Dress Dilemma: Navigating the Overwhelming Closet

Ever find yourself staring at a closet full of clothes and yet feeling like you have nothing to wear? You’re not alone! Many of us have an abundance of dresses but struggle to choose the perfect outfit when it’s time to step out. That’s exactly what happened to me, and I decided it was time for a change and a Closet Decluttering Challenge.

The Closet Conundrum

Despite having an overflowing wardrobe, I often found myself feeling outfit-less. It was clear something needed to be done, especially since many of these dresses hadn’t seen the light of day. The goal? To sort out what to keep and what to give away, without neglecting any hidden gems.

The Color-Coded Strategy

First, I tackled the mountain of dresses by sorting them into color categories. I ended up with 14 groups, taking into account light and dark shades, and even separating sleeveless and sleeved black dresses. This methodical approach helped me get a clearer view of what I owned.

Closet Decluttering Challenge: The 30-Day Dress Challenge

With 14 categories sorted, I picked two dresses from each category, creating a collection of almost a month’s worth of outfits. To complete the 30-day set, I added two more black dresses. These 30 dresses were placed front and center in my closet, while the rest were stored away. My mission? To wear each of these 30 dresses, take a photo, and decide their fate: keep or give away.

Marius to the Rescue

For the first round, I enlisted the help of Marius, who chose my daily outfits based on color, length, and print. This eliminated my tendency to default to favorites and encouraged me to wear dresses I might have overlooked. The rule was simple: no repeats until all 30 dresses had been worn. And during this challenge, no new dress purchases were allowed—unless I received a gift card, of course!

Closet Decluttering Challenge Dress Progress

So far, I’ve worn four dresses. Here’s the lowdown:

The Yellow Dress: Definitely a keeper! Its bright and sunny vibe is perfect.

The Black Dress: This one had been hiding in my closet for ages. Finally wearing it confirmed it’s time to give it away.

The Colorful Spaghetti Strap Dress: This was a challenge because of my insecurities about my arms. I paired it with a polo to cover up and ended up loving the look!

Join the Journey

I’m just getting started, and there’s a long way to go. If you’re curious to see my upcoming outfits and help me decide which dresses to keep or give away, follow my journey on Mommy Pehpot Facebook verified page and Mommy Pehpot instagram account. Your input will be invaluable as I navigate this dress dilemma. Stay tuned for more updates and outfit pics!

Thanks for joining me on this fashion adventure!