My wardrobe three simple makeover tips for women over forty: Get organized and that means your closet organization, makeup containers and lingerie drawer. If you’re in basic cotton, years away from Victorias Secret lace, organize it regardless!
Closet world and my wardrobe
You can shop for designer women’s wear fashion and buy new clothes for your closet all day long (and spend money). There is no doubt that buying new fashion can spruce up your wardrobe. Yet sometimes you are adding new clothes right on top of old ones. You might be adding to your wardrobe but not necessarily improving it that much. It may be time to reorganize your closet so you can see what clothes you have to work with.
One thing women forget to do, that does not cost a thing, is to rearrange and reorganize their closet periodically. You’d be surprised at what clothes will emerge that you have not worn in a while. If your closet organization leaves something to be desired, consider redesigning your closet or investing in a new design or professional organization system. Getting a new custom closet can be expensive but if you have the resources, it is a good investment for your beauty. If your clothing, makeup and lingerie are organized you turn over a new leaf and you tend to dress nicer, and look nicer, at least for a while.
If your financial budget is limited there are many low cost closet organization systems and closet organization ideas. You can try Ikea, although be forewarned that those organization systems require assembly. You can also try Walmart. For cheap closet organization all you really need is a large bag for good will items, a few hours of time to go through everything, and maybe some new hangers would be good. Even plastic organizers and drawer systems can also help to make order out of jewelry, accessories and lingerie.
Makeup and Cosmetics organizers
What good is your bare minerals and benefit cosmetics if you can’t get to it easily! When you go out on vacation you bring a cosmetic toiletry bag yet what are you doing at home to organize your makeup? If you’re living in makeup in plastic bags and baggies it is time to upgrade to clear cosmetic bags and better yet, drawer and makeup organization systems. You can get inexpensive plastic and Tupperware makeup organizers at Target, Kmart, the Organizer Store, Office Depot, Walmart or even Big Lots. Getting some organization going to your makeup system will make it way more likely that you will take the time to apply makeup.
Most women have quite a bit of makeup accrued. It’s good to organize it into a large stacking drawer set or containers. Most of my makeup is stored and then I have an easy access three drawer system for the makeup that I wear everyday. My one tip for makeup organization is that for the every day makeup that you use, be sure to buy a drawer system that is easy to slide in and out and get access to the makeup.
If the container requires too much opening and closet of latches, etc then it is more likely that the makeup will wind up sitting out on your counter again making a mess. So whatever organization you get, make sure makeup drawers pull out open and easy and it must be roomy too. The drawers should be as big as possible so that your mainstay makeup like foundation, sponges, and so forth can be easily accessed and placed back by merely sliding the drawer back.
Fredericks of Hollywood & Knickerbox! Where is that flirty, feminine lingerie you bought for every-day glamour hiding?
If you are over forty, when was the last time you accessed your fredericks of Hollywood lingerie? LOL It’s probably been a while. Well even if you aren’t wearing your Wacoal, sloggie or chantelle best bras, its good to know that they are there if you need them. Going through that lingerie drawer can do something to you mentally. You never know, if you organize everything, you may start wearing some of your nicer lingerie and you will feel sexier.
If nothing else, give yourself the opportunity to get rid of what really needs to go. This would include underwear that you never wear because it is too tight or unflattering, bras that have wires sticking out of them or broken straps, mismatched socks, and lingerie with rips that you never expect to use. It’s OK to keep some comfortable items because yes we do need that, but you can still have some sort of control over the lingerie drawer. If you have a few hours free it is good to organize your underwear drawer. In the case of lingerie, sturdy zip lock or plastic bags can actually help to organize lingerie sets and keep them nice and neat in your chest of drawers.
Remember, keep your wardrobe organized and periodically go through your clothes to re-invent items that you already have in your closet. Organize your makeup with a focus on easy access to your everyday essentials. And finally, keep the lingerie drawer organized and fredericks of Hollywood on the mind! Being barely there in your underwear is good for your beauty. You may be over forty but that doesn’t mean you should forget about your feminine sex appeal.
Spending money on beauty products can add stress to your finances and your life. Always take advantage of what you already have and make the best of it. This will reduce your stress, help you look more beautiful, and give you peace of mind. You don’t need a Life Styles of the Rich and Famous closet, just a little organization and what you make of it will suffice!