Kristin Dahl of Midland Park wants to go into your closet. And she’ll give your wardrobe the once over.

The busy mother of three left her life as a fashion merchandiser and industry rep for designers like Laundry by Shelli Segal and Kenar  and to launch a thriving home-based business (www.kristin-dahl.com) organizing closets and serving as a personal shopper for her clients.

In this fall season with holidays and cocktail parties looming, Kristin also consults by phone and e-mail, and stages clothing parties like the trunk show tonight at the Karma Organic Day Spa (www.karmaorganicspa.com) in Ridgewood.  (Kristin is bringing a bounty of jeans, cashmere, and accessories, you’ll need a check or cash to buy).

What’s the most common mistake her clients make when they shop for clothes themselves?  They don’t buy the most basic elements of a wardrobe.  “They overbuy, or they buy outfits off a mannequin,” Kristin says, “and they can’t utilize the pieces any other way.”

She helps women simplify their wardrobe and makes sure they have a great pair of jeans, a blazer, khakis, fabulous tee shirts, shoes and handbags, as building blocks.

But Kristin calls the closet cleanout the “best part” of her business, and the most fun. When she’s finished the clothes are organized by color and season. There’s always more than enough to give away.

 Kristin believes her clients respond because she’s not typical of New York’s personal shoppers who can be intimidating--   she’s a “regular person”, who identifies with the needs of her suburban clients.

This informal stylist/shopper/organizer might be just what you need to get your closet under control.  After all, everyone needs a second opinion.