lot of money because you don't need so many clothes. Although it seems counter-intuitive at first- but you end up with more outfits to wear because everything goes with everything else!
I take some time to reorganize my clothes a few times per season, but I find it hard to discard things. Now I undersrand why I should take things out of my wardrobe. Thank you Marie-Anne, you made it vidually clear why that is so important. An organized wardrobe saves time. I find myself looking for things over and over again and not finding what I was looking for. And it is much easier to coordinate with the rest if it is neatly stored. My t-shirts and camisoles are in baskets, Marie-Kondo style.
I had been setting up my closet grouping by color. I will now separate by style and color! Short sleeve, then button down shirts etc.! Can't wait to get started tomorrow!
I love that black and bottle green combination you are wearing. Oh! It's green on green...an almost black green cardigan...beautiful. I could use those colors.
I worked in the women's clothing in a department store after I graduated from high school. The manager of the department taught us to hang the dresses, tops, slacks, etc. by size, then color, then style, then texture. She also had us make sure buttons, zippers, and belts were fastened and in place on the rack, especially after a sale and the racks were askew. I have a tendency to go for pinks/corals, that family of colors. A few years ago I looked in my closet and most items were from the pink/coral family. I decided to shop for other colors that can compliment my complexion. It took me a few shopping errands to stop going for the pinks. I now have a nice variety of colors, even a red linen jacket that I was complimented on when I wore it. I also decide the night before what I will wear the next day and hang it out on my closet door ready to get to it the next morning.
What fun, you and I organise essentially the same way! My mantra is "Least and Lightest on the Left". That way the rail runs from sleeveless tops on the left to jackets on the right, and within each category white on the left to black on the right, and cotton to the left of wool. As you say, makes it so much easier both to find what I want, and know where to put things away. I'm not as ruthless as you about limiting my colour palette overall, but this allows me to be ruthless about keeping any given outfit coordinated (so necessary for a shorty like me).
This is extremely helpful, thank you. Can you do a video addressing what to do with wardrobe when you gain weight but want to replace it and are working to lose the weight?
Good idea pruning the wardrobe. I thought I did it several times....but...honestly...not REALLY. After having changed my life and embrace my "new" wonderfully white hair and Bob, pruning is NESSESARY for me
Dear Marianne, perfect how easy your path to an organized closet becomes. I have a harder time to explain how I organize my closet. For years I pick for example a beautiful scarf and choose the pieces of my wardrobe by the colors matching the scarf. And abandone the other colors "to rest in peace". And when I get bored of the colors, I switch to another set of colors. Depending on season as well, because some colors are shouting "spring" or "summer". I really enjoy variety, but also don't want to be overwhelmed with too many choices. And also, if I settle for three to five colors, all the accessories are easier to match, as there are matching shoes, bags, overcoats... :-))
Thanks heaps. I took the advice of organizing colours. I didnt have to take many things out. I know my shape and colours. I enjoy choosing pieces to wear now. Wow, what a difference in confidence.
Wow! I have so many clothes and always find it hard to throw things away. Also I always feel I’ve got nothing to wear, I need to try this way of reorganising my closets 😊
I am not in this situation, because I organized my wardrobe recently, which is a capsule wardrobe now (right word?) and to be honest... YOU had helped me to do so. :-))... :-)) thank you!
You always have the best advice! Thank you. My go to when I don’t know what to wear is a chic black paints and a white linen top. And then I have a camel color leather jacket.done.
My seasonal spring colors are the same . I have decided to not toss the clothes that don’t fit but I still love but will put away to wait and see . I have plenty of room but not plenty of money . Menopause has made it difficult for me to keep my weight the same . I also have a problem with my muscle tone . Trying to stay positive . Can’t wait to start wearing my pinks . Thank you for all your encouragement .
