■Start by doing all of your laundry, and hanging up your clothes with the hangers going the “right” way. ■For the next four weeks: Each time you return an item to your closet, turn its hanger the “wrong” way. ■When the month is over, take inventory of what you’re actually wearing. You might be surprised at how many options you really have in your closet.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 23, 2008. Read the original PDF.