Hello Ladies! I AM A "MEMORABILIA SPECIALIST"
The Dressucation Dr.
I save clothing, shoes, vinyl records, early cell phones, “stuff” from grade school, and did I say clothing? I prefer to use the term self-proclaimed (although others would surely agree), Memorabilia Specialist rather than Hoarder. Hoarder just sounds BAD. Memorabilia Specialist has a nice connotation just sounds so much better!
It’s been a while since our New Year’s resolutions were made and now we have all noticed that the days are getting longer, daffodils and other flowers are starting to peak through the soil, and the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter when he did his thing on February 2nd. Spring is on its way which means it’s time to start working out more (I’m heading to the gym today after an embarrassingly long hiatus) so that we can fit into last year’s spring and summer gear or buy new outfits. If the latter is the case, you might need to make room in your closet!
A recent review of my secondary closet revealed a boat load of clothing that I had forgotten about! There are all kinds of pants and jeans ranging from slim cut to boot cut to all out bell bottoms along with a ton of leggings, jeggings, and gym wear. I couldn’t believe how many similar items I purchased over the years! That’s the way it is. When we like a particular style or color, we tend to buy what at a glance seems to be the same item over and over. The truth is, I could wear black pants every day for two weeks and to a non-discerning eye, it would look like I’m wearing the same pair. Let’s move on!
- When is the last time you wore it?
- Is it classic or trendy?
- Is it your current style?
- Are you bold or eclectic enough to wear an outdated style?
- Does it fit as is or will you have to gain or lose weight to wear it comfortably?
- Do you anticipate having a place/occasion to wear it?
- Are you keeping it only because it has sentimental value?
- Is it age appropriate?
- Is it in good condition?
- Do you have something to pair it with to make it a complete outfit?