Bonjour Marie-Anne! What a difference an organized closet makes! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. I bought your red book. I can't wait to receive it the mail so I can study it. I love learning from you! Love you! 🥰 XOXO
Thank you for your advice. You’ve inspired me to attack my closet today and weed out most of the the noise. I’ve always tried to keep my wardrobe organized, but I really had too many competing styles because I had several competing lives. Professional, casual, working around the farm, equestrian, etc. It was so overwhelming that I couldn’t keep track of what I owned, let alone what suited my style. Retirement and less competitive riding has greatly simplified my life, and a purge was long overdue. I still have too many clothes, but at least everything in my closet is something that I like and fits😀
This video is one of your best, Marie-Anne! Merci! Very informative, empowering and chocked full of expert advice in such a short presentation. I disagree with one point, however. We still need you! ❤️
Brilliant idea...I'm going to do this tomorrow...I thought i was doing well by putting the colours together...all blue tops...all white tops etc....I just realised that at the moment I can't wear half of it because of my weight gain...so I will remove everything I cannot wear and put it away until i can wear it....I am doing well with my weight loss having lost a stone in the last month...in a few months I will have a whole new wardrobe to experiment with !! Many thanks for this excellent idea Marie -Anne. God bless Gilly
I love what you prepared Marie-Anne! Right now, since I have my vaccinations I am going to water class, art class, the grocery store, church and not much more. Please prepare a video or recommend one of yours where you prepared the same approach to 100% casual clothes. Just so I can decide on how many of each item to have. It gets really hot in Oklahoma so we wear shorts in summer. I think I have purchased too many items and now feel guilty doing a closet purge.
Finally. A closet that makes sense!!😂 I have bought pants for almost every shirt I own and hang them on the same hanger so I can pull a matching set out to wear. What a waste of money and overcrowded closet. 🙄 Thank you soooo much. Will organize my closet (closets) as shown. One closet for dressy and church clothes and the second for everyday and outside work clothes. Both closets need to be be scaled back, I'm sure.
Great video Marie-Anne! I like this way of pruning the wardrobe. I usually keep my closet really organized, I have a colour palette that I stick to, I do not shop outside of my colour palette. I must say your suggestion of keeping a style journal really helped me.
Thank you for your informational video. I’ve tried a new way to organize my closet. I wish I could remember where I saw it. All my life I’ve organized my clothes by type and then color. Now, I organize by color and then type within the color. So, all white things go together etc. I’ve been doing this for a month so far so good. I love how the closet has flow from all light to all dark. I’ve always done this with my sweater drawers but never my hanging clothes.
My question to myself each morning is more like "I have so much what on earth do i wear?" What makes it worse is when you are an indecisive person😀 Thank you Marie Anne for this, this shows me I have some serious, ruthless decluttering to do.
Exceptionally well presented! Your goal was inspiration, and it’s always gratifying to know that a goal has been reached or exceeded. For me, thanks to you, that your inspiration produced a productive effort to very quickly tidy my closet! Thank you for the inspirational nudge!
I love this! Such a quick and easy way to get organized. I like too that you just put things aside...it’s good so you can take time later to decide to keep or get rid of, if it’s sentimental or you really may need the item. You’ve helped me tremendously going from a huge walk-in to a seasonal wardrobe, with other seasons stored away on garment racks. I see now I can just start removing by color-i know I look awful in cool colors, so those are going, along with anything that needs to be depilled or looks tatty and worn out. I really don’t have a lot left to remove, and I’m looking forward to adding in new things in colors/fabrics I actually like. Merci, Marie-Anne 💐
I've never seen a wardrobe edit done this way before! I have a system that works for me (I also work with a base color palette and go from there), but I'll be recommending your system to my friends who have a boatload of clothes that they almost never wear!
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I have seen so many decluttering videos, but I believe this is only one which really makes sence. Thank you!
What I just did upon taking all my shorts out, was tried them on to see if they still fit. I also did this with all my other pants and questionable tops. I put the ones that did not fit in a box and took it to the shelter. Next, I ironed and put them on all black hangers. Next, I put outfits next to each other. Next, I bought more sandals and shoes I needed in the needed colors. I'm ready for summer. I stowed away all the hot sweaters, hats, etc.
This is excellent Ashley 👏
I have so many neutral colored clothes (mostly gray and black) that I always know to start with that. Then I choose one thing with pattern or color. Only one thing! And my colors are generally muted as well so I don't have too many crazy colors and prints to work with. This makes it easy for me.
I would not get rid of clothes but store them. But I like the idea of a seasonal capsule wardrobe that can be changed four times a year and selected from the larger supply. That way I would not be bored!
I've decided to do that, too. That's what the 33/3 capsule wardrobe is all about, although for me, even 33 pieces at a time are too much. But the idea is intriguing, especially since I've realized in the last couple of years that my color preferences are sharply seasonal. I suppose that has to do with the climate where I live; the four seasons are very distinct, with summer and winter being on the extreme ends of the spectrum for the US.
What a great idea - 3 colours a season - how simplifying- I may have heard that before but watching you do it made it really sink in. I am now inspired!
The Three Colour Rule is inherent in French Chic Susan 😃 watch here ruclips.net/video/SxdBxaARYfk/видео.html
Marie-Anne, this is the BEST wardrobe organisation video I have ever seen. I have used a professional wardrobe consultant in the past...but she never explained or demonstrated as succinctly you have in this gem of a video. Thank you so much!
I love your "take charge and you can do this attitude."
You are a blessing to many many women like me
The first pruning is the most important and challenging for me. I overthink and love too many colors. Great tip to get me started--move fast!
I love colours so I end up with too many clothes, because I buy items that I like in several colours! I have to learn to stop doing that and keep to a simpler colour scheme.
You did that so quickly! Assuming that everything fits and matches your lifestyle. Organizing is half the battle.
Wow. So simple and so fast. Love how you "pruned" that rail on colours alone Marie-Anne! This would be a perfect way to create a seasonal capsule wardrobe, just selecting pieces of 3 coordinating colours to wear for a few weeks or months, then swap them out for other colour combinations as the seasons change. I was whizzing through outfit combinations on that selection. Very versatile 😘💕
I like the way it is presented as a quick run through of decluttering/editing wardrobe.😎
I always wear a beautiful pair of perfectly fitting black pants and a black blouse or cashmere sweater with small earrings, wedding ring of course and a matching ring or charm bracelet. Just one heart on their chain with mine and husbands initials. Maybe a scarf in winter. Black kitten heel shoes with black silk knee high socks. Winter coat. Spring coat, a hat. I will always have this ready to go
Unfortunately I’m not one who can wear black, but I admire those that can. 💗🌺
@@jackiec9285 You can do the same thing with any neutral color. I've seen it done with pale gray, navy, beige, winter white, and midtone gray. Charcoal gray would also work. I've done it myself in pale gray, khaki, and navy at different times. I had matching shoes for my color of the season. My color this year is black, but like I said, it doesn't have to be black to be elegant and easy.
Best " declutter" video EVER ! Thank you Marie-Ann 🙏🏻🤗🙋🏼♀️
Thank you so much Mari-anne. Since I started following you, I'm making use of my closet more than before with the same items I already own, also I started creating more relaxed, simple yet elegant outfits and that's what I'm embracing about the french style. Much love :*
I like your style, very smart and mature.
O dear... my closet is exactly like your bordel example. 🤣
I'll sort it out today. Thanks for the tips: simple and fast. After watching your de-cluttering videos I actually gave away
25 kg of stuff I no longer need!!! It was quite a shock 😲 but I did it! Merci beaucoup !!
Same here... 😀
This is the best capsule wardrobe edit I have seen ! thanks you
I really needed the advice to go quickly, I spend way too much time agonizing over a decision. I’m going to apply this to other areas of my life! Merci beaucoup !
This is so simple and effective. And, yes, useful for other areas of life!!!
Im in Florida US. We have very little cold weather so most clothes are year round. I have gone through my closet. This Works beautifully.
Thank you for this video. I've worked in high end Retail for decades now and I learned a long time ago to set my closet up similar to a floor set. Like items together, by season and light to dark. It's very helpful, so it's great to see you highlighting this to help others. 😊
I love your videos. I agree, being organized and editing are the key to putting outfits together. I find it easier if I do a changeover every season (4), then work with a smaller “capsule” for just the current season. Right now, I’m doing my huge winter sweater washing, drying and storing, the biggest wardrobe task of the year. There’s no point in having them out as it warms up.
I like your approach to this! It also has the benefit of not making a mess while you are sorting out your closet. If you take everything out of the closet and get called away, you may feel discouraged by the big mess. But by removing a few things at a time, even if you have to stop part way through, you are making improvements. You can come back and finish later if you get interrupted.
Omg....I will apply this method in 2 weeks when I retire from my office job....lots of pieces I will not need....merci Marie Anne pour ces bons conseils🤗❤
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Don’t purge too much at first, store things for a while if you can. I’m still mourning some things I purged upon retirement, take it slow, except for things you never really loved.🙂
Amazingly, its been over a year since I organised my wardrobe in this style. Although it has been changed for the seasons and my preferences it is still tidy and a real pleasure to use. This styling of my wardrobe has also changed my own daily style of dressing. I had forgotten about that "I have nothing to wear" feeling. Your simplicity of setting up a wardrobe seems obvious and second nature to me now, but it wasn't like that before lol.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur If I have Marie-Anne it is because of you sharing this with others. Thankyou for all your hard work, much appreciated.
Thank you! I have this same “nothing to wear” dilemma. Now I can figure out!
The best explanation for de-cluttering I have ever seen. This made sense. Thank you
What???? That is brilliant!!!! So simple!!! Three colors, everything else is out. Thanks Marie Anne ❤️
Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏
I was mentally making outfits from the organized pieces!
Me too lol
Same here!😂💗
LOL, me too!
Me too 😊
Thank you for probably one of the best videos I have seen on decluttering. This might really help me across the finishing line
Marie-Anne‘s ‚untidy‘ wardrobe rack in this video is my tidy ... 🤣
Love you Marie-Anne. You're a treat in the midst of fears, stress and anxiety from the world of viruses. I watch for relaxation.
The best wardrobe organizing video
I've seen on utube
Thks dearest MarieAnne
I feel so liberated now by following your advice. You’re a very gifted teacher! Merci beaucoup, Marie-Anne!
Best advice I have ever heard! Thank you
I needed this video. 😬
I have clothing that are no longer my style or they fit awkwardly now. Time for cleaning out the closet!
I just took six bags of clothes to the SA and now I can organize my closet.....tks Marie-Anne....
I retired a year ago. It took a while, but I figured out which of my clothes were too “officey” and I would never wear again. Taking them out of my closet was so satisfying.
Thank you. My closet did not need decluttering, but it did need organized. In fact I got started while watching. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Marie-Anne, I just watched this excellent video and your advice worked. I was getting dressed for church and decided I had nothing to wear. I divided my clothes as you suggested and voila I was able to put together a great outfit with pieces I had never worn together before. Blouse, pants, shoes and trench coat. I was able to attend church with a sense of confidence, and dare I say feeling chic. Thank you for all of your wonderful advice. It has helped me build styling confidence. Merci.
What a brilliant idea! I'll start by removing all the browns (it's the colour which doesn't look good on me and I also hate it) and I'll work from there on. Thank you so much!
Lol, another good idea. Remove the color that does not do you any good :) good one.
I've been color-coding my wardrobe for quite some time. It's so liberating. I organize light to dark colors, then sleeve length. Since I live in the Desert, I rarely wear sweaters, so they are tucked away in a drawer til needed. I recently did a "pruning" and kept only the items I REALLY wear. Nothing wrong with the discards (still fit & were stylish) but I just wanted a cleaner selection when I looked into my closet. Also, because of watching you and other style experts, I realized that sometimes I buy things I like but are not necessarily what flatters my shape. Now I can see the few items I need to complete my look. I'm so happy I discovered you!
Thank Marie-Ann , this was exactly what I was looking for .
Well...... I did it.....not a lot left in the wardrobe lol !........but enough to be going on with .
At least I can see what I have now.....thanks again Marie-Anne.
God bless
Gilly
My weight gain has been such a factor with my impulse shopping and wardrobe "brain freeze". I buy things I don't really love just because they fit and cover up my insecure spots, but when it comes to time to get dressed, I hate the way everything looks on me and think I just need to shop more. But now I know it's not the answer. This video is great and I know I need to be healthier and more conscious about everything I own and buy in the future. Thank you 🤗
Yes , you can not see the wood for the trees. Decluttering is the key.This video is much helpful , you are empowering me thanks.
Thank you so much for this! Culling a wardrobe is both very difficult and very important!! Your approach has been very effective for me.. thank you!
You are an INSPIRATION! Thank you!!!
Since watching your videos where you show clearly how you really enjoy your clothes, I have gotten rid of so many things that weren't me anymore or maybe never were. I donated the best and sent any shabby old stuff to textile recycling. It freed up enormous closet space and felt great to do. Now I need to reorganize with colors! Merci! 💕
Before, i had a closet too small for me and I didn't know wjat i had and it was so difficult to see what i had. Now that I have a room that i turned into a dressing, i never had so much fun (and no problem) to get dress in the morning!! ;-) Seeing your video made me SEE why :-) Merci Madame Lecoeur!! ❤
Very well explaind Marie-Anne, I too keep my wardrobe clear, save's you a lot of time choosing an outfit 🤩😘
I love the term "pruned" because it is so much less intimidating than "OK, let's to a big declutter!"! Your questions that we should 'ask' our clothes are so helpful because to me, saying "I don't wear brown anymore" is more helpful than "Get rid of this. Get rid of that" As well, throwing your clothes on top of each other and jamming the hanging rail is so confusing; thanks for addressing this. I am encouraged to keep things tidy.
This video reminds of having a good friend over (the kind of friend who is honest and no-nonsense! ) and spending serious time making your closet make sense. This is a great compliment to the body shape e-course by the the way. I am excited to share it!!
I loved the colour scheme of blue, pink and white. It takes a lot of discipline to stick to a simple colour scheme but it does save a lot of money because you don't need so many clothes. Although it seems counter-intuitive at first- but you end up with more outfits to wear because everything goes with everything else!
I take some time to reorganize my clothes a few times per season, but I find it hard to discard things. Now I undersrand why I should take things out of my wardrobe. Thank you Marie-Anne, you made it vidually clear why that is so important. An organized wardrobe saves time. I find myself looking for things over and over again and not finding what I was looking for. And it is much easier to coordinate with the rest if it is neatly stored. My t-shirts and camisoles are in baskets, Marie-Kondo style.
When the weather is getting hot I start to bring out all the clothing for the hot season and keep all my clothes for the cool season.
I had been setting up my closet grouping by color. I will now separate by style and color! Short sleeve, then button down shirts etc.! Can't wait to get started tomorrow!
Fabulous! Such a lovely capsule wardrobe! Plenty to mix and match! No effort at all!
I love that black and bottle green combination you are wearing. Oh! It's green on green...an almost black green cardigan...beautiful. I could use those colors.
I worked in the women's clothing in a department store after I graduated from high school. The manager of the department taught us to hang the dresses, tops, slacks, etc. by size, then color, then style, then texture. She also had us make sure buttons, zippers, and belts were fastened and in place on the rack, especially after a sale and the racks were askew.
I have a tendency to go for pinks/corals, that family of colors. A few years ago I looked in my closet and most items were from the pink/coral family. I decided to shop for other colors that can compliment my complexion. It took me a few shopping errands to stop going for the pinks. I now have a nice variety of colors, even a red linen jacket that I was complimented on when I wore it. I also decide the night before what I will wear the next day and hang it out on my closet door ready to get to it the next morning.
Excellent- thank you. I am off to give myself a gift of a decluttered closet for Mother’s Day.
What fun, you and I organise essentially the same way! My mantra is "Least and Lightest on the Left". That way the rail runs from sleeveless tops on the left to jackets on the right, and within each category white on the left to black on the right, and cotton to the left of wool. As you say, makes it so much easier both to find what I want, and know where to put things away. I'm not as ruthless as you about limiting my colour palette overall, but this allows me to be ruthless about keeping any given outfit coordinated (so necessary for a shorty like me).
This is extremely helpful, thank you. Can you do a video addressing what to do with wardrobe when you gain weight but want to replace it and are working to lose the weight?
Good idea pruning the wardrobe. I thought I did it several times....but...honestly...not REALLY. After having changed my life and embrace my "new" wonderfully white hair and Bob, pruning is NESSESARY for me
Dear Marianne, perfect how easy your path to an organized closet becomes. I have a harder time to explain how I organize my closet. For years I pick for example a beautiful scarf and choose the pieces of my wardrobe by the colors matching the scarf. And abandone the other colors "to rest in peace". And when I get bored of the colors, I switch to another set of colors. Depending on season as well, because some colors are shouting "spring" or "summer". I really enjoy variety, but also don't want to be overwhelmed with too many choices. And also, if I settle for three to five colors, all the accessories are easier to match, as there are matching shoes, bags, overcoats... :-))
Thanks heaps.
I took the advice of organizing colours. I didnt have to take many things out. I know my shape and colours. I enjoy choosing pieces to wear now. Wow, what a difference in confidence.
I have organized by color but only blouses
Wow! I have so many clothes and always find it hard to throw things away. Also I always feel I’ve got nothing to wear, I need to try this way of reorganising my closets 😊
I am not in this situation, because I organized my wardrobe recently, which is a capsule wardrobe now (right word?) and to be honest... YOU had helped me to do so. :-))... :-)) thank you!
You always have the best advice! Thank you. My go to when I don’t know what to wear is a chic black paints and a white linen top. And then I have a camel color leather jacket.done.
Thank you. My clothes are organized by color, season and casual or formal. But not by what I actually wear. I've got some pruning to do!
I love this, thank you! Just the title made me want to click the like button, & then it was wonderful 💞
My seasonal spring colors are the same . I have decided to not toss the clothes that don’t fit but I still love but will put away to wait and see . I have plenty of room but not plenty of money . Menopause has made it difficult for me to keep my weight the same . I also have a problem with my muscle tone . Trying to stay positive . Can’t wait to start wearing my pinks . Thank you for all your encouragement .
Bonjour Marie-Anne! What a difference an organized closet makes! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. I bought your red book. I can't wait to receive it the mail so I can study it. I love learning from you! Love you! 🥰 XOXO
Wonderfully helpful Marie-Anne. You blreak it down and simplify things so it is doable, and not so overwhelming. Mille mercis!
Thank you for your advice. You’ve inspired me to attack my closet today and weed out most of the the noise. I’ve always tried to keep my wardrobe organized, but I really had too many competing styles because I had several competing lives. Professional, casual, working around the farm, equestrian, etc. It was so overwhelming that I couldn’t keep track of what I owned, let alone what suited my style. Retirement and less competitive riding has greatly simplified my life, and a purge was long overdue. I still have too many clothes, but at least everything in my closet is something that I like and fits😀
These tips are very helpful, thanks Mme Marie-Anne.
I used to have such a wardrobe Marie Anne, but from the time I follow your videos, I have created a beautiful capsule wardrobe!
this makes sense, I'm gonna do this, thanks.
Thanks Marie-Anne will try this method when I swop over to my Spring/Summer wardrobe 🌷x.
Yes, totally in that situation!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur It made a lot of sense and I intend to have a go, yes!
I LOVE that shade of green you're wearing! I can never find anything in quite that shade. Its always too yellow/gold, or too blue tinted.
This video is one of your best, Marie-Anne! Merci! Very informative, empowering and chocked full of expert advice in such a short presentation. I disagree with one point, however. We still need you! ❤️
Brilliant idea...I'm going to do this tomorrow...I thought i was doing well by putting the colours together...all blue tops...all white tops etc....I just realised that at the moment I can't wear half of it because of my weight gain...so I will remove everything I cannot wear and put it away until i can wear it....I am doing well with my weight loss having lost a stone in the last month...in a few months I will have a whole new wardrobe to experiment with !!
Many thanks for this excellent idea Marie -Anne.
God bless
Gilly
I love what you prepared Marie-Anne! Right now, since I have my vaccinations I am going to water class, art class, the grocery store, church and not much more. Please prepare a video or recommend one of yours where you prepared the same approach to 100% casual clothes. Just so I can decide on how many of each item to have. It gets really hot in Oklahoma so we wear shorts in summer. I think I have purchased too many items and now feel guilty doing a closet purge.
This was such a helpful video. I am now motivated to go through my closet.
Finally. A closet that makes sense!!😂
I have bought pants for almost every shirt I own and hang them on the same hanger so I can pull a matching set out to wear. What a waste of money and overcrowded closet. 🙄
Thank you soooo much. Will organize my closet (closets) as shown.
One closet for dressy and church clothes and the second for everyday and outside work clothes.
Both closets need to be be scaled back, I'm sure.
Great video Marie-Anne! I like this way of pruning the wardrobe. I usually keep my closet really organized, I have a colour palette that I stick to, I do not shop outside of my colour palette. I must say your suggestion of keeping a style journal really helped me.
Marie-Anne this is very helpful now that my closet is a real mess! The only problem is to decide which color to keep
11:45 minimalism is wonderful ! ❤
Wonderful lesson! Less really IS more!
Your video answered exactly my questions and offered a solution to my everyday struggle. Appreciate it so much!
Thank you for your informational video. I’ve tried a new way to organize my closet. I wish I could remember where I saw it. All my life I’ve organized my clothes by type and then color. Now, I organize by color and then type within the color. So, all white things go together etc. I’ve been doing this for a month so far so good. I love how the closet has flow from all light to all dark. I’ve always done this with my sweater drawers but never my hanging clothes.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I agree, I had never thought of organizing this way. It was a light bulb moment for me.
My question to myself each morning is more like "I have so much what on earth do i wear?" What makes it worse is when you are an indecisive person😀 Thank you Marie Anne for this, this shows me I have some serious, ruthless decluttering to do.
Exceptionally well presented! Your goal was inspiration, and it’s always gratifying to know that a goal has been reached or exceeded. For me, thanks to you, that your inspiration produced a productive effort to very quickly tidy my closet! Thank you for the inspirational nudge!
Very smart and simple. Thank you so much 😊 My closet is getting a new makeover.
I love this! Such a quick and easy way to get organized. I like too that you just put things aside...it’s good so you can take time later to decide to keep or get rid of, if it’s sentimental or you really may need the item. You’ve helped me tremendously going from a huge walk-in to a seasonal wardrobe, with other seasons stored away on garment racks. I see now I can just start removing by color-i know I look awful in cool colors, so those are going, along with anything that needs to be depilled or looks tatty and worn out. I really don’t have a lot left to remove, and I’m looking forward to adding in new things in colors/fabrics I actually like. Merci, Marie-Anne 💐
Fantastic idea to start with a limited palette! Would love to see this done with warm colours.
I’ve done the rainbow thing but this actually makes sense! I will have a go later!
I colour code my wardrobe but have never subdivided into category. I may well try it!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I think I’ve got quite a lot of quality control to do first!
I've never seen a wardrobe edit done this way before! I have a system that works for me (I also work with a base color palette and go from there), but I'll be recommending your system to my friends who have a boatload of clothes that they almost never wear!
Marie-Anne that was brilliant! Thank you for making the process so simple and easy.
How much I like your moss green shirt and sweater today! 🤗🌲🌲🍀🍀