The problem is a common one. Your over-stuffed wardrobe contains clothes that are too small, too large, don't match, are out-of-date or need repairs. So naturally, you have nothing to wear. What can you do? You try to put together different shirts and suits, jeans and tops, trying on, taking off, getting unhappier each time, until you find a match that's okay. Not fabulous, just okay. But that's not good enough!

You want to feel marvelous when you get dressed. You want to look amazing. You want to look successful because that is what you are. Your outfit must match your self-confidence.

Being well-groomed is of the utmost importance when promoting a business and being available to the media. I'm going to pass on to you the tips that I have learned through many years of public speaking and as an international model.

WARDROBE TIPS (FOR MEN OR WOMEN)

Ask yourself these questions: Does your wardrobe suit your lifestyle? What clothes do you have that make you feel wonderful? Do all your clothes fit you? What "look" do you want to portray? Then, begin to sort your wardrobe as follows:

- INITIAL SORTING - Open your closet and scan your clothes. Are you excited to wear them or do you feel that you have nothing to wear? Take out all your clothes and put them on your bed. Start sorting and weeding out any you haven't worn in years.

- UGLY CLOTHES - Put all your clothes that make you feel ugly in a large plastic bag and give them away to a charity or shelter.

- REPAIRS - Put aside the clothes that need repairs. Put them next to your sewing kit. Every time you're bored, take out a garment and start mending, or take them to a tailor.

- TIGHT FITS - Decide which clothes are too tight. Put these clothes in the back of the closet, out of sight. If you lose weight, try them on. Give away the ones that have gone out of fashion. If you feel that keeping too-small clothes will only depress you, give them away.

- TOO BIG FOR YOU? - You've lost weight but you're still wearing large-size clothes. Alter them if they're worth it; give them away if not.

- A TAD SHABBY? - Do some of your clothes look worn? You can't afford to look sloppy on the job or at a function. Don't even let your underwear be shabby. It affects your self-esteem severely. Keep some of these clothes to cut into rags for cleaning your car and get rid of the rest.

- REARRANGE - Once sorted, re-arrange your closet by either color or type. Women - Divide your wardrobe into skirts, pants, jeans, blouses, jackets and dresses. Men - Divide your wardrobe into suits, shirts, pants, jeans, jackets, ties.

- HANGERS - Return wire hangers to the cleaners. Hangers should all face the same way. Hang pants from the bottom hem, don't fold over the hanger. Don't hang sweaters - always fold neatly and place on shelves.

- NEW ITEMS - Do keep current by occasionally consulting fashion magazines. It may be that a new belt or pair of shoes will be the only item you need to transform your look.

- SHOES - Nothing looks worse than scuffed, dirty shoes with the heels worn down. Remember, people are often judged by their shoes. It is to your advantage to have fewer shoes, but polished and stylish ones.

- HANDBAGS - Handbags are another accessory that can make you look shabby or sophisticated. Choose a quality handbag that goes with everything and gradually build up a few good ones.

By cleaning out your closet (and your mind and your life), you will have much more space, breathe easier, and feel free.