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Shop Your Closet: The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Closet with Style [Paperback]

Melanie Charlton Fascitelli
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 8, 2008

Just when you feared your overstuffed, eyesore of a closet was a lost cause, here's the antidote to all your closet woes. Closet expert and style maven Melanie Charlton Fascitelli is here to help you whip your closet into shape, refreshing your wardrobe and saving you time along the way.

With this accessible, stylish guide, you'll find out how to redo your closet and organize your clothes so that you can, yes, go shopping there—sort through shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, scarves, and shoes, all in perfect condition and ready to go.

From the first closet face-off to long-term maintenance, Charlton Fascitelli takes you step by step through the entire process of turning your closet into a "safe haven" for your clothes.

Learn how to:

Face your inner packrat and clean out your closet

Shop for and pick items that flatter your body

Craft the best wardrobe for your lifestyle

Create space in your closet by reworking it logistically

Store your clothes and shoes so they last longer

Charlton Fascitelli also covers consigning or donating all your old stuff; keeping your closet clean and tidy; packing smartly and efficiently; storing your linens; and organizing other areas of your home, including your medicine cabinet, pantry, or CD collection.

Clearing clutter, organizing clothes, and remaking your wardrobe has never been so easy or attainable. Shop Your Closet is your go-to source for closet nirvana.


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About the Author

A former Style.com editor and fashion PR consultant, Melanie Charlton Fascitelli founded the closet design company, Closette, in 2002. The company has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Real Simple, and Marie Claire. She lives in New York City.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (April 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061343811
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061343810
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.6 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By VeraP
Format:Paperback
I was looking forward to reading this book after learning about it from some fashion magazine, but I unfortunately I have to agree with the other negative review on here. (I'm surprised there's only 1 so far!) I too am unsure what the other reviewers are raving about...

Here is the synopsis of the book:

- Throw out or donate a lot of your clothes
- Make a list of every clothing item you owe (who has time for this?!)
- Go out and buy yourself a whole bunch of new clothes
- Build your own shelves to organize your closet (I, for one, cannot build my own shelves)

The book re-hashes a lot of old/stale advice such as throwing out clothes you have not worn in a year, not using wire hangers, folding sweaters, not keeping your clothes in plastic from dry cleaners, etc. There are a few useful sections, such as advice on packing for a trip, and instructions on selling old clothes on Ebay (although nowadays it's almost impossible to sell clothes on Ebay unless they're designer duds for a deep discount price), but overall, this book was a waste of my time.
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars This is not a 5-star wardrobe book... August 22, 2008
Format:Paperback
This book is surprisingly light on useful information. I only picked it up because of a feature in InStyle Makeover magazine. I was impressed by the little tidbits of information the book author provided. But the book itself was a HUGE disappointment. I expected to see more information on how to really make the most of your closet space, as well as restyling clothing and seeing your old clothes in a new light. It had almost zero content concerning truly 'shopping your closet'. I'm befuddled by the high reviews - it makes me believe the reviewers are all friends of the author and therefore unobjective.

Save your money and purchase Closet Control by Barbra Horowitz instead. It's far more comprehensive and covers everything this book does and so much more. I found it in a bargain bin and if I'd realized it was superior before buying Shop Your Closet, I could have saved a lot of money.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Wrong Title for this book September 14, 2008
By Happy15
Format:Paperback
I must admit I was rather disappointed after reading this book. I bought the book with the intention of the title "shopping my closet" and instead found the author going through giving the basics of organization of not just a closet but other household areas. While her writing style was light-hearted and fun, I wouldn't recommend this book if you are someone who feels they have a closet full of clothes, shoes and bags yet never the right thing to wear as this book does not help you with that. I would recommend The One Hundred by Nina Garcia or for a good organization book, Peter Walsh's books.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Dressing differently!
I wanted to re-do my closet and after reading this book and a trip to Home Depot I utilized much of the advice in it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jennifer L Krinhop
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Maybe I misunderstood the concept of this book but I was hoping for some insight about how to acquire a better eye towards using items in my closet, putting things together that I... Read more
Published on January 3, 2011 by XYZ
2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing New Here
If you are just beginning to try to organize your closet, this book would be fine. As others have said, it helps you get rid of what you ought to, and organize and store what is... Read more
Published on September 21, 2010 by MarieCW
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Although there were a couple helpful tidbits in this book, overall it was a waste of time. The advice is very basic and vaguely written--whole sections that don't really say... Read more
Published on June 14, 2009 by Katrina
2.0 out of 5 stars not an OC would hope it to be
i had hoped for it to be a technical guide on the how to's and why's, but instead, i find Cosmo-type articles written with no apparent research or depth of experience in the field. Read more
Published on June 9, 2009 by M. Alarcon
1.0 out of 5 stars not worth the money
The title is misleading. The book is not about shopping your closet to create new looks with what you already have. Read more
Published on April 18, 2009 by LB
4.0 out of 5 stars Do it yourself closet
Shop Your Closet is great for those who want to do it yourselves. It's not as detailed though (eg. only 2 body shapes mentioned Apple and Banana. Where's my Pear shape??? Read more
Published on March 26, 2009 by N. van Laar
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!
This book exceeded my expectations. It was very clear and tons of fun! Get organized today.
Published on January 21, 2009 by Jazmeena
3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok, nothing great.
This book was overrated! I looked at the title-shop your closet- and thought 'oh, that sounds nice. I'll request it from my library!' I did so and read it. I was disappointed. Read more
Published on January 10, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for what it is
Expect to spend some money to get the recommended storage materials, but the outcome is definitely worth it. Read more
Published on January 9, 2009 by Sarah
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