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Wardrobe Strategy

Use It or Lose It

Get the most out of everything in your closet

June 1, 2019

Be honest, are you using ALL your clothes? Do you buy things, only to have them stare back at you from the hanger, going years before that one occasion where its finally "worth" breaking it out?

If so, this blog post is for you so you can avoid the sinking feeling you can't buy anything new because you don't wear what you already have.

This is a common refrain, one that I encounter early on with most of my clients, from bankers to power moms.

My Mantra: Use Your Clothes!

A beautiful blazer is so much more than just a blazer. Could you wear it to a cocktail party? Yes, you can and SHOULD.

That dress that's "for the office" becomes something entirely new with an ankle boot and a Moto jacket. Perfect for transitioning from work to drinks, or going out for the night. Little tweaks like this can repurpose your favorite outfits in a heartbeat.

Stretch Your Wardrobe

I'm willing to bet that, with a little guidance, you can stretch your wardrobe a lot more than you already are. Getting mileage out of your pieces is crucial and makes splurging on wardrobe staples a little less painful on the wallet.

My goal is to breathe new life into your closet, and that doesn't just come in the form of adding new pieces. Let me show you how to use what you already have, and then, by sprinkling in some carefully selected pieces, you'll have a bunch of new fits that will have you looking your best, whatever the occasion.

When you feel like you're using what you have, you will dress better, shop smarter, pack lighter and feel better.

Trust me. Let me show you how.

Maximize Your Wardrobe

Let me show you how to get more mileage out of what you already own.

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Kriena Nederveen

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Kriena Nederveen

Kriena is a personal stylist with 25 years in the luxury fashion market, dressing clients from music icons to newscasters and movie stars. She founded Clé D'or to bring that same eye to private clients in Los Angeles, Orange County and New York.

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Until we
meet again.

Los Angeles · Orange County · New York

By Appointment

Consultations are reserved privately, in person or by video.

Schedule a consultation→

Services

  • Wardrobe Edit
  • Personal Shopping
  • Event Styling
  • Men's Styling
  • Style Delivery
  • Virtual Shopping
  • Gifting
  • Beauty Concierge

The House

  • About Kriena
  • All Services
  • Testimonials
  • The Journal
  • Contact
  • Instagram

From the Journal

  • The Updated Lady: Fall 2026 and the Return of the Well Dressed Woman
  • Beyond the Pool: How to Style Swimwear for the Rest of Your Vacation
  • The Art of Juxtaposition: Why Masculine and Feminine Dressing Is the Chicest Thing You Can Do
  • The Death of Quiet Luxury — And What Comes Next
  • What Do You Mean Boutique?

Where I Work

Los Angeles

Orange County

By appointment only

kriena@cledor.nyc

917-733-6404

Clé D'or

© 2026 All rights reservedPrivacyTerms