VSG Style Edit: How to Organize Your Closet—For the Woman You Are Now
- vsg-verystylishgir
- Nov 7
- 5 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Let’s be honest, Sis—the goal isn’t just to “organize your closet”.
It’s to liberate it. A functional, beautifully edited wardrobe gives you clarity, confidence, and calm before you even step out the door. Because sorting through a decade of memories, damaged pieces, and off-season items every morning isn’t styling—it’s mental clutter dressed up as options.
When you strip it all back, most of us wear the same 5–6 core pieces on repeat anyway. So…what’s the rest doing there?
“Each time you get dressed, you’re choosing energy—not just outfits. A cluttered closet drains your style power.”
A Personal Note: Dressing the Woman I Am—Not the Closets I Inherited
I came up in the New York fashion scene, where what you wear is your business card. I kept four closets, stacked to the top, and most looks were worn no more than three times. I learned the hard way: volume isn’t style.
I didn’t get here by accident. I grew up around stylish divas—my grandmother, my mother, and my aunts—regular department-store shoppers who set the tone: dressed up, not down. In high school I wore heels every day. I owned one pair of sneakers for all four years—and that was strictly for gym.
I didn’t even buy jeans until college—because back then most designer denim, even Levi’s, didn’t come in plus sizes. I’ve always worn, even at my smallest, a size 16—so no Calvins or Sergios for me, or for a lot of other BIG Girls. Thank Goddess for this new day.
Today? Very different. I keep just under a dozen bridge sneakers in rotation and I live in five-pocket jeans—mostly black and deep indigo. It’s a uniform that loves my life now.
We inherit patterns—not just clothes.
We hold on out of guilt, nostalgia, or the whisper that someone else might want it “one day.” My mother used to say, “I wish I’d kept those riding boots from the ’70s to give to you.” That planted the belief that letting go was wasteful. But not everything that fit the past was meant for my future. Those boots? Not my destiny.
It was time to stop dressing for ghosts—and start dressing for me.
Enter Susan Moses: My Style Intervention
When I met stylist Susan Moses, I was ready for a reset. Every previous cleanout left me in the same loop: too much stuff, too little satisfaction. My “strategic” buys? Just another stack of mistakes. (Case in point: the designer bag that left dye on my white pants. Lesson learned.) Susan brought calm, clarity, and a method that felt like equal parts closet therapy and editorial precision. Together we made a pact: no more overwhelm, no more “someday” pieces—only what serves the woman I am right now.
The VSG Closet Cleanse Method
If you haven’t edited your closet in a while, start here. (If your old talent-show costume is hanging beside a cocktail dress from 2019, this is your cue.)
Step 1: Make the Piles
Pull it all out and sort as you go—tops, bottoms, jackets, dresses. Then refine into:
Keep — consistently worn and loved
Donate / Resell — doesn’t fit your life anymore
Alter — fits emotionally, not physically (yet)
Replace — love the idea, not the execution
Sentimental — store safely; memories, not outfits
Occasion / Seasonal — rotate out of daily space
Susan reminded me: no decision is final. You can revisit each pile with fresh eyes. Ironically, I didn’t need to—the clarity stuck.
Step 2: Sort Smart, Not Sentimental
Keep your sentimental, seasonal, and “special moment” pieces somewhere safe—just not in your everyday zone. Storing them separately doesn’t mean you love them less. It makes space for who you are now.
Step 3: Group With Intention
Organize by type first—knits with knits, blouses with blouses, tees with tees. Then, if you can, group by color—especially using the refreshed VSG Milestone Palette:
40s: Hot jewel & bold colors (think ruby, sapphire, fuchsia).
50s: Rich neutrals / clean classics (cream, soft whites) with pops of warm vibrant tones.
60s: Warm hues & nuanced neutrals that illuminate the skin.
70s & over: Warm earthy tones with sophisticated ice (soft metallic sheen, gentle luster). Avoid pastels and hot brights.
It’s a visual reminder of how far you’ve come—and the moment you’re in.
Step 4: Style Audit—Your Real-Life Runway
For a few days, notice what you actually wear. Take mirror selfies. Track which silhouettes, colors, and fabrics make you feel like your most stylish self. Keep your donate/resell pile close—you’ll be surprised how complete your closet feels once only the right things remain.
What Comes Next: The VSG Remix (Style What You Already Own)
With my “Keep” rail intact, I started the VSG Remix—finding new looks from what’s already in rotation. We began simple: four tops, four bottoms, a couple jackets, a few shoes, and one statement accessory. Suddenly, old pieces felt like new arrivals.
The VSG Rule of Three (Updated)
Build every look with Texture + Structure + Accent—no belts needed.
Texture (The Comfort Layer)Your knit or soft piece that loves your curves: ribbed sweater, cashmere-feel cardigan, fine-gauge tee.https://www.vsg-verystylishgirl.com/product-page/glitter-lace-boatneck-off-shoulder-tank-28-shirred
Structure (The Shape-Maker)Add clean lines to define your silhouette: pleated skirt that moves, PU pant https://www.vsg-verystylishgirl.com/product-page/high-waisted-straight-fit-vegan-leather-5pkt-pants with a sleek finish, tailored five-pocket denim, or a shawl-collar blazer.https://www.vsg-verystylishgirl.com/product-page/vsg-techno-crepe-shawl-collar-blazer-black
Accent (The Energy)Choose one: print scarf (floral, geometric, animal), radiant earrings, or a glossy shoe. Let this be the personality pop.
Plug-and-Play Ideas:
Slouchy ribbed knit + micro-pleated skirt + Print scarf.
Crisp white blouse + PU pant + sculptural earrings.
Black five-pocket denim + bishop-sleeve blouse + graphic silk-feel scarf draped asymmetrically.
Now, when I look in my closet, I see possibility, not pressure. I’m not curating for a future version of myself. I’m dressing the woman standing right here: evolved, stylish, and very much in her prime.
Because at VSG, we don’t just clean closets—we clear space for your next chapter.That’s where Greater Later truly begins.
Try This Today
Remove anything you haven’t worn in 12 months from your everyday zone.
Build one Rule of Three look (Texture + Structure + Accent) using a print scarf as your accent.
Snap a mirror selfie and caption it with your Milestone Palette (40s = Jewel/Bold, 50s = Rich Neutral + Warm Pop, 60s = Warm Neutrals, 70s+ = Earthy + Sophisticated Ice).
Ready for guided help?
Book a Single Delight or the Ultimate Style Journey—signature VSG styling services for sizes 14+. Button: Book Your Style Session.https://www.vsg-verystylishgirl.com/book-online
“VSG Milestone Palette rail with jewel brights, rich neutrals, warm neutrals, and earthy tones—styled belt-free with print scarves.”
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